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CEDAR PARK FAR NORTHWEST AUSTIN EDITION

VOLUME 1, ISSUE 4 AUG. 16SEPT. 13, 2023

Nervous Charlie’s coming soon to Cedar Park

Residents uprooted by 50-acre brush fire

EDUCATION EDITION 2023 SPONSORED BY • Huntington Learning Center - Cedar Park • Next Level Urgent Care

From left: Gavin Zuo runs through a pretrip inspection checklist as he trains to become a Leander ISD bus driver with supervisor Alan Carmack. (Grant Crawford/Community Impact)

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While teachers have been in short supply throughout Texas in recent years, area school dis- tricts are also facing shortages in bus drivers, custodial sta, main- tenance workers and child nutri- tionists—the behind-the-scenes positions needed to keep campuses BY GRANT CRAWFORD, ZACHARIA WASHINGTON & CHLOE YOUNG

aoat. Both Leander and Round Rock ISDs are experiencing auxil- iary worker shortages, forcing the districts to adapt and make do with the sta they do have so programs and services are not interrupted. Longtime LISD bus driver Terry Williams said the market for individuals with a commercial driver’s license is competitive,

resulting in schools facing consis- tent barriers to hiring. He remem- bers 10-12 bus drivers quitting last year to go operate dump trucks. “They were paying three times what we pay here,” Williams said. “Families that are in situations where they have nancial demands, they have to nd another resource.” CONTINUED ON 32

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FROM TAYLOR: Our hearts go out to those affected by the Parmer Lane brush fire Aug. 8th. Thank you to the 20+ agencies in Cedar Park, Austin, Leander and the greater Central Texas area who responded so quickly and who continue to take care of us. It is inspiring to see the community come together and help those whose homes were damaged or destroyed. Let’s continue to take care of each other, and be proactive in our water conservation and fire safety efforts in these harsh drought conditions in Central Texas. Read more about the fire and ongoing support efforts on Page 16. Taylor Caranfa Stover, GENERAL MANAGER tstover@communityimpact.com

FROM GRACE: Welcome to our annual Education Edition! In this issue, we shed light on the ongoing difficulties at local schools to staff auxiliary positions and ways districts are staying afloat in the midst of rising costs and little support from the Texas Legislature. We also provide some insight on charter schools, new school rating systems and more. On Page 35, we also take a look into Helios Fused Glass Studio, a studio and classroom space that offers artists the ability to experiment with the versatile art form of fused glass. As always, thank you for reading! Grace Dickens, EDITOR gdickens@communityimpact.com

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bowl. The Cedar Park restaurant is Hon- est Mary’s first location outside of Austin. Honest Mary’s has two Austin locations off Great Hills Trail and Burnet Road. 737-334-2050. www.honestmarys.com 4 Hounds Town opened its first Central Texas location in Leander on July 29. Op- erating nationwide, Hounds Town provides day care, boarding, spa grooming services and transportation for dogs as well as boarding services for cats. Owned by Chris Duncan, the new facility is located at 10181 E. Crystal Falls Parkway, Ste. 102, Leander. 512-986-7317. www.houndstownusa.com 5 Pizza Tova opened in June at 200 Buttercup Creek Blvd., Ste. 128, Cedar Park. The pizza shop serves authentic, Italian-style pizza prepared by Chef Eliran Buskila who was trained in Italy. The restaurant has vegetarian and vegan options and offers pick up and delivery. 512-296-2280. www.pizzatova.com 6 Premier Hair Salon opened in May at 1525 Cypress Creek Road, Ste. F, Cedar Park. The full-service salon provides haircuts, highlights, coloring, blow outs and styling services for the whole family. Owner and Cedar Park res- ident Jennifer Gardner has 30 years of experience as a hairstylist, and said she works alongside a team of experienced stylists at the salon. Appointments can be made by calling the salon or visiting the salon’s website. 512-953-0500. www.premierhairsalon.net COMING SOON 7 Affinity Dance Unlimited will open

