Check out the top 6 most-read stories from Feb. 9-12 in the Austin area.
1. Unofficial voting results show Na’Cole Thompson wins race for Leander mayor
Unofficial results show Na’Cole Thompson garnered 57.01% of ballots cast in the race for mayor of Leander with 3372 votes. Challenger Mike Sanders received 25.88% with 1531 votes, and Kathryn Pantalion-Parker received 16.92% with 1001 votes.
Read more from Reporter Daniel Schwalm.
2. Round Rock officials weigh neighborhood compatibility for Skybox data center
Amid a statewide surge in demand for digital infrastructure, a Skybox data center is proposed for a property near East Old Settlers Boulevard and A.W. Grimes Boulevard in Round Rock.
Find out more from Reporter Brooke Sjoberg.
3. True Texas BBQ brings brisket and more to Bastrop H-E-B
The True Texas BBQ location, which smokes all-natural meats in-house over Texas oak wood, opened as part of an ongoing $30 million expansion in Bastrop—a project that kicked off in July 2023.
Check out the story by Reporter Joel Valley.
4. Twice the Ice changes ownership in Georgetown
Twice the Ice came under the ownership of Michael Moody on Jan. 1.
Learn more from Editor Claire Shoop.
5. Portion of Gilleland Creek Trail in Pflugerville to close
As the city of Pflugerville continues work on its Downtown East project, a portion of Gilleland Creek Trail will close to allow construction on future connections to the city hub and the Monarch Recreation Center.
Get the full story from Editor Grant Crawford.
6. From tacos to trims: Check out 9 Liberty Hill business updates
Stay up to date with the latest Liberty Hill business news—a collection of newly opened, coming soon, relocations and closings.