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Throughout the summer, local resident Rick Wood has watered his garden once a week for about two to three hours.

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Water restrictions remain as drought persists in Cedar Park, Austin

but we are putting in place contingency factors should the drought continue to get worse,” said Eric Rauschuber, Cedar Park’s director of public works and utility administration.

Park residents are facing some of the most intense drought restrictions in about a decade. In response, local leaders are increasing conservation measures to secure water for years to come. “I’m not immediately concerned about [water],

BY KATY MCAFEE & ZACHARIA WASHINGTON

Central Texans are surviving one of the hottest summers recorded, blazing grass res and extreme drought conditions this year. Amid the excessive heat, both Austin and Cedar

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Impacts: Paris Baguette coming soon to Cedar Park (Page 6)

Government: County to hold $884M bond election (Page 11)

Business: Titan Moon Comics oers comics, card games (Page 31)

Dining: Honest Mary’s serves up healthy bowls (Page 33)

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management, Family Care Center provides therapy for individuals, couples and families as well as play therapy for children. • Opened Sept. 11 • 1411 Medical Parkway, Ste. 201, Cedar Park • www.fccwellbeing.com

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4 Instill Coffee Co. Leander-based coffee truck Instill Coffee Co. is expanding to Cedar Park with plans to open its first brick-and-mortar location. The business serves organic coffee with adaptogens, such as ghee, turmeric and other dietary supplements, along with specialty toast varieties. • Opening in mid-September • 406 W. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. 202, Cedar Park • www.instillcoffee.com 5 Rabbit Hole Neighborhood Bar A spin-off of The Lucky Rabbit in Jonestown, the company leased space for a second Rabbit Hole location in the Shops at Reagan’s Hope retail center. The bar serves handcrafted cocktails made with local spirits. • Opening in December • 1320 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Leander • www.rabbitholetx.com 6 True Test Leander Owned by Tyler and Cara Parsons, the health and wellness provider specializes in testosterone and hormone replacement therapy, medical weight loss, IV vitamin therapy and nutritional supplements. This will be the first True Test store in Texas. • Opening Sept. 18 • 1735 N. US 183, Ste. 202, Leander • https://truetesthrt.com/leander-texas Paris Baguette An international bakery cafe chain, Paris Baguette will serve a variety of French-inspired pastries, cakes, sandwiches and coffee drinks. Cedar Park franchise owner Sushma Koritala said officials are working to select a site. • Opening in early 2024

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620 2 Black Rock Coffee Bar Black Rock Coffee Bar is a national boutique coffee shop recognized for its premium roasted coffees, smoothies, teas and Fuel Energy drinks. The 2,000-square-foot Cedar Park location features a Texas-themed mural and is the company’s 25th store in the state. • Opened Aug. 11 • 1909 E. Whitestone Blvd., Cedar Park • www.br.coffee LAKELINE MALL DR. 3 Family Care Center Offering mental and behavioral health treatment services, such as counseling and medication

Now open

1 Noble Delights Bakery Offering cakes, cookies, cupcakes and assorted desserts, this is the first storefront for Regina Noble’s bakery, which started as a home-based business. The bakery specializes in custom cakes and treats for weddings, birthdays and other special events. • Opened July 18

• 2091 S. US 183, Ste. B, Leander • www.nobledelightsbakery.com

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Relocations

Now open

11 Bnails Cedar Park The fifth location in Texas, Bnails Cedar Park is a contemporary nail salon chain offering various types of manicures and pedicures with options such as acrylic, shellac, dips, polygels and more. Open seven days a week, clients are invited to book appointments online ahead of time; however, walk-

7 Wagyu on Wheels Owned by Christian Mattson, the food truck moved back to the Fieldhouse at The Crossover. The truck was previously located there from February 2022-February 2023 but left when the Fieldhouse moved its food service in-house. Mattson uses locally

sourced wagyu beef for her five staple burgers. Other menu items include chicken and nonmeat options, sidewinder fries and salads. • Relocated Aug. 17 • 1717 Scottsdale Drive, Ste. 160, Cedar Park • www.wagyuonwheels.com

ins are welcome. • Opened Aug. 7 • 1335 E. Whitestone Blvd., Cedar Park • www.bnails.com

