Valentina's TexMex BBQ owner opens Cash Cow Burgers in Buda
A new burger stand opened in Buda from the owner of Valentina's TexMex BBQ.
TxDOT breaks ground on road extension to connect FM 1626 and I-35 in Buda
The Robert S. Light Boulevard extension will cost $17.7 million and is slated to be completed in 2024.
CI NATION ROUNDUP: ExxonMobil to bring Hughes Landing employees back to Spring location; Dave's Hot Chicken to open in Plano and more top stories
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Central Texas tolling agency moves forward with 5% toll increases for 2022
The increases range from $0.02 to $0.10 per toll and will take effect Jan. 1.
Dripping Springs ISD considers bonuses for all employees; Pflugerville ISD's Bohls Middle School set for late December completion and more education news
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Hays CISD trustees approve $572K for aerospace program building at Johnson High School
Funds have been allocated toward a new Hays CISD building for its aerospace program.
CI NATION ROUNDUP: Lebowski's Grill upends expectations in Austin; first Houston-area Costco Business Center opens in Stafford and more top news
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Austin-Bergstrom International Airport sees busiest day ever following 2021 Formula One U.S. Grand Prix
The new record topped the previous busiest day by more than 3,000 passengers.
Gov. Abbott approves new voting maps for state legislature, Congress, school districts for next decade
The maps will go into effect Jan. 18, 2022, after the state legislature passed them during a 30-day special session.
Statewide job fair aims to connect Texas veterans and their families to employers
The job fair is coming to local Texas Workforce Solutions offices, some of which are having early admission for veterans and their families.
CI NATION ROUNDUP: Japanese department store Teso Life coming to Frisco; New Braunfels’ Gruene Hall set as backdrop for Scotty McCreery music video and more top news
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San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter to begin renovations
City Council approved $240,000 for renovations to the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter.
Texas Education Agency accepting applications for $1,500 grants for students in special education
To be eligible for the grant, students must be enrolled in pre-K through 12th grade in a Texas public school and served by a special education program.
Amazon hiring for thousands of seasonal jobs throughout Texas
It is that time of year when people look for seasonal jobs as the holidays approach. Amazon aims to meet that demand by hiring for thousands of seasonal positions throughout Texas.
Drive-thru taco shop opens in Round Rock; second H-E-B coming to Leander and more top Central Texas news
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Texas State University awarded $9.8M for active shooter response training
ALERRT was created in 2002 for training and research into active shooter response training.
CI NATION ROUNDUP: Inaugural Williamson County Fair and Rodeo underway; delivery drones coming to Frisco and more top news
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Shaggy Dog Market opens third location in San Marcos
Buda resident Craig Barron opened the third location of Shaggy Dog Market in San Marcos.
Mixed-use, residential developments coming to Kyle
Mixed use developments are coming to Kyle.
CI NATION ROUNDUP: Taco Palenque opens in Round Rock; Plano ISD considering two draft calendars for 2022-23 school year and more top news
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Nonprofit's tool says TxDOT I-35 expansion proposals would have profound environmental consequences
The tool says that the proposal would create between 255 and 382 million additional vehicle miles traveled per year.
West Pecan Coffee + Beer in Pflugerville up for state award; New Braunfels-based Boozy Ball Cookies to hold virtual grand opening and more area news
Read the latest business and community news from the Central Texas area.
Rapid housing assistance available for Hays County residents in need
The Hays County Emergency Rental Assistance Program has expanded and added a new program called the Community Assistance Program that partners citizens in need with community-based case managers to help get them back on their feet.
Hays County reports one COVID-19-related fatality Oct. 20; total active cases continue downward trend
The county reported 37 newly-confirmed cases and one new hospitalization with 15 new discharges. Additionally, 17 people are currently hospitalized, down from 39 on Oct. 7.
Housing market shows signs of stabilizing, but median prices in Southwest Austin area remain high
Hays County is growing fast and selling houses for more and more money, though the number of sales is down year over year, data show.