1. Billboard on Bee Caves Road receives resident complaints, city violation notice
The billboard, located at 106 River Hills Road, is within the city of Austin’s extraterritorial jurisdiction. It currently displays an advertisement for the Cicero Institute.
Learn more from Reporter Karoline Pfeil.
2. More than 100 homes for sale in master-planned community Parkside on the River near Georgetown
Located west of downtown Georgetown, Parkside on the River will have about 3,000 homes at full build out.
Construction on the neighborhood started in 2021, and homebuilders include Coventry Homes, Highland Homes, M/I Homes, Perry Homes and Taylor Morrison.
Read the full story by Editor Claire Shoop.
3. Snarf's Sandwiches now serving sub sandwiches in far Northwest Austin
Sandwich chain Snarf's Sandwiches opened a new location Aug. 11 in far Northwest Austin.
Get more details from Reporter Brittany Anderson.
4. Bastrop to get second McDonald’s location
Another McDonald’s location is planned along Hwy. 71, bringing a new pair of Golden Arches to Bastrop.
The 4,304-square-foot project, estimated to cost $1.5 million, could break ground in early October with a completion date in late March, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Get the full scoop from Reporter Joel Valley.
5. The Thirsty Longhorn will bring bar, stadium-style food to Georgetown
A new sports tavern in Georgetown is slated to open by the end of August.
The Thirsty Longhorn will serve stadium-style food and a full bar, owner Chris De Hoyos said.
Get more information from Anna Maness.
6. Leander makes $347K adjustment to roadway rehabilitation project
Leander City Council on Aug. 7 approved a $347,713.50 change order to its contract with Lone Star Paving Company for the 2025 roadway rehabilitation project.
The adjustment added a section of northbound Ronald Reagan Boulevard and brought the contract’s total from $1,411,219.55 to $1,758,933.05, according to agenda documents.
Read the full story by Reporter Sam Schaffer.
