Check out the top six most-read stories from Feb. 16-19.
1. New LCRA reservoir could add 13B gallons to Central Texas water supply
The Lower Colorado River Authority is conducting studies to determine if a site northwest of Eagle Lake in Colorado County would be suitable for a new, larger water reservoir.
Read more from Reporter Brooke Sjoberg.
2. Scheels targets an August opening for new Cedar Park location
Scheels announced on its website that the company will host a grand opening at its Cedar Park location on Aug. 29.
3. Midway files suit against Hutto officials, seeks $300M in damages
Houston-based development company Midway filed a petition Feb. 18 against the Hutto Economic Development Corporation, Hutto Mayor Mike Snyder, real estate development firm Terra Halona and its co-managing partner Joel Scott, seeking $250 million in exemplary damages and $50 million in compensatory damages.
4. San Pedro Limon opens additional location in Georgetown
San Pedro Limon owner Yuri Paz and her husband, Victor, opened a second location in January to “make the dine-in experience better,” employee and family member Jessie Benitez said.
5. Bastrop OKs $525K land buy for downtown parking
Bastrop City Council has taken a major step toward reshaping downtown after approving up to $525,000 to acquire property that could pave the way for a long-awaited parking garage.
6. Bastrop park closures to begin Feb. 23
Several parks in Bastrop will temporarily close for construction and maintenance over the coming weeks, as city officials launch improvement projects aimed at enhancing safety, accessibility and amenities.