• TBD • www.parisbaguette.com

in the area during September. The business offers year-round drawing and painting classes for adults, teenagers and children as young as 4 years old. • 3621 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. 700, Cedar Park • www.artclassesaustin.com/cedar-park-artclasses

In the news

9 Hill Country Community Ministries The Leander-based nonprofit that provides assistance for people in crisis or experiencing poverty in southwest Williamson and northwest Travis counties is celebrating its 40th anniversary in October. • 9A 1005 Lacy Drive, Leander (headquarters and community cupboard); 9B 1501 Leander Drive, Bldg. C, Ste. 3, Leander (thrift store) • www.hccm.org 10 Art + Academy Art + Academy is celebrating five years of art classes

Relocations

8 BirthCo. Chiropractic + Wellness BirthCo. Chiropractic + Wellness relocated from 715 Discovery Blvd., Ste. 400, Cedar Park, to Cedar Park Drive in September. BirthCo. Chiropractic + Wellness offers services such as chiropractic care, rehabilitative exercise, functional nutrition and massage therapy. • Relocated Sept. 5 • 205 Cedar Park Drive, Ste. 200, Cedar Park • www.birth-co.com

Closings

12 Gloria’s Cafe & Bakery Gloria’s Cafe & Bakery, a full-service cafe and restaurant, served its last customer in May. • Closed May 30 • 1201 Lakeline Blvd., Ste. 900, Cedar Park

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1 Hyderabad House Hyderabad House, an Indian restaurant chain, serves cuisine from the Indian city of Hyderabad. Menu items include dishes such as curries; tandoori meats; naan; and a variety of biryanis, or rice bowls, with meat or vegetables and spices served in buckets. • Opened in June • 6301 W. Parmer Lane, Ste. 601, Austin • www.hhaustintx.com 2 Juicy Claws The seafood-based restaurant offers a variety of items, such as small plates featuring different clam and mussel options, sandwiches, platters with proteins such as shrimp, lobster and chicken, along with Louisiana and garlic butter boils with varying levels of spice. • Opened June 27

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• 13729 US 183, Ste. 800, Austin • www.juicyclawsrestaurant.com

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3 Northern Tool + Equipment The Minnesota-based family-owned retail store located in the Lake Creek Festival shopping center offers in- person and online options for customers to shop for tools, generators, tool storage and more. This marks the

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third Austin-area store opened to date. • Opened Aug. 26 • 13729 US 183, Ste. 1200, Austin • www.northerntool.com

depending on their circumstances. • 11714 Wilson Parke Ave., Ste. 150, Austin • www.austinregionalclinic.com

Now open

6 600 Degrees Pizzeria Slapbox Pizzacheria underwent a name change to 600 Degrees Pizzeria on Aug. 9 at all Round Rock and Austin-area locations. Owners Mark Thompson and Mike Chang, who created both concepts, opened the former Slapbox location in Neenah Plaza off Parmer Lane in November 2020. • 9900 W. Parmer Lane, Ste. B-100, Austin • www.600degreespizzeria.com

Relocations

4 LakeCreek Montessori International School The Montessori school relocated to Lake Creek Parkway in August. Previously, the school was located at 10713 N. RM 620, Ste. 601, Austin, under the name Jordan International Montessori School. The campus serves students ages 18 months through 12 years and is a Mandarin-English immersion school. • Relocated in August

Closings

8 Falafel Burger Offering dine-in service, takeout and patio seating, Falafel Burger blends the traditional American burger with the Middle Eastern flavors found in a falafel. Featured menu items include the Falafel Cheese Burger, which is a chickpea patty with cheese and tahini sauce, and Fatoush falafel salad with mint leaves, radish, spices, pomegranate, molasses and fried bread. • Opened July 10 • 11506 N. RM 620, Austin • www.falafelburgeraustin.com

• 10127 Lake Creek Parkway, Austin • www.lakecreekmontessori.org

7 Las Palapas Tex-Mex restaurant Las Palapas announced its closure just shy of a year after it first opened. The San Antonio- based chain eatery served breakfast tacos and plates, enchiladas, flautas, quesadillas, fajitas, burritos and more. Las Palapas has multiple other locations in San Antonio and New Braunfels. • Closed July 13 • 7409 N. RM 620, Austin • www.laspalapas.com

