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Officials celebrate protecting salamander
Officials from Williamson County, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the city of Georgetown gathered Oct. 14 to celebrate conservation efforts of the Georgetown salamander’s habitat, while also allowing for residential and commercial development.…continue readingLeander City Council OKs comprehensive plan update
After a process lasting about nine months, Leander City Council on Oct. 15 approved the city’s updated comprehensive plan—the document that outlines a vision for future development. The post Leander City Council OKs comprehensive plan…continue readingRRISD discusses who will attend Elementary School No. 34
Students from Bluebonnet and Wells Branch elementary schools could start the 2016-17 school year a little closer to home. Round Rock ISD’s 34th elementary school at 2800 Sauls Drive is under construction, and the district…continue readingPflugerville ISD makes technology investments
Students at Pflugerville ISD will have access to faster internet and new devices in the coming months following district-wide technology updates. Executive Director of Technology Victor Valdez, said at an Oct. 15 board of trustees meeting that officials…continue readingOpposition voiced on Travis County civil courts bond
With only a few weeks before the Nov. 3 election, two organizations have voiced their opposition to a proposed $287.3 million bond election for a new civil and family courts complex, or CFCC, in downtown…continue readingWilco group calls for donations for Bastrop fire victims
As the wildfire known as the Hidden Pines Fire continues to burn thousands of acres in Bastrop County, the Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse is issuing a call for help. Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared a…continue readingPCDC announces new lease with TrackingPoint firearm company
On October 13, Pflugerville City Council approved a settlement agreement between the Pflugerville Community Development Corp. and firearm company TrackingPoint, which resumed operations last month after suspending them during the spring. Under the new agreement…continue readingFire weather concerns plague Central Texas
Residents along the I-35 corridor in the Austin area are being asked to exercise caution as dry conditions can lead to wildfires. On Oct. 14 Bastrop County Judge Paul Pape issued a disaster declaration in light…continue readingWilco updates long-range transportation plan
After weeks of receiving public input, Williamson County Commissioners voted to amend the county’s long-range transportation plan Oct 13. In order to keep up with the increase in residents and vehicles traveling through Williamson County, officials…continue readingParties and pumpkins at the Library
The Round Rock Public Library‘s Youth Services has fun Halloween activities on the horizon. Parties! Hop into your costumes and bring treats to share–the Library throwing Halloween parties featuring books, songs, costumes, snacks, and a fun…continue reading