While the number of homes sold was up in both Pflugerville- and Hutto-area ZIP codes year over year in July, homes sat on the market longer, according to data from Unlock MLS.

By the numbers: Home sales were up about 12% year over year in July in both ZIP codes 78634 and 78660.

However, ZIP code 78634 saw a sharper increase in how long it took homes to sell, with the average home on the market for 76 days this July.

An Olive Garden is coming to Hutto, according to the city and real estate company Endeavor.

The details: The location will be in the Sprouts-anchored development off Hwy. 79 and SH 130, along with Longhorn Steakhouse, Pepper Lunch and Jason’s Deli.

The nationwide Italian restaurant chain serves appetizers, pasta entrees, soups, salad, breadsticks and desserts.

• Northeast corner of Hwy. 79 and SH 130

Two candidates are listed on the Nov. 3 ballot for Williamson County treasurer. D. Scott Heselmeyer has held the position since 2017, and is not seeking reelection.

The Treasury Department manages funds for the county, and primary duties of the position include maintaining financial accounts and distributing funds as directed by county commissioners.

Early voting for the Nov. 3 election runs from Oct. 19-30.

Read Q&As with each candidate below. Community Impact reached out to all candidates who will appear on the Williamson County treasurer ballot. Candidates were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents.

Texas senators indicated Sept. 1 that they intend to tighten regulations on data centers during next year’s legislative session, which begins in January.

What they're saying: “I think every member's district has had an impact from a data center conversation, so there will be plenty of bills trying to put things in place that are reasonable, responsible regulatory frameworks for data centers,” state Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, said.

The big picture: With some Texas residents and conservation groups sounding the alarm about water-intensive technologies used by some data centers, state agencies have warned that limited information is available on how much water the industry actually uses. Officials said they have also had trouble determining exactly how many data centers are operating in the state today, as there is no “comprehensive statewide list” of existing and planned facilities.

Estimates from state agencies and the University of Texas at Austin suggest that roughly 370 data centers are currently operating in Texas, with about 100 facilities under construction and another 180 being proposed.