Monthly Archives: December 2016

Levels of lakes Austin, LBJ to be lowered Jan. 2 as previously planned

Beginning Jan. 2, the Lower Colorado River Authority—the state agency that manages  the lower Colorado River—will draw down lakes Austin and LBJ to allow property owners an opportunity to repair and maintain their docks and…continue reading

Local Legend Selection Committee applications extended to Jan. 6

The Historic Preservation Commission is now seeking volunteers to serve on the Local Legend Selection Committee. Members will be appointed in January, meet to create an outreach plan for the spring, and select the 2017…continue reading

City encourages residents to recycle Christmas trees

The City of Round Rock encourages residents to recycle their Christmas trees on Saturday, December 31, 2016 and Saturday, January 7, 2017 from 9am to 6pm at the Round Rock Brush Recycling Center located at…continue reading

Cost to drive Toll 183A and Manor Expressway will increase for 2017

Drivers who use Toll 183A and Manor Expressway, or the tolled portion of Hwy. 290, will ring in the New Year with some new prices. Increased rates for most of the toll facilities operated by the…continue reading

City offices closed Jan. 2 for New Year Holiday

City offices, including the Allen R. Baca Center, Municipal Court and Utility Billing Office will be closed Monday, Jan. 2, for the New Year holiday. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 3. Utility bills and court-related fines can…continue reading

These 3 Texas laws take effect Jan. 1

Before the 85th Legislative Session begins Jan. 10, three laws passed by the 84th Texas Legislature will take effect across the state Jan. 1. House Bill 257 Authored by Rep. Marsha Farney, R-Georgetown, the act…continue reading

See inside the 1930s U.S. courthouse Travis County acquired today

Travis County is now the proud owner of the historic Austin Federal Courthouse at 200 W. Eighth St. in Austin. County Judge Sarah Eckhardt accepted the deed Thursday on the courthouse steps, joined by other…continue reading

4 bills that could change the way your Texas public school district operates

The Texas legislature convenes in Austin once every two years, often making decisions that potentially affect outcomes at the local school board level. Leading up to the 85th legislative session, which starts Jan. 10, a…continue reading

Update from official: Terms for Pflugerville’s Hawaiian Falls transfer to Typhoon Texas need further discussion

Updated 12:34 p.m. Dec. 29 The executive director of the Pflugerville Community Development Corporation said she is surprised a deal for the Hawaiian Falls property was not inked with Typhoon Texas Wednesday night. “We thought…continue reading

No deal in place for Pflugerville’s Hawaiian Falls

In Pflugerville, there is no water park deal. A special meeting Wednesday night to finalize  terms of a lease and operating agreement between Katy-based water park company Typhoon Texas, the city of Pflugerville and the…continue reading