North Texas drivers will soon have an opportunity to weigh in on a potential highway widening planned by the Texas Department of Transportation. (Courtesy Fotolia)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: TxDOT to hold public meeting in Frisco on proposed US 380 widening; after consistent declines, new COVID-19 cases flatten out in Texas Medical Center and more top news
The blow dry franchise launched its "no cuts, no color" concept in 2007 and features only blowouts. (Courtesy Blo Blow Dry Bar)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: 5 businesses and restaurants coming to Southlake, Grapevine; Via 313 opens Cedar Park restaurant and more top news
A new transit-oriented rail line is being proposed that could connect downtown Plano to downtown McKinney. (Courtesy DART)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Regional Transportation Council looks to extend DART rail line from Plano to McKinney; The Cookshack coming soon to Spring and more top news
Row of houses
Eligible Texas homeowners to receive up to $65K to pay late mortgage payments, taxes, insurance through new state program
Reveille Barbecue Co. opened in Pinehurst in 2021. (Courtesy Reveille Barbecue Co.)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: 18 restaurants in Tomball, Magnolia that opened in 2021 or are coming in 2022; Slab BBQ & Beer relocating Oak Hill location to Westgate Lanes in South Austin and more top news
Williamson County Commissioners Court approved spending $250,000 of American Rescue Plan Act funds Jan. 18 to address the backlog of mental health-related cases in the county. (Courtesy Brian Jackson/Adobe Stock)
Williamson County approves $250,000 for visiting judge to handle increase in mental health cases
Construction on US 380 is still years away, and the feasibility study will be completed in 2022. (Courtesy Fotolia)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: TxDOT officials recommend freeway alignment for US 380 in Denton County; Conroe ISD moves to COVID-19 safety alert Level 4 and more top news
Here is the latest COVID-19 data update from Williamson County. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
DATA: Williamson County reports more than 14,000 COVID-19 cases since Jan. 1
Amy's Ice Creams in Cedar Park will include an exterior 3D structure similar to the location on Guadalupe Street in Austin. (Courtesy Amy's Ice Creams)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Amy's Ice Creams opening Cedar Park location; construction on Elm and Main streets to kick off Frisco’s Downtown Master Plan and more top news
Curry Pizza House's curry chicken masala pizza includes a curry sauce, cheese, bell peppers, red onion, diced tomato, masala chicken and cilantro. (Courtesy Curry Pizza House)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: 8 eateries now open, coming soon in the Cedar Park area; 4 Hwy. 105 projects to start across Conroe, Montgomery in 2022 and more top news
The Round Rock ISD board of trustees met Jan. 3 to consider and possibly take action on a recommendation from Texas Education Agency monitor David Faltys to put Superintendent Hafedh Azaiez on administrative leave. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact Newspaper)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Fort Bend County sees record COVID-19 cases; Round Rock ISD considering placing superintendent on leave and more top news
Conroe ISD Superintendent Curtis Null said the district has entered COVID-19 safety alert Level 3 during a video update Jan. 3. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: School districts maintain, increase pandemic protocols ahead of spring semester and more top news
Owner Greg Plummer dreamed of operating his own brewery for most of his life, starting with his foray into brewing in his late teens. (Maggie Quinlan/Community Impact Newspaper)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: South Austin brewery sees success throughout pandemic; historic Plano winery opens tasting room and more top news
Birria tacos are one of the new offerings at New Braunfels Tortilleria. (Lauren Canterberry/Community Impact Newspaper)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: 12 restaurants featured in New Braunfels in 2021; top stories from Keller, Roanoke, Northeast Fort Worth in 2021 and more top news
Sky Rocket Burger plans to open in mid-January at 6633 John Hickman Parkway, Ste. 100, Frisco. (Matt Payne/Community Impact Newspaper)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Sky Rocket Burger coming to Frisco; Houston sees resurgence in COVID-19 cases
Williamson County Courthouse at Christmas
UPDATED: Following concerns over school books, Williamson County approves COVID-19 relief funds for Round Rock ISD, Leander ISD
The first case of the COVID-19 omicron variant in Williamson County has been confirmed, according to a Dec. 20 Williamson County and Cities Health District press release. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Williamson County resident confirmed with first case of COVID-19 omicron variant
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UT experts project a wide range of outcomes from the COVID-19 omicron variant
COVID-19 booster shots have driven a recent uptick in demand for vaccines. (Courtesy Austin Public Health)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Austin Public Health officials say they are prepared for omicron variant; Klein ISD approves 2022-23 school year calendar and more top news