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From From The Williamson County Public Information Office, 01/20/2011...Williamson County Emergency Medical Services will be conducting a car seat safety event for area residents on Thursday, January 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The program, sponsored by Texans In Motion at Scott & White Healthcare encourages parents to have their child’s safety seat checked by a certified technician at this

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From The Williamson County Public Information Office, 01/20/2011...During regular session Tuesday, January 18, 2011, the Williamson County Commissioners Court lifted the ban on burning throughout the County.

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From Wilcounty Line, November 2009...Check out the "Cowboy Christmas" activity at the Williamson Museum, 716 S. Austin Avenue, Georgetown, during the next "Hands-on-History" event for kids and families on Friday, November 27, from 2 to 5 p.m. Also, adults can enjoy speaker Mary Visser, Southwestern University Professor of Art, during the Wednesday, November 11, Salon at Wildfire. Finally, the

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From Wilcounty Line, November 2009...Residents of the 10-county Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) region can now register and receiver notifications on their cell phones for emergencies that may affect their homes and businesses or those of their relatives. To receive these public safety messages, go to this website and follow the instructions to add your information into the ENS cell

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From Wilcounty Line, November 2009...The Brown Santa program is ringing in the holiday season with its annual toy drive on Saturday, November 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Wolf Ranch Town Center. Everyone is invited to join in the festivities with refreshments, live entertainment, and photos with Santa. Toy and book donations will continue November 28 to December 20, on Saturdays from 12 to 6 p.m.

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From Visit Georgetown, October 30, 2009...Come experience the magic as we kick-off the holiday season with our annual Lighting of the Square, held at dusk on the Friday after Thanksgiving! This years event will be on November 27. Come sing along with the Austin Carolers to your favorite holiday tunes and warm your tummy with cookies and hot chocolate!Read more...

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From Wilcounty Line, June 2009...The Texas Colorado River Floodplain Coalition (TCRFC) is sponsoring the development of a multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update that will address all natural hazards.  This plan includes Williamson County.  The draft plan is now available for comment, and the public is invited and encouraged to provide feedback.  To download sections of the plan, go to

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From Wilcounty Line, June, 2009...Williamson County will hold a public hearing in June on the draft plan of the County's updated transportation master plan.  The date for the hearing will be set during Commissioners Court on June 2 and announced on the County's Web site at www.wilco.org and on the road bond Web site at www.roadbond.org.  The County is seeking feedback on the draft plan that

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From Austin Business Journal, May 27, 2009...Austin-based Valence Technology Inc. has submitted a grant application to the U.S. Department of Energy with plans to build a manufacturing facility in Leander.The company’s proposed facility would manufacture lithium phosphate cathode material, high-capacity advanced cells and battery packs for electric drive vehicles and other uses.“With significant

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From Hill Country News, May 27, 2009...Last Thursday, May 21, was a banner day for those who support the construction of the Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority tri-city water infrastructure project - those opposing the project weren't quite so happy.In a hearing in Austin, the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) approved the sale of $182 million in bonds to fund Phase 1A of the project,

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From Hill Country News, May 21, 2009...Puffs of white smoke will soon fill the air above Cedar Park once again as the Austin Steam Train brings back its original steam engine, which has been undergoing an extensive overhaul. The engine should be back on track sometime in 2010.The historic engine will return to Cedar Park thanks to a generous $500,000 donation from the family of Austin Steam Train

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Dear Leander HEB,I worked in the grocery business for 15 years (Safeway, Kansas City) and so can critique the Leander HEB based on experience as a grocery employee as well as a customer. Overall, our HEB is a well-run store which is easy to shop in. The produce is very good, The meat dept. is good. The overall store is good.There is, however, one nagging issue which my wife and I encounter almost

