Christi Snow

Pagel & Sons Jewelers

Tue, 01 May 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Attention to individual clients sustains business From ornate globes to simple charms to diamond rings, an array of jeweled items line the shelves of Pagel & Sons Jewelers.

A mayor without a vote

Tue, 01 May 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Purpose of elected official’s responsibilities examined In Round Rock, the mayor has a vote on the local city council. So do the mayors of Austin, Cedar Park and Leander—but that is not true in Pflugerville.

Bob Bennett

Tue, 01 May 2007 05:00:00 GMT

When Bob Bennett came to visit his friend who was city manager of a small town called Round Rock, he was less than impressed.

Austin City Council strives to represent growing city

Sun, 01 Apr 2007 05:00:00 GMT

In contrast to most major cities in the U.S., Austin City Council members are elected at-large, meaning they represent all Austin residents rather than a specific district.

Park system will accommodate Northwest population boom

Sun, 01 Apr 2007 05:00:00 GMT

If the officials of the parks and recreation department had it their way, every Austinite could access a neighborhood park within a one to two-mile walk, according to PARD Assistant Director Stuart Strong.

Cedar Park considers its rail stop options

Sun, 01 Apr 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Possible feasibility study discussed by city, Capital Metro Cedar Park might become home to a MetroRail station even though the city is not in Capital Metro’s district.

Real estate pros weigh in on future of the local market

Sun, 01 Apr 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Importance of buyer credit score increases with loan shortage Local home values have increased in the last few months, and a couple looking for their first house will probably have to spend closer to $120,000 instead of $80-100,000 available in past

Round Rock plots next economic growth

Sun, 01 Apr 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Need for increased medical service drives development of local healthcare industry Just like destination shopping at IKEA and the Premium Outlets draws people and money from outside city limits, destination healthcare may be the next stage in divers

Dogboy's Dog Ranch

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 06:00:00 GMT

Country kennel builds on affection for pups When pet owners want their animals to stay at Dog Boy’s Dog Ranch during the Thanksgiving or Christmas holiday, they have to put their 50 percent nonrefundable deposit in nearly a year in advance because b

School property tax relief causes confusion for business owners

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 06:00:00 GMT

The property tax relief promised last year by the 79th Texas Legislature may come with a price tag for consumers. At least that is what some fear, as accountants begin to make projections for the fiscal year.

School property tax relief causes confusion for business owners

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 06:00:00 GMT

The property tax relief promised last year by the 79th Texas Legislature may come with a price tag for consumers.

Update: Leander TOD

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 06:00:00 GMT

All roads—and rail—in western Williamson County seem ready to lead to Leander and a future of growth.

Leander Higher Education

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 06:00:00 GMT

Of Leander’s 21,000 residents, 26 percent have a four-year or advanced college degree, according to City Council Member Vic Villarreal. He wants that percentage to increase—and soon.

Technology giant spurred Northwest Austin development

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 06:00:00 GMT

When IBM first moved to Austin in 1967, locals considered its location on Burnet Road in the northwestern outskirts of the city a rural countryside.