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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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Third Cedar Park emergency center proposed

LEANDER/CEDAR PARK – Dr. Henry Higgins said he hopes to transform a vacant car dealership on FM 1431 into a freestanding emergency center by August, starting with a May 23 final hearing before Cedar Park City Council for zoning changes. more »
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New pipeline means fewer limits on water

GRAPEVINE/COLLEYVILLE/SOUTHLAKE – Water flowing to Southlake through a new, $10.9 million pipeline should ease restrictions that have squeezed Southlake residents for several years. more »
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Noble Energy moves in to LSC–University Park

NORTHWEST HOUSTON – Noble Energy is set to open in Northwest Houston this summer, bringing hundreds of job opportunities and establishing new partnerships with Lone Star College–University Park. more »
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Patrizi's brings Italian food family tradition to Manor Road

For chef Nic Patrizi, the key to good Italian food is using fresh ingredients that are cooked simply.
WilCo election administrator to take new job in Georgia

The resignation of Williamson County’s election administrator will be considered by the election commission May 24.
Concert to launch Hays County nonprofit music project

Grammy Award winners Terri Hendrix and Lloyd Maines are set to perform at a June 1 fundraising kickoff concert for the proposed OYOU Art Center in Hays County.
New animal hospital opening in Tomball

Creekside Park Animal Hospital is planning to open next month in Tomball, expanding from its Spring location.
Second Hughes Landing office building nears start

With One Hughes Landing nearing completion, Development Company sets its sites on second building
TxDOT turns dirt on Y at Oak Hill interim improvements

Construction on the interim improvements at the Y at Oak Hill began May 20, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.
Bus ads to roll out in Austin ISD

Advertisements will be placed on the outside of some Austin ISD school buses as the result of a contract approval at the May 20 meeting of the AISD board of trustees.
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.
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.
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.

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 (1 Comments)

John Rigg

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