Aug. 26 at 1420 Cypress Creek Road, Ste. 100, Cedar Park. Owner and instructor Kristina Trotti started Affinity Dance Un- limited as a mobile dance studio in 2022. The new brick-and-mortar studio will offer preschool, mommy-and-me, recreational, competitive and adult fitness dance class- es; private lessons; and birthday parties. On Aug. 26 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., the studio will host an open house and registration event featuring free registration and demo classes, along with raffles for dance attire and backpacks. 512-584-8005. www.affinitydanceunlimited.com 8 Construction for ISI Elite Train- ing-Cedar Park began in July at 14105 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Ste. 101, Cedar Park. The boutique fitness franchise’s new Cedar Park location is expected to open in October. ISI Elite Training provides 50-minute coach-led fitness sessions aimed at building self-confi- dence; increasing muscular strength, endurance and explosive power; and improving flexibility, speed and agility. The Cedar Park location will feature a designated area for children for use while parents work out. 737-900-4768. www.isielitetraining.com 9 Petbar , a pet grooming boutique, is planning to open in late August at 406 W. Whitestone Blvd., Bldg. 2, Ste. 204, Cedar Park. Petbar provides luxury pet grooming and washing services with a self-service washing option for pet owners. Various membership plans are available. 737-235- 1992. www.petbarinc.com 10 Top Shot , an indoor pickleball and badminton facility, broke ground in May

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CEDAR PARK & LEANDER NOW OPEN 1 Bitelo Brazilian Steakhouse held its grand opening July 28 at 1850 S. Lakeline Blvd., Ste. 200, Cedar Park. Located in the Cypress Creek area, the steakhouse serves prime cuts of fire-roasted meat that has been aged for 45 days, a gour- met salad bar, hot side dishes, desserts and more. Diners can choose from various dinner packages, such as the Churras- co Dinner, which includes continuous table-side service of meat and the salad bar. Bitelo offers discounts for children ages 6-10 and complimentary meals for age 5 and under. 512-543-1280. www.bitelobrazilian.com

2 The first Austin-area location of Curry Fusion opened July 27 at 10824 E. Crystal Falls Parkway, Bldg. 1, Stes. 101-102, Leander. Curry Fusion’s menu features traditional Indian cuisine, such as biryani, curry and masala. The menu also includes American food and drinks, such as sand- wiches, burgers, milkshakes and boba tea. Curry Fusion is owned by Ravi Pulicherla. 512-337-7148. www.curryfusionaustin.com 3 Honest Mary’s , a fast-casual dining concept, held its grand opening celebra- tion on July 22 at 4701 183A Toll, Ste. B300, Cedar Park. The eatery provides healthy fast food options like build-your- own grain bowls with freshly sourced and cooked bases, toppings, market sides and sauces. Signature bowls include the smoky poblano bowl and aloha poke 620

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FEATURED IMPACT COMING SOON Austin bagel shop Nervous Charlie’s will open a location Sept. 1 at 410 W. Whitestone Blvd., Cedar Park. Owners Chris Cunningham and Ali White opened Nervous Charlie’s o North Lamar Boulevard in 2018 after moving to Austin from New York. The bagel shop is named after the couple’s dog Charlie. The shop makes New York-inspired breakfast and lunch sandwiches, cream cheese, and bagels in-house using dough shipped from New York City. Popular menu items include the bacon, egg and cheese or sausage, egg and Cafe in July after coming under new ownership. Located at 13010 W. Parmer Lane, Ste. 300, Cedar Park, Firewater Sports Bar Cafe serves a variety of food options from pizza to burgers to pasta. The sports bar features multiple large screens for sports enthusiasts to enjoy watching games. 512-986-7843

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will introduce other specialty services. 512-881-8852. www.nivads.com RELOCATIONS 13 Kapsner Chiropractic Centers will relocate its Cedar Park office from 401 E. Whitestone Blvd., Cedar Park, to 920 N. Vista Ridge Blvd., Cedar Park, in mid-October. The chiropractic practice provides services for patients expe- riencing back and neck pain, sciatica, headaches, or auto injuries. Additional services include managed care PPO, exercise rehabilitation, personal train- ing, spinal decompression therapy and massage therapy. The company has five offices in the Austin area, including in Bastrop and Round Rock. 512-260-4020. www.kapsner.com NEW OWNERSHIP 14 Damiano’s Italian Restaurant began operating as Firewater Sports Bar

