Read the most popular stories from the past week from the Central Texas area.

Leander-Cedar Park

Cedar Park to continue looking at Lime Creek Quarry redevelopment with end of mining plan


In the next step of the redevelopment of Lime Creek Quarry, Cedar Park has authorized a resolution for an end of mining plan.

San Marcos-Buda-Kyle



El Jefe opens first restaurant in San Marcos


El Jefe Mexican Restaurant, located at 2550 Hunter Road, Ste. 1106, San Marcos, opened for business Nov. 23. The restaurant has an extensive menu that includes nachos, burgers, salads, empanadas, tacos, flautas, enchiladas and more.

Round Rock-Pflugerville-Hutto

2020 Outdoor Patio Guide: 13 patios to visit in Round Rock, Pflugerville, Hutto


Here is a list of locally owned outdoor spaces where residents can relax on socially distanced patios in Round Rock, Pflugerville and Hutto.

Palermo Pasta House announces relocation in Round Rock, plus 2 other business updates

Downtown Round Rock will welcome a familiar face in a new space as Palermo Pasta House relocates and expands its restaurant.

Williamson County


‘Live PD’ will continue to cost Williamson County despite new sheriff elected


Williamson County will have a new sheriff Jan. 1 after Robert Chody lost his re-election bid in November, but the ramifications of Chody’s tenure, including an unauthorized contract with “Live PD,” will continue to cost the county and taxpayers money for years to come.

Taylor Girtman, Brian Rash, Ali Linan and Kelsey Thompson contributed to this report.