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From Hill Country News, May 21, 2009...The Leander City Council Candidate Forum is canceled for May 26 at Pat Bryson Hall. There will be no makeup date. Four candidates - Iris Davis (mayor candidate), Mark Kronkosky (place 1 candidate), Cathy Broun (place 4 candidate) and Josh Payne (place 6 candidate) - have said they will not attend. The Leander runoff election will be June 13. Early voting

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From Hill Country News, May 14, 2009...Michell Cantwell won nearly 47 percent of the vote in her bid for reelection for Place 4, but she was only five percentage points ahead of challenger Cathy Broun. The two will run off against each other on June 13.“Certainly, I would have preferred that my reelection could have been confirmed on May 9, rather than the continuation of the campaign and another

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From Impact News, May 15, 2009...In Hutto, voters will head to the polls to determine who will serve in the place 4 seat vacated by Mayor-Elect David Begier. Neither Ray "Coach" Gavit or Michael Smith were able to earn the majority of votes to win the seat outright.In Leander, the runoffs will determine the mayoral race, as well as three City Council positions: Mayor John Cowman faces Iris Davis

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From KEYE, May 13, 2009...Capital Metro says they are committed to opening the new MetroRail when it is ready, though there is no set date as to when that will happen yet. The Capital MetroRail has been making progress in the last two months according to their spokesperson. Throughout construction and testing, their main goal has been safety. The original release date was March 30, but due to

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From Being Savvy Austin, May 11, 2009...Remember those amazing Spring days we had? Unfortunately, it appears those are gone and we are starting our LONG summer. Luckily, there are plenty of ways in Austin to beat the heat, and we visited one of them last week: Hamilton Pool.I hadn't been in ages, and certainly not since my son was born, and I wasn't sure if we'd see any impact from the 

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First class U.S. postage is going to 44 cents today.--RCA

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From Hill Country News, May 11, 2009...For Leander Mayor, incumbent John Cowman will face challenger Iris Davis, who beat Vic Villarreal for the second spot.In Place 1, Mark Kronkosky and Andrea Navarrette will meet in a runoff.In Place 4, incumbent Michell Cantwell will runoff against Cathy Broun.In Place 6, incumbent Dave Siebold will runoff against Josh Payne.In Place 2 - the only race with

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It seems rather apparent that property in Overlook Estates has been conspicuously over-assesed by Williamson County.  Here are some things to consider before filing your protest:·         Protest deadline is May 29. ·         The statement you received in the mail has none of the detail behind the assessment.  You should (must) go to the Williamson County  web site to view the numbers behind the

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From Austin Business Journal, May 7, 2009...Women's apparel retailer The Limited has opened a new store in Lakeline Mall and is expanding its size at Barton Creek Square mall.The Limited recently opened the doors to its new 5,532-square-foot store at Lakeline Mall, on the lower level between the two Dillard's spaces.Read more...

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From San Antonio Business Journal, April 29, 2009...Texas Comptroller Susan Combs said Wednesday that consumers throughout the state could save as much as $3 million if they buy energy-efficient appliances and other household items next month during the Memorial Day weekend. The state has scheduled a three-day tax holiday on state and local taxes when consumers buy products bearing the Energy

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The Leander Independent School District released a directive on how to identify and respond to swine flu. Their advice can be read here (PDF).

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From KEYE, April 27, 2009...A tornado Monday damaged dozens of homes in Williamson County and knocked out power to more than 100 people.Late Monday afternoon the National Weather Service determined it was a F1 tornado that blew threw the county just after 4 a.m. It estimates the wind was 85 to 95 miles per hour. The tornado had a path of two miles and was 50 yards wide.The worst damage is in the

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From News 8 Austin, April 27, 2009...Government health officials are telling people to avoid eating raw alfalfa sprouts, because they could be contaminated with a strain of salmonella.Officials have received 31 reports of illness associated with eating raw alfalfa sprouts in Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Utah and West Virginia.Read more...

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There is a Google Maps mashup that is tracking the swine flu outbreak. View the all of the known locations of the disease at this site.

