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Scott Family Makes Largest Land Value Donation in Travis County History
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 14, 2024-- The Scott family today announces the donation of more than $30 million in land and development rights to Travis County. This historic contribution allows the county to purchase the 1,507-acre RGK Ranch and transform it into a public park. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240514722306/en/ Aerial View of RGK Ranch (Erich Schlegal for RGK Ranch)
5 live performances, events around Bastrop in May
A handmade, botanical-themed mural composed of numerous 2-by-2-foot fiber squares submitted from around the country will be on display through the end of June in Smithville. (Courtesy Smithville Yarn Bombers) From live music to local art, many events are taking place in Bastrop over the next month. Read the following...
Lockhart ISD approves raises for upcoming school year as other Texas school districts make cuts
LOCKHART, Texas — As schools in Texas work to solve budget deficits for the upcoming school year, one school district is pivoting in the other direction. Lockhart ISD unanimously approved raises on Monday, putting the district closer to its future goal. A raise of up to 4.6% will be...
How Barbs B Q Pairs Mom’s Green Spaghett With Perfect Brisket
In the Texas Hill Country, barbecue is the stuff of legends. You have likely heard of Lockhart, the tiny town that is, officially, the state’s barbecue capital. And for decades, the scene was ruled by just a few smoke-stained joints — Smitty’s, Black’s, and Kreuz Market are among the most iconic — but now Barbs B Q, a restaurant helmed by 25-year-old pitmaster Chuck Charnichart, is shaking up the scene in the most delicious way possible.
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.
5 new businesses, updates in Bastrop
Owners Ben and Faith Benitez opened their first brick-and-mortar Horsemen Co. in February. (Courtesy Faith Benitez) Bastrop has seen several new businesses open in the past month. Check out these five stories by feature writer Amanda Cutshall to learn about openings, closings and other business news. One year into their...
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...
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