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Travis County is moving forward on plans for a new visitor center for the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve on the western side of the county. (Rendering courtesy Travis County)

Plans move forward for visitor center at Balcones Canyonlands Preserve in Travis County

By Haley McLeod

Plans for a new visitor center at the Balcones Canyonland Preserve, to be located off RM 620 just a couple miles northeast of The Oasis on Lake Travis, are moving forward according to a presentation to county commissioners Dec. 17.

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