Central Texas News

Lower Colorado River Authority provides $26,000 to benefit local food banks

By James Ledbetter | Dec 26, 2020

More than two dozen food banks have received $26,000 in donations from the Lower Colorado River Authority, including Burnet County.

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Texas sales tax revenue for July 2020 is up by 4.3% over previous year

By James Ledbetter | 3 years ago

The state's sales tax revenue was reported to be $2.98 billion in July 2020, 4.3% more than in the same month last year.

Abbott welcomes news of new Tesla factory in Travis County

By James Ledbetter | Aug 1, 2020

Gov. Greg Abbott recently proclaimed his approval after Tesla announced the development of Gigafactory in Texas.

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State officials waive in-person interviews to expedite SNAP applications

By James Ledbetter | 4 years ago

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has received authorization from the federal government to extend certifications for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program beneficiaries by six months.

Bastrop County home values rise by 6.7%

By James Ledbetter | May 29, 2020

The Bastrop Central Appraisal District reports that Bastrop County home values have gained momentum, with the average value of a home rising by 6.7% this year.

Due to social distancing, Texas officials are finding it difficult to get an accurate census count

By James Ledbetter | Mar 25, 2020

Before the coronavirus crisis, state leadership was set to have meetings on education and other state priorities. Meetings and seminars were set. The state was also planning to conduct the once-a-decade census count.