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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
construction barrels
Buda City Council approves drainage and waterline projects
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
George, who declined to give his last name, said he could not remember if he has been homeless for 10 or 15 years. He is one of the 107 Hays County residents included in the count. (Eric Weilbacher/Community Impact Newspaper)
San Marcos looking for solutions for local homeless population; city, Texas State studying housing, service options
The candidates running for the San Marcos City Council are, from left, Mark Gleason, Zachariah Sambrano, Mark Rockeymoore and Jude Prather. (Zara Flores/Community Impact Newspaper).
Homelessness, new higher tax rate discussed at San Marcos City Council candidate forum
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
The candidates for the at-large position on the Buda City Council are, from left, LaVonia Horne-Williams, Emily Jones and Virginia Jurika. (Zara Flores/Community Impact Newspaper).
Buda City Council candidates discuss the city's biggest issues at forum
Kyle City Council denied the plan to form a commission that would have sought to create a fair and equitable process for nonprofits to receive funding Oct. 4. (Zara Flores/Community Impact Newspaper).
Kyle City Council denies plan to create commission for equitable grant funding
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
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
Kyle City Council voted 6-1 and approved the new citywide trail master plan that will utilize 2020 bond election funds for trails that will help connect Austin to San Antonio. (Courtesy Pexels)
CI Nation roundup: Perfect Game coming to Cedar Park; Kyle City Council approves trail master plan to connect Austin to San Antonio and more top stories
Several parents of New Caney ISD students spoke at the district's Sept. 20 board meetings about recent allegations that a student brought a firearm to Porter High School's Sept. 18 homecoming dance. NCISD Superintendent Matt Calvert stressed that no gunshots were fired at the event, and that the district is investigating the allegations. (Wesley Gardner/Community Impact Newspaper)
CI Nation roundup: Round Rock ISD trustees considered for censuring; New Caney ISD addresses allegations of student with gun at campus event and more top stories
Redistricting is one of the items on the Texas Legislature's third special session, and the state Senate released proposed maps on Sept. 18. (Ali Linan/Community Impact Newspaper)
Texas Senate releases proposed redistricting maps as special session begins
Kevin Stofle was first appointed the Constable for Williamson County Precinct 3 in 2013. (Courtesy Photo)
WilCo mourns death of constable; Hwy. 79 signal work may cause delays in Round Rock and more Central Texas news
The Central Health board of managers on Sept. 9 approved the health care district’s new budget and tax rate. (Iain Oldman/Community Impact Newspaper)
Central Health approves 2022 budget with higher tax rate
The Project SAFE grant would go to school districts and local education agencies that had funding withheld for enacting mask mandates. (courtesy Adobe Stock)
U.S. Department of Education approves grant funding for school districts facing state punishment for mask mandates