{"id":126136,"date":"2026-01-16T19:56:07","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T19:56:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/126136\/"},"modified":"2026-01-16T19:56:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T19:56:07","slug":"speed-limits-education-savings-accounts-6-austin-metro-trending-stories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/126136\/","title":{"rendered":"Speed limits, education savings accounts: 6 Austin metro trending stories"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCheck out the top six trending stories in the Austin area for Jan. 12-15.<\/p>\n<p>1. Round Rock council gives initial go-ahead for speed limit reduction on Greenlawn Boulevard<\/p>\n<p>The stretch of Greenlawn Boulevard spanning from I-35 to Louis Henna Boulevard could soon be subject to a temporary speed limit reduction.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/communityimpact.com\/austin\/round-rock\/transportation\/2026\/01\/12\/round-rock-council-gives-initial-go-ahead-for-speed-limit-reduction-on-greenlawn-boulevard\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more from Reporter Brooke Sjoberg.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>2. LongHorn Steakhouse saddles up for Bastrop opening<\/p>\n<p>Bastrop diners will soon have more options for fresh-cut steaks when the area\u2019s first LongHorn Steakhouse opens its doors in the upcoming Burleson Crossing East shopping center.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/communityimpact.com\/austin\/bastrop-cedar-creek\/dining\/2026\/01\/14\/longhorn-steakhouse-saddles-up-for-bastrop-opening\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Check out the story from Editor Amanda Cutshall.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>3. Tunnels complete for Lake Travis deep-water intake project<\/p>\n<p>All underground concrete work on the Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority\u2019s deep-water intake project is now complete, according to Aaron Archer, vice president of civil engineering firm Walker Partners.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/communityimpact.com\/austin\/leander-liberty-hill\/government\/2025\/12\/22\/tunnels-complete-for-lake-travis-deep-water-intake-project\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Find out more from Reporter Daniel Schwalm.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>4. Updates on 8 current and future transportation projects in Georgetown<\/p>\n<p>There are several upcoming and ongoing road projects in Georgetown, including plans to build medians on Williams Drive, and to construct two pedestrian and bicycle bridges crossing the San Gabriel River.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/communityimpact.com\/austin\/georgetown\/transportation\/2026\/01\/12\/updates-on-8-current-and-future-transportation-projects-in-georgetown\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more from Reporter Gracie Warhurst.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>5. Check out 13 of Leander\u2019s latest launches, leavings and local leaps<\/p>\n<p>Stay up to date with the latest Leander business news\u2014a collection of newly opened, coming soon, relocations and closings. This list is not comprehensive.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/communityimpact.com\/austin\/leander-liberty-hill\/business\/2026\/01\/13\/check-out-13-of-leanders-latest-launches-leavings-and-local-leaps\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read the story from Editor Haley McLeod.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>6. From Thai food to beer: Check out 6 business updates in Dripping Springs<\/p>\n<p>Read about six business updates in Dripping Springs including new businesses and an anniversary.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/communityimpact.com\/austin\/southwest-austin-dripping-springs\/business\/2026\/01\/12\/from-thai-food-to-beer-check-out-6-business-updates-in-dripping-springs\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Get the story from Reporter Sienna Wight and Editor Elle Bent.<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Check out the top six trending stories in the Austin area for Jan. 12-15. 1. 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