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Moving to Georgetown, TX: Where to live?
Georgetown, Texas, a picturesque city located in Williamson County, is increasingly becoming a popular destination for individuals and families looking to relocate. Known for its charming downtown, historic landmarks, and vibrant community life, moving to Georgetown can be an exciting venture. This guide will help you understand the ins and...
New Home Depot Store Set to Open in Leander
A new Home Depot store is scheduled to open in Leander, TX, with construction set to begin on October 7, 2024. Located at 9549 183A Toll Frontage Road in Williamson County, the project is estimated to cost $21 million and is expected to be completed by September 29, 2025. The...
Hutto terminates contracts with Brushy Creek Amphitheater event manager
The canceled concert would have been the first at Brushy Creek Amphitheater this year. (Courtesy city of Hutto). The city of Hutto and Directors of Chaos, the company which previously managed events at Brushy Creek Amphitheater, mutually agreed to terminate their contract effective immediately, according to a press release July 26.
‘It’s bad’: Proposed changes for Parmer Lane to be presented Thursday
Stretching between two counties and used by 38,000 drivers every day, Parmer Lane is a major route. And now transportation leaders are figuring out what to do about that stretch of road from MoPac to 1431.
Williamson County increases pay supplements for district judges, district attorney
The Williamson County Commissioners Court voted to adjust pay supplements for district judges and the district attorney at its July 30 meeting. (Parks Kugle/Community Impact) Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect that the district judge supplement will remain the same year over year. In an effort to...
City of Taylor's new flood plan aims to protect neighborhood with history of flooding
AUSTIN, Texas — The city of Taylor is moving forward with a multimillion-dollar flood prevention plan. The project calls improvements to a north Taylor neighborhood prone to flooding. Daniel Seguin, the communications director for the city of Taylor, said the city is looking at $11 million for flood prevention...
South Korean company 'Soulbrain' has plans to come to Taylor
TAYLOR, Texas - Another tech company is looking to call Central Texas home, the City of Taylor said. According to the city, Taylor has reached an agreement with South Korean manufacturing company "Soulbrain" to build a plant in town. The plant will produce phosphoric acid for the Taylor semiconductor plant.
Austin-Round Rock area unemployment rate increases slightly, symposium set to boost local workforce skills
The Texas Workforce Commission reported earlier this month the unemployment rate in the Austin-Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area rose from May 2024 to June 2024. The unemployment rate rose to 3.8%, or 56,143 unemployed residents. Despite this uptick, Austin’s unemployment rate remains below the state and national averages of 4.5% and 4.3%, respectively.
Round Rock awarded federal WaterSmart grant
Round Rock’s water reuse program treats effluent coming out of Brushy Creek Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant and prepares it to be used for non-potable purposes like irrigation. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact) The city of Round Rock will move forward with over $16 million in projects for its water reuse program...
Bar W, Ronald Reagan Boulevard traffic signal design nearing completion
Williamson County officials said the traffic signal's design will be submitted to the city of Leander for review by the end of July. (Courtesy Getty Images) Design for a traffic signal at the intersection of Bar W Boulevard and Ronald Reagan Boulevard in Leander is nearing completion. As of July...
Major gas bill hike to be contested by city this fall
You might have a much higher gas bill next year, pending an upcoming decision this fall by the Texas Railroad Commission, which oversees the state’s oil and gas industry. Texas Gas Service proposed a rate hike this year that could raise some Austin-area residents’ bills by up to $10 a month next year. It was supposed to go into effect July 8, but Austin, West Lake Hills, Bee Cave and Pflugerville, among other cities, have all passed resolutions to suspend the increase for 90 days. This fall or winter, a coalition of cities plan to appeal the rate to the Railroad Commission on behalf of ratepayers, with Austin as the city with the most customers.
Leander ISD to redirect traffic near Rouse High School, Wiley Middle School
Construction to widen Raider Way and Woodview Drive began in August 2023. (Zacharia Washington/Community Impact) Some drivers in Leander ISD may experience traffic delays near Rouse High School and Wiley Middle School as students return to school Aug. 14. Beginning Aug. 7, traffic will be limited to one way eastbound...
Trustees approve Liberty Hill High School renovation
The Liberty Hill Independent School District Board of Trustees voted to approve multiple renovations and an expansion at Liberty Hill High School during their June meeting. LHISD’s Chief Operations Officer Mark Willoughby and Director of Construction Dustin Akin proposed the campus design plans to the board. Set to be...
LHISD enters data collection phase of Teacher Incentive Allotment application
Travis Motal, Liberty Hill Independent School District chief of schools, and Todd Washburn, and assistant superintendent of schools, presented an update on the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) initiative to Board of Trustees members at their monthly meeting on June 17. Liberty Hill submitted its initial application on April 13 and...
City, District Revise Traffic Plan for Raider Way
As Leander ISD prepares to welcome students back to school, the district is sharing details about an important change in the traffic pattern along Raider Way, effective on Wednesday, Aug. 7. New Traffic Pattern. First, we would like to thank families and staff for their feedback about the Raider Way...
Georgetown Fire Station No. 1 to be expanded during renovation
Georgetown Fire Station No. 1 was erected in 2006 and serves the southern portion of the district. (Parks Kugle/Community Impact) Georgetown Fire Station No. 1 will undergo renovations to expand its apparatus bay and living quarters, city officials said. Currently, the apparatus bay holds an ambulance, a fire engine, a...
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