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VIDEO: Tour the Kalahari resort under construction in Round Rock
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is on schedule to open the largest indoor water park in the country Nov. 12.
Central Austin
Austin Trail of Lights could live on as drive-thru event this winter
Austinites could be staring at a trail of taillights while attending the area’s annual holiday light show at Zilker Park this winter.
New Braunfels
New Braunfels opens parking lots to outdoor dining options
A temporary economic initiative officials hope will boost revenue for New Braunfels business owners received approval from City Council during a Sept. 14 meeting.
Vintage clothing shop Soul Shine opening Oct. 1 in New Braunfels
Vintage clothing store Soul Shine, located at 292 W. Mill St., New Braunfels, will open for a soft opening Oct. 1. Owner Judy Dickerson said a grand opening event will also be held at the store Oct. 21 and will include live music.
Williamson County
Parks Pass program coming to Williamson County in October
The Williamson County Commissioners Court approved a Parks Pass program to be used at its four county parks and expo center during a Sept. 15 meeting.
Nicholas Cicale, Brian Rash, Ali Linan and Taylor Jackson Buchanan contributed to this report.
Kalahari to open Nov. 12 in Round Rock—take a virtual tour plus more Central Texas news
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is on schedule to open the largest indoor water park in the country Nov. 12. (Courtesy Kalahari Resorts & Conventions)
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