Martindale
Martindale, TX · Municipal
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Georgetown Gives Conditional Approval to Apartment, Retail Project
The Georgetown City Council has given tentative approval to Serenity Ranch, a master-planned community one mile east of I-35 and bordered by the Dry Berry Creek. In addition to 300 multifamily units and 30,000 square feet of commercial space, Serenity Ranch will offer approximately 40 acres of open space and ponds, a 2.9-acre amenity center with a pool and clubhouse, and a 0.7-acre Sunset Garden. Community Impact reports the development will be part of a 112-acre neighborhood in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction. A municipal utility district was approved to help fund the infrastructure required to move the project forward.
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New mixed-use project coming to I-35 corridor and more top Austin stories
Editor's note: In the top Austin news of the week, construction commences on a major Kyle development and a beloved Austin brewery looks for new owners. Plus, Austin once again ranks as the No. 1 city for veterans. Read on for our most popular stories, then plan your weekend right here.
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1,850 Home Community Breaks Ground North of Austin
AUSTIN – (Realty News Report) – Houston-based Johnson Development has broken ground on Freely, a new master planned community that will bring 1,850 homes to the former Chapman Ranch land in Liberty Hill near Austin. Located about 40 miles north of downtown Austin, the nature-focused Texas Hill Country...
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Research at the Texas State Library & Archives: Finding the Muster Roll for Benjamin Cox and the Independent Blues
Onsite research is always an adventure. Preparing beforehand helps, but sometimes a kind archivist who knows the records and can navigate the collections is your best chance of finding the record you want. On our recent trip to Texas, I planned a visit to the Texas State Archives and Library in Austin, Texas. My research focused on my fourth-great-grandfather, Benjamin Cox, and finding sources about his service as a Texas Ranger. In this blog post, I’ll share what I found and tips for preparing for an on-site visit.
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CBS Austin
'Texas is not for sale,' voters celebrate election results at Elon Musk’s Austin compound
AUSTIN, Texas — Party buses filled with voters from across Central Texas pulled up in front of Elon Musk’s Austin compound today as people celebrated after a historic midterm election. "We're proud of Talarico, we're proud of the people who are there, we are proud of Gina Hinojosa,"...
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Emergency bridge closure causes indefinite traffic detour
On Oct. 30, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) announced the eastern bridge on FM 3002 over Lake Ray Roberts will be closed until further notice. TxDOT underwater bridge inspectors found damage to one of the columns on the structure last week. They closed the bridge and put a detour in place to move traffic around the bridge.
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‘Teen Mom’ Alum Farrah Abraham Sets Sight on 2028 Austin Mayor Race After Disastrous City Council Loss
Farrah Abraham didn’t come close to winning her race for city council in Austin, Texas — but all is well, as the former Teen Mom star has seemingly pivoted her political goals to the 2028 Austin mayoral race. “Austin Future Mayor ’28,” Abraham, 35, added to her Instagram bio shortly after taking an L in […]