Check out recent news from Eanes ISD and Lake Travis ISD.

Eanes ISD could explore multimillion-dollar transformative 2027 bond: Members of EISD's Long-Range Facility Planning Committee presented a list of recommended projects at each campus last May, which could total around $900 million. The board could call for an election in January and hold the election in May.

Lake Travis ISD's second high school to be named Highland Lakes High School: The district received more than 1,950 responses in a community survey about the name selection before the board voted on the name. The new campus is slated to open in 2029-30, with its official school colors being dark green, blue and white.

Eanes, Lake Travis ISDs vote against implementing period of prayer resolution: The board of trustees in both districts voted against implementing a Senate Bill 11 resolution that authorizes districts to establish a voluntary period of prayer during the school day, saying federal and state law has already allowed students and staff to engage in voluntary religious expression at school.

As swim season nears, the reopening of Barton Springs Pool has been delayed to complete a maintenance project.

The overview: The pool closed Feb. 23 for maintenance. It was originally slated to reopen March 13, but Austin officials announced March 21 as its new tentative reopening date. Weather could cause further delays in the pool's reopening.

The details: The delay is due to the Barton Springs Skimmer Project, according to a city news release. The project consists of removing aging infrastructure within the pool. During the removal, crews "encountered conditions" that will require more time and specialized equipment to safely complete work, according to the release.

For more information on the project, view previous Community Impact reporting here.

From a state office building to a gas station and more, here are five of the most expensive projects filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in the Austin metro this week.

1. Texas Facilities Commission Pflugerville State Office Building: A four-story, 100,000-square-foot site featuring a conferencing center, flexible work suites and offices will house two state agencies.

2. Crescent Bluff West sections nine and 10 in Georgetown: The subdivision is slated to grow larger with an additional 3,384,612 square feet of single-family residential space. 

3. Ethiopian Orthodox Church in Pflugerville: Seating for 300 people, restrooms, classrooms and offices are among the amenities planned for a one-story, 16,644-square-foot sanctuary.

4. Fuel Hub in San Marcos: Motorists traveling through San Marcos will have another place to fill their tanks once a 20,500-square-foot facility is constructed. 

5. Cash America Pawn in Austin: A pawn shop will be rebuilt on its existing site after the previous facility was damaged in a fire. It will total 5,156 square feet when complete. 

The Travis County Commissioners Court approved $12 million in funding for a new Precinct 2 building at a March 3 meeting.

The new facility comes as the county prepares to borrow $138 million through certificates of obligation in fiscal year 2025-26.

A closer look: The county has identified a new facility for its Precinct 2 office in Northwest Travis County, said Michelle Surka, Travis County assistant budget director. The Travis County Precinct 2 Constable's Office and Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 building is currently located at 10409 Burnet Road, Austin.

The $12 million in approved funding would cover the $11.5 million purchase of the property and $500,000 to design renovations. An additional $8 million in funding would be needed in FY 2026-27 for renovation-related construction costs, according to county documents.

The impact: The issuance of $138.88 million in debt for FY 2025-26 would increase a homeowner's annual tax bill by $13 based on an average taxable homestead value of $515,212, according to county documents.