at 840 N. Vista Ridge Blvd., Cedar Park, and is expected to open this fall. The 29,000 square-foot facility will include 14 courts, a pro shop, an exercise gym, lockers and a mezzanine level for view- ing. www.topshottx.com 11 Trippiez Smoke Shop will open its fifth Austin-area location in Leander in August. The business offers a variety of vapes, THC pens, CBD and delta-8 products as well as water pipes, ashtrays, grinders, hookahs, lighters and back- packs. The shop will be located at 11699 W. Hero Way, Leander. www.trippiez.com 12 Niva Dental Specialists is antici- pating an early November opening at 15141 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Ste. 516, Leander. Owned and led by oral surgeon Dr. Shouvik Ponnusamy, the practice will offer multidisciplinary specialty care with treatment in endodontics, periodontics and oral surgery. Ponnusamy said the practice will begin with services such as wisdom teeth removal and dental implants, and as the business grows, it

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CLOSINGS 15 Hedgehog Brewing closed in July at 3200 Woodall Drive, Ste. C-1, Cedar Park. The brewery and taproom served Cedar Park and the Austin area with beers featured at bars and retail loca- tions from around the Greater Austin area. www.hedgehogatx.com

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IDEA Lab Kids oers a variety of programming for children. FEATURED IMPACT COMING SOON IDEA Lab Kids is set to open its second Austin location at 13642 Research Blvd., Austin, in the fall. IDEA Lab Kids oers after-school programs and day camps based on science, technology, engineering, arts and math for students primarily in kindergarten through fth grade. IDEA Lab Kids also oers spring break, summer break and winter break camps, plus birthday parties and home-schooling programs. “We pride ourselves on hands-on, high-energy projects that keep kids coming back year after year,” said Adam Gockley, IDEA Lab Kids Austin franchisee. Gockley has been with the company since 2012 and said the growing Northwest Austin market and surrounding cities, such as Cedar Park, Leander, Georgetown and Pugerville, have led to the upcoming location. IDEA Lab Kids’ rst Austin center is located on Burnet Road. 512-710-5694. www.idealabkids.com/location/austin COURTESY IDEA LAB KIDS

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6 Tropical Smoothie Cafe held its grand opening celebration June 2 at its newest location at 7301 N. RM 620, Ste. 130, Austin. The chain’s menu features a range of smoothies, such as the super veggie Detox Island Green smoothie and the fruit blend Strawberry Margarita Smoothie. Customers can customize their smooth- ies with additives, such as whey protein. The menu also includes food items, such as a bualo chicken wrap, chicken pesto atbread and more. 512-297-2324. www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com COMING SOON 7 Tare is slated to bring its pop-up and in-home dining omakase (meals decided by the chef) to a physical location by the end of September. Owner and chef Michael Carranza and pastry chef Danielle Martinez will focus on Japanese sushi and incorporate elements of Mexican cuisine into the menu. The restaurant will have 10 seats for guests and host several evening services. In-home dining experiences will still continue once the restaurant is up and running at 12414 Alderbrook Drive, Austin. www.tareaustin.com ANNIVERSARIES 8 Restart CBD , located at 2521 Rutland Drive, Ste. 150A, Austin, will celebrate its fth anniversary Aug. 18 with specials and other goodies for customers from 4-7 p.m. Restart CBD is owned and operated by sis- ters Shayda, Sydney and Nika Torabi. The business sells CBD, delta-8 and delta-9 vapes and edibles; hemp owers; topical creams; oils; glass accessories and more. 512-843-7223. www.restartcbd.com

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FAR NORTHWEST AUSTIN NOW OPEN 1 AFC Urgent Care opened a new facility in Parmer Point at 2510 W. Parmer Lane, Ste. 100, Austin, on July 24. The facility provides emergency care to adults and children, along with family care, vaccines, physicals, testing for sexually transmitted diseases, on-site labs and more. Walk-ins are welcome, but patients can also sched- ule appointments online. 512-666-4041. www.afcurgentcare.com/north-austin 2 Jopok Topokki opened in June inside the food court at H Mart, 11301 Lakeline Blvd., Austin. The food counter serves a variety of Korean dishes such as tteokbokki, gimbap, fried dumplings and ramen. 737-333-5120. www.hmart.com 3 Lone Star Farmers Market began operating in July at Garbo’s, located at 12709 N. MoPac, Austin. While the mar- ket’s long-standing location in Bee Cave is temporarily closed, the new North Austin

