1. Cedar Park denies request for business to operate late hours in north Cedar Park neighborhood
Cedar Park City Council on Aug. 28 voted to deny a future land use plan amendment request from the owner of a 1-acre property adjacent to the Woods at Carriage Hills neighborhood after neighbors of the property expressed concerns.
Get more details from Reporter Sam Schaffer.
2. Georgetown to use eminent domain to complete Williams Drive intersection improvements
After attempting to purchase land rights from a Walgreens located at the corner of Williams Drive and Bootys Crossing, the city of Georgetown approved using eminent domain to improve the intersection of Williams Drive and Bootys Crossing.
Read the full story by Reporter Gracie Warhurst.
3. Chuy's to build restaurant near Georgetown, Leander border
Tex-Mex food lovers in the Leander and Georgetown area may soon rejoice as a project registration with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation shows a new Chuy's location slated for the area.
Get the full scoop from Editor Claire Shoop.
4. Farmers markets, fried chicken and sports training: 19 business updates from Cedar Park
The Cedar Park area saw several new businesses opening in recent weeks, including several new dining options, childcare and medical services.
Get more information from Editor Steve Guntli.
5. 230 homes sold across Georgetown's 3 area ZIP codes in July
This July, 230 homes sold across Georgetown's three area ZIP codes, according to recently released data from the Austin Board of Realtors and Unlock MLS.
While this is the same number of homes that sold in July 2024, the distribution of homes sold across each ZIP code varied.
Read the full report by Editor Claire Shoop.
6. City Council approves request to rezone Apple campus in North Austin
Austin’s former Apple campus could be converted into a mixed-use development, following City Council’s approval of a rezoning request Aug. 28.
The site, which spans nearly 286 acres and features four two-story buildings, was previously zoned Limited Industrial which allows for industrial uses such as manufacturing and warehouse services.
Get more details from Reporter Brittany Anderson.