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From Austin Startup, April 17, 2009... Round Rock-based Kerlmax has released the latest version of their Austin Traffic iPhone application. Google Maps has a map-based indicator of traffic, but this app has traffic cameras on the major highways in Austin, plus a list of exactly where incidents are happening. You just don’t get that kind of pinpoint accuracy any other way.The data comes from the

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From Impact News, April 17, 2009...The City of Cedar Park has completed a transit services plan and is conducting a commuter rail stop feasibility study.The transit services plan was created in response to the needs of the city’s citizens, said Jose Madrigal, assistant city manager.The city council chose to focus its efforts on implementing a two-vehicle bus system that would run at peak-usage

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From Impact News, April 17, 2009...It is advisable to get to Rosie’s early if you’re in a hurry. Diners order at the counter, and although the service is prompt, the line can go to the door. Both the Cedar Park and Round Rock locations are often packed during weekday lunch hours.The atmosphere at Rosie’s is casual, with outdoor seating at the Cedar Park location.While there are plenty of

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From Impact News, April 17, 2009...Mark and Estela Lingard offer old-fashioned, county meals, including breakfast items that can be ordered any time of the day. Dining hours are 6 a.m.-10 p.m. seven days a week, and breakfast items are served all day. Call 260-6300.The café also hosts Texas Friendly Defensive Driving School from noon-6 p.m. on the first and third Saturday of the month. The $35

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From Impact News, April 17, 2009...Benjamin and Maria Cruz opened El Coyote the last week of March at 109 N. US 183. The Mexican food restaurant features a breezy patio and full bar. The hours are 7 a.m.-9 p.m. seven days a week. Call 259-9198.

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Southern’s Pizza & Sports Pub didn't make their goal of being open for March Madness, but they are open for business now at 1805 S. US 183, Ste. 400. Call 259-2699.

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From Impact News, April 17, 2009...Bagdad Road will be closed for construction between Old 2243 and North Creek Boulevard beginning April 27. Old 2243 will remain open to two-way traffic. The city plans to complete the project by the end of September. The construction schedule is tentative and subject to change because of weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Visit the City of Leander web

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From Impact News, April 17, 2009...Construction on phase 1 of the Leander, Cedar Park and Round Rock regional water system is being delayed several months to allow the financial markets to settle before the Texas Water Development Board issues approximately $309 million in bonds to pay for the first portions of the project.Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority Project Manager Chris Lippe said

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From KXAN, April 16, 2009...How would you like to lose your $250,000 home over not paying your homeowner's dues?It is a closer reality for Mark Lyne, an insurance agent, in Williamson County. Lyne received a letter last week from his Homeowners Association in the Woods of Brushy Creek subdivision in Northwest Williamson County, that said the HOA intends to foreclose if he does not pay his $1,267

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From Impact News, April 15, 2009...Candidates for the Leander City Council will introduce themselves and answer audience-generated questions from 7-9 p.m. April 22 at the Leo Center, 300 S. West Drive, Leander.Leander Independent School District Board of Trustees candidates will participate in a forum from 6:30-8 p.m. April 27 in the Cedar Park Middle School cafeteria, 2100 Sun Chase Blvd.,

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From statesman, April 15, 2009...The Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center will host its 7th annual golf tournament fundraiser May 11 at Avery Ranch Golf Club, 10500 Avery Club Drive.Children who are abused are brought to the center, a home-like setting where they can be examined by a nurse, receive counseling and be interviewed by police to report the abuse.The center is a non-profit

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From statesman, April 15, 2009...Red Poppy Festival on the Square April 25-26The red poppies are blooming in Georgetown, a sure sign of the arrival of spring and the Red Poppy Festival, celebrating its 10th year on April 25 and 26.Music: Best known for their number one country rock hit Let Your Love Flow, the Bellamy Brothers perform in a Saturday night concert at 9 p.m. on the Square. Howard and

