Leander residents are raising concerns about a proposed wastewater treatment plant planned as part of the 95-acre Leander Cottages at San Gabriel project.

The big picture: Developer HighTen Capital is seeking approval from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to build the small-scale wastewater treatment plant near the intersection of CR 270 and Christopher Lane. Because the development is in Leander's extraterritorial jurisdiction, the city and county have little authority to regulate it under state law.

The details: The proposed project includes

• The plant could discharge up to 70,000 gallons of processed wastewater per day.

• Treated water would be slowly released underground into a subsurface drip dispersal area on a 16.1-acre site owned by the developer.

• The plant would be surrounded by a 150-foot buffer zone, with 150-foot and 500-foot buffers separating it from domestic and public supply wells.

• The subdivision would include roughly 270 to 300 homes and at least 20 acres of green spaces and parks.

Of note: Residents can submit comments regarding the proposed treatment plant directly to TCEQ.

Leander Family Spine now offers personalized chiropractic care along Bagdad Road.

What they offer: The business offers new patient examinations, therapeutic exercises and other chiropractic services. Leander Family Spine focuses on education and posture correction. The practice is led by Dr. Brittany Schreiner and her husband, Josh.

“We believe better posture, healthier spines and healthier habits can help build a stronger foundation for families and future generations,” the business said in a statement to Community Impact.

Meet the team: Dr. Schreiner and her family have lived in Leander for the past four years. Previously, the family owned Ahead of the Curve Chiropractic in northwest Austin.

• 2006 S. Bagdad Road, Ste. 130, Leander

In its inaugural year, The Center for Nonprofit Success has begun providing professional development, resources and tools for a couple dozen nonprofit organizations throughout Central Texas.

Called a capacity-building organization because it aims to give back time to local nonprofit leaders, the initiative is a partnership between the Georgetown Health Foundation and the Central Texas Community Foundation.

The overview: While The Center for Nonprofit Success officially launched in June, the team has been working for the last two years to build its platform, said Andy Davis, vice president of education and capacity building at the Georgetown Health Foundation.

At its core, the organization offers an online portal that members can access 24/7, Executive Director Melinda Brasher said.

Quote of note: “What we have tried to build is a resource center that allows [nonprofits] to be efficient at their job by providing answers to questions in a very timely manner and giving them access to others in their community that they can lean on for peer support,” Davis said.

Texas lawmakers and legislators-elect began filing new bills on Nov. 9, unofficially kicking off the 90th state legislative session. By noon, they had submitted more than 1,000 legislative proposals that they hoped would be considered at the state Capitol next year.

The overview: When the 90th legislative session begins Jan. 12, Texas will be led by all Democratic statewide officials. Democrats also won control of the Texas House during the Nov. 3 election, while Republicans retained Senate control.

Zooming in: Democratic lawmakers were the first to file bills in both legislative chambers, signaling some of the party's priorities as Texans prepare for the first Democratic-led state government and divided legislature in a generation.

State Rep. John Bucy, D-Austin, filed bills to expand who is eligible for Medicaid in the state, while Sen. Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, proposed tightening regulations on the booming data center industry.

More details: Lawmakers had filed at least 57 constitutional amendments before press time Nov. 9, including measures on property taxes, sports betting and term limits for elected officials.

Check out the latest transportation project updates across the Austin metro.

ONGOING PROJECTS

Kohlers Crossing water line project

Project: Crews will install a 24-inch water transmission line in Kyle from the FM 1626 tanks on the north side of the bridge over the train tracks to the water well at the corner of Benner Road and Kohlers Crossing.

Update: The right lane of westbound traffic on Kohlers Crossing between FM 1626 and Benner Road was closed on Sept. 21. The lane closure is expected to last through December.

• Timeline: August 2026-April 2027

COMPLETED PROJECTS

Wyoming Springs Drive extension

Project: The project includes construction of a four-lane divided roadway in Round Rock with shared-use paths, extending over Brushy Creek from Creek Bend Boulevard to Old Settlers Boulevard.

Update: The roadway opened to traffic Oct. 22.

• Timeline: November 2024-October 2026