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5 Austin Regional Clinic Four Points Austin Regional Clinic Four Points launched a new program for patients with multiple sclerosis on Aug. 21. Some of the treatments include immunotherapy and infusions; however, Dr. Diana Andino said a comprehensive care plan will be created for each patient

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County approves higher tax rate, 50 new jobs The Williamson County Commissioners Court adopted the $560 million fiscal year 2023-24 budget and a higher tax rate at an Aug. 29 meeting. The gist The adopted budget includes provisions for 50 new positions, including six deputy officers and staff for a new EMS station in Liberty Hill. Other notable provisions in the budget include the following: • $16.2 million for capital improvement projects in the general fund • $14.57 million in the road and bridge fund • $13.7 million for the county’s Long Range Transportation Plan • $3.5 million for 4% merit pay increase for civilian employees • $2 million for new law enforcement equipment

City seeks innovation with new partnership Cedar Park may become a launching pad for new startups with the city’s recent $1 million investment into venture capital investment company Plug & Play LLC. The context Plug & Play is a business that invests in advanced manufacturing startups, providing training, mentorship and partnership. The city approved an agreement Aug. 24 to invest $1 million, and possibly more in the future, for the company to set up a physical location in Cedar Park. The details Plug & Play will have four employees and be located within the city for at least three years, ushering in two batches of startups annually to mentor.

Tax breakdown Williamson County’s new tax rate for fiscal year 2023-24 will cost homeowners more on average.

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The new adopted tax rate is $0.377445 per $100 home valuation, compared to 2022’s rate of $0.375608 per $100. Combined with higher property valuations, the average homeowner can expect to pay $130 more in taxes for FY 2023-24, according to a Williamson County news release. Looking ahead The Williamson County fiscal year will begin in October and run until September 2024.

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City cinches nearly 250 jobs in new agreements Compedia and Prescription Dispensing Labo- ratories are bringing their headquarters to Cedar Park following approval from Cedar Park City Council on Aug. 24. The details Compedia is a computer game developer that creates 3D digital experiences for people in roughly 50 different countries. The company will relocate its headquarters from Israel to 202 Walton Way, Ste. 192, Cedar Park, by December, creating 228 full-time jobs. PD Labs is a full-service compounding pharmacy and wellness center. The company will construct a new headquarters at 1513 New Hope Road, Cedar Park, creating a minimum of 16 new jobs by 2030 and maintaining 26 local jobs. The PD Labs headquarters is expected to be completed no later than January 2025.

New equipment incoming for park

Headquarters on the way

A Compedia • Computer game developer • 202 Walton Way, Ste. 192, Cedar Park • Creating 228 full-time jobs • Relocating by December • $855,000 incentive from city B Prescription Dispensing Laboratories • Full-service pharmacy and wellness center • 1513 New Hope Drive, Cedar Park • Creating at least 16 new jobs by 2030

Cedar Park City Council unanimously approved new playground improvements and installments for Brushy Creek Lake Park at its Aug. 10 meeting. In a nutshell The approved $442,949 purchase will secure the replacement and expansion of existing playground equipment at 3300 Brushy Creek Road, Cedar Park. Improvements include removing the existing playground and installing a new playground geared for children ages 2-5, according to city documents. Additionally, the city will add a separate playground for kids ages 5-12. The new improvements should be com- pleted by March or April.

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$884M road, parks bond to go before county voters Williamson County Commissioners Court voted to put an $884 million bond package before voters at its Aug. 8 meeting. The overview The bond will be made up of two components: an $825 million road bond and a $59 million parks and recreation bond. The money under Proposition A would go toward constructing, acquiring, maintaining, expanding and improving 38 road, bridge and state highway projects across the county. Funds in Proposition B would be used for building new trails, improving parks facilities and acquiring land for future county parks. The bond election will take place Nov. 7 with early voting running from Oct. 23-Nov. 1.

Ballot breakdown All registered voters in Williamson County will be able to weigh in on two bond propositions totaling about $884 million.