location ocially opened July 9. The market is open every Sunday, and through August its hours will run from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The market features over 50 local partici- pating vendors, including farmers and ar- tisans with baked goods, coee, produce, owers, gourmet food, artisan goods and more. www.lonestarfarmersmarket.com 4 Petbar planned to hold a grand open- ing in Four Points on Aug. 12 at 10815 RM 2222, Bldg. 6, Ste. 203, Austin, after press time. The luxury pet grooming boutique oers upscale grooming, washing services and a do-it-yourself washing option for pet owners. 512-814-0111. www.petbarinc.com 5 A new Starbucks opened in late June at 10526 W. Parmer Lane, Austin. The location is drive-thru and pick-up only as the store does not have inside seating. Starbucks serves coee drinks including iced and hot espresso beverages, cold brews, teas, frappuccinos and refreshers. Sandwiches, baked pastries, salads and other snacks are also available. 737-292-3966. www.starbucks.com

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The Austin Steam Train Association is inviting riders to don their superhero cape and hop onboard the Super Hero Train. The ride features the professional Super Hero Squad from Central Texas Theatre Academy. 9 a.m. (doors open), 10 a.m. (train departs), 1:30 p.m. (train returns). $35-$50 (children), $40-$55 (adults). 401 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. C-100, Cedar Park. 512-915-2340. www.austinsteamtrain.org

The Austin Humane Society and Q2 will host its Raise the Ru dog-friendly event at Mutts Canine Cantina, featuring a cornhole tournament, music, vendors and dog play dates in the park. The event helps Austin Humane Society raise money to care for over 11,000 animals each year. Noon-3 p.m. $25. 9825 N. Lake Creek Parkway, Austin. 512-646-7387. Eventbrite: Raise the Ru Presented by Q2

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FEATURED EVENT FAIRYTALE THREADS A back-to-school children’s consignment event will be held on Sept. 8-9 at Austin Sports Center in Cedar Park. Held by Fairytale Threads, the sale will oer clothing for newborns and kids up to size 16, junior sizes, prom and maternity clothing, books, and toys. First-time parents with a child under six months old can register for the New Parents’ Presale on Sept. 6. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (Sept. 8), 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (Sept. 9). Free (admission). 1420 Toro Grande Blvd., Cedar Park 512-850-3280 www.fairytalethreads.com

AUGUST 31 PAUSE FOR A PETTING ZOO The Cedar Park Public Library will host a Paws & Pause event for adults age 18 and up to relax and unwind with a petting zoo. To attend the event, attendees can sign up for a slot to spend around 18 minutes with rabbits, hedgehogs, lizards, mini chickens, tortoises, guinea pigs and more. 4-6 p.m. Free (admission). 550 Discovery Blvd., Cedar Park. 512-401-5600. www.cedarparktexas.gov/159/Library SEPTEMBER 04 ENJOY FAMILY FUN Town and Country Sports will host its second annual T&C Family Fun Day to celebrate the Labor Day holiday. The event will include 1.5K and 3K fun runs, a Wie ball home run derby, an obstacle course, yard games, a tness challenge and more sports-related activities for the whole family. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free- $15. 9100 Meadowheath Drive, Austin. 512-331-0438. www.tandcsports.org 07 LEARN ABOUT THE MARKET The Leander Real Estate Summit

be accompanied by a guardian. 7:30 a.m. (rst wave), 8:30 a.m. (second wave), 9:30 a.m. (third wave). $35-$45. 3300 Brushy Creek Road, Cedar Park. Eventbrite: Coee Lovers Race 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN 30 TOUCH A TRUCK Kids can touch, explore and climb on retrucks and other vehicles at the SAFE Alliance’s Touch-a-Truck fundraiser. There will also be live music, face painting, a petting zoo, and access to air conditioning and indoor restrooms. 9-10 a.m. (VIP Hour), 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Prices vary. 10414 McKalla Place, Austin. www.safeaustin.org OCTOBER 21 THROUGH 22 UNLEASH YOUR INNER HERO PAW Patrol Live!’s show “Heroes Unite” will be coming to the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park. The live stage show is based on Nickelodeon’s animated preschool series “Paw Patrol.” The show features advanced visual eects and a musical score the whole family can dance and sing along to. Showtimes vary. $48-$88. 2100 Avenue of the Stars, Cedar Park. 512-600-5000. www.hebcenter.com

