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Local Headline News for Cedar Park and Leander

Toll 183A extension to break ground, improve quality of life

By Joseph M. de Leon and Rob Heidrick Friday, 19 March 2010 00:15

A ground breaking is scheduled March 25 on the 18-month, 5-mile lengthening of the toll road from FM 1431 to just north of RM 2243, seven years ahead of schedule.

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Capital Metro's Red Line to open March 22

By Kelsey Wilkinson Friday, 19 March 2010 00:10

Capital Metro will open its passenger rail service March 22, six years, $105 million and one contractor change after the project was first approved in November 2004.

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Medical schools offer new programs, invite collaboration

By Patrick Brendel and Rob Heidrick Friday, 19 March 2010 00:05

An April open house will mark the official launch of the Dell Pediatric Research Institute: the latest measured step toward establishing a world-class academic health center, including a medical school, in Austin.

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Four Points development coming soon

By Rebecca Nordquist Friday, 19 March 2010 00:00

Developers waiting on City of Austin for permit to break ground this summer

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Two bodies recovered from plane crash site, access road remains closed

By Beth Wade Friday, 19 February 2010 10:57

Officials from the City of Austin's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management said this morning two bodies have been found in the Echelon Building, 9430 Research Blvd., the site of yesterday's northwest Austin plane crash. The identities have not been confirmed and more information was not released. Special agent Eric Vasys with the Federal Bureau of Investigation said the agency is continuing to investigate reported suspect Joseph Andrew Stack, who piloted the single-engine plan. The agency believes one of the bodies recovered is Stack, but a forensic investigation is ongoing to confirm its identity.

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County pushes for changes to environmental review

By Melissa Mixon Friday, 19 February 2010 00:00

Williamson County, along with the Texas Department of Transportation, is seeking ways to speed up the environmental review process for road projects receiving state or federal funds.

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