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North Central Austin

Millions of dollars sought to avoid significant decline in Austin parks access

By Ben Thompson

A change in state law has greatly limited how Austin can fund desired parkland growth.

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Hutto City Council members approved a new policy establishing guidelines for how employees can and can't use AI in October. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact)
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The Crossings at 95 development is a project that aims to build dozens of residential units and multiunit townhomes as well as a 4,000-square-foot restaurant. (Courtesy Paradise Engineers)
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The city of Round Rock's new pavilion at Old Settlers Park is nearing completion, with plans for a grand-opening celebration in November. (Courtesy city of Round Rock)
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Controlled burns in Austin parks and preserves help reduce excess vegetation and clear potential fuel sources for wildfires. (Courtesy Austin Fire Department Wildfire Division)
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Pictured is Kyle City Hall.
Kyle property taxes to increase $305 for average homeowner
The plan was approved at a City Council meeting held Sept. 23. (Courtesy city of Bee Cave)
Bee Cave approves Central Park improvement project
Travis County approved a $2.2 billion budget with a tax hike for flood recovery and health initiatives. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact)
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Williamson County Fire Marshal Mike Lugo said the burn ban is in response to current drought conditions. (Gracie Warhurst/Community Impact)
Williamson County burn ban in effect until December
The city of Hutto recently launched Hutto Solve-It to give residents a new tool to submit service requests. (Grant Crawford/Community Impact)
Hutto launches new app, online tool for service requests
Adelanto HealthCare Ventures representative Robin Oldom said hospitals can make up for financial loss through the local provider participation fund. (Gracie Warhurst/Community Impact)
Williamson County commissioners renew rate for health care program
Budget season brought updated projections for city spending and revenues in local cities. (Karoline Pfeil/Community Impact)
Lake Travis, Westlake area cities pass FY 2025-26 budgets, tax rates