San Marcos getting ready for population surge
SAN MARCOS/BUDA/KYLE – San Marcos’ population of 46,685 is expected to swell by 70 percent during the next two decades, according to estimates from the Texas State Data Center. more »
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Wits will face off at the 36th Annual O. Henry Pun-Off World Championship
Witty statements and clever turns of phrase fill the air at the annual competition with two main events, Punniest of Show and Punslingers.
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Reid Ryan leaves Express to take leadership role with Houston Astros
Round Rock Express co-owner and founder Reid Ryan is leaving his role as CEO of the team in order to take over as president of business operations for the Houston Astros.
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Construction underway at new HID Global facility slated to open in 2014
HID Global broke ground Jan. 14 on its 200,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in North Austin with a goal of opening it by next January.
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CAMPO kicks off 2040 plan development
On May 17, officials from all over Central Texas kicked off the development of a plan that will help guide the next 25 years of transportation in the region at the Palmer Events Center.
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Eagle Scout builds outdoor covering for residents at retirement community
Magnolia High School Eagle Scout Brian Drieu organized, fundraised, designed and constructed an outdoor wood covering—called a pergola—for Alzheimer's and dementia residents at The Heritage Tomball Retirement Community's memory unit.
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Round Rock ISD to plan for new superintendent May 18
The Round Rock ISD board of trustees will hold a workshop May 18 to discuss the expectations of the future superintendent, the board's relationship with that individual and more, said board president Catherine Hanna at the May 16 meeting.
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Metro opens Hwy. 290 HOT lanes to increase mobility
Metro plans to open high occupancy toll lanes along Hwy. 290.
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WilCo budget workshop reveals county needs
Williamson County commissioners heard from several county representatives requesting additional funds for supplies and positions at a May 14 budget workshop meeting.
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Kyle runoff election set for June 1
The City of Kyle is scheduled to hold a special runoff election June 1 between Chad Benninghoff and Joe Bacon for the District 3 seat on Kyle City Council after neither candidate earned a majority share of the vote in the general election.
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Nonprofit-focused tech company opens new office at The Domain
Blackbaud Inc., a software and services provider for nonprofits, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony May 16 to celebrate its new Network Operation Control Center located in The Domain.
Features
Federal cutbacks felt in Hays County
Federal budget shortfalls and proposed cuts could have far-reaching effects for a number of San Marcos–area organizations. more »
May 16, 2013 by Nancy Young in San Marcos | Buda | Kyle
Water priorities begin taking shape
Cedar Park and Leander’s pursuit of a reliable water supply has become more dramatic in recent months as significant policy changes and infrastructure projects come closer to reality. more »
May 16, 2013 by Joe Lanane in Cedar Park | Leander
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A new way of living in Cy-Fair
The residential landscape of Cypress is poised for change throughout the next few years, as several livable centers are planned for Fairfield, Bridgeland, Towne Lake and Cypress Creek Lakes. more »
May 16, 2013 by Marie Leonard in Northwest Houston
Cities, schools looking ahead after election
Grapevine is back to business as usual with term limits defeated and incumbents re-elected for three-year terms May 11. more »
May 16, 2013 by Judy Wiley in Grapevine | Colleyville | Southlake | Westlake
Cottage food industry legislation moves through the Legislature
Bills by Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin, seek to support the burgeoning cottage food industry and have made progress with bipartisan support. more »
May 10, 2013 by Karen Brooks Harper—Capitol Correspondent in At the Capitol
Gun rights legislation advances in the Texas Legislature
The Texas House passed a dozen pro-gun bills, including campus-carry legislation, that face an uphill battle in the Senate. more »
May 8, 2013 by Karen Brooks Harper—Capitol Correspondent in At the Capitol
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LRMC celebrates first anniversary, plans multiple campus expansions
Lakeway Regional Medical Center marked its one-year anniversary with a celebration that included food, music and prizes, but LRMC CEO David Kreye said there is more to come. more »
May 9, 2013 by Kyle Webb in Lake Travis | Westlake (1 Comments)
Expansions, relocations signal energy boom in The Woodlands
The growth in the energy sector in The Woodlands over the last two years has been significant. more »
May 9, 2013 by Matt Stephens in The Woodlands
Water utility merger denied
The City of Georgetown plans to look at other options to incorporate portions of the Chisholm Trail Special Utility District service area into the city’s water utility system. more »
May 9, 2013 by Beth Wade in Georgetown
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