Visitors to Elizabeth Milburn Park in Cedar Park could soon have access to free wireless internet. City Council approved a pilot program agreement with Time Warner Cable during a council meeting June 23 to provide WiFi…continue reading
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down June 27 two portions of a Texas law, House Bill 2, that imposed restrictions on abortion providers. The 5-3 vote in Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt, with Chief Justice…continue reading
Pflugerville ISD board of trustees voted June 23 to provide supplemental insurance for all its students, expanding a program the district has offered for student athletes previously. Pflugerville ISD Chief Financial Officer Ken Adix said…continue reading
Round Rock ISD’s board of trustees unanimously adopted a budget in which $379.8 million in revenue would be offset by $388.3 million in expenditures during the 2016-17 school year. Corey Ryan, executive director of communication…continue reading
Hutto ISD Police Chief Rick stone will retire at the end of his contract effective June 30. Stone came out of retirement to establish the police department, according to a district statement. He hired the…continue reading
The Texas Department of Transportation is breaking ground on its Mobility35 program to add between $4.3 billion and $4.5 billion worth of improvements to I-35 in Central Texas. TxDOT plans to break ground June 29…continue reading
Several projects along I-35 in Central Texas are slated for construction from 2017-20 as part of the regional Transportation Improvement Program. The TIP is a short-range planning document the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization must…continue reading
On June 16, the city of Leander voted to enter into a contract with a consulting firm to perform an audit of billing and collection services in the utility billing office. The company, Revenue Enhancement…continue reading
Hutto City Council voted unanimously to rename FM 685 to Chris Kelley Boulevard June 17. The change will be effective for FM 685 from Highway 79 to SH 130. The request to change the name of…continue reading
On June 15, Cavender Auto Family representatives broke ground on its forthcoming Toyota of Cedar Park dealership at 5600 Toll 183A, Leander, and said they want to do more than sell cars in the area. Julie Herrera,…continue reading