Leander’s X Park gains momentum

From Austin Business Journal, January 19, 2009...

Plans for a proposed extreme sports complex in Leander are continuing to move forward, say partners involved in the project.

The park, which started out as the Texas X-Park, got an approval from Leander’s city council last week to change its name to X Park USA, said Tommy LeVasseur, a project team member. LeVasseur said he’s also hoping the project will be able to break ground on its first phase by the spring or summer of 2009.

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Visit the X Park website.

Leander considers nearly 2,000-acre deal

From statesman, January 15, 2009...

The developer of Leander's largest master-planned community is hoping to develop about 2,000 additional acres nearby.

The Leander City Council tonight will consider entering into a land agreement with Bill Hinckley, president of Lookout Partners LP, that would allow him to begin building roads and utilities on the land for a future mixed-use project southwest of the 3,000-acre Crystal Falls community and golf course.

Hinckley hopes to eventually build as many as 6,000 homes, along with offices and retail.

That would be in addition to the 5,000 to 6,000 homes planned for Crystal Falls, of which about 1,300 have been built.

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Leander Resident in Critical Condition from Blackhawk Helicopter Crash

From KTRE, January 13, 2009...

A Texas National Guard UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter crashed shortly after takeoff at Duncan Field at Texas A&M University, during a routine mission flight shuttling cadets from the university to Camp Swift, Texas.

One active-duty Soldier was killed in the crash, and four National Guard Soldiers were injured.

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Matthew J. Smith, 41, C Co., 1/108th Avn. Reg., from Leander, Texas is listed in critical condition.

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Sushi NiNi Opens in Round Rock

From Austin Business Journal, December 30, 2008...

"Sushi NiNi, which offers appetizers, soups, salads, sushi and sashimi, has leased space in Round Rock Crossing at the southeast corner of I-35 and State Highway 45. Ryder Jeanes, Lance Morris and Parker Estes handled negotiations for that restaurant."

That would seem to put it in the same strip as Dimas and Tracy's Vino 100.

Red Flag Warning: Central Texas fire danger

From KEYE, December 27, 2008...

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Central Texas until 6:00 p.m.A Red Flag Warning means conditions are favorable for a fire to become out of control and with high and gusty winds can spread easily.

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Einstein selling bagels at 1890 Ranch

From Austin Business Journal, December 23, 2008...

The 1890 Ranch development in Cedar Park has a new restaurant, Einstein Brothers Bagels.

The bagel chain, a brand of Lakewood, Colo.-based Einstein Noah Restaurant Group (Nasdaq: BAGL), has approximately eight Austin area locations already.

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Leander council approves water line study

From Impact News, December 5, 2008...

At its Dec. 4 meeting, the Leander City Council approved a study to assess water and wastewater needs for the Ronald Reagan Boulevard corridor. Engineering firm Bury + Partners will conduct the study, which will be funded by the city, landowners in the area and the Reagan Parmer Corridor Association.

The city, landowners and RPCA will contribute $12,500, $6,000 and $4,000, respectively, to fund the research.

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Where to get Tamales

From Impact News, December 5, 2008...

A listing of area restaurants that take orders for tamales by the dozen.

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Deadly shooting reported at Steiner Steakhouse

From Hill Country News, December 8, 2008...

There was a shooting fatality at Steiner Steakhouse on Monday afternoon. A witness from inside the new upscale restaurant in Steiner Ranch told the Four Points News that Chris Martin, one of the restaurant's managers, was shot and killed Monday. Officials say they are searching for the suspect who was last seen in the 1200 block of Bullock Hollow Road going through the woods toward Lake Travis. The suspect, a white male approximately 5-foot-7, 170 pounds, was seen wearing a green jacket and blue jeans.

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Feral feline problems discussed at Wilco animal shelter

From News 8 Austin, December 2, 2008...

If you think you have a feral cat problem on your property, this forum might be for you.

Williamson County's Regional Animal Shelter will tell you how to recognize a feral cat colony. A feral cat is a stray and untamed cat separated from domestication.

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