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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...
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)
New appointments, Bastrop Gateway rezoning hearing on the May 14 Bastrop City Council agenda
A public hearing on the Bastrop Gateway project will be held at the City Council meeting on May 14. (Jane Turchi/Community Impact) Bastrop City Council will appoint a new mayor pro tem at its meeting on May 14. The specifics. Following the annual election, council will select one member to...
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.
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...
Police: Adult football team from Killeen involved in fight during game, gun fired
Manor, Texas (KWTX) - The Manor Police Department and Manor ISD Police Department responded to reports of a fight Saturday night at the Manor New Tech football stadium where it says two adult teams visiting MISD facilities from Round Rock and Killeen got into a fight during the last moments of the game.
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...
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...
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