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Harken development moves forward with City Council’s recent approval

The proposed Harken Project in Lockhart is making headlines again following the City Council’s Nov. 5 meeting, but the project itself is hardly new. Plans for the massive development, named Spencewood, have been discussed for more than two years, and much of what residents are hearing today was already reported in the July 16 edition of the Lockhart Post-Register.

Lockhart, TX · 21h

Fredericksburg Standard

Local soldier's legacy lives on through Texas State University project

Christopher Staats grew up on a ranch near Luckenbach in a family with a long history of military service. Both of his grandfathers served during World War II, and his father and older brother served in the Fredericksburg Texas Army National Guard unit. Staats followed them into the Guard after...

San Marcos, TX · 1d

KXAN

Central Texas families left scrambling after district cuts bus route for special needs students

Some families depended on bus service for their special needs children from their homes to a group bus stop for the Texas School for the Deaf. This school year, Hays CISD eliminated the route to the bus stop due to budget cuts.

Buda, TX · 14h

KXAN

partner publisher · 4 followers

Travis County opens applications for 2027 Expunction Expo

Travis County residents with eligible arrest records can now apply for the 2027 Expunction Expo.

Travis County, TX · 2d

The Texas Porch

Burn bans cover 118 Texas counties, including Harris and Bexar, as Travis County lifts its ban

Texas A&M Forest Service lists 118 counties under burn bans as of Nov. 10. Here is what a ban means and the state's year-round outdoor burning rules.

Texas · 2d

wimberleyview.com

Leaning Pear wins two community awards

For nearly two decades, The Leaning Pear restaurant has been serving their unique, Hill Country-inspired cuisine to diners in Wimberley and beyond. Last week, the restaurant was recognized with two community awards for prioritizing environmental sustainability and serving as a model for other businesses. At the November 5 Wimberley City...

Wimberley, TX · 1d

KXAN

Texas lawmakers file several bills targeting license plate readers; Buda outlines new policy

Several bills filed at the Texas Capitol could impact how law enforcement agencies across Texas use automated license plate readers, including cameras made by Flock.

Texas · 1d

KXAN

Texas school districts turn to virtual learning again

Round Rock ISD and Hays CISD both launched virtual academies at the start of the school year, hoping to offer more learning options for students.

Round Rock, TX · 5h

KXAN

Second public meeting set for FM 973 highway plans

Officials from TxDOT and CAMPO met with residents to discuss proposed safety improvements for FM 973 between Manor and Taylor. Due to high crash rates and projected traffic growth, the agencies are studying potential expansions. A follow-up meeting regarding the Highway 79 intersection is scheduled for Thursday, November 12, at the Dickey-Givens Community Center in Taylor.

Manor, TX · 1d

KXAN

WilCo Democrat outlines priorities after flipping Texas House seat

Chris Jimenez, a Democrat who won Texas House District 52, will represent a large portion of Williamson County, including Taylor, Hutto and communities between Round Rock and Georgetown.

Williamson County, TX · 11h

culturemap.com

Proposed Austin skyscraper could be the new tallest tower in Texas

A new proposed skyscraper could soon change the look of Downtown Austin's skyline, with plans calling for a building that could potentially surpass the tallest tower in Texas. The proposed development, known as Project Bolo, would transform an existing parking lot at the corner of Congress Avenue and Fourth Street into a high-rise building, directly across from Frost Bank Tower.

riograndeguardian.com

Attorney Josh Reyna launches government affairs practice with deep Rio Grande Valley, border ties

AUSTIN, Texas — Attorney and veteran Texas Capitol advisor Josh Reyna has launched Reyna Law Government Affairs, a new practice aimed at helping businesses, local governments, and organizations navigate the Texas Legislature and state agencies. Announced Thursday, the firm brings together 24 years of combined bicameral experience in the...

Texas · 4h

prevuemeetings.com

partner publisher · 6.2K followers

Convention Center Update: Kansas City, Austin and New Orleans

Convention infrastructure projects in Kansas City, Austin and New Orleans are moving forward at different stages, from a long-range campus modernization plan to a full convention-center rebuild and a proposed headquarters hotel. For meeting planners looking beyond the next few years, the projects promise changes in event space, accommodations and...

Kansas City, MO · 2d

TripJaunt

Austin Takes a Step Toward a Light Rail Link to Its Airport

Getting from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport into the city currently depends on roads and buses. The Austin Transit Partnership has now moved into planning for an extension of the city’s future light rail line to the airport, which could eventually let visitors reach downtown without a car. ([1]) The idea has been part of Austin’s transit

Austin, TX · 2d

KXAN

Austin ISD facing shortage of bus drivers

Austin ISD is facing a shortage of bus drivers, according to Kris Hafezizadeh, executive director of transportation and vehicle services at Austin ISD.

partner publisher · 303.0K followers

NewsNation

Texas political shift could impact immigration enforcement policies

Immigration officials say their mission to crackdown on illegal immigration will continue despite midterms.

Texas · 3d

hoodline.com

Dripping Springs, TX · 1d

Dripping Springs Breaks Ground On 175-Unit Senior Community Near Austin

Developers have broken ground on a 175-unit active adult community in Dripping Springs, about 25 miles west of Austin, that will reserve its apartments and villas for residents age 55 and older. The project, called Serenova at Dripping Springs, is being built by ARCTRUST Private Capital and Edison Equity Residential and sits adjacent to the Headwaters master-planned community.

mySanAntonio.com

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Erika Kirk and her controversial crew get a Texas drag show twist in Austin

Turning Point U.S. Gay? Look a little closer at the lineup.

partner publisher · 2.2M followers

Daily Mail

Texas's tallest skyscraper has a huge problem: Zero office tenants just as the state's market slips

The 74-story Waterline tower, soaring 1,025 feet above downtown Austin, has taken the title of Texas's tallest building from Houston's JPMorgan Chase Tower.

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