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Everyone knows that Lago Vista is the next Lakeway. Less well known is that the City of Kyle has commissioned TIP Strategies, Inc. to help turn Kyle into the next Round Rock. TIP has released their recommendations - commuter rail is featured somewhat prominently in the Project Overview and the presentation, but in the actual plan (large file - it's boring, but it's long), rail barely gets mentioned. Even when it does, it is only to say that at-grade overpasses are annoying to drivers and any future commuter rail stop should be positioned at the northern edge of town (at the center of the proposed "new downtown"). The remaining 99% of the plan boils down to "Kyle needs more roads and wider roads." more ›

Most of us have a long weekend coming up. And we all know what that means – beer. And lots of it. But remember that the secret to life is balance. And even more importantly, nobody wants to have to see your big beer gut at Barton Springs. So go ahead and soak up the suds, but do us all a favor and burn it off at one of the many fun races going... more ›

Austin commuters may have to contend with icy roads later this evening and tomorrow morning if weather forecasters are right. Word around town is that some businesses are closing early so people can get home before things get too slippery on the roads. more ›