Located north of Lake Georgetown in the 78633 ZIP code, the Lake Georgetown Estates neighborhood boasts low-density living with lot sizes ranging from 1 to 4 acres and mature trees.

The breakdown: The approximately 100 homes in the community were built by a number of custom builders between 1992 and 2018.

Using data from the last year and a half, which amounted to four sales, the median home value in the neighborhood is $768,000.

• Average square footage: 3,012
• Homes on the market: 1 (as of Jan. 6)
• Schools: Georgetown ISD's Ford Elementary, Benold Middle and Georgetown High schools
• Amenities: walking and biking trails, access to Lake Georgetown parks

Pegatron Corporation, a Taiwan-based electronics manufacturing company, plans to begin construction on its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Georgetown by March, according to Williamson County documents.

The property is located in the Blue Springs Business Park near SE Inner Loop and Blue Springs Boulevard.

The details: The 168,784-square-foot building is a shell space, and Pegatron plans to renovate the facility for its manufacturing and assembly operations, according to Georgetown documents.

The update: Williamson County commissioners approved a tax abatement agreement with Pegatron on Jan. 6, which will exempt 30% of the assessed value of the land, improvements and tangible personal property for 10 years.

The benefits are contingent on performance metrics, including starting construction by March 31. 

In case you missed it: The city of Georgetown approved an economic incentive agreement and tax abatement agreement for Pegatron on Dec. 9.

About the company: Pegatron works on design and manufacturing for a wide range of electronics. The company is also involved with the hardware needed for data centers.

Often described by city leaders as the “crown jewel” of Round Rock’s park system, Old Settlers Park has become one of the city’s most heavily used recreational spaces as population growth has increased demand for fields, events and amenities.

The 645-acre park, which is nearly twice the size of Austin’s Zilker Park, is now the focus of a major voter-approved investment.

The big picture: Old Settlers Park has been a central gathering place in Round Rock for more than 30 years. Now, a voter-approved bond is reshaping the city’s largest park with a series of upgrades intended to meet growing demand and expand its role as a regional destination.

What else: The Rock’N River water park is set to undergo one of the largest changes in its history as part of the Old Settlers expansion. The project includes construction of a new “action river,” cabanas with access to a private pool and additional parking. 

Coca-Cola’s Sips & Sounds Music Festival is returning to Austin on March 13-14 with a range of featured artists including Christina Aguilera and Calvin Harris. The two-day event will showcase performances from 16 different artists, as stated in a news release.

The details: Community members can find two-day and one-day general admission tickets in addition to two-day and one-day general admission plus tickets. Event-goers can look forward to immersive activations throughout the festival and local food vendors.

Performing artists include Flipturn, GROUPLOVE, The Two Lips, Foster The People, Jade LeMac, Aidan Bissett, Mallrat, Skateland, Caroline Hale, The Runarounds, Between Friends, Stephen Sanchez, Ravyn Lenae and Major Lazer Soundsystem. 

A new U.S. Postal Service rule could impact when time-sensitive mail, such as tax forms and mail-in ballots, is considered officially sent.

The overview: Effective Dec. 24, mailed items are postmarked when the USPS processes them, rather than the date items are dropped in a mailbox. A postmark refers to the date and location stamped or printed on most mailed items, indicating when and where the USPS “accepted custody” of a mailpiece, per the federal agency.

Zooming in: According to the Texas comptroller’s office, the updated USPS guidance means items could be postmarked “several days” after they are dropped in a mailbox. This includes date-sensitive items sent by Texas residents and businesses, such as property tax payments, federal tax returns, mail-in ballots and required business reports.

To ensure that mail is postmarked on the day it is sent, customers can take mail into their local post office and request that the item be hand-stamped for free, according to the USPS. Texans can also pay property taxes and submit ballots in-person at county offices.