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Tarrant County officials are warning residents about circulating emails that claim adults must re-register as voters to receive their new voter registration certificates.
The Grapevine City Council on Tuesday night approved proposals for a commercial bakery on historic Main Street and a theatrical center on Northwest Hwy. But it denied plans for an automotive service business on William D. Tate Avenue.
Williamson County commissioners authorized hiring an engineering firm Feb. 21 to study three dams within the county, two of which suffered damage by flooding in recent years.
After an 18-month process, the Lower Colorado River Authority board approved 10–5 a Water Management Plan and Drought Contingency Plan on Feb. 22.
On Feb. 21, Lakeway City Council approved amending its noise ordinance to require certain businesses to get a permit to have amplified outdoor sound.
The effect the annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has on the city is obvious, but those in Northwest Houston benefit from the largest indoor rodeo in the world as well.
Austin’s Mueller development will get its first hotel next year when Marriott opens a Residence Inn in the area.
Georgetown ISD school board members approved new elementary school attendance zones that will go into effect in the 2012–13 school year, as well as a plan to transition Frost Elementary School into a kindergarten through fifth-grade campus.
During Tuesday night's Grapevine City Council workshop, Police Chief Eddie Salame discussed future plans to upgrade the department's equipment, modify patrol cars and potentially heighten security downtown.
The Georgetown ISD board of trustees approved the district’s 2012–13 school year calendar at its regular meeting Feb. 21.
Texas Department of Transportation
White House officials on Wednesday recognized Sam Swan, project manager of the DFW Connector project, as one of 11 "Champion of Change" leaders for work on innovation in transportation and infrastructure projects.
Feb 16, 2012 by Diane S. W. Lee in DFW Metro
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Panasonic, one of the world’s largest electronics manufacturers, has agreed to co-develop the Pflugerville solar farm alongside RRE Austin Solar, Pflugerville Mayor Jeff Coleman announced Feb. 16.
Feb 16, 2012 by Blake Rasmussen in Round Rock | Pflugerville | Hutto
In December, several residents of Steiner Ranch registered the area as a neighborhood association with the City of Austin under the name Steiner Ranch Neighborhood Association—separate from the Steiner Ranch Homeowners Association.
Feb 17, 2012 by Tiffany Young in Lake Travis | Westlake (1 Comments)
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The Texas Department of Transportation has completed its first study on a potential passenger rail line that would connect Austin and Houston in less than three hours with possible service to College Station.
Feb 14, 2012 by Sara Behunek in Austin Metro (1 Comments)
Photo by Blake Rasmussen
On the morning of Feb. 14, Connally High School faculty, staff and students, alongside school district, city and state representatives, witnessed one of their own—Kristina Carssow—receive a $25,000 National Milken Educator Award.
Feb 14, 2012 by Christine Bolaños in Round Rock | Pflugerville | Hutto
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Hundreds of American Airlines employees spent a few hours of their Valentine's Day protesting their employer's recent announcement of jobs cuts, outsourcing, labor cost reductions and pension changes.
Feb 14, 2012 by Diane S. W. Lee in DFW Metro
Members of more than 1,100 households in the Magnolia area are awaiting a decision from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality that could see their water rates increase by up to 62 percent.
Feb 10, 2012 by Emily Roberts in Tomball | Magnolia
The Texas Department of Transportation announced Feb. 8 it intends to move forward with a design-build strategy–a type of public-private partnership– to construct segments F-1, F-2 and G of the Grand Parkway, Houston's third outer loop.
Feb 8, 2012 by Marie Leonard in Northwest Houston
Williamson County Commissioners Court authorized the county auditor to refinance $132 million in road bonds on Feb. 7, a move that is expected to save the county $9.4 million over the life of the bonds due to lower interest rates.
Feb 8, 2012 by Samantha Bryant in Georgetown
The Austin City Council postponed action Feb. 9 on a deal that would extend weekend MetroRail service, instead calling for further negotiations.
Feb 9, 2012 by Mitzie Stelte in Central Austin
The Round Rock City Council formally approved $7.8 million in bonds for its long-awaited indoor sports complex on Jan. 26, moving the project one step closer to its estimated December 2013 completion date.
Feb 10, 2012 by Blake Rasmussen in Round Rock | Pflugerville | Hutto
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The effect the annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has on the Houston metro area is obvious, but it is not just Houstonians who are benefiting from the largest indoor rodeo in the world.
Feb 10, 2012 by Shawn Arrajj in Tomball | Magnolia
While the city of Austin continues to find solutions to tourism issues such as hotel room shortages and transportation concerns, the region is providing something to visitors that other cities find hard to replicate, according to a Feb. 7 panel.
Feb 8, 2012 by Andrea Leptinsky in Central Austin (1 Comments)
Carroll ISD school board of trustees on Monday night voted 5-0 to adopt a resolution for a general “balance the budget” framework plan as a move to address a projected $5 million budget deficit.
Feb 7, 2012 by Diane S. W. Lee in Grapevine | Colleyville | Southlake
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