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Round Rock/Pflugerville
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Northwest Austin
Rising fuel prices drive locals to consider lifestyle changes
Despite record fuel prices, Wag-A-Bag President Cary Rabb said the statistics he is seeing prove people are still buying almost as much gasoline as they did before prices began rising. However, diesel fuel sales are down slightly.
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Round Rock considers stop on Austin-San Antonio rail
With lines in the works from Leander to Austin and Georgetown to San Antonio, passenger rail may soon become a very real alternative for travelers in Central Texas.
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Mesa Drive
The stretch of Mesa Drive between Spicewood Springs Road to Steck Avenue may be a short distance, but it is packed with unique, locally owned businesses and restaurants such as Second Looks, Maison & Bouquet and Wally’s Express.
Concordia University Texas develops Baccalaureate of Science in nursing program
Pending Texas Board of Nursing approval, Concordia anticipates admitting students in fall 2010 into professional nursing courses.
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County picks up roads where TxDOT left off
The Texas Department of Transportation announced funding rescissions in February that will impact several road projects in the area. Some projects are not affected, others will be delayed, and still others might get under way, but will have to use alternative funding.
Georgetown’s largest quarry turns 50
For several years, Texas Crushed Stone Company has been one of the nation’s leading producers of crushed stone.
Edwards Aquifer 101: City protects its zone for Barton Springs
When the Green Water Treatment Plant that feeds off Town Lake closes next year, Austin will no longer take any of its drinking water from the Barton Springs.
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Condo boom gets south push on SoCo
Four urban living projects filled with condos and lofts are coming or expanding on South Congress Avenue.