Proposition A: $825 million for

Proposition B: $59 million for adding trails, improving facilities and purchasing new land for county parks

building new county roads

SOURCE: WILLIAMSON COUNTY/COMMUNITY IMPACT

APPOINTMENTS TO APPRAISAL REVIEW BOARD FOR THE WILLIAMSON CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT Applications are being accepted for Williamson County residents interested in serving on the Appraisal Review Board (ARB). The ARB hears property owner appeals and determines protests for ad valorem tax purposes. ARB members are not employees of the WCAD. To be eligible for appointment, an applicant must have been a Williamson county resident for two (2) years, along with other eligibility restrictions provided in Texas Property Tax Code Section 6.412. For full appointment details and applications, please visit the ARB page at WWW.WCAD.ORG/ABOUT-THE-ARB

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City appoints interim Austin police chief Robin Henderson began leading the Austin Police Department as interim police chief on Sept. 3, following approval from City Council on Aug. 31. Former Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon retired Sept. 2, ending his 25-year career at the Austin Police Department and a more than two- year tenure as chief. Henderson has been with the APD for 26 years and most recently served as Chacon’s chief of sta overseeing department operations and managing its specialized units. Henderson will remain in the role until a permanent police chief is chosen by Austin’s city manager and conrmed by council. “I value the trust [Chacon] has put in me to move the organization forward in a positive direction,” Henderson said in a statement. “I am truly honored and humbled, and I appreciate the opportunity to serve as your interim chief.”

Austin ocials extend disaster declaration Austin’s local disaster declaration in the face of extreme wildre risk was extended in August for up to four more months as city ocials and rst responders continue to urge residents to prepare themselves for potential re incidents. The overview Mayor Kirk Watson declared a local state of disaster Aug. 15 given the persistent danger of wildres amid high heat and dry conditions. City Council members voted on Aug. 22, to extend that declaration, pointing to the ongoing risks in the region. The update allows the city to exercise certain emergency powers and secure additional resources if disaster strikes.

Robin Henderson was conrmed as Austin’s interim chief of police on Aug. 31, eective Sept. 3.

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The context Chacon rst became the APD’s chief on an interim basis in spring 2021 following the retire- ment of former Chief Brian Manley. He was later selected to stay on a permanent basis, and City Council conrmed his appointment in September 2021. “Chief Chacon led the Austin Police Department with integrity and a deep commitment to the peo- ple of the department as well as our community,” Mayor Kirk Watson said in a statement.

Austin budget adds $172 to average annual tax bill

Tax increase The city of Austin’s scal year 2023-24 budget will cost the average homeowner more this year:

from FY 2022-23. Under the adopted budget, the property tax rate will be $0.4458 per $100 valuation for FY 2023-24, a 3.4% increase from FY 2022-23. Due to tax, rate and fee changes, a typical taxpayer will see an increase of 3.6%, or an additional $172 per year, on their total tax bill. The budget will go into eect Oct. 1 and last until Sept. 30, 2024.

Austin passed a $5.5 billion budget for scal year 2023-24 on Aug. 16. The budget was adopted 10-1 with Council Member Mackenzie Kelly voting against it. The details The budget increases base wages for city employees and increases the Austin Police Department budget by $32.4 million, up about 7%

Austin median home value: $499,524

Overall tax rate increase:

Year-over- year increase:

3.6% $172

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Government

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Texas lawmakers passed a sweeping plan to cut property taxes on the average home by over $1,200 per year. The July 13 passage of Senate Bills 2 and 3 closed out the second special legislative session of the year and brought an end to seven months of negotiations. $18B tax relief package passed

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The $18 billion plan includes two bills and a constitutional amendment. For the tax cuts to show up on the 2023 tax bill, Texans must approve the constitutional amendment during the Nov. 7 general election. The constitutional amendment will appear on all ballots as Proposition 4. Gov. Greg Abbott signed the legislation July 22. SB 2 will become law if the constitutional amendment is approved, while SB 3 goes into effect Jan. 1. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said the bills would save the average homeowner $1,250-$1,450 on their 2023 tax bill. The average home in Texas is valued at $331,000.

A home’s value—the appraised value minus any exemptions—varies by taxing entity.

Taxable value

Including school district, city, county, utility district, etc.

Local tax rate*

The money owed to taxing agencies

Tax bill

*If the rate is expressed per $100 of valuation, divide the tax bill by 100.

SOURCES: TEXAS COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, TEXAS LEGISLATURE ONLINE/COMMUNITY IMPACT

Homestead exemption

Nonhomestead appraisal cap

The tax relief package also 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 nonhomestead property , including second homes and commercial property. • Approximately 13 million properties will qualify. The cap will go into effect in 2024 and runs through 2026, at which point lawmakers can choose to extend, modify or stop the program.

