Central Health moves forward with new clinic, HQ at Hancock Center in north central Austin "Travis County's public hospital district Central Health—funded by tax payer dollars—received approval for an $888.7 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which includes the district’s plans for a new clinic near Airport Boulevard and I-35 at the Hancock Center.” (Haley McLeod, Community Impact)

Williamson County grants subsidies for Samsung supplier's phosphoric acid plant "A South Korean company behind one of the region's largest economic development projects has secured financial incentives from Williamson County for a costly factory — an investment similar to the Kalahari resort in Round Rock.” (Justin Sayers, Austin Business Journal)

Texas’ ‘crown jewels’ threatened by new development; landowners and activists say “Representatives of Save the Pedernales and the Save Our Springs alliance hosted a press conference that highlighted the impact they believe Mirasol Springs will have on the water near Hamilton Pool and Reimers Ranch." (Erik Henrikson, KXAN-NBC)

H-E-B breaks ground on first store in booming city east of Austin "The San Antonio-based grocer broke ground on its first store in Manor on Wednesday. This  comes after residents have been pleading for H-E-B to open a store there and alleviate food insecurities as the city continues to grow.” (Cristela Jones, San Antonio Express-News)

Austin Opera raising $7.5 million for its new space in East Austin "The nonprofit is halfway to its fundraising goal and aims to begin construction early next year.” (Sahar Chmais, Austin Business Journal)