GOVERNMENT
New statewide maps will go into effect Jan. 18, 2022. (Community Impact Newspaper Staff)
Gov. Abbott approves new voting maps for state legislature, Congress, school districts for next decade
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Travis County hears update on process to reassess master plan for aging correctional facilities
Williamson County Commissioners hope to vote on a new county precinct map before the end of November. The redistricting process comes after the county saw an explosion of population growth from 2010-20, according to census numbers. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Officials look to make new Williamson County precinct map available to public in early November
A rendering is shown of a flexible space inside Panther Creek High School, which includes learning stairs and a collaboration board. The school's attendance zones are drawn to pull from Lone Star and Memorial high schools. (Courtesy Corgan)
CI NATION ROUNDUP: Frisco ISD proposes attendance zone modifications; concerns are voiced over Grogan's Mill Village Center vacancies, plus more top stories
Pflugerville City Council Member Rudy Metayer is looking into a run for Texas House of Representatives District 50. (Courtesy city of Pflugerville)
Pflugerville City Council member announces plans to explore state office candidacy
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Pflugerville officials vote to begin negotiations with private ambulance service despite pending election
Gov. Greg Abbott on Oct. 11 signed an executive order banning all COVID-19 vaccine mandates (Courtesy Office of the Governor)
Gov. Abbott signs executive order banning all COVID-19 vaccine mandates
The Austin Trail of Lights will welcome drive-thru visitors from Nov. 27-Dec. 31. (Courtesy Austin Trail of Lights)
Austin Trail of Lights tickets on sale; dog park, restaurant coming to Northwest Austin and more Central Texas news
Main Event, an entertainment center featuring bowling, arcade games, food and a bar, is under construction in Tomball, said Bruce Hillegeist, president of the Greater Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce. (Courtesy Main Event)
CI NATION ROUNDUP: Main Event is under construction in Tomball; "Love and Death" has begun filming in Hutto, and more top news
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Travis County indicates negotiations with Samsung for possible semiconductor deal are ongoing
Matthew Lindemann is sworn in as the constable for Williamson County Precinct 3 on Oct. 5. (Courtesy Williamson County)
New Precinct 3 constable sworn in to replace recently deceased Kevin Stofle
person on snowy road
Federal report finds more work is needed to prevent power outages during future winter storms
The ordinance states residents must be approved for a permit with the animal services department before owning chickens. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
CI NATION ROUNDUP: Chickens are now allowed in Plano backyards; McKinney ISD releases details for new elementary school, and more top news
Barton Springs Pool was empty during March's stay-at-home order. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Austin parks board again rejects plan to sell beer, wine at Zilker Cafe; Georgetown plans memorial for pets killed in fire and more Central Texas news
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Travis County approves fiscal year 2021-22 budget
Pflugerville officials Sept. 28 moved to establish a franchise requirement for providing emergency services in the city. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Pflugerville City Council moves toward franchise requirement for providing EMS within city limits
On Sept. 28, Gov. Greg Abbott announced six appointees to the Texas Energy Reliability Council. (Courtesy The Texas Tribune)
Abbott announces Texas Energy Reliability Council appointees
Screenshot of Jeff Travillion speaking at a meeting
Travis County prepares for redistricting process
Wayback Burgers specializes in cooked-to-order burgers and hand-dipped milkshakes. (Courtesy Wayback Burgers)
Wayback Burgers coming to Leander; former Round Rock Steak N' Shake to become Whataburger and more top Central Texas news