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Texas State university was given the go-ahead to purchase a 128 acre property encompassing Sink Springs in November. (Amira Van Leeuwen/Community Impact)

Texas State to purchase 128-acre Sink Creek property for $4.5M

By Brooke Sjoberg

Texas State University will purchase a 128 acre tract of property in San Marcos as part of a conservation effort around Sink Creek.

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City of Round Rock has approved funds to upgrade emergency response vehicles to police and fire departments. (Gracie Warhurst/Community Impact)

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Dripping Springs Methodist Church will host its 11th annual Thanksgiving meal for the community from on Thanksgiving day from 1:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (Courtesy Dripping Springs Methodist Church)

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a brick building with a sign that says Round Rock

Published 11:43 AM | Nov 24, 2025 CST

Round Rock ISD moves forward with bond-funded construction contracts, vehicle replacements

Before her time working in city and county government, Cynthia Long started her own IT consulting company. (Courtesy Cynthia Long)

Published 6:00 AM | Nov 24, 2025 CST

WilCo Commissioner Cynthia Long looks ahead after 20 years of service

Round Rock approved a $450,000 settlement with the Lake Forest HOA, securing the final land needed for the Gattis School Road Segment 6 expansion and clearing the way for construction to begin. (Courtesy City of Round Rock)

Published 6:03 PM | Nov 21, 2025 CST

Round Rock approves final land deal for Gattis School Road widening

City officials take to the new basketball courts added through the Round Rock Sports Center’s $19 million expansion. (Courtesy city of Round Rock)

Published 5:02 PM | Nov 21, 2025 CST

Round Rock opens expanded Sports Center

THC products sit on the shelves of a Cy-Fair CBD American Shaman store.

Published 4:38 PM | Nov 21, 2025 CST

Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission moves forward with permanent hemp regulations

Officials with the city of Georgetown, Williamson County and Cooley Capital Companies marked the ground breaking of The Junction with a ceremony Nov. 13. (Gracie Warhurst/Community Impact)

Published 4:37 PM | Nov 21, 2025 CST

6 trending Austin-area stories Nov. 17-20: groundbreakings, new restaurants, eminent domain

Pflugerville community contributing to Daydreams in Bloom

Updated 2:42 PM | Nov 24, 2025 CST

4 must-see public art spots in Pflugerville, plus the stories behind them

people in line at the airport

Published 12:00 AM | Nov 21, 2025 CST

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Home prices in western Round Rock’s 78717 ZIP code rose year over year in October, even as other market indicators showed mixed signals, according to Unlock MLS data. (Courtesy Unlock MLS)

Updated 9:28 PM | Nov 20, 2025 CST

West Round Rock prices rise amid fluctuating housing market

Qvevri, owned by Khatia Pipia and her husband, David, features art designed by Pipia, such as a mural with the words "welcome" and "thank you" in many languages. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact)

Updated 8:10 PM | Nov 20, 2025 CST

Qvevri Georgian & European Market brings Georgian flavors, crafts, wine making tradition to Round Rock