ATX-CPF: Impact 9/19/2025

Halo Nails, owned by Jenny Nguyen, opened Aug 1 in Cedar Park offering nail services to community members.

One more thing: “Whether you’re looking for a new set of nails, a relaxing pedicure or just a place to escape and recharge, Halo Nails is here to redefine your self-care routine,” the business stated in an Instagram post. 
 

Home sale prices dropped in almost every ZIP code in the Cedar Park-Far Northwest Austin market for August, while homes generally spent more time on the market year over year.

Homes in the region sold for slightly less on average than in August 2024. The median home sale price dropped from $500,000 to $498,000, while the region showed an increase in both new listings and homes under contract.

Travis County homeowners will see an average $200 increase in property taxes this year after commissioners approved a one-year 9.12% tax hike to fund flood recovery efforts. The increase is allowed without voter approval due to state and federal disaster declarations following July’s severe flooding.

The breakdown: The higher tax rate—roughly 3 cents more per $100 of property value—is expected to raise about $42 million for a special reserve dedicated to flood repairs and road recovery. County officials have already spent over $21 million from emergency funds, covering debris removal, temporary road fixes and personnel costs. An additional $1.8 million is proposed for ongoing projects, including Cow Creek, Sandy Creek Bridge and a community resource liaison role.

The outlook: Commissioners emphasized the need to repair substandard roads, with roughly 100 miles still in need of upgrades, while ensuring transparency in emergency spending. Residents like Robert Ruggiero expressed concern about the impact on those on fixed incomes, worrying the law enabling the tax hike could lead to “government abuse.”