Bee Cave’s warehouse settlement and a new Olive Garden topped the charts for most-read stories in the Lake Travis-Westlake area this January.
1. City of Bee Cave reaches settlement agreement with West Austin Business Park developers
Following over a year of litigation, the city of Bee Cave reached a settlement agreement with developers of the West Austin Business Park in January.
The property will be sold to Austin-based space satellite company CesiumAstro, per the terms of the agreement, for its global headquarters
2. Olive Garden to open location in Southwest Austin area
In mid-November, a permit with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation was filed for the construction of a new Olive Garden location in Southwest Austin.
3. $500M investment, 500 jobs: More on CesiumAstro’s HQ move to Bee Cave
Gov. Greg Abbott extended congratulations to CesiumAstro for moving its global headquarters to Bee Cave on Jan. 13, according to a news release.
The investment represents more than $500 million plus the creation of 500 new jobs over the next five years, according to the news release.
4. Texas Disposal Systems to close Eco Depot, transfer station in Bee Cave
The final day of operation for the Texas Disposal Systems Bee Cave Transfer Station and Eco Depot is Feb. 14, according to a news release.
5. Officials OK The Square at Lakeway development changes; $47M incentive agreement paused
Lakeway officials approved several changes to plans for The Square at Lakeway mixed-use community at the Jan. 20 City Council meeting but held off on considering a proposed $47 million economic incentive package for the project.