Cedar Park
Austin Community College officials discuss free tuition update
Nalani Nuylan
Austin Community College District presented updates for the launch of its proposed free tuition program during an ACC board of trustees work session on February 12.
Monday, February 19, 2024
Sales tax increases overall in county in newest report
Nalani Nuylan
Kicking off the new year, most of the cities in the county have seen increased revenue when comparing sales tax from January 2023 to January 2024.
Most notably, Taylor’s sales tax grew over 100 percent, allowing the city to rank in over $3.3 million.
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
County Briefs
Nalani Nuylan
Hutto
Tesla has expanded into Hutto. The automotive company is occupying an industrial building located on 200 County Road 199. According to the Texas Department of Licencing and Regulation, the company plans for the $1.5 million renovation to “accommodate new tenant's equipment.
Friday, January 19, 2024
Austin Community College’s newest satellite location — San Gabriel in Leander — offers classes for students in Leander, Liberty Hill and Georgetown. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
Austin Community College officials suggest free tuition for incoming freshmen
Nalani Nuylan
As the old joke goes, there is no such thing as a free lunch. Let alone a free education. Students in higher education dream of graduating with little to no debt to their name. Now Austin Community College might make that dream come true.
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Cedar Park Regional Medical Center gains new CEO
Nalani Nuylan
Cedar Park Regional Medical Center has named Sean C. Tinney, as the new chief executive officer. He will begin his tenure January 22, 2024.
Previously, Mr.
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Biz Briefs
Nalani Nuylan
Blue Corn Harvest Bar and Grill will open a new restaurant in Round Rock. The locally owned restaurant — which originally opened in Cedar Park in 2012 — is a member of Go Texan which helps promote local farmers and businesses in the casual Southwestern-style menu.
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Unemployment decreases across county
Nalani Nuylan
The Texas Workforce Commission released updated unemployment numbers for Central Texas counties for October 2023.
In October, unemployment in Williamson County decreased to 3.5 percent after spending two months at 3.7 percent.
Friday, November 24, 2023
A rendering shows the view of the new Cedar Park Library from the street looking toward the main entrance and the staff/youth wing. Illustration courtesy of Cedar Park.
New Cedar Park Library reaches construction milestone
Nalani Nuylan
The City of Cedar Park and project stakeholders from Lake Flato Architects and JE Dunng gathered at the site of the new Cedar Park Public Library to recognize and celebrate a significant structural construction achievement on Friday, November 17.
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Georgetown, Liberty Hill loses profits in newest sale tax report
Nalani Nuylan
The following are sales tax revenues reported by the Texas Comptroller in the November 2023 report, which is representative of activity from two months prior:
Georgetown
In the November 2023 report, Georgetown decreased by 6.51 percent when compared to November 2022.
Monday, November 20, 2023
Clinic workers at Family Care Center Cedar Park pose for a photo to celebrate the facility’s grand opening. Courtesy of Family Care Center.
Cedar Park gains new mental health clinic
Nalani Nuylan
Mental health clinic Family Care Center held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Cedar Park on Tuesday.
Located on Medial Parkway near the Cedar Park Regional Medical Center, the building will offer patients with a wide range of mental health treatments.
Friday, November 17, 2023