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From Impact News, April 3, 2009...The Williamson County’s general fund grew to $49.3 million by the end of 2008 — an increase of 21 percent from the previous year — according to a financial report presented by county auditors March 31.The general fund balance represents the difference between the revenue the county took in from sources such as taxes, fines and service charges, and its

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From News 8 Austin, March 23, 2009...It's getting closer to completion and construction is trucking along at the Cedar Park Center.The $55 million facility is set to open at the end of September and hockey fans are getting excited.There are still a few more bricks to lay but construction is coming along quickly at what will soon be home to the Texas Stars Hockey ClubRead more...

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From KVUE, March 24, 2008...Eating on the go and on a budget does not have to be a diet disaster. Health magazine surveyed the nation's 100 biggest grab-and-go chains and, with help from a panel of experts, found 10 that are surprisingly good for you. The chains were scored on such factors as the use of healthy fats and preparations, healthy sodium counts in entrees, availability of nutrition

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From KVUE, March 24, 2009...On Monday [March 23], Capital Metro indefinitely suspended the rail line's start date. "We're not disappointed because we know it is coming. Yeah, we'd like it to be tomorrow but if it's a month from now, that's OK too," said Mayor John Cowman of Leander. Mayor Cowman is confident the delay won't hurt the town for long. "People move up here because there's going to be

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From Impact News, March 27, 2009...County Judge Dan A. Gattis lifted the burn ban for all of Williamson County until further notice March 27.Read more...

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From Impact News, March 27, 2009...Buying organic typically costs 30 to 50 percent more than buying non-organic produce, but Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit Washington D.C.-based public health research and advocacy group, reports the steeper price may be worth it — particularly for those who may be more susceptible to the pesticides in produce such as pregnant women and young children.

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From Impact News, March 27, 2009...Train safety and soundsCapital Metro installed quad-gate technology, which prevent vehicles from driving around safety gates in an attempt to beat the train, at MetroRail crossings along the 32-mile MetroRail line between Leander and central Austin.The safety measure aided Cedar Park and Leander in gaining approval from the Federal Railroad Administration for

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From Impact News, March 27, 2009...One of the few eating places in northwest Austin open 24 hours a day, Kerbey Lane Café has a culture all to itself — a place with a slow pace and food with a great taste.The original Kerbey Lane, which opened in 1980, can still be found off the street of the same name in central Austin. The new northwest location moved farther north to Anderson Arbor at US 183

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From News 8 Austin, April 13, 2009...The new Cedar Park Center is one beam closer to opening for sports fans.The center held a "topping out" ceremony Thursday. Folks signed their names on the last beam to go in the building at the highest spot.Besides being the home for the minor league Texas Stars hockey team, the center will also host live music, family shows and school graduations.Officials

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From Impact News, April 10, 2009...After more than two years of negotiations, the Williamson County Commissioners signed a new landfill contract with Waste Management March 3. Included in the contract is a directive for the company to take over operations of the Williamson County Landfill Recycle Center and implement new recycling programs. The center has been operated by Williamson County since

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From Hill Country News, April 9, 2009...Installing a deep water intake facility in the village of Volente might take a bit more bargaining if State Representative Donna Howard gets her way.The proposed facility is part of a $354 million Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority (BCRUA) infrastructure designed to increase the amount of water Cedar Park, Leander and Round Rock can draw from Lake

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From Hill Country News, April 9, 2009...The Cedar Park Center is still well under way to be completed in September and the Texas Stars will still be making their debut season in October despite the announcement that the Hicks Sports Group, which owns the Stars and has given $12 million toward the CPC, defaulted on loans. Late last week, news hit that Tom Hicks, owner of the Texas Rangers baseball

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From Impact News, April 6, 2009...Hicks Sports Group, which owns the Dallas Stars, the Texas Rangers and Cedar Park Center partner Hicks Sports Marketing, intentionally defaulted March 31 on $525 million in loans.Owner Thomas Hicks told The Associated Press he made the move in an effort to negotiate with lenders.The loans in question are related to the Stars and the Rangers. HSG stated in a press

