Leander welcomes geographic growth
In the largest land annexation in the city’s history and the first since 2010, the Leander City Council agreed May 3 to add 1,831 acres of land to its tax roll.
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Circuit of The Americas to fuel county’s economy
The first race at the new Circuit of The Americas racetrack in Elroy is still months away, but Hays County is already feeling the economic boost.
May 17, 2012 by Annie Drabicky, Susan VanDeWater in San Marcos | Buda | Kyle (4 Comments)
Cedar Park seeks new vision
Development has taken a backseat to redevelopment in Cedar Park, and city officials want a new comprehensive plan to reflect that change in mindset.
May 18, 2012 by Joe Lanane in Cedar Park | Leander
San Marcos collaborates with residents to overhaul Comprehensive Master Plan
San Marcos officials are halfway through a 16-month endeavor to update the city’s Comprehensive Master Plan, which guides every aspect of the city’s development.
May 17, 2012 by Annie Drabicky in San Marcos | Buda | Kyle
Shift in chamber leadership could help spur change
As the Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce searches for former president and CEO Harold Dean’s replacement, many community officials view the leadership change as an opportunity to expand the organization’s relationship with the city.
May 18, 2012 by Joe Lanane in Cedar Park | Leander
Rendering courtesy Austin Transportation Department
City recommends first phase of proposed urban rail network
The initial path—identified as Phase 1—would be about 5.5 miles long and would connect to the Capital Metro Red Line at Fourth Street, provide north-south service on Guadalupe and Lavaca streets and end at the Mueller development in Northeast Austin.
May 17, 2012 by Sara Behunek in Northwest Austin
Austin Chamber launches site to connect tech job seekers, employers
The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce announced the launch of AustinTechSource, a website that connects job seekers, employers and training opportunities.
May 17, 2012 by Amy Denney in Northwest Austin
Robert Sewell
Deutschen Pfest kicks off May 18
Deutschen Pfest, the 37th annual celebration of all things German and Pflugerville, kicks off Friday at Pfluger Park with musical acts Lisa Marshall and LC Rocks.
May 17, 2012 in Round Rock | Pflugerville | Hutto
Austin task force agrees on larger $575M potential bond package
The proposal, approved by the 15-member citizen task force May 14, is a departure from a recommendation from city staff to cut a $1.5 billion list of capital improvement needs to packages of $400 million, $300 million and $200 million.
May 16, 2012 by Sara Behunek in Northwest Austin
Southwest to offer nonstop flights from Austin to Reagan National Airport
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced May 14 the approval of nonstop flights via Southwest Airlines from Austin to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington, D.C.
May 16, 2012 by Mitzie Stelte in Central Austin
IDEA Allan announces new student enrollment numbers
Matthew Randazzo, IDEA's chief growth officer, said that IDEA Allan received 675 applications for 600 seats in kindergarten, first, second and sixth grade in its first year.
May 16, 2012 by Joe Olivieri in Southwest Austin
Subaru of Georgetown Grand cycling event debuts May 19–20
Hundreds of bicyclists and thousands of spectators are expected to fill the streets for the inaugural Subaru of Georgetown Grand, the state criterium championship weekend for the Texas Bicycle Racing Association.
May 15, 2012 by Samantha Bryant in Georgetown
Courtesy of City of San Marcos
San Marcos to dedicate park in honor of late soldier
U.S. Army Capt. Paul Peña was killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan on Jan. 19, 2010.
May 15, 2012 by Annie Drabicky in San Marcos | Buda | Kyle (1 Comments)
Cathy Chedrawi
Williamson County amends agreement related to hotel, conference center
Williamson County commissioners approved amendments to an agreement May 15 that could help bring a hotel and conference center to Georgetown.
May 15, 2012 by Samantha Bryant in Georgetown
Photo by Blake Rasmussen
Emerson unveils Round Rock headquarters
Emerson Process Management unveiled its global headquarters May 15 in a ribbon cutting that attracted hundreds to the buildings formerly known as Frontera Vista in Round Rock.
