The Hill Country draws people to its rolling landscape, clear waterways and live music scene. But as development grows throughout the Hill Country, attempts to build large entertainment destinations have increasingly collided with concerns over traffic, noise and environmental impacts.

The overview: White Rocks, a proposed 71-acre mixed-use development located near Hwy. 71 between Bee Cave and Austin, is the latest project to face this tension.

The site would include a 10,000-seat amphitheater, residential units and a hotel with amenities including two restaurants, three bars, a spa, an onsite distillery, a 1,500-seat indoor performance venue and professional recording studios.

While developers stated in a press release that the project is designed with “environmental stewardship” in mind, opponents are raising concerns about the development’s proposed wastewater system and its potential effects on Barton Creek and the surrounding land.

Austin leaders are reviewing whether to create a standalone office for 911 calls.

The background: In August, City Council narrowly voted to move toward a civilian-led Office of Joint Emergency Communications and approved more than $1 million for its launch—against the advice of city management and public safety officials.

What's happening: A new report from public safety consultant Mission Critical Partners recommends keeping 911 call-taking under Austin Police, and advised city leaders to maintain the current structure while implementing modernization efforts. According to the study, the city's strongest path forward is to pair professional civilian leadership with targeted improvements rather than creating a standalone department.

To cast votes for a U.S. senator, governor, state attorney general and dozens of other races during the Nov. 3 midterm election, Texans must ensure they are registered to vote or have submitted an application by Oct. 5.

How it works: To be eligible to register to vote, an individual must:

• Be a U.S. citizen

• Reside in the county they apply to vote in

• Be at least 18 years old by Election Day

• Not have been declared mentally incapacitated without the right to vote by a court

Getting registered: Eligible Texans must submit a paper voter registration application by Oct. 5. The online form must be printed, signed and mailed to the applicant's local elections office.

One more thing: Voters who are already registered have through Oct. 5 to update their name or address, if needed.

Some voters may appear on the state "suspense" list if local officials cannot confirm their address, although they will still be able to vote in the election.

El Grandpa Mexican BBQ will be closing its Georgetown location in September, according to an Instagram post by the taco spot. The business will be moving to Clara’s Day Dive in South Austin on Oct. 3.

The gist: El Grandpa cooks barbacoa in the style of the Mexican state of Hidalgo, according to its website. The Instagram post announcing the closure also states “don’t worry Georgetown we will be back!”

• Closing Sept. 27