Category: CommunityImpact

Is the rain impacting Central Texas lakes?

The Lower Colorado River Authority says it is monitoring the Central Texas lake levels, but so far, there is no cause for concern. “We haven’t seen much increase [in the lake levels] so far, but…continue reading

Travis County to lower property tax rate

Homeowners in Travis County can expect tax bills for the average taxable homestead to remain the same in fiscal year 2016-17 as they did in fiscal year 2015-16 if the Travis County Commissioners Court approves the…continue reading

There’s a new way to pay for homes in Travis, Bastrop and Hays counties

Some low-income homebuyers may qualify for NeighborhoodLIFT, a program that will soon offer grants to help residents buy homes in Travis, Bastrop and Hays counties. Travis County Commissioner Margaret Gómez announced the upcoming launch of…continue reading

Round Rock, Pflugerville and Hutto ISD campuses meet standard

Every campus in Round Rock, Pflugerville and Hutto ISDs ranked by the Texas Education Agency in its annual accountability ratings received a rating of Met Standard or the equivalent for that school. Districts, campuses and charters…continue reading

Mama Fu’s Asian House to open in Pflugerville Aug. 17

Pflugerville residents will have a new fast-casual dining option Aug. 17 when Mama Fu’s Asian House opens at the Shops at 685 at 2324 FM 685, Pflugerville. The Pflugerville location will be the restaurant chain’s 12th…continue reading

Williamson County lifts burn ban

Williamson County commissioners lifted the burn ban Aug. 15. Commissioners first approved the ban at the July 28 Commissioners Court meeting. The burn ban prohibited residents living within Williamson County from burning anything outdoors or burning…continue reading

National Weather Service extends flash flood watch for Central Texas

Residents of Hays, Travis and Williamson counties have seen 1-4 inches of rain in the past 24 hours, according to the National Weather Service, which extended a flash flood watch for most of Central Texas through Aug.…continue reading

Yellow Cab Austin teams up with new on-demand app for better service in capital area

Yellow Cab Austin announced Aug. 11 a new partnership with an on-demand app service to provide customers an easier option to hail a cab in the Austin area. John Bouloubasis—president of YCA’s parent company, Texas Taxi—said…continue reading

Al Gore visits Georgetown, praises city’s renewable energy plans

Former Vice President Al Gore visited downtown Georgetown on Aug. 14 to talk to Georgetown Mayor Dale Ross about the city electric utility’s move to 100 percent renewable energy. Gore was in Texas for the Climate Reality Corps Leadership…continue reading

Seniors protest black box theater at Baca Center

Seniors attended Round Rock City Council Aug. 11 to protest a proposed black box theater being installed at the Allen R. Baca Senior Center. The black box theater is a project approved by City Council…continue reading