3 things to know before Austin’s $720M mobility bond public hearing
Austin City Council will meet Aug. 11, and among the items on its agenda is whether to put a $720 million bond proposal featuring various transportation projects on the ballot this November. Council voted in…continue readingZaxby’s to open in Pflugerville in December
Pflugerville residents Sarju and Leslie Patel will open a Zaxby’s location at 1301 FM 685, Pflugerville, in December. Zaxby’s is a quick-serve food service establishment that sells chicken strips, sandwiches and wings as well as…continue readingCall 811 before you dig: It is the law!
Did you know that, before you dig, it is required by law to call 811 to have all buried utility lines located and marked? Atmos Energy wants to thank homeowners and excavators alike for observing…continue reading Rezoning of mixed-use development in Pflugerville gets council’s OK
The Pflugerville City Council unanimously approved rezoning plans during their Aug. 9 meeting, for a mixed use development known as the Commons at Heatherwilde and Pecan, that developers hope will soon get underway. Revisions to…continue readingTravis County Commissioner’s Court Pct. 1 candidates field question at Pflugerville Chamber Lunch
The Pflugerville Chamber of Commerce hosted a Candidate’s Forum and luncheon Aug. 9 at Pfluger Hall, where candidates for Travis County Commissioner’s Court Pct. 1 were present to take questions from the public. Democratic candidate Jeff…continue readingLeander considers lower property tax rate
Leander City Council is considering a tax rate of 59.9 cents per $100 of property valuation for fiscal year 2016-17, which is 3.392 cents less than the current rate. Council members approved a motion to consider…continue readingWilliamson County proposes $282 million budget for FY 2016-17
A more than $282 million proposed budget for FY 2016-17 was presented to the Williamson County Commissioners Court at its Aug. 9 meeting. The budget, which includes a recommended $172 million general fund, features capital projects and…continue readingBiz.ability classes resume in September
The Round Rock Public Library and SCORE Austin will offer a series of free workshops for small business owners (or those who are interested in starting their own business) on Fridays beginning September 23, from 1 to 3 p.m.…continue reading