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A Kohl's location in Bastrop was previously planned as part of the Burleson Crossing East development. (Courtesy Kohl's)

6 trending Austin-area stories Dec. 29-Jan. 1: no Kohl's, new laws, data centers strain power grid

By Daniel Schwalm

Check out the top Community Impact stories in the Austin area from Dec. 29-Jan. 1.

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Texas voters approved 17 constitutional amendments during the November election. (Hannah Norton/Community Impact)
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Lake Austin property owners are disannexing from Austin under a new state law years after their land was added into the city's full purpose jurisdiction. (Courtesy Unlock MLS)
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Olive Garden to open location in Southwest Austin area
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CI Foodie: 6 updates to Austin’s dining scene including new barbecue and Tex-Mex
Cedar Park Mom walk will host its outdoor event on Jan. 2. (Courtesy Cedar Park Mom Walk)
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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)
Burn ban in effect for unincorporated Travis County through Jan. 6
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AI guardrails, tax rates after disasters: New Texas laws take effect Jan. 1
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Sol Solace Studio blends massage therapy and holistic healing in Westlake
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Austin's Good Grief running club offers active option to find community in healing