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Leander's Conejos Tex-Mex Cantina expanding to Round Rock and Cedar Park

Conejos Tex-Mex Cantina will open two new locations in Round Rock and Cedar Park in addition to the original restaurant in Leander.

The timeline: Co-owner Bobby Hernandez said he expects the Round Rock location to open in June or July and the Cedar Park location to open in October or November.

What's on the menu: Hernandez said the menu will be the same across all three locations. The Conejos website describes it as "a menu that blends classic Mexican staples with bold Tex-Mex flair with Southern style." Offerings include tacos, fajitas, enchiladas, quesadillas and more.

 
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Liberty Hill home sales increase 45% year over year

The number of homes sold in Liberty Hill increased 45% in March compared to the previous year, according to Unlock MLS data.

The details: In ZIP code 78642, representing Liberty Hill, the number of homes jumped from 64 in March 2025 to 93 in March 2026, while ZIP codes 78641 and 78613, representing Leander and Cedar Park respectively, remained relatively unchanged year over year, as indicated by Unlock MLS data.
 

What else? However, homes stayed on the market longer in ZIP codes 78642, 78641 and 78613, representing the entire Leander and Liberty Hill area.

The median cost of homes has also remained relatively flat year over year, with ZIP code 78642, representing Liberty Hill, seeing a slight increase.

 

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Encore for the Palace: A Benefit Concert

Austin Reggae Festival

April 17-18, 7:30 p.m.
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April 17-19
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Texas House panel approves $8k fines for Democrats who left state during summer redistricting fight

Nearly eight months after a Democratic walkout over congressional redistricting, a GOP-led Texas House committee moved to charge 52 of their Democratic colleagues up to $8,354.25 each in fines.

What happened: After six hours behind closed doors, the House Administration Committee approved the fines in a brief public session April 10. The panel's six Republicans voted to impose the fines, while the five Democrats voted against them.

The background: Over 50 House Democrats left the state in early August to fight a plan to redraw Texas’ congressional boundaries. They remained out of Texas for two weeks, impeding the progress of legislation during two special legislative sessions, although the congressional map and more than a dozen other bills ultimately passed after the Democrats returned to Austin.

Something to note: The fines were reduced by $1,000 per person to reflect two days when the House was not in session, lawmakers said. Some Democrats were also charged lower amounts because they did not participate in the full two-week walkout or their absences were partially excused.
 

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