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Police arrest man for bank robbery

On November 1, 2016 at 11:01am, officers responded to a report of a robbery that had just occurred at the Citizens National Bank, located at 201 W. Palm Valley Boulevard in Round Rock. The caller…continue reading

Samsung to invest $1 billion into Austin semiconductor facility to support demand for mobile, electronic devices

Samsung plans to invest more than $1 billion to enhance its chip production at its 2.3 million-square-foot semiconductor facility located off Parmer Lane in Northeast Austin. The investment will be made in the first half…continue reading

How Austin-area residents can get help enrolling in health coverage under the Affordable Care Act

Open enrollment began Tuesday for people seeking to buy health care insurance under the Affordable Care Act. Last year, more than 1.3 million Texas signed up for individual plans through the state’s federally facilitated marketplace,…continue reading

November 2016 population estimate: 107,211

The Planning and Development Services Department generates monthly population estimates and future population projections based on recent development activity. These estimates are adjusted every ten years as decennial Census figures are released. As of November 2016,…continue reading

4 things you need to know from Williamson County Commissioners Court

The weekly Williamson County Commissioners Court meeting took place Tuesday and was filled with updates, including voting numbers and West Nile virus information. Here is what you need to know: Voter turnout The post 4…continue reading

Fundraising slows in State Board of Education District 10 race

Judy Jennings, the Democratic challenger in the State Board of Education District 10 race, leads incumbent Republican Tom Maynard in political donations so far this election season, according to the latest round of campaign finance…continue reading

Leander ISD candidates file latest campaign finance reports

In reports released eight days before the Nov. 8 election, all three Leander ISD incumbents had outraised their challengers. That is in contrast to the prior round of reports released Sept. 29, which showed all…continue reading

Tony Dale tops challenger Paul Gordon in contributions for HD 136 race

Incumbent state Rep. Tony Dale, R-Cedar Park, has a strong lead on Democratic challenger Paul Gordon in political donations this election season, according to the latest round of campaign finance reports due to election officials…continue reading

These developers are showing interest in Central Health’s Brackenridge campus redevelopment

Twelve developers responded to Central Health’s inquiry to redevelop the downtown Austin campus of University Medical Center Brackenridge once the facility closes to make way for a new teaching hospital, said Ted Burton, the public…continue reading

Travis County reminds straight-ticket voters to scroll through entire ballot to weigh in on nonpartisan races, bonds

Travis County elections officials reported a few straight-ticket voters wanting to vote again after realizing they cast their ballots without voting on nonpartisan races and issues. When voters choose a straight-ticket option, this choice selects…continue reading