Take a look at the top five trending stories across Community Impact Newspaper’s coverage areas in Texas as of March 30.

Note: The following stories were published March 28-29.

Dallas-Fort Worth

Collin, Denton, Tarrant counties see population increases; DFW ranks first nationwide in population growth


Collin and Denton counties continue to see substantial growth, according to the latest census estimates.


Greater Houston

Goode Co. Barbeque to reopen Hwy. 290 location


According to a press release, the barbecue restaurant was on a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic and is now reopening along with the dog-friendly patio.

Central Texas


Northwest Austin residents to see unprecedented spikes in home valuations this April


Northwest Austin residents can expect to see record increases in their property values, according to both the Travis County and Williamson County appraisal districts.

ABIA receives fuel shortage alert; no passengers yet affected

Due to a combination of more passengers flying and demand exceeding supply, officials from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport confirmed via a March 28 statement that airlines have received a fuel shortage alert.


Williamson County commissioners hear case for, against installing gates at Cimarron Hills entrance

Williamson County commissioners discussed their concerns related to installing a gate or monitored entrance for the Cimarron Hills Golf & Country Club community in Georgetown during their March 29 meeting.

Summer El-Shahawy, Mikah Boyd, Claire Shoop and Brian Rash contributed to this report.