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Check out some of the most read stories in the Austin area April 13-16.
1. Significant traffic shifts at New Hope, 183A intersection in Cedar Park
Beginning March 30, Cedar Park drivers will notice a significant change in the traffic patterns along New Hope Drive from Main Street to CR 180—specifically the intersection of New Hope Drive and 183A Toll—as the city begins road work along the corridor.
2. The Lodge Card Club closes in Round Rock, lays off 114 employees
The Lodge Card Club, a social club and poker room, closed in Round Rock mid-March amid a state investigation over alleged gambling violations.
The business stated in a social media post March 15 that no charges were filed and that it was unclear when the card room would be able to resume operations.
3. Check out 17 events happening in the Pflugerville, Hutto area
Concerts, festivals, fundraisers and more are lined up for Pflugerville, Hutto and the surrounding area.
Learn more from Editor Grant Crawford.
4. Lake Georgetown under drought watch
The Brazos River Authority implemented Stage 1 drought watch for nine reservoirs in its supply system, including Lake Georgetown, according to a March 30 news release.
Get the full story from Reporter Gracie Warhurst.
5. New housing development coming to Leander near Bar W Ranch and Larkspur
A new housing development is coming to Leander near the Bar W Ranch and Larkspur neighborhoods.
The project will be located along CR 267, just south of Equine Road.
Check out the story by Reporter Daniel Schwalm.
6. Wendy's opening soon off Hwy. 46 in New Braunfels
A fast food restaurant is opening a new location soon, just north of New Braunfels.
Wendy’s is opening a third New Braunfels location at 2308 Hwy. 46, Ste. 101, on April 15, management staff told Community Impact. The new location is connected to a newly constructed Fisher's Neighborhood Market that opened in November.
