\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCheck out the top 6 most-read stories from Feb. 9-12 in the Austin area.<\/p>\n
1. Unofficial voting results show Na\u2019Cole Thompson wins race for Leander mayor<\/p>\n
Unofficial results show Na\u2019Cole 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.<\/p>\n
Read more from Reporter Daniel Schwalm.<\/a><\/p>\n 2. Round Rock officials weigh neighborhood compatibility for Skybox data center<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Find out more from Reporter Brooke Sjoberg.<\/a><\/p>\n 3. True Texas BBQ brings brisket and more to Bastrop H-E-B<\/p>\n 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\u2014a project that kicked off in July 2023.<\/p>\n Check out the story by Reporter Joel Valley.<\/a><\/p>\n 4. Twice the Ice changes ownership in Georgetown<\/p>\n Twice the Ice came under the ownership of Michael Moody on Jan. 1.<\/p>\n Learn more from Editor Claire Shoop.<\/a><\/p>\n 5. Portion of Gilleland Creek Trail in Pflugerville to close<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n