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From Hometown Georgetown, April 6, 2009...Let’s start with facts, and then I’ll let myself rave at will. Mama Fu’s Asian House at Wolf Ranch Mall in Georgetown opens to the public today. At lunchtime, they’ll offer counter service so you can get in and out quickly. At dinner, a waiter or waitress will come to your table to take your order. The atmosphere is casual, so come as you are. You can

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From Hill Country News, March 30, 2009...Leander citizens packed the Pat Bryson Municipal Auditorium last Thursday to see if fireworks would happen over the concept plan for Transit Oriented Development. The plan went before the Planning and Zoning Commission at a special-called meeting at 6 p.m. and then before the council's regularly-scheduled meeting at 7 p.m. Both the council and P and Z

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From Impact News, March 20, 2009...While the Central Texas housing market of 2009 is not necessarily booming, it is certainly better off than many comparable regions around the country. New home starts fell sharply in 2008, but compared to Las Vegas, Miami and many parts of California, the Austin market is faring pretty well.Some economists, analysts and real estate insiders have even predicted a

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From Impact News, March 20, 2009...Cedar ParkApartment ireThe applicants for two apartment projects withdrew proposals after criticism from residents who live in a subdivision adjacent to those sites. Residents of the Red Oaks subdivision expressed their disapproval of zoning changes that would have allowed tracts near their neighborhood to be used for apartments...Cedar Park Center updateCouncil

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From KEYE, March 20, 2009...Capital Metro says it will delay its rail start day after the Federal Railroad Administration released safety violations against rail contractor Veolia, who runs the trains.Capital Metro released a statement Friday saying that they had learned of additional safety violations filed against Veolia Transportation by the FRA and the Texas Department of Public

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From Impact News, March 9, 2009...The City of Leander will hold its 3rd Annual Devine Lake Kite Festival noon-5 p.m. March 15 in Devine Lake Park, 1000 Maple Creek.The event will feature professional kite demonstrations, a kite making workshop, and lots of space for amateur fliers to practice.Read more...

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From Impact News, March 5, 2009...Cedar Park residents will likely see a decrease of up to 8.5 percent on homeowner’s insurance premiums because of an upgrade to the city’s fire safety rating from the Insurance Services Office.The Cedar Park Fire Department received an ISO Class 1 rating for fire protection, placing the CPFD in the top 0.1 percent of all fire departments throughout the United

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From Impact News, March 4, 2009...Cedar Park will celebrate the grand opening of the city’s newest park, the Brushy Creek Sports Park, 2310 Brushy Creek Road, at noon March 7. Following a short welcome with recognition of guests, mayor Bob Lemon will throw out a ceremonial pitch to officially open the baseball fields. The city will also unveil its newest historical marker, which sits on the site

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From News 8 Austin, March 2, 2009...Beyond Dr. Seuss's work for children is an entirely different world -- perhaps similar in whimsy and humor, but equally as intriguing.Whether or not you're a fan of "Green Eggs and Ham," you'd have to be a grinch to not like the Secret Art Collection of Dr. Seuss.The exhibit at Art on 5th Gallery is part of the birthday celebration of Theodor Seuss Geisel.Read

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From News 8 Austin, February 23, 2009...Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority officials have postponed the first phase of a water pipeline project. The initial phase of the project plans to put a pipeline right through the Trails End Road area, which leads down to the Lake Travis. The pipeline will eventually pump water out to serve residents in Round Rock, Leander, and Cedar Park. Construction

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From Bloomberg, March 4, 2009...More than 8.3 million U.S. mortgage holders owed more on their loans in the fourth quarter than their property was worth as the recession cut home values by $2.4 trillion last year, First American CoreLogic said. An additional 2.2 million borrowers will be underwater if home prices decline another 5 percent, First American, a Santa Ana, California-based seller of

