GOVERNMENT
A former Candlewood Suites hotel in Northwest Austin will reopen as Pecan Gardens, a supportive housing complex for dozens of elderly people experiencing homelessness. (Claire Shoop/Community Impact Newspaper)
After break-in controversy, City Council moves toward renovations for Northwest Austin supportive housing project
Travis County provides funding for emergency medical services in Pflugerville area. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Travis County provides funding for emergency medical services in Pflugerville ETJ
Judge Kevin Madison swears in Council Members (from left) Jennifer Szimanski, Kelly Brynteson and Louis Mastrangelo. (Courtesy city of Lakeway/Community Impact Newspaper)
Lakeway City Council swears in new members, recognizes departing officials
Gretchen Vance (Courtesy city of Lakeway)
Gretchen Vance appointed as Lakeway mayor pro tem
Dripping Springs City Council voted to extend the city's ongoing development moratorium due to wastewater concerns. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Dripping Springs extends development moratorium for another 120 days
From left, Peter Lake, Public Utility Commission of Texas chair, and Brad Jones, interim Electric Reliability Council of Texas president and CEO, expressed confidence in the Texas power grid's ability to meet the state's needs through the upcoming summer season. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper)
Ahead of summer, regulators stress confidence in Texas power grid to meet record demand forecast
Lakeway City Council debated proposed home occupation rule changes at its May 16 meeting. (Jennifer Schaefer/Community Impact Newspaper)
Lawsuit prompts change to home occupation laws in Lakeway
Williamson County commissioners approved increased homestead exemptions during a May 17 meeting. (Claire Shoop/Community Impact Newspaper)
Williamson County increases property tax exemptions for homeowners, age 65-plus and disabled residents
Amberley Kolar swearing in
Hutto swears in mayor, newly elected council members
San Marcos City Council meets May 17 at 6 p.m., 630 E. Hopkins St., San Marcos. (Eric Weilbacher/Community Impact Newspaper)
San Marcos City Council to hear report from GSMP May 17 on its contractual obligations
Round Rock residents and businesses impacted by the March 21 tornado qualify for low-interest federal disaster loans following a disaster declaration issued for Williamson County by the U.S. Small Business Administration. (Chance Flowers/Community Impact Newspaper)
SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center now open at Clay Madsen Recreation Center
Buda City Council is expected to authorize an interlocal agreement May 17 with Hays County for roadwork on Robert S. Light Boulevard from I-35 to South Loop 4. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Buda City Council to consider interlocal agreement for rehabilitation of Robert S. Light Boulevard
Round Rock officials approved a variance request to an ordinance banning the sale of alcohol within 300 feet of a school during its May 12 meeting.  (Steffanie Bartlett/Community Impact Newspaper)
Round Rock City Council approves alcohol sale variance for Luna's Tacos
Following the proclamation of June as National Pride Month in Round Rock by City Council during a May 12 meeting, the city will host its first-ever Pride Festival on June 4. (Courtesy The Woodlands Pride)
Round Rock to host first Pride Festival on June 4
The agreement with HCS Inc. for the construction in the remodeling of Cedar Park Fire Station No. 2 is to not exceed $498,200. (Community Impact Newspaper)
Contractor agreement for Cedar Park Fire Station No. 2 remodeling project approved by council
Round Rock officials gave the first of two required approvals for a budget amendment to create a coordinated cleanliness effort. (John Cox/Community Impact Newspaper)
Enhancement team receives initial approval from Round Rock City Council
Local nonprofits have until June 8 to apply for Strategic Partnership funding with the city of Georgetown. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Georgetown accepting Strategic Partnership applications until June 8
Kyle City Council will meet May 12 for the first work session of the 2022-23 fiscal year at City Hall, located at 100 W. Center St., Kyle. (Zara Flores/Community Impact Newspaper)
Kyle to host first work session May 12 for 2022-23 budgets
Tents that formerly lined prominent downtown streets have been removed since last year, although encampments are still prevalent elsewhere across town. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper)
Coordination challenges, staff burnout, hundreds of tons of trash: Austin still wrestling with homeless camp strategy