Missed any of our articles from this week? Take a look at what you might have missed from Community Impact’s coverage areas in Central Texas from Dec. 2-6.

TxDOT officials announce first of long-term lane closures expected along I-35 in Austin

The Texas Department of Transportation, or TxDOT, has announced the first extended road closure along I-35 in Austin, following the groundbreaking of its downtown expansion project just over a month ago.

Read the full story by Reporter Haley Mcleod.

Construction for Georgetown ISD's 3rd high school set to start this spring


Construction on Georgetown ISD's third comprehensive high school is set to begin this spring, district administrators said Dec. 2.

Read the full story by Reporter Brooke Sjoberg.

Bastrop council rejects request for investigation into city manager

Bastrop City Council members denied a request from council member Cheryl Lee to either terminate City Manager Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino, or discipline her and have officials launch an investigation into $2.06 million of what Lee called “questionable spending” and “unhealthy” management tactics.


Read the full story by Reporter Amanda Cutshall.

Culver’s relocating to Leander after 26 years of serving North Austin

North Austin’s Culver’s location will be closing its doors at 2240 W. Braker Lane on Dec. 22 but will reopen soon in Leander.

Read the full story by Reporter Dacia Garcia.


Pflugerville breaks ground on Downtown East project

The city of Pflugerville held a groundbreaking ceremony Dec. 2 for its Downtown East project, an initiative to develop the Pfluger Tract. The ceremony marked the beginning of Phase 1, which will include constructing a new city hall, multigenerational recreation center and civic plaza.

Read the full story by Reporter Gracie Warhurst.

White rhinoceros calf born at Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch


Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch recently welcomed Rudy, a male white rhinoceros calf, marking a significant milestone in its conservation efforts, according to ranch representatives.

Read the full story by Reporter Shaheryar Khan.