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From Austin Startup, February 26, 2009...March 2-5th, 2009 is the annual RISE Austin event. RISE stands for Relationship and Information Series for Entrepreneurs. There are information sessions from such great Austin entrepreneurs as Nav Sooch, Clayton Christopher, Roy and Bertrand Sosa, and John Mackey. Not only is the event packed with incredible talent, it is also free!Rather than create a

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From Blogging Stocks, February 27, 2009...Are you in foreclosure proceedings? If so, you can stay in your house longer than you might have thought. All you have to do is tell the bank to hand you a copy of the mortgage contract that proves you are on the hook to pay and specifies the terms of the foreclosure. As long as the bank cannot deliver you that contract, you can stay in the house.I am not

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From Impact News, February 25, 2009...John Cowman, first elected as Leander’s mayor in 2003, plans to run for re-election.“I have an opponent; I look forward to the challenge, but I would like to talk about the rest of the council races,” Cowman said.He endorses Andrea Navarrette for the Place 1 position which will be vacated by Vic Villarreal, who announced his candidacy for mayor earlier this

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From statesman, February 19, 2009...The Leander City Council tonight repealed a controversial parking ordinance meant to stop people from parking on their lawns.Read more...

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From Impact News, February 19, 2009...The Leander City Council approved $4,329,362.87 in roadwork for two projects originally approved in a 2006 bond election.Schroeder Construction received the contract for $3,139,592.17 for phase I of E. Crystal Falls Parkway, which includes construction of four lanes with medians, traffic signals, storm drainage and sidewalk improvement from Toll 183A to

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From Impact News, February 20, 2009...Crystal Falls Plaza is nearing completion. The center includes four lease spaces. A Starbucks with a drive-through will occupy the south end of the building. The coffee shop plans to open March 3. Next to Starbucks, 1,200 sq. ft. of space is available for lease. Cricket Wireless and Southern’s Pizza and Sports Pub fill the remaining space. Southern’s is a

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From Impact News, February 20, 2009...John Frew of the Frew Management Group reported that 600 tons of steel have been erected for the Cedar Park Center.“I sincerely believe that the project is on schedule, the budget is sound, and we’re on our way to delivering the building to you on time this October,” he said.Located at the intersection of New Hope Drive and Toll 183A, the Cedar Park Center

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From Impact News, February 20, 2009...Mobility to and within Leander’s transit-oriented development will improve with the completion of about $12 million in roads, said Pix Howell, Leander urban design officer.“We’ll have a landing strip for development once we get these roads finished, and they’ll probably be finished about mid-2010,” he said.An engineer has been hired to design the Leander T,

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From Impact News, February 20, 2009...Four Cedar Park restaurants have closed in recent months. Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory closed about three months after it opened. Traxx closed in December. Willy-O’s, which opened in December 2007, closed one year later. Village Inn also opened in December 2007 and closed in late 2008. The Cedar Park Threadgill’s, first announced in late 2006, was

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From Impact News, February 20, 2009...Alonzo Soliz opened a Tropical Smoothie Café Feb. 7 at 1465 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. 350. The restaurant serves sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, breakfast and has a children’s menu. Also available are many types of frosty drinks, including dessert smoothies and low-fat smoothies made with Splenda. Store hours are Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sun. 11 a.m.-7

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From Impact News, February 20, 2009...Cedar Park will add another hotel to its roster soon. Pradip Mulji, through his company LQ Cedar Park Hospitality, is building a La Quinta at 1010 E. Whitestone Blvd. The $4 million project began construction this month. The hotel will have 75 rooms. Call 800-753-3757 to find out more.Read more...

