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Kyle officials mark the start of construction on the city’s all-abilities skate park with a groundbreaking ceremony Oct. 24 at Gregg-Clarke Park. (Courtesy city of Kyle)

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Cedar Park Mom walk will host its outdoor event on Jan. 2. (Courtesy Cedar Park Mom Walk)

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Published 6:00 AM | Dec 31, 2025 CST

7 pickleball, padel courts expanding Austin's racquet sports scene

Survey results help Georgetown officials when working on future city budgets, capital improvement projects, plans for individual departments and programs, the news release states. (Community Impact staff)

Published 4:19 PM | Dec 30, 2025 CST

Georgetown requests resident feedback for city survey

Fireworks are illegal within Round Rock city limits and parts of Williamson County. City officials warn violations can carry fines up to $2,000 and outline where fireworks are prohibited. (Courtesy Ricardo Brazziel)

Published 3:10 PM | Dec 30, 2025 CST

Round Rock reminds residents of fireworks ban

Elementary students sit around a table and work on school work

Published 3:08 PM | Dec 30, 2025 CST

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A prescribed burn led by Travis County fire crews earlier this year helped lessen wildfire danger in eastern Travis County. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact)

Published 3:01 PM | Dec 30, 2025 CST

Burn ban in effect for unincorporated Travis County through Jan. 6

Since the grand opening on Nov. 1 in 2024, 18,131 new members have joined the library system, according to the city of Cedar Park. (Community Impact Staff)

Published 2:31 PM | Dec 30, 2025 CST

Cedar Park Public Library sees 143% increase in vistitors at new facility

Hutto Fire Rescue finalized its first collective bargaining agreement after voters approved the move in 2024, concluding six months of negotiations with the local firefighters union. (Courtesy Williamson County ESD No. 3)

Published 2:30 PM | Dec 30, 2025 CST

Hutto Fire Rescue finalizes first collective bargaining agreement

Bastrop Mayor Ishmael Harris discusses the Bird Junction Sculpture Program during a brief ceremony Sept. 5. (Courtesy city of Bastrop)

Published 2:02 PM | Dec 30, 2025 CST

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Three tacos served on top of De Nada menus

Published 1:51 PM | Dec 30, 2025 CST

De Nada Taco to serve margaritas, tacos at former El Mercado restaurant

The low water crossing at N. Lee Street in Round Rock closed amid flooding in July. (Amy Bryant/Community Impact)

Published 1:49 PM | Dec 30, 2025 CST

Floods, water tower parakeets: Top water stories in Round Rock in 2025