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Austin Barbecue Sandwich Mini-Chain Closes Cedar Park Restaurant
Nadia Chaudhury is the editor of Eater Austin covering food and pop culture, as well as a photographer, writer, and frequent panel moderator and podcast guest. Austin barbecue restaurant Slab BBQ is closing its Cedar Park location over the weekend. The last day of service for the 905 East Whitestone Boulevard business will be on Saturday, April 27.
Motorcyclist Dies in Collision Near Jonestown, Lime Creek Road Closed for Investigation
A fatal motorcycle accident claimed a life in Leander Wednesday evening, as confirmed by Austin-Travis County EMS. The incident happened around 7:04 p.m. in the 10200 block of Lime Creek Road, an area close to Travista Drive and near Jonestown. Despite efforts by emergency personnel, including Travis County STAR Flight, the rider was pronounced dead at the scene, as reported by KXAN.
Wilco deputies search for person of interest in vandalism case at congressman's office
GEORGETOWN, Texas — The Williamson County Sheriff's Office is working alongside the Georgetown Police Department to identify and arrest the suspect involved in several criminal mischief offenses, including the vandalism case of Congressman John Carter's Georgetown office from earlier this week. The WCSO says the suspect targeted the Williamson...
3 arrested in Georgetown drug bust; Drugs and guns confiscated at scene
Over the weekend, the Williamson County Sheriff's Office arrested three people and seized what it called a "significant amount" of suspected illegal drugs, weapons, and paraphernalia associated with drug trafficking.
Georgetown's 25th Annual Red Poppy Festival Springs to Life with Music, Parades, and Artisan Vendors
Georgetown, Texas is getting ready to paint the town red - not with brush strokes, but with its vibrant history and love for the red poppy flower. The 25th annual Georgetown Red Poppy Festival is set to kick off this Friday night, bringing a plethora of events to the downtown square for a weekend packed with tradition and entertainment, as reported by Spectrum Local News.
New list ranks Round Rock as one of the best places to live in the U.S.
AUSTIN, Texas — When it comes to finding the perfect place to live, future residents might consider prices, walkability, safety and other additional factors. Each year, Livability compiles a ranking of the 'Top 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S.,' and in 2024, Round Rock has made the list.
Pflugerville Tech Company Revolutionizes Returns with AI-powered Platform
An unseen part of the retail landscape is poised for a major transformation thanks to a groundbreaking tech company in Pflugerville. Vendidit, co-founded by entrepreneur John Paul DeJoria and Gary Stephens, is tackling the often-overlooked realm of reverse logistics – the process of handling returned merchandise. Their innovative solution promises to save companies billions and significantly reduce environmental impact.
Taxable home values rise 6.7% in Williamson County for 2024. Here's what we know.
Williamson County property values are out for 2024, showing the taxable value of single-family homes rose, on average, by almost 7%. The average market value was $464,702, up 1.25%. The Williamson Central Appraisal District recently mailed 262,107 appraisal notices to property owners of all types — residential, commercial and land,...
Leander rolls out implementation schedule for city comprehensive plan
The 2020 Leander Comprehensive Plan, a unified policy guide and action plan for the city, has been updated three times since its adoption in 2021. (Courtesy City of Leander) An implementation schedule revealed updates to various reports and ordinances outlined in the 2020 Leander Comprehensive Plan will take place in 2024.
YMCA of Central Texas faces lawsuit over day care worker who police say injured children
The YMCA of Central Texas faces a lawsuit claiming that one of its day care workers injured a 2-year-old boy. The day care worker named in the lawsuit, 45-year-old Geraline Browning, was charged this month with four counts of injury to a child and one count of assault in connection to hurting at least three children at a day care in North Austin, according to arrest affidavits.
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