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From Impact News, February 20, 2009...Leander’s arts ordinance creates a public art fund. It stipulates that 1 percent of the construction cost of a municipal building project and up to 1 percent of the construction cost of a municipal construction project should be deposited into the fund.Also, when private developers or owners of commercial structures apply for building permits, they will “be

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From KVUE, February 19, 2009...There is good news to report from Williamson County -- no restaurants failed the Williamson County and Cities Health Inspection. Here is a list of the perfect scores in January:Read more...

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From Impact News, February 19, 2009...Williamson County, City of Georgetown and Texas Department of Transportation officials broke ground Feb. 19 on the Williams Drive expansion project.The $17 million project will widen the two-lane roadway to four lanes from DB Wood Road to FM 3405. The project is being constructed by JC Evans and is expected to be completed by June 2010.Read more...

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From Impact News, February 18, 2009...Carmine's Italian Restaurant is now open in Georgetown at 3010 Williams Drive, Ste. 118. The restaurant relocated from Hutto and opened in February. Known for its 28 inch New York style pizza, the restaurant will be open Monday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Call 240-4981.Read more...

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From statesman, February 19, 2009...Law meant to keep people from parking on lawns has kept some from parking anywhere.Read more...

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From Austin Business Journal, February 18, 2009...Wolf Ranch in Georgetown is gearing up for a flurry of new shop and restaurant openings in the next few months.A number of national retailers are moving into Wolf Ranch’s newest addition, a 12,000-square-foot building on the southwest corner of I-35 and State Highway 29. Those shops include:Wolf Camera & Video, opening February The Vitamin Shoppe,

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From Impact News, February 17, 2009...Austin Restaurant Week, held March 1-4 and 8-11, lets you enjoy three course dinners for either $25 or $35 and you can pick a different restaurant each night.Participating restaurants in the northwest Austin area:Chez Zee, 5406 Balcones Dr., $25 Cru, 11410 Century Oaks Terrace, The Domain, $35 Daily Grill, The Domain, 11506 Century Oaks, $25 Fleming's Prime

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From Impact News, February 18, 2009...The newest dining addition to The Domain, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar takes traditional steakhouse fare to a new level of sophistication. The establishment mingles a fine-dining experience with a casual atmosphere while remaining relatively affordable.Thick, hand-cut steaks are made from USDA prime corn-fed beef and seared on gas broilers to seal in

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From News 8 Austin, February 12, 2009...Drivers commuting down Southbound Highway 183 through Cedar Park say the on-ramp entrance near Lakeline Mall Drive can become a parking lot with traffic at times.Enough complaints from drivers have prompted action and possible relief at that on-ramp entrance to Hwy 183."If you're not in the line to get on, it's just almost impossible to get over. People

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From Impact News, February 13, 2009...Whether residents are listening to the Williamson County Symphony Orchestra, reading a book by one of many local authors, watching The Georgetown Palace Theatre’s performance of “Grease” or viewing Don Snell’s paintings in the local gallery, the arts in Georgetown are good for business. Not only do they help improve the quality of life in the city, they

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From News 8 Austin, February 11, 2009...Recent rains put only a small dent in the exceptional Central Texas drought. Will this one end with a flood like so many dry spells before? History suggests it might, and young artists are encouraged to let their imaginations run wild in depicting this top Texas weather hazard.Located in an area known as Flash Flood Alley, the City of Austin says residents

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From Impact News, February 11, 2009...The first of five open houses at stations along the new passenger rail line between Austin and Leander was held Saturday, Feb. 7 at the Leander Station, 800 N. US 183. Along with Capital Metro officials and Leander city officials, more the 1,000 people came out to view the new train and station.Read more...

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From KVUE, February 11, 2009...The Texas Department of Transportation will soon expand the entry ramp from Lakeline Mall Drive to Highway 183 South in Northwest Austin. Responding to complaints from drivers, the agency will expand the ramp from one lane to two.Read more...

