Missed an article this week? Check out what you might have missed from our coverage area at Community Impact in Austin from October 7th to 11th.
New charter school Texas School for Girls opens in Cedar Park neighborhood Leander
Texas School for Girls, a new secondary charter school, is scheduled to open next fall for students in the Leander and Cedar Park areas. The school will enroll about 120 sixth- through ninth-grade girls in its first year, with plans to expand to include 10th through 12th grade students, said founder and Superintendent Dana Stewart. Ta.
Read the full story by Chloe Young.
Hutt lowers speed limits on highways. 79
Speed ​​limits on some highways. Hutt’s 79mph will be a steady 45mph. The Hutt City Council voted to approve the speed limit following guidance from the Texas Department of Transportation.
Read the full story by reporter Gracie Warhurst.
HEB launches tap-to-pay service across Texas
HEB launches tap-to-pay service at all stores in Texas, allowing customers to make fast, contactless payments using digital wallets such as Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and Google Pay. Starting Oct. 7, HEB will roll out tap-to-pay technology across Texas, starting with stores in the San Antonio area, according to a news release from the grocer.
Read the full story by Shahryar Khan.
WilCo’s ‘second largest project’ in road bond history is underway
Segment 2 of East WilCo Highway is currently under construction after breaking ground on October 3rd. This segment connects CR 137 and FM 3349 at CR 404 in Hutt, adding a new road with one road in each direction and a center turn lane. And the sidewalk.
Read the full story by reporter Anna Mannes.
Texas Hill Country wine region growth drives state-wide industry to $20.35 billion
The rapid growth of the Hill Country wine region has contributed significantly to Texas becoming the fifth largest wine-producing state in the nation, with an economic impact of more than $20 billion, according to WineAmerica’s 2022 report.
Read the full story by Chloe Young.
New Braunfels Park Authority Adopts ADA Transition Plan
The New Braunfels Parks and Recreation Department adopted an Americans with Disabilities Act transition plan to meet national certification standards at the Oct. 8 Department of Parks and Recreation meeting.
Read the full story by Shahryar Khan.