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Austin neighbor booms as 4th fastest-growing U.S. college town, plus more top stories
Editor’s note: It’s that time again — time to check in with our top stories. From Austin, to San Marcos, to Hye, here are five articles that captured our collective attention over the past seven days.
1. Austin neighbor booms as 4th fastest-growing U.S. college town, report says. San Marcos' population in 2000 was 36,120; in 2023 the population has nearly doubled to 70,372.
2. Exclusive pickleball club scores space in East Austin. Other Racquet Social Club brings three tournament regulