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The city approved the tower in a 4-3 vote Oct. 20. (Community Impact staff)

City of Lakeway approves new cellular tower on Highlands Boulevard

By Karoline Pfeil

The tower is intended to improve cellular service in the region, but some residents have argued against its construction.

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Formula 1 United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin has brought billions of dollars to the Central Texas region. (Courtesy Matthew Brooks)

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Travis County Judge Andy Brown and city of Austin Mayor urging residents Oct. 20 to use caution as wildfire risk grows amid dry weather conditions. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact)

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Drone shot of Williamson County Fair and Rodeo

Published 2:01 PM | Oct 17, 2025 CDT

Home prices, Austin ISD and the county fair: 6 trending Austin-area stories

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Published 4:24 PM | Oct 16, 2025 CDT

Bee Cave considers draft options for new thoroughfare plan

Published 5:08 PM | Oct 14, 2025 CDT

Austin, Travis County homeless services grow, fewer first-time clients reported in 2024

The billboard was approved at a City Council meeting held Oct. 6. (Community Impact staff)

Published 4:30 PM | Oct 14, 2025 CDT

Lakeway to display billboard for local businesses along RM 620

people socialize in a city council room

Published 10:43 AM | Oct 14, 2025 CDT

Bee Cave shares details on new library during town hall

East Austin food truck park

Published 2:07 PM | Oct 13, 2025 CDT

Council asks to encourage more cafes, coffee trucks within Austin neighborhoods

Drone shot of Hwy 290

Published 3:05 PM | Oct 10, 2025 CDT

6 trending Austin-area stories: road improvements, school closures, tech expansions

green wall with West Lake Hills city crest

Published 1:39 PM | Oct 10, 2025 CDT

CAMPO and West Lake Hills to explore options for new Eanes Creek trail

ERCOT and PUCT officials in January 2025.

Published 6:00 AM | Oct 10, 2025 CDT

ERCOT predicts Texas power grid will remain stable in December

Travis County Judge Andy Brown announced the next round of funding Oct. 7 for the countywide affordable child care initiative Raising Travis County. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact)

Published 12:00 AM | Oct 9, 2025 CDT

Travis County affordable child care expansion reaches $55 million