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SOUTHWEST AUSTIN – Restaurateurs continue to see potential in Southwest Austin as a result of the area’s growing housing market. more »

Drought spawns sustainability for local businesses

NORTHWEST AUSTIN – Since the widespread drought hit Texas in 2008, many locally owned businesses in Northwest Austin have changed the way they do business to keep from financially drying out. more »

Civic groups back I-35 cut-and-cap proposal

CENTRAL AUSTIN – Civic planner and architect Sinclair Black said he is relying on community support to turn an ambitious plan to radically transform I-35 through downtown into a reality. more »

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 »

Features

The fight over Austin Energy’s governance

Austin Energy has been governed by Austin City Council since 1902, but a debate has been heating up over the past few months about who should govern the electric utility in the future. more »

May 23, 2013 by Peter McCrady in Central Austin

Medical school, new hospital move forward

In 2016, if everything goes according to plan, roughly 50 University of Texas students will become the inaugural class of the Dell Medical School at UT. They will work and learn in two new buildings constructed near the Frank Erwin Center. more »

May 23, 2013 by Joe Olivieri in Southwest Austin

More developers seeking to incorporate green space, such as parks, into projects

As Northwest Austin continues to be built out, fewer areas of undeveloped land remain while park acquisition remains a challenge. more »

May 23, 2013 by Amy Denney in Northwest Austin

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 (2 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

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

First 8 members of Austin's citizens redistricting commission chosen

The Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission is beginning to take shape after the City of Austin's Auditor's Office drew eight names from the 60-person applicant pool May 22.
Georgetown, Hutto, Taylor meet with bond committee

Georgetown, Hutto and Taylor representatives presented possible road and park improvement and expansion projects to the Williamson County bond advisory committee at its May 23 meeting.
Austin Energy governance ordinance postponed indefinitely

Austin Energy governance will remain with Austin City Council after council postponed indefinitely May 23 the ordinance that could have made the switch to the utility being governed independently.
Now Open: Burnside’s Tavern
Now Open: Cheer Up Buttercups
Future of San Marcos tower operators still up in the air

When the FAA announced May 10 that air traffic control towers would receive funding through the end of the fiscal year, it meant Ed Mears would be secure in his position as an air traffic control operator for at least four more months.
Round Rock ISD increases employee salaries, reviews budget

The Round Rock ISD board of trustees approved increases in salaries for teachers, librarians, registered nurses and other eligible full-time employees May 23.
Coming Soon: Vitalogy Skincare

Vitalogy Skincare hosted a ground breaking for its new location at 4513 Williams Drive on April 16. The dermatology practice offers Mohs micrographic surgery, medical and cosmetic dermatology and medical spa services.
Anniversaries: One Love Tattoos

One Love Tattoos, 903 N. Austin Ave., will celebrate its first anniversary June 1. Guest artists are expected to be tattooing customers in the shop, and giveaways and specials will be offered throughout the weekend.
Coming Soon: EarthFruits Yogurt

An EarthFruits Yogurt shop is expected to open at 900 N. Austin Ave., Ste. 601, in early July. The shop, which offers frozen yogurt and smoothies, will be the first EarthFruits location in Texas. www.earthfruitsyogurt.com