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Developer proposes low-income housing complex in North Austin

Cedar Hills, an affiliate of Austin-based Realtex Development Corporation, has applied for housing tax credits to build a new affordable housing complex near North Lamar Boulevard and Yager Lane.

Jan 24, 2012 by in Northwest Austin (4 Comments)

Round Rock City Council

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Round Rock council approves 720-unit residential complex

With a 6–1 vote, the Round Rock City Council approved a 720-unit residential development on University Boulevard nearly two months after initially rejecting the idea.

Jan 26, 2012 by in Round Rock | Pflugerville | Hutto (4 Comments)

Leander biofuel company receives $70 million investment

Joule Unlimited, a renewable solar fuel technology company which opened a pilot plant in Leander last summer, received a $70 million investment to launch commercial technology that turns carbon dioxide and sunlight into fuel.

Jan 23, 2012 by in Cedar Park | Leander

Retail center expands options

The Wolf Ranch Town Center will offer some new options in 2012 to shoppers heading to the center along Hwy. 29 and I-35, including a gym and university.

Jan 20, 2012 by in Georgetown

U.S. Supreme Court dismisses Texas redistricting plan

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled against the use of the Texas redistricting maps drawn by federal court judges in San Antonio.

Jan 20, 2012 by in Central Austin

Urban designation could alter public transit options

City studies replacing CARTS bus system

Jan 20, 2012 by in Georgetown

Oak Ridge North’s growth in redevelopment

As surrounding entities close in, city looks for ways to increase tax base

Jan 20, 2012 by in The Woodlands

LCRA sells wastewater - Becky Motal and Bee Cave Mayor Caroline Murphy

Photo by Tiffany Young

LCRA sells West Travis County Water and Wastewater system to WTCPUA

On Jan. 17, after about a year of negotiations, the Lower Colorado River Authority signed an agreement with the West Travis County Public Utility Agency to sell its West Travis County Regional Water and Wastewater systems.

Jan 18, 2012 by in Lake Travis | Westlake

Hwy. 249 project gains momentum

After years of inactivity, construction to create a six-lane toll road on Hwy. 249 could begin within two years.

Jan 18, 2012 by in Tomball | Magnolia

Toll 130 pushes growth for Pflugerville, Hutto

Blake Rasmussen

Toll 130 pushes growth for Pflugerville, Hutto

Since opening in September 2007, the section of Toll 130 between Hwy. 290 and Hwy. 71 has attracted businesses looking for close proximity to airports, high-traffic areas and retail growth spots, spurring growth for area cities.

Jan 18, 2012 by | in Round Rock | Pflugerville | Hutto

Sen. John Cornyn

Photo by Annie Drabicky

Sen. Cornyn discusses issues related to national debt

In Austin to address the Austin Economic Club, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn met with Community Impact Newspaper on Jan. 16 to discuss the the national debt, the federal budget and how the nation's finances affect Texans.

Jan 16, 2012 in San Marcos | Buda | Kyle

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