May 15, 2012 by Blake Rasmussen in Round Rock | Pflugerville | Hutto
Council members offer alternative energy rate plan
Three Austin City Council members unveiled an alternative energy rate plan May 14 that cuts the residential rates in Austin Energy's proposal by about half.
May 14, 2012 by Mitzie Stelte in Central Austin
Lakeway holds hearing on proposed Austin Energy rate hike
The debate on a proposed rate increase for Austin Energy customers has come to Lakeway.
May 11, 2012 by Gene Davis, Mitzie Stelte in Lake Travis | Westlake
Road expansion moves forward
Development along FM 1460 near the intersection of S.E. Inner Loop could shape how and where the City of Georgetown and Texas Department of Transportation expand FM 1460.
May 11, 2012 by Beth Wade in Georgetown
Lakeway City Council OKs hotel occupancy tax
After five years of consideration and debate, on April 16, Lakeway City Council unanimously approved a hotel occupancy tax, often known as a HOT tax.
May 11, 2012 by Gene Davis in Lake Travis | Westlake
Georgetown and Southwestern explore ways to strengthen ties
Made up of about 20 members that include Southwestern staff, community leaders and business owners, the College Town Committee is exploring ways to strengthen the ties between Georgetown and the university.
May 11, 2012 by Samantha Bryant in Georgetown
Photo by Samantha Bryant
Officials: Signs point to economic recovery
Prior to the economic downturn that began in 2008, Georgetown’s economy was growing by about 8 percent annually.
May 11, 2012 by Beth Wade in Georgetown
Austin medical school closer to becoming reality, Sen. Watson says
State Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, provided an update April 25 on his “10 goals in 10 years plan” to build a medical school in Austin at a monthly meeting of the Urban Land Institute.
Apr 25, 2012 by Mitzie Stelte in Central Austin
Photo by Amy Denney
TxDOT abandons plan to add Michigan left turns to Loop 360
TxDOT announced May 9 that it had withdrawn a proposal to add Michigan left turns and other intersection improvements to Loop 360 after a lack of public support.
May 9, 2012 by Amy Denney in Northwest Austin (1 Comments)
Cedar Park officially opens new City Hall
Cedar Park dedicated its new City Hall complex April 19 inside a City Council chamber filled to capacity.
Apr 19, 2012 by Joe Lanane in Cedar Park | Leander
City of Austin
City of Austin reimagines Airport Blvd. corridor, invites community to open house
The City of Austin has embarked on a program that is taking input from area residents, business owners and other stakeholders to imagine a new, ambitious vision for the redevelopment of the corridor up to 30 years from now.
May 9, 2012 by Macy Hurwitz in Central Austin
Developers plan two apartment complexes for North Austin
Two apartment complexes proposed for Burnet Road in North Austin could bring nearly 700 residential units to an area where multifamily housing had a 96 percent to 97 percent occupancy rate in 2011.
May 8, 2012 by Amy Denney in Northwest Austin
Samantha Bryant
Hutto chooses design firm for YMCA facility
Hutto City Council approved an agreement May 3 with Round Rock-based KAHickman Architects and Interior Designers to design and administer construction of a YMCA recreation facility.
May 4, 2012 by Samantha Bryant in Round Rock | Pflugerville | Hutto (2 Comments)
Courtesy Hutto ISD
Hutto ISD cuts budget more than $1.2 million
Hutto ISD is preparing for the second year in a row of reduced funding from the state after the 2011 legislative session resulted in a $5.4 billion cut to education financing.
May 4, 2012 by Samantha Bryant in Round Rock | Pflugerville | Hutto (1 Comments)
Water company, Pflugerville reach deal on rate hike
Pflugerville residents who have been waiting for more than a year to see if their water bills would rise more than 60 percent got their answer April 10: Rates will stay the same, for now.
