Here are the top trending Community Impact stories in the Austin metro from Oct. 20-24.

1. County fair, Marine Band concert: 10 Georgetown events through early December
Courtesy Ron Parks Photography
On Nov. 28, community members can join the festivities at the annual Lighting of the Square event in downtown Georgetown. (Courtesy Ron Parks Photography)
This October through December, Georgetown locals can find live entertainment, hazardous waste cleanup events and ways to celebrate the holiday season. Upcoming events include the Williamson County Fair and the Lighting of the Square.

Get more details from Reporter Katlynn Fox.

2. Austin voters weigh Proposition Q, city tax rate election measure

Early voting is now underway, and Austinites can weigh in on the city's Proposition Q, a ballot measure to approve a 20% tax rate increase, ahead of the Nov. 4 election.


Read the full story by Reporter Ben Thompson.

3. New restaurants, home restoration and retail: Check out these 15 Round Rock business updates

Check out these 15 updates on businesses in Round Rock, from restaurant news to retail.

Get the full scoop from Reporters Katlynn Fox, Brooke Sjoberg and Editor Grant Crawford.


4. YMCA details plans for redeveloped TownLake facility with condo towers, affordable housing

Reviews are progressing for the Greater Austin YMCA's redevelopment of its TownLake center near downtown, anchored by three residential towers rising more than 400 feet.

Get more information from Reporter Ben Thompson.

5. Liberty Hill's solution to water shortages: City to implement new water reuse pilot program
Liberty Hill will build a pilot water purification facility to test systems and decide which water purification method is best for the city. (Courtesy city of Liberty Hill)
Liberty Hill will build a pilot water purification facility to test systems and decide which water purification method is best for the city. (Courtesy city of Liberty Hill)
Liberty Hill launched the Pure Water LHTX program late last year, an initiative that involves sending treated wastewater to an advanced water purification facility where it’s converted into drinking water.


Get more details from Reporter Sam Schaffer.

6. Jewelry store, event space coming to Downtown Georgetown, plus other business updates

A full-service jewelry store is coming to downtown Georgetown, and a restaurant on the square will renovate its space into a lounge and event center. Learn more about these business updates and more below.

Get the full scoop from Reporters Gracie Warhurst, Katlynn Fox and Editor Claire Shoop.