To many, the term "K2" is foreign, but the word is rapidly spreading across the country, and more and more parents are becoming familiar with it. K2 (also known as Spice) is one of the many brand names of a chemical substance that is marketed as legal marijuana. K2 is meant to be used as incense,
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09/01/2010
According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), home prices have shown signs of stabilizing in the second quarter even when the economy as a whole has seemed to have stalled. Things have been no different here in the Austin area. The survey conducted by the NAR says this is the first tim
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08/26/2010
During these rough economic times we have seen high rates of foreclosures, but things have started to change here in the Austin area according to a report recently released by an Irvine, California-based company, RealtyTrac Inc. The rate of foreclosures in the Austin area dropped 21 percent in th
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08/24/2010
Williamson county residents and visitors are getting closer to seeing the completion of the Brushy Creek Regional Trail at Twin Lakes Park in Cedar Park. Recently, ground was broken on Phase 3 of the project that will extend the trail from Cedar Park's Brushy Creek Lake Park at Parmer Lane and Br
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08/21/2010
For the second time in two years, the Leander School District is home to a new stadium. John Gupton Stadium is set to open August 27th, and will serve as a central stadium for Leander's five high schools. The stadium is named after John Gupton who worked for the school district for over 21 year
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08/18/2010
Leander, TX, 30,000 people strong, has a mission to "build a community that lives, works and plays together." Not surprisingly, Leander has a great parks system to provide recreation programs, plus many events that improve and enhance the quality of life in Leander. Facilities at the five Lea
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08/15/2010
The 33rd Oatmeal Festival in Bertam, TX is right around the corner this Labor Day Weekend on September 3rd and 4th. Be sure to come check it out since it is a guaranteed great time for all who attend. The first Oatmeal Festival was introduced in 1978 as a tongue-in-check spinoff of the popular T
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08/14/2010
On September 18, Bring You Delightfully Entertaining Experiences (BYDEE) Art Festival is coming back to Cedar Park for its fourth year along with new surprises for the 2010 season. According to Tara McAlister, recreation program coordinator for the City of Cedar Park, the focus of the festival
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08/09/2010
Did you know you could be an online book reviewer? If this is something that is of interest to you it can be done through the Liberty Hill Public Library. All you need to do is be a member of the Liberty Hill Public Library and you will be on your way to being able to submit reviews for books tha
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08/07/2010
With so many of us looking to cut back on spending, Round Rock Public Library is a great source to check out books, DVDs, and CDs rather than spending money for the same items. There are many great things happening at the Round Rock Library. Many people do not realize that when cardholders util
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08/01/2010
