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A burn ban for the incorporated areas of Travis County—areas outside of any specific city—was put into effect on Dec. 29.
Perseus Defense, a defense technology startup that specializes in 30-inch guided micro-missiles for drone defense, has selected Buda's Tower Business Park as the location of its new headquarters.
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The annual fee for nonresidents will increase from $35 to $100. For senior nonresidents, the fee will increase from $30 to $80.
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.
ZIP code 78628 saw the smallest increase at just 0.73%, while median sales prices were up 17.93% this November compared to last November in ZIP code 78633.
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.