will bring together local Realtors, developers and industry leaders to discuss the latest real estate news from throughout the city. This year’s event will feature keynote speeches from Leander Mayor Christine DeLisle and Mark Sprague of Independence Title. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $75 (members), $95 (nonmembers). Life Church, 1393 E. Woodview Drive, Leander. 512-259-1907. www.leandercc.org 23 REVEL IN THE RODEO Cedar Park and Leander Fraternal Order Foundation will host its annual bull riding face-o, calf scramble and mutton- busting event o Hero Way. The family- friendly event will include food, drinks and crafts from local vendors. Children can participate in the calf scramble and mutton busting. 6 p.m. (gates open). $10 (children, military and rst responders); $15 (adults). 12245 Hero Way, Leander. 512-680-9975. www.brokengrodeo.com 30 RACE WITH COFFEE LOVERS Coee-themed 5K, 10K and half-marathon races will be taking place at Brushy Creek Lake Park. Runners will receive a swag bag with a running shirt, a nisher’s medal or a custom mug, and access to an online community of runners worldwide. Participants under age 18 must

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Austin airport breaks new passenger record, sees 2nd-busiest day ever

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The 2023 Fourth of July weekend is the only holiday on the list of the top six busiest days.

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airplanes and increase route frequen- cies. Compared to last summer, up to 7% more airline seats are for sale between May and July, according to a news release from ABIA. In 2021, ABIA launched Journey with AUS, an expansion and develop- ment program aimed at addressing increased passenger growth. This will include the construction of a new midfield concourse, the area in which travelers pass through to arrive at their gates. ABIA launched a survey June 28 to begin determining the design of the midfield concourse. ABIA settled two lawsuits June 1 for $88 million with South Terminal operator LoneStar Airport Holdings LLC to remove the terminal in 2025 to make way for the midfield concourse. Departing passengers should arrive at least 2 1/2 hours prior to their domestic flight departure. For international flights, ABIA officials

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Austin-Bergstrom International Airport saw its second-busiest day ever July 1 with over 37,000 departing passengers. This is the first time the Fourth of July holiday has been one of the top five busiest days for ABIA. The last busiest Fourth of July travel date was July 1, 2022, with about 33,000 departing passengers, according to ABIA officials. The previous second-busiest day for ABIA was March 10, the Friday before this year’s South by Southwest Conference & Festivals, with over 36,800 passengers departing. May 2022 marked the busiest month in ABIA’s history with over 2 million passengers traveling through the airport that month. ABIA officials anticipated a busy season this summer as airlines began to add new destinations, use larger

43,177 October 25, 2022 Monday after Formula 1 Grand Prix June 30, 2023 Friday before 4th of July 37,192 March 10, 2023 Friday before South by Southwest 36,841 March 13, 2023 Monday of SXSW 36,265 April 17, 2023 Day after MotoGP 36,253 May 21, 2023 36,164

Great Oaks Drive bridge expansion Williamson County officials marked the completion of the Great Oaks Drive Bridge on June 27. Williamson County Precinct 3 Commissioner Valerie Covey said the bridge was constructed to address past issues of flooding, improve traffic safety and provide safer access to the Brushy Creek Regional Trail. The creation of the four-lane bridge also allowed for up to 47 parking spaces to be added underneath. Timeline: 2021-June 23 Cost: $11 million Funding source: Williamson County bonds

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CITY & COUNTY

News from Cedar Park, Leander & Williamson County

WilCo opens new South Korean office to meet industry demand

BY ZACHARIA WASHINGTON

industry sectors such as research, life sciences and software.

