Developers presented conceptual plans during the Leander City Council’s Aug. 20 meeting to build 2,250 single-family units on two tracts spanning 833 acres near CR 280. Genteos Developments LLC proposed developing the 524.5-acre Friou Tract and 308.5-acre Sullivan Tract while adding infrastructure by municipal utility districts, also known as MUDs.

The framework: Developers are proposing to build 1,400 single-family homes on 50 to 80 lots in the larger Friou tract while the Sullivan tract would see construction of 850 units on 50- to 70-foot lots. The majority of both tracts are currently zoned for single-family rural purposes.

The MUD property tax rate for each tract could range from $0.50000 to $0.78000 per $100 valuation.

What they’re saying: Since the presentation was intended to gauge whether the Leander City Council was interested in the project, no action was taken to approve any permits or other agreements. Along with a more detailed analysis of water infrastructure, City Manager Todd Parton said the city would consider transportation elements of the project during the next step in this process.

United Heritage Credit Union leaders broke ground Aug. 25 on a new branch coming to the intersection of US 183 and Hwy. 29 in Liberty Hill.

The details: UHCU chose to expand in Liberty Hill due to the "phenomenal" growth in the area, Vice President of Marketing Tuck Ross said. The new branch, which is located next to the future Target, will feature a sleek, modern design, Ross said.

UHCU anticipates opening the branch in early 2027, Ross said.

Some context: UHCU is a not-for-profit financial cooperative that began in Austin in 1957, according to the credit union’s website.

Ross said the credit union has expanded since then with “a key focus on enabling individuals and families to grow and manage their finances in the community in a responsible way that gives them access to everything that you could want in order to build a better future.”

• 135 US 183, Liberty Hill

Looking for ways to spend Labor Day weekend? Check out these six events happening from Sept. 4-6. 

Find handmade gifts and more at the Holidays Market of New Braunfels, head to Shred Fest in Cedar Park, or take a walk around the Georgetown square during the Labor Day Weekend Sidewalk Sale. 

This list is not comprehensive. All events are subject to change.

Holidays Market of New Braunfels
There will be more than 130 vendors selling handmade gifts, fall decor, specialty food and more. There is free parking and strollers are allowed. Children 12 years old or younger get in free. 

• Sept. 4, 9 a.m.-noon (first call shopping); Sept. 5, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sept. 6, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
• $7 (general admission), $10 (first call shopping)
• 375 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels 

Shred Fest
Join Cedar Park Parks & Recreation for a multi-event skateboarding competition in celebration of Go Skateboarding Day. This event features prizes, food and music.

• Sept. 4, 6-10 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 2310 Brushy Creek Road, Cedar Park

Two candidates will face off for Texas House District 19 Nov. 3.

What to know: Incumbent Ellen Troxclair, R-Lakeway, is running for her third term against Democratic opponent Tom Luck. Texas House District 19 covers all of Blanco, Burnet, Gillespie and Kendall counties. The district also includes parts of Travis County, including Cedar Park, Leander and Bee Cave, along with other cities in Travis County.

The details: The last day to register to vote for the November 2026 elections is Oct. 5. Early voting will begin later that month on Oct. 19. More information about voting is available on the Texas Secretary of State's website. The candidates submitted the following responses to questions from Community Impact ahead of the Nov. 3 election.