Check out six trending stories from Community Impact’s Austin and San Antonio coverage areas for the week of May 5-May 9.

Toll Brothers to open luxury home community in Kyle

Toll Brothers Inc., a luxury home builder founded in 1967 and operating in 24 states, announced on April 29 that its newest residential development—Clara Vista at Waterridge—is coming to Kyle. Sales for the single-family home community are expected to begin in fall 2025, according to a news release.

Clara Vista at Waterridge will be located at the intersection of 6 Creeks Boulevard and Bramble Boulevard. The development will feature two home collections, with designs ranging from 3,150 to over 5,600 square feet, the release states. Homes will be built on 80- and 100-foot-wide lots.

Read the full story by Reporter Jamie Moore.


Unofficial polling data shows Archer, Bove, Woodcock win LTISD board election

Incumbent Erin Archer was re-elected to Place 3 on the Lake Travis ISD board of trustees in the May 3 election over challenger Jessica Howard, according to unofficial voting results from Travis County.

Jonathan Bove and Kris Woodcock were elected to places 4 and 5 by a narrow margin over challengers John Severance and Craig Cancienne, the data shows.

Read the full story by Reporter Chloe Young.


Crust Pizza Co. now open in Georgetown

Crust Pizza Co. is now open in Georgetown, franchise owner Armando Cordova said.

The pizza restaurant is located within the Cedar Breaks West development off Williams Drive. The restaurant chain offers Chicago-style pizza and cauliflower crusts, Cordova previously told Community Impact.

Read the full story by Reporter Anna Maness.


2 new retailers now open at San Marcos Premium Outlets

Two new retailers opened in San Marcos Premium Outlets, offering athletic apparel and luxury clothing.
  • JD Sports: The store offers a wide selection of athletic footwear, apparel and accessories from brands like Nike, Adidas, Jordan and The North Face, as well as in-house labels such as Pink Soda Sport and Supply & Demand.
  • Rodd & Gunn: The New Zealand menswear brand, has officially opened its first Texas outlet at San Marcos Premium Outlets.
Read the full story by Reporter Jamie Moore.

New Braunfels looks to implement paid, on-street parking in downtown

The city of New Braunfels is looking to implement a paid, on-street parking system downtown where a free, 2-hour parking system currently exists.


If approved, the new parking system would improve access, reduce traffic congestion and support local businesses, Jeff Jewell, director of economic and community development, said during an April 28 city council meeting.

Read the full story by Editor Amira Van Leeuwen.

Water management aims to safeguard supply in New Braunfels

Population growth and prolonged drought continue to put a strain on water resources in Central Texas, especially Canyon Lake, one of the reservoirs in New Braunfels from which residents receive their water supply.


The city of New Braunfels is home to 102,218 people, but its population is expected to double by 2040, according to population projections from the Texas Water Development Board 2026 Draft Regional Water Plan. As the population continues to rise, so does the water demand.

Read the full story by Editor Amira Van Leeuwen.