WILLIAMSON COUNTY The Economic Development Partnership in Williamson County announced the opening of its office in Seoul, South Korea, on July 1. In a nutshell: The purpose of WilCo EDP’s new office in South Korea is to pinpoint South Korean companies from the country look to relocate to the U.S. and encourage them to locate in Williamson County. With construction on the new Samsung semiconductor manufac- turing facility underway in Taylor, there is a higher demand for a large number of suppliers to locate in the Central Texas region, said Dave Porter, economic development director for WilCo EDP, at the July 25 Commissioners Court meeting. Alongside semiconductor sup- pliers, the new office will target

A closer look: The new office in South Korea is colocated with the head- quarters of the Korea Trade-Invest- ment Promotion Agency, or KOTRA, which is a South Korean state-funded trade and investment promotion organization. Through a partnership with Global Business Partners for staffing, the South Korean office has produced two leads for WilCo EDP since open- ing, according to a news release. Movement on this project began back in April when county leaders visited South Korea and approved the partnership with KOTRA. What officials are saying: “Korea has become a premier location for generating technology, so this is a great place to invest in an office that

The Williamson County Economic Development Partnership opened its South Korean office July 1. (Courtesy Williamson County)

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING “We have placed a sign in the sky that says, ‘Williamson County is open for business.’ This office gives us boots on the ground locally so that when companies come to [Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency] wanting to do business in the U.S., they

can walk them down the hall to our offices.” BILL GRAVELL, WILLIAMSON COUNTY JUDGE

office’s first projects includes hosting a half-day seminar Sept. 12 that will focus on how to conduct business in Williamson County. For more information about WilCo EDP, visit www.wilcoedp.com.

not only helps companies in South Korea locate in Williamson County, but is a launching pad for all of Asia,” Porter said.

What’s next: One of the South Korean

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Austin City Council Will meet Aug. 16-18, 31 and Sept. 14 at 10 a.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second St., Austin. 512-974-2250. www.austintexas.gov/department/ city-council Cedar Park City Council Will meet Aug. 24 and Sept. 14 at 450 Cypress Creek Road, Bldg. 4, will meet Aug. 17 and Sept. 7 at 6 p.m. at 201 N. Brushy St., Leander. 512-528-2700. www.leandertx.gov Williamson County Commissioners Court Will meet Aug. 15, 22, 29 and Sept. 12 at 9:30 a.m. at the Williamson County Courthouse, 710 Main St., Georgetown. 512-943-1100. www.wilcotx.gov Cedar Park. 512-401-5000 www.cedarparktexas.gov Leander City Council MEETINGS WE COVER HIGHLIGHTS LEANDER In an effort to conserve water, the city of Leander announced the closure of the Lakewood Park splash pad July 17. The splash pad will also receive repairs during the closure. WILLIAMSON COUNTY River Ranch County Park opened on July 22, after several years of planning, preparation and construction. Located at 194 Reveille Way, Liberty Hill, the park spans over 1,354 acres, offering a mixture of trails, wildlife and more. GREATER AUSTIN Lake Travis and Lake Buchanan—two lakes that provide water to over 1.4 million people in Central Texas—are at 49% capacity due to consistently high temperatures and lack of rainfall, the Lower Colorado River Authority announced July 24. WILLIAMSON COUNTY The county launched its new website, www.wilcotx.gov, in July. The .gov instead of .com domain increases security, stability and accessibility, according to the county.

City continues water conservation efforts with new website

CONSERVATION EFFORTS

BY CHLOE YOUNG

CEDAR PARK The city of Cedar Park introduced its latest water conservation campaign with a new website at a July 13 Cedar Park City Council meeting amidst Stage 2 watering restrictions. Two-minute impact: Know Your H2O Cedar Park, the city’s newest water conservation public awareness campaign, is intended to raise awareness and provide tips about water conservation. While Cedar Park has implemented several similar cam- paigns in previous years, Fran Irwin, the city’s community affairs director, said the city felt it was time for a refreshed look and feel for the initiative with a new website at www.waterthriftycedarpark.org. Current situation: Under Stage 2 drought response, residents can water their yards twice a week depending on whether their address is even- or odd-numbered. The city issues drought response stages according to standards

The city’s new website for the Know Your H2O Cedar Park water conservation campaign features:

The city’s current watering schedule

A digital metering portal where ratepayers can track their water usage in real time Information about the importance of water conservation

Water saving tips

Rebates and resources, such as the city’s rain barrel credits program

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set by the Lower Colorado River Authority, determined by the combined water storage of Lake Buchanan and Lake Travis.

