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From billboard violations to new restaurants, here are the top-read stories from across the Lake Travis-Westlake area in 2025.
The Overlook at Westlake has started a new development in Lost Creek that will offer residents single family housing options from 3,300-5,000 square feet.
Central Texas school districts are navigating meeting nutrition standards, evolving their menus and serving low-income students while partnering with nonprofits to ensure students have access to healthy, appealing meals.
County officials urge residents to not shoot off fireworks at home during the upcoming New Year’s Eve holiday.
Changes to the Texas Constitution that were approved by voters include increased property tax exemptions for homeowners and businesses; a $20 billion investment in water infrastructure; new rules for the state judicial oversight commission; and tighter restrictions on when judges can grant bail.
Officials shared an end-of-year update on the Austin-Round Rock MSA's housing market, including where the MSA is seeing employment growth and projected housing trends.
To address post-holiday blood shortages, We Are Blood is celebrating its 75th anniversary by hosting blood drives at nearly 20 hospitals and EMS locations across Central Texas from Jan. 2–9.
