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Williamson County to launch discount prescription drug program

Williamson County is launching a discount card program to help consumers cope with the high price of prescription drugs. The county is making free prescription drug discount cards available under a program sponsored by the National Association of Counties that offers an average savings of 20 percent off the retail price of commonly prescribed drugs.

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183A Toll going cashless

By the end of 2008, the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority intends to eliminate cash toll collections on 183A Toll, a move expected to save $1 million annually in operating costs.

Leander’s zoning draws attention

Plaza Icon Planner says ordinance quietly builds better looking, working city

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County picks up roads where TxDOT left off

road tax icon The Texas Department of Transportation announced funding rescissions in February that will impact several road projects in the area. Some projects are not affected, others will be delayed, and still others might get under way, but will have to use alternative funding.

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Fire Departments

Firetruck Icon As more homes are built throughout Williamson County, local fire departments work to ensure those homes remain standing.

City council rejects development on Ronald W. Reagan

Leander, TX On April 17, the Leander City Council rejected a zoning request 5-2 from KB Homes for the proposed Winding Creek subdivision on 268.52 acres at the southeast corner of Ronald W. Reagan Boulevard and RM 2243.

Business Profiles

The Dig Pub • Cedar Park

Much like the iconic television bar Cheers, The Dig Pub is a neighborhood watering hole where everybody knows your name. At least most of the time.

Skate Culture • Leander

Like a pioneer on the Oregon Trail, Jose Santamaria packed up his family and moved to Leander in search of a better life.

Cedar Park / Leander Impacts — June 2008

New businesses, volunteer opportunities, and local happenings in Cedar Park and Leander for June, 2008

Dining

Sushi Caliente

As its name suggests, Sushi Caliente’s menu is a twist on sushi with creative combinations that integrate spicy Mexican flavor with the more subdued flavors of Japanese dishes.

Samaritan Health Ministries

On Monday afternoons, people gather at a triple-wide mobile home on the grounds of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church to submit their names for a lottery — but money is not the prize. Those whose names are drawn win a doctor’s appointment.

Newly Elected officials

Q&A with newly elected officials Lowell Moore and Will Streit

North Lakeline Boulevard

Lakeline Boulevard is changing as the city and county move forward with extension plans.

Road Test — June 2008

Smart Car icon Just climbing into a car that’s only 8-feet and two inches long took some getting used to, but after I got behind the wheel of the 2008 Smart Fortwo subcompact city car, I was sold.

Summer 2008 Travel Guide

The ins and outs of getting where you are going

Higher Education — June 2008

ACC making moves to come to Leander

Austin Community College is considering opening a campus in Leander.

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Education

Concordia settles into new home

The view of the Austin Hill Country Reserve from the floor-to-ceiling windows in the offices and classrooms of Concordia University Texas may make the transition to the new campus a bit easier.

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