Leander traffic alert: South East Street closure information
A portion of South East Street in Leander will be closed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 3 through Sept. 5, according to the city.
What you need to know: A post on the city’s Facebook page indicated the closure would run from RM 2243 to Windward View, which is about a one block stretch of road.
Bluebonnet Family Estates memory care facility eyes January opening in Leander
Bluebonnet Family Estates, a new assisted living and memory care facility for seniors, is set to open its new facility in Leander in early 2026.
The details: The facility will offer round-the-clock care for seniors and individuals struggling with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer's and dementia. Bluebonnet will feature an executive chef to plan healthy meals, a variety of daily activities to keep residents active, private rooms for family visits, a nail and hair salon, and more.
The location will begin accepting applicants in November and December of this year.
Austin-area roads set for nearly $4B in state investment
Gov. Greg Abbott announced a new 10-year state transportation plan in August that includes nearly $4 billion in funding for Austin-area roads.
The details: The plan, known as the 2026 Unified Transportation Program, was approved Aug. 21 by the Texas Transportation Commission. Statewide, it outlines $101.6 billion in projects focused on safety, congestion relief and keeping pace with Texas’ fast-growing population and economy. This marks the third consecutive year the program has topped $100 billion.
In the Austin region, funding is slated for major corridors on the Texas 100 Most Congested Roadways list, including I-35, SH 130, SH 71 near the airport, Loop 360, RM 620 and RM 1826. The plan also dedicates millions toward traffic-management technology along I-35 and SH 71.
Abbott said the investments are designed to “build the future of Texas for generations to come.”
