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Travis County enters fray over ‘conservation-scale’ development Mirasol Springs
Travis County officials are concerned about the impact of the Mirasol Springs development on nearby Hamilton Pool, a popular tourist destination. The development, which includes dozens of homes and cottages, a hotel, and a lab operated by the University of Texas, has seen pushback from nearby landowners since its announcement. Despite the developers' efforts to prevent the development from impacting nearby water resources, Travis County Commissioner's Court has issued an order opposing permits filed by Clancy Utility Holdings LLC, the group responsible for utilities on the Mirasol Springs property. The development plans to pull water from the nearby Pedernales River and to draw groundwater, which could potentially affect the springs that feed Hamilton Pool.
Accessing Barton Springs Pool during ACL Festival 2024
AUSTIN, Texas — With more heat in sunshine in the forecast for the weekend and temperatures hitting the low to mid-90s, many Austinites will be wanting to take a dip in the chilly waters of Barton Springs Pool. The good news is the pool remains open for its normal...
How to buy Oklahoma Sooners vs Texas Longhorns tickets
The Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns are on a collision course this coming weekend for the annual Red River Rivalry in Dallas, and if you want to watch one of the top games on the collegiate gridiron this weekend in person, here is how to buy tickets. The Longhorns remain...
‘Hot Summer Nights,’ other events in limbo as Red River Cultural District warns of funding woes
A "critical crossroads." That's what the Red River Cultural District said is happening to the organization. It said it's running out of money and needs help to keep some of its most popular annual events alive.
Austin post offices drop out of plan to host voter registration drive today
Local post offices across Travis County have reversed a plan that would have allowed residents to register to vote on-site today. Oct. 7 is the last day for Texans to register for the Nov. 5 election. With the help of U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, the county was all set to...
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