Texas homeowners can apply for a $40,000 exemption from school property taxes on their primary home. Seniors and people with disabilities 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. Since school districts receive most of their revenue from property taxes, the state is expected to spend $5.3 billion to reimburse schools for the increased exemptions.

Current

Tax exemption (Value that cannot be taxed)

Average home value in Texas

Taxable value

$331,000 $40,000 $291,000

New

Tax exemption (Value that cannot be taxed)

Average home value in Texas

Taxable value

$331,000 $100,000 $231,000

School district tax rate compression

Business franchise tax exemption

rates fall. However, overall school funding will not change. Democrats from both chambers of the Leg- islature unsuccessfully proposed amendments July 13 to send more money to schools and give teachers a one-time bonus. “Without question, the members in the Sen- ate 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.” Lawmakers are expected to return to the Capitol for a third special session in Septem- ber or October. They will likely discuss school funding, teacher pay and how to provide stu- dents with the best educational opportunities.

Lawmakers set aside $12.7 billion to “com- press,” or reduce, school district maintenance and operations taxes, which make up the majority of a homeowner’s tax bill, by $0.107 cents for the 2023-24 school year. This is in addition to $0.1098 cents of compression included in the state budget. • Savings will vary by school district, but taxes are expected to decrease by 23.8% on average. • For example, on a $300,000 home , trimming the school district tax rate by $0.107 cents would cut the average tax bill by $321 per year. Schools will receive money from the state to ensure they do not lose revenue as local tax

Texas’ franchise tax is calculated based on businesses’ individual circumstances. • Businesses that make less than $2.47 million annually will no longer have to pay the tax or submit a “no tax due” form. • Roughly 67,000 small and midsize businesses will be exempt from the tax. • Collectively, qualifying businesses are expected to save around $300,000 per year.

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Education

BY BROOKE SJOBERG & CHLOE YOUNG

Local districts exceed state average on STAAR Leander ISD and Round Rock ISD students were approaching grade level at a higher rate than state averages for several topics in the spring 2023 administration of the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, according to results released Aug. 16. Approaching grade level is equivalent to passing and indicates a student is likely to do well in the next grade level. The overview The most notable disparities between local and state scores were in seventh and eighth grade math. LISD students scored 35 percentage points higher than the state average, while RRISD students scored 23 percentage points higher. One significant score difference was RRISD’s seventh grade math score, which went down 9 percentage points year over year.

District preparing students for post-grad Natalie Nichols, Round Rock ISD’s senior chief of schools and innovation, shared new instructional priorities Aug. 17 for the 2023- 24 school year with the intent to improve students’ college, career and military readiness. What’s happening? Nichols said the district is working to instill a stronger sense of belonging in students and target early literacy as well as advanced math to enhance their confidence in their ability to succeed academically. What they’re saying “Being college ready simply represents the idea that you have a certain level of skill. ... You can go into any area that you choose and be successful,” Nichols said.

Leander ISD and Round Rock ISD students surpassed the state average by more than 10 percentage points in four subjects. Standout scores

Leander ISD Round Rock ISD State average

88%

7th grade reading

85%

77%

67%

7th grade math

58%

35%

88% 87%

8th grade math

44%

86% 85%

8th grade science

72%

78% 77%

8th grade social studies

60%

SOURCE: TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY/COMMUNITY IMPACT

Vacancies push LISD to hire uncertified teachers Leander ISD may begin hiring uncertified teach- ers in an effort to fill vacant teaching positions. What’s happening? The LISD board of trustees voted to apply for teacher certification waivers with the Texas

Updated requirements The district will require the following qualifications for teachers hired on a certification waiver:

certification for one to three years as they work toward getting certified, excluding bilingual and special education positions. The board voted to utilize the waivers for a two-year period beginning this school year. LISD will help teachers get certified by tracking their progress toward certification and providing an online test preparation program, according to the district.

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Enrollment in an alternative certification or standard teacher certification program Related education or experience in assigned teaching area Ineligibility for a temporary classroom permit or emergency permit

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SOURCE: LEANDER ISD/COMMUNITY IMPACT

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