The store handles repair work on timepieces ranging from wristwatches to clock towers.

This event center can facilitate everything necessary for weddings, parties, corporate events and just about any other type of get-together.

This holiday season, blue and brown are the new red and green.

Lawmakers are setting the stage for the Texas legislative session that will convene Jan. 12, 2009.

The road now known as US 183 has been central to Cedar Park from the first founders to the wide variety of businesses that have served the area for many years. Bell Boulevard, as the road is commonly known, is named for Kenneth E. Bell, the first mayor of Cedar Park, who was elected in 1973.

The International Council of Shopping Centers held its regional conference in San Antonio at the end of October. Having heard about the ICSC’s annual national gathering of retailers in Las Vegas each May, I was curious about what the Texas regional conference would entail.

Bret Champion, superintendent of the Leander Independent School District, gave a State of the District presentation at the November Leander Chamber of Commerce luncheon. of Commerce luncheon.

Local opportunities to donate items or volunteer time

Local retailers are stocked with holiday gifts.

Real estate market data and key statistics for the Cedar Park and Leander Multiple Listing Service Area

Commercial properties available in Cedar Park and Leander

Since 2000, 30-year, fixed-interest rates have dropped below 7 percent, currently at a national overnight average of 5.97 percent as of the week ending Oct. 10, according to Bankrate.com — making this a good time to buy or refinance a home.

Residential property available in the Community Impact Newspaper distribution area.

Amenity center with pool, kids’ pool and playground, easy access to US 183, FM 1431 and Parmer Ln., close to The Home Depot and H-E-B

Pool and recreation area, 10 miles to Lakeline Mall, 3 miles to Toll 183A