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Get the latest on road projects affecting Hays County drivers. (Xorin Aeronautics/Community Impact)

San Marcos | Buda | Kyle

Learn about 6 road updates for San Marcos, Buda and Kyle

By Amanda Cutshall

Hays County drivers can track progress on six transportation projects—ranging from new deceleration lanes and neighborhood street upgrades to multimillion-dollar widening and extension work.

Bastrop-based Zenith Trek offers ‘tent for your ...

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Located off Westinghouse Road inside Barking Armadillo Social, Bahler Street serves wood-fired pizzas. (Courtesy Bahler Street)

Georgetown

Bahler Street now serving wood-fired sourdough pizzas ...

Southwest Austin | Dripping Springs

Garbo’s to close Dripping Springs location in ...

The House Sampler at Buffalo Wild Wings includes mozzarella sticks, nachos and onion rings, along with a choice of boneless or traditional wings. (Courtesy Buffalo Wild Wings)

San Marcos | Buda | Kyle

$1.7M Buffalo Wild Wings heads to Kohlers ...

North Central Austin

CI Foodie: 6 must-trys in Austin’s restaurant ...

The building to be occupied by Rowdy Cowboy is a former Joe's Crab Shack. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact)

Round Rock

Rowdy Cowboy Sports Bar coming soon to ...

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Development

Community members attend the Jan. 8 council meeting where city staff presented information about the proposed rezoning. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact)

Round Rock

Rezoning to make way for shopping center in Round Rock

By Brooke Sjoberg

A roughly nine acre tract of land near the intersection of Gattis School Road and South Kenney Fort Boulevard is on track for a future commercial development.

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Education

South Central Austin

Austin Community College, local dental leaders combat dental hygienist shortage in Central Texas

By Chloe Young

A nationwide shortage of dental hygienists has hit Central Texas, prompting local colleges and dental leaders to pursue workforce expansions and interstate solutions.

Top Transportation News

Round Rock

Round Rock seeks $55M grant funding for ...

A rendering shows what the proposed rail grade separation over Crystal Falls Parkway at the intersection with US 183 could look like. (Courtesy of the city of Leander)

Leander | Liberty Hill

City of Leander looks to build railroad ...

Bastrop city officials celebrated the completion of the Agnes Street extension project Dec. 29. (Leslie Bradshaw/Community Impact)

Bastrop | Cedar Creek

Check out 8 ongoing and upcoming transportation ...

South Central Austin

Austin nears completion on major 2016 bond-funded ...

Lake Travis | Westlake

$959K Bee Cave Parkway sidewalk improvement project ...

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Government

South Central Austin

Public plaza next to Waterloo Park dedicated to Austin 'forever legend' Pike Powers

By Ben Thompson

The attorney and former lawmakers is credited as a driving force behind the growth of Austin's economy and tech ecosystem.

Top Election News

Early voting in Bastrop County for the March 3 primary election will begin Feb. 17. (Joel Valley/Community Impact)

Bastrop | Cedar Creek

March primaries approach in Bastrop County

Texas' Republican and Democratic primary elections will be held March 3 and the midterm election is set for Nov. 3. (Community Impact staff)

North Central Austin

Here’s what Texans should know about the ...

Buda voters are deciding who will take the City Council single-member District C seat. (Community Impact staff)

San Marcos | Buda | Kyle

Early voting results show tight race for ...

San Marcos voters are deciding who will take the City Council Place 2 seat. (Amira Van Leeuwen/Community Impact)

San Marcos | Buda | Kyle

Josh Paselk holds early lead in San ...

South Central Austin

Here are the 92 candidates running for ...

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Top Business News

Bastrop | Cedar Creek

Bastrop-based Zenith Trek offers ‘tent for your ...

Bites & Basil recently opened in Hutto, offering a variety of pho and other Vietnamese dishes. (Courtesy city of Hutto)

Pflugerville | Hutto

Check out 5 businesses now open or ...

Monkey Sports will be joining the list of retailers at The Crossover later this year, bringing sports gear, apparel and more. (Courtesy Aaron Cash)

Cedar Park | Far Northwest Austin

Monkey Sports coming soon to The Crossover ...

North Central Austin

‘For creators, collectors’ and more: Magazine shop ...

Phat Tracks Books & Records opened in Cedar Park on Dec. 6. (Courtesy Phat Tracks Books & Records)

Cedar Park | Far Northwest Austin

Phat Tracks Books & Records now selling ...

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Top Texas Legislature News

Texas Legislature

Texas voters approved 17 constitutional amendments during the November election. (Hannah Norton/Community Impact)

South Central Austin

What’s next for the Texas propositions that passed in November

By Hannah Norton

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.

Top Real Estate News

Real estate

More home sellers were opting to lease their homes instead of sell this summer due to decreasing home sale prices across the market, according to previous Community Impact reporting. (Courtesy Unlock MLS)

Northwest Austin

Top-read Northwest Austin stories from 2025

By Grace Dickens

The rise of accidental landlords and closure of a longtime Northwest Austin business were some of the top-read stories for the Northwest Austin area in 2025.

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Health care

A gray Thrive Medical sign hangs over the front doors of the primary care clinic's new location in Kyle.

San Marcos | Buda | Kyle

Thrive Medical brings more primary care options to Kyle

By Michael Milliorn

Primary care provider Thrive Medical opened its newest location in Kyle, brining a variety of medical services to residents.

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