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Bastrop County grants tax abatement incentive to multibillion-dollar data center

By Amanda Cutshall

The project could produce $7 million for the county, and $100 million for Bastrop ISD, during the 10-year tax abatement—with potential for more.

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An outdoor sign marking the city council chambers in Cedar Park.

Published 2:23 PM | Dec 12, 2024 CST

Cedar Park City Council considers gas station, food service permit

Rendering of a future development in Georgetown.

Updated 1:15 PM | Dec 12, 2024 CST

Georgetown officials approve infrastructure funding for The Preserve

A cat perches on a stool inside of an animal shelter in Georgetown.

Published 9:00 AM | Dec 12, 2024 CST

Georgetown Animal Shelter staff await state approval for proposed county merger

Bills will continue to be filed by members of the legislature until March 14. (Hannah Norton/Community Impact)

Published 5:06 PM | Dec 11, 2024 CST

Lake Travis-Westlake-area legislators put forward bills for 89th Texas legislative session

The Travis County burn ban expires Dec. 10. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Published 4:53 PM | Dec 11, 2024 CST

Burn ban lifted in Travis County, local authorities urge caution

Travis County leaders approved funding Dec. 10 for a climate resiliency pilot program. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact)

Published 4:50 PM | Dec 11, 2024 CST

Travis County officials approve funding to bolster 'grassroots' emergency communication efforts

The dais is shown with the attorney, council member Cheryl Lee, council member Cynthia Meyer and mayor Lyle Nelson.

Published 3:10 PM | Dec 11, 2024 CST

Bastrop city attorney resigns effective Dec. 31

Four commissioners put their hands up in favor of changing an arterial's route.

Published 2:44 PM | Dec 11, 2024 CST

WilCo commissioners update proposed road’s route after public opposition

The city of Round Rock hosted the 2024 State of the City Address at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Round Rock. (Grant Crawford/Community Impact)

Published 1:42 PM | Dec 11, 2024 CST

Round Rock mayor discusses infrastructure during annual State of the City Address

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Published 5:09 PM | Dec 10, 2024 CST

Austin Energy 10-year plan calls to reduce power demand, add generation on path to carbon-free