May 4, 2012 by Blake Rasmussen in Round Rock | Pflugerville | Hutto
Commission sets hearing for input on new Central Texas area code
The Public Utilities Commission of Texas is asking for the public's input on a planned 737 area code overlay for the 512 area code.
May 2, 2012 by Macy Hurwitz in Central Austin (2 Comments)
Leander annexes largest property in city's history
The city acquired 1,831 acres—roughly 2.86 square miles—of largely undeveloped land near near FM 1431 and Nameless Road on the southwest edge of Leander.
May 3, 2012 by Joe Lanane in Cedar Park | Leander
Courtesy Apple Inc.
Travis County approves tax deal with Apple Inc.
If Apple meets certain benchmarks, the company will receive a base rebate of 60 percent of its taxes back each year for the first 10 years and then 40 percent in the last five years of the agreement.
Apr 18, 2012 by Joe Olivieri in Northwest Austin
White Lodging
New downtown hotel brings hopes of luring more and larger conventions to Austin
One of the larger projects in downtown Austin—the JW Marriott Austin hotel planned for the block of Second and Third streets and Brazos Street and Congress Avenue—was announced to have 19,000 rooms booked three years ahead of the hotel's completion.
Apr 27, 2012 by Macy Hurwitz in Central Austin
Photo by Sara Behunek
More Northwest Austin businesses expanding, relocating
With the wind of a strengthening economy at their back, some area businesses are relocating to larger spaces or opening additional locations.
Apr 27, 2012 by Amy Denney in Northwest Austin
Andrea Leptinsky
As South Lamar grows, locals express concern
Roadway infrastructure needs review, residents say
Apr 27, 2012 by Andrea Leptinsky in Central Austin
Photo by Sara Behunek
MoPac lane expansion may get $130M infusion
Policymakers are in negotiations with the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority to bankroll more than half of a $200 million two-lane expansion on MoPac between Parmer Lane and Cesar Chavez Street.
Apr 27, 2012 by Sara Behunek in Northwest Austin
City of Austin to revise water conservation codes
With summer approaching, the City of Austin is looking to rework its water conservation codes to ensure it will be on par with future demands of residents and businesses while being better prepared to contend with imminent droughts.
Apr 27, 2012 by Andrea Leptinsky, Kevin Stich in Southwest Austin (7 Comments)
Photo by Joe Olivieri
Federal agency green-lights rapid-transit bus routes
With federal funds in place, Capital Metro is set to complete design work on MetroRapid, the two-route rapid-bus system that will run along North Lamar Boulevard to South Congress Avenue and Burnet Road to South Lamar.
Apr 27, 2012 by Amy Denney in Southwest Austin (1 Comments)
Amy Denney
Microsoft Store opens at The Domain
The newest Microsoft Store opens April 26 at The Domain with a special appearance by former Dallas Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith and an April 28 appearance featuring the Zac Brown Band.
Apr 26, 2012 by Amy Denney in Northwest Austin (1 Comments)
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Northwest Austin Impacts
In the News: ATC Community Foundation
The Austin Technology Council announced the creation of nonprofit organization, ATC Community Foundation, which will work to inspire the next generation of technology students.
May 21, 2012 4:43:00 PM
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Northwest Austin Impacts
Under Construction: Linh Son Buddhist Association
The Linh Son Buddhist Association is replacing its 50-year-old temple with a new building.
May 21, 2012 4:15:00 PM
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Northwest Austin Impacts
Coming Soon: Alamo Drafthouse Lakeline
Alamo Drafthouse is planning a new location near US 183 and Lakeline Boulevard.
May 21, 2012 3:56:00 PM
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Northwest Austin Impacts
Now Open: The Range Golf Center & Sports Bar
The Range Golf Center & Sports Bar offers the experience of playing golf through high-definition simulators. If opened at The Domain on May 14.
May 21, 2012 2:56:00 PM
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Northwest Austin Impacts
Now Open: University Federal Credit Union (Parmer Lane)
The University Federal Credit Union Interactive Financial Center opened in February.
May 21, 2012 2:28:00 PM
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