Learn more about recently approved hotel projects, workforce development efforts in the county and a gas station planned near the Round Rock-Hutto border.
Plans filed for proposed gas station, retail center near Hutto-Georgetown-Round Rock border
A new project filing shows a 5,000-square-foot retail building is proposed for a site near the intersection of University Boulevard and CR 110, at the intersection of city limits for Hutto, Georgetown and Round Rock.
Project information filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation shows a single-story retail building is planned for the south side of University Boulevard, alongside a gas station.
Read the story by Reporter Brooke Sjoberg.
Local officials look to the future of workforce development in Georgetown, Williamson County
Officials with the city, Williamson County and state discussed current economic development trends and the shift toward advanced manufacturing at the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce Cornerstone Luncheon on June 25.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Williamson County and the city of Georgetown have experienced a market shift from office jobs to advanced manufacturing positions amid an extended period of population growth, Williamson County Economic Development Coordinator Dave Porter said.
Learn more from Reporter Gracie Warhurst.
Hutto City Council approves Residence Inn Hotel development
The Hutto City Council approved a planned unit development for a Residence Inn Hotel at a meeting June 4.
The Hutto Planning and Zoning Commission considered a request on May 5 to establish the Hutto Residential/Residence Inn PUD on a 2.9-acre tract at 328 Ed Schmidt Boulevard, seeking a height increase to 55 feet, reduced parking at 0.9 spaces per guest room, and allowance for a blank north facade.
The commission voted 3-1, recommending approval with these modifications in addition to an amendment requesting an update from the applicant on parking negotiations.
Get the full story from Reporter Jillian Nachtigal.