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From Georgetown City News, February 10, 2009...Coffee shops and eateries in the heart of historic Georgetown are usually buzzing with informal business meetings and social conversation throughout the day, but as of today the Square becomes an official hot spot. The City of Georgetown has officially launched free downtown wireless service for visitors and customers on the Square.The City’s

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From Georgetown City News, February 11, 2009...Tuesday, March 3rd6:00 PM in the Hewlett RoomCome hear from your City Arborist, Heather Brewer, about caring for your trees from selection and planting to pruning and maintenance.This is a FREE workshop that is open to anyone.Read more...

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From KXAN, February 7, 2009...Each month Austin Monthly informs, entertains and intrigues readers in the capital area in an effort to provide relevant information, enrich lives and foster enthusiasm for our unique city. The February issue has a unique section devoted to great deals around Austin. The suffering economy has prevented many from living a comfortable lifestyle that they have grown

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From Hill Country News, February 9, 2009...Vic Villarreal on Monday filed to run for the office of Leander mayor in the upcoming May general election. Villarreal, a Place 1 council member since 2001, has served as Mayor Pro-Tem and on several boards as a city representative."I am overjoyed that Mr. Villarreal is running for mayor," Cowman said. "It is my understanding he will have to resign.

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Neighbors,Just a word of caution...I just received a telephone solicitation from someone who identified himself as "with the Leander Highway Patrol." He made a vague reference to an "officer who was recently killed in the line of duty," and was wanting a donation. This sounded suspicious, as I had never heard of the "Leander Highway Patrol." I agreed to have him send info by mail, then hung up

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From Georgetown City News, Februaary 5, 2009...A change in ownership for the downtown segment of Austin Avenue in Georgetown means new state highway names and new signs for two other segments of the road.Austin Avenue in Georgetown is no longer called Business 35. While the entire length of the road will retain the name Austin Avenue, the road now has numbered state designations for two different

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From Hill Country News, January 29, 2009...The $835 billion stimulus package making its way through Congress could turn out to be a major windfall for Leander ISD. The district could receive more than $5 million over a two-year period, according to an Austin-based research firm.Strategic Partnerships, Inc., estimates that LISD will get $5,428,700 if the stimulus bill goes through as expected.

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From Impact News, January 27, 2009...Anyone who needs to pay the city of Cedar Park for municipal court fines or fees now has a convenient new option.Those who need to pay the city can log onto http://www.cedarparktx.us/ and find their violations, either by entering a citation number, driver’s license number, vehicle license plate number or social security number, according to a city press

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From statesman, February 4, 2009...Leander Mayor John Cowman’s hope to establish a real estate transaction tax within the city seems to be gaining little traction, if any at all.He’s floated the proposal, which would take 0.5 percent from real estate sales and and spend it on public works projects, to the staff of a couple of lawmakers. But he hasn’t received any commitments to sponsor

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From Georgetown City News, February 4, 2009...The Georgetown Public Library announces the new First Friday Author Series.March 6th @ 4:00 PMAuthor Gerald Riddle will talk about the first book in his new series Little Red Feather April 3rd @ 4:00 PMAuthor Dale Roberts will talk about Tales of Travis Hawkins McCleodDale will also bring along a few civil war re-enactorsRead more...

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From Fast Company, February 3, 2009...Any kid who’s ever been intrigued with Google’s playful holiday logo-decorating antics can now get in the act–with the potential for winning lots of loot for the best efforts.Appearing on the Today Show, Marisa Mayer, Google’s chief experience officer, announced the second annual contest to redesign Google's logo for a day. This year's competition encourages

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From Georgetown City News, February 23, 2009...On Sunday, February 15, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Premium Blend, a guitar and cello duo, will entertain you in the lobby of the Georgetown Public Library. Guitarist Jim Fain, who also is accomplished on the violin and piano, writes the musical material for the duo. Their repertoire includes something for everyone with influences from flamenco, world,

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From KXAN, January 31, 2009...This week the Weekend Gardener focuses on the future of your garden. It is important to prepare for a Spring garden.Read more...

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