WilCo to open 1,205- acre nature preserve

Old Town Masterplan delayed in Leander

UPCOMING CHANGES A few key Old Town Master Plan highlights include:

Establishing multimodal urban street sections with parking

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BY BROOKE SJOBERG

LEANDER Approval for the city’s Old Town Master Plan was postponed again at the July 20 City Council meeting due to several errors present in the documents. What happened: Drafted by con- sulting firm Kimley-Horn, the plan went before council in May but was deferred to a later date due to miss- ing elements in the documents. The updated document presented in July was postponed due to outstanding revisions, per several errors pointed out by council.

WILLIAMSON COUNTY The county will open a new nature preserve following a land donation to the Hill Country Conservancy. The full story: In the largest ever donation received by the Hill Country Conservancy, 1,205 acres located five miles east of Jarrell in north Williamson County will open to the public Sept. 23 as a nature preserve. Once open, the conservancy will offer guided nature hikes, cave talks, bird-watching and additional recreational events.

Trails and side path connections

Parks and open space opportunities

Signage and gateway areas for key locations

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ENVIRONMENT

Brush re in Cedar Park burns 50 acres; one apartment building lost

A 50-acre brush re resulted in the loss of one 24-unit apartment building, the destruction of three other build- ings and evacuation orders for nearby residents in Cedar Park on Aug. 8. The brush re started near the Bexley at Silverado apartment complex at 12820 W. Parmer Lane, Cedar Park, destroying one building and damaging two others in the complex. Townhome complex Whitestone Landing and The Shops at Silverado were also evacuated, but no damages were reported by city ocials as of press time. What happened: Emergency responders were called to the scene on Aug. 8 for a brush re o of Parmer Lane. Emergency responders from 20 dierent agencies and over 200 reghters responded to the re overnight. During this time, two dozen crews created a containment line to prevent the re from spread- ing, Cedar Park re Chief James Mallinger said. About 50 acres of grass were burned by the re, and a total of about 300 apartment units, 95 townhomes and multiple businesses were evacuated. Residents whose buildings were unaected returned to their homes Aug. 9. The wildre began as a grass re and spread to trees, which then reached the apartment buildings, Mallinger said. Next steps: Resources are available for residents in need of assistance BY GRACE DICKENS & CHLOE YOUNG

FIGHTING THE FIRE The brush re in Cedar Park that broke out Aug. 8 burned 50 acres of land, resulting in the evacuation of almost 400 residential units in the area and the nearby business complex.

Whitestone Landing Bexley at Silverado The Shops at Silverado

burned areas

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Emergency responders from over 20 agencies worked together to ght the re.

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following the re, including the American Red Cross and the Austin Disaster Relief Network, which are partnering to provide aected fam- ilies with vouchers for Hope Family Thrift Store, among other services. Mayor Jim Penniman-Morin said the city would share more informa- tion on how residents can protect their homes as wildre risks rise. “With a summer like we’ve had, with this kind of heat and the wind we had [Aug. 8], this is a danger that has always been present,” Cedar Park Mayor Jim Penniman-Morin said. “It’s worse than it ever has been this summer, and it’s quite likely to be worse in the future. ... It’s really important that every community continues to work on ways to prevent re and mitigate the risk from it.”

The brush re burned an estimated 50 acres in Cedar Park.

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GOVERNMENT $18B tax relief package projected to trim bills for all homeowners

Tax relief The Texas Legislature approved an $18 billion plan to cut property taxes for homeowners and businesses. The tax cuts will show up on this year’s bills if approved by voters during the Nov. 7 election. BREAKING DOWN YOUR TAX BILL

The equation

BY HANNAH NORTON

according to the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association. The state is expected to spend roughly $5.3 billion to reimburse schools for the tax cuts. School district tax rate compression Lawmakers also set aside $12.7 bil- lion to “compress,” or reduce, school district maintenance and operations taxes, which make up the majority of a homeowner’s tax bill, by 10.7 cents for the 2023-24 school year. The author of

Texas lawmakers passed a sweep- ing plan to cut property taxes on the average home by over $1,200. The July 13 passage of Senate Bill 2 closed out the second special legisla- tive session of the year and brought an end to seven months of negotiations. The $18 billion package includes two bills and a constitutional amendment. For the tax cuts to show up on this year’s tax bill, Tex-

Taxable value The value of a property that can be taxed

$331,000 Average base home value in Texas

Local tax rate Including school district, city, county, utility district, etc.

