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An Austin-area voter guide to the May 28 runoff elections
Just like Austin's daily temps, election season has been ramping up these past few months. Following the main primary election on March 5, Texas voters will return to the polls May 28 to settle a few runoff races and finalize who will be on the ballot in the November general election.
Proposal to delay regional funding to I-35 expansion project struck down Monday
A regional transportation policy board voted against a proposal from several Austin City Council delegates Monday to delay funding on the upcoming Interstate 35 expansion until additional environmental studies are completed.
Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of Bastrop Gateway zoning change
Despite changes to development plans, residents voiced concerns about the Bastrop Gateway project at a Special Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on May 9. (Jane Turchi/Community Impact) Bastrop's Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6-2 to recommend City Council deny a planned development district for the Bastrop Gateway project near Buc-ee's...
875-home master-planned community on tap for Elgin area, northeast of Austin
A master-planned development is in the works for the Elgin area northeast of Austin that would bring 875 homes and a 15-acre sports complex to a growing part of the Central Texas region. Qualico Communities anticipates breaking ground this fall on the subdivision, called Triada. The community will be developed...
Strong storms possible Monday
AUSTIN, Texas — *A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Bastrop, Blanco, Caldwell, Fayette, Gillespie, Hays, Lee and Travis counties until 4 p.m. Monday.*. The KVUE Weather Team is monitoring the potential for strong storms to impact Central Texas on Monday. The severe weather risk increased for most...
Bastrop City Council approves Valverde North rezoning
When completed, 352 residential lots will be constructed on the 87 acres belonging to the Valverde development. (Jane Turchi/Community Impact) Following a public hearing on the rezoning of a 6-acre section of the Valverde development along FM 969 near Hwy. 71 called Valverde North, Bastrop City Council approved a more urban zoning for the area.
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