Missed an article this week? See what you may have missed from Community Impact coverage areas in Central Texas from December 2nd to 6th.
TxDOT officials announce first steps in expected long-term lane closures along I-35 in Austin
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) announced the first widespread road closures along I-35 in Austin after breaking ground on the downtown expansion project just over a month ago.
Read the full story by reporter Hayley McLeod.
Construction on Georgetown ISD’s third high school scheduled to begin this spring
Construction on Georgetown ISD’s third comprehensive high school is scheduled to begin this spring, district administrators announced Dec. 2.
Read the full story by Brooke Shoberg.
Bastrop City Council rejects request to investigate city manager
Bastrop City Council members will fire City Manager Sylvia Carrillo Trevino or discipline her over $2.06 million in what Lee called “questionable spending” and “unsound” management practices. rejected Rep. Sheryl Lee’s request to open an investigation.
Read the full story by reporter Amanda Cutshall.
Mr. Culver will relocate to Leander after 26 years in North Austin.
The North Austin Culver’s store will close on Dec. 22 at 2240 W. Braker Lane, but will reopen soon in Leander.
Read the full story by reporter Dasia Garcia.
Pflueger Building breaks ground on Downtown East project
On December 2, the City of Pflugerville held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Downtown East Project, a Pfluger Tract development. The ceremony marked the beginning of the first phase, which includes construction of a new city hall, multigenerational recreation center, and civic plaza.
Read the full story by reporter Gracie Warhurst.
White rhino calf born at Natural Bridge Wildlife Farm
Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch recently welcomed a male white rhino calf, Rudy, marking an important milestone in its conservation efforts, according to ranch representatives.
Read the full story by Shahryar Khan.