Homestead exemption

This is the portion of a primary home’s base value that is exempt from taxes. Local municipalities may oer additional exemptions.

CURRENT $40K exemption Value that cannot be taxed

$331,000 Average home value in Texas $331,000 Average home value in Texas

$291K Taxable value

ans must approve the constitutional amendment during the Nov. 7 general election. The 31-member Senate unani- mously approved the legislation, while it got a few dissenting votes in the 149-member House. Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bills

“SMALL BUSINESSES OPERATE ON THIN MARGINS, SO IN AN ECONOMY WHERE EVERY PENNY COUNTS, THIS TAX CUT WILL PROVIDE SIGNIFICANT SAVINGS TO BUSINESS OWNERS.” ANNIE SPILMAN, TEXAS DIRECTOR OF THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESSES

NEW $100K exemption Value that cannot be taxed

$231K Taxable value

the Senate bills, Sen. Paul Betten- court, RHouston, said taxes will decrease by 23.8% on average. Savings will vary by school district, but all of Texas’ 5.7 million homeowners are expected to

School district tax rate compression

Homeowners will pay reduced taxes to their local school districts. ISD tax rates will decrease by 10.7 cents . This is in addition to the 10.98 cents compression passed as part of the budget. For example, for a $300K home , decreasing the school district tax rate by 10.7 cents would cut an average tax bill by $321. The state of Texas will distribute $12.7 billion to schools .

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benet from the move. Schools will receive money from the state to ensure they do not lose revenue as local tax rates fall. However, overall school funding will not change. Democrats unsuccessfully pro- posed amendments July 13 to send more money to schools and give teachers a one-time bonus. “Without question, the members in the Senate and House want to give the teachers their pay raise,” Patrick said. “We will have time in the fall, I believe, to give them a permanent raise, and not just a one-time raise.” In September or October, law- makers are expected to return to the capitol to discuss school funding, teacher pay and how to provide students with the best educational opportunities. Nonhomestead appraisal cap To help more property owners, the Legislature introduced a three-year, 20% appraisal cap for commercial and nonhomestead residential property worth $5 million or less. This means the value of the property cannot

2 and 3 on July 22. SB 2 becomes law if the constitutional amendment is approved, while SB 3 goes into eect Jan. 1. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said the legisla- tion will save the average homeowner $1,250-$1,450 on their 2023 tax bill based on the average Texas home valuation of $331,000. Here’s what each portion of the tax relief plan means for Texans. Homestead exemption Texas homeowners can apply for a $40,000 exemption from school property taxes on their primary home. Seniors and people with dis- abilities are eligible for an additional $10,000 exemption. Under SB 2, homeowners can receive a $100,000 exemption, with $110,000 for seniors and people with disabilities. Additionally, people whose homes are worth $100,000 or less will not pay any property taxes to their local school districts. This will largely impact homeowners in rural areas. The average home value is less than $100,000 in 397 of the state’s 1,014 public school districts,

The new tax relief package includes a nonhomestead appraisal cap, which limits how much certain properties can increase in value annually. The value of property worth $5 million or less cannot increase by more than 20% year-over-year . The cap applies to all nonhomesteaded property , including second homes and commercial property.

Approximately 13 million properties will qualify.

BUSINESS FRANCHISE TAX EXEMPTION The new law also amends the state business franchise tax, which is calculated based on individual businesses’ circumstances. Businesses that make less than $2.47 million annually will no longer have to pay the tax. Roughly 67,000 small and midsize businesses will be exempt from the tax. Collectively, qualifying business owners will save around $300K each year .

SOURCES: TEXAS COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, TEXAS LEGISLATURE ONLINECOMMUNITY IMPACT

increase by more than 20% per year. The cap goes into eect in 2024 and runs through 2026, at which point lawmakers can choose to extend, modify or stop the program. Business franchise tax exemption SB 3 eliminates the state franchise

tax for companies that make less than $2.47 million per year. The tax is calculated depending on individual businesses’ circumstances. Roughly 67,000 small and midsize businesses will no longer have to pay the tax or submit a “no tax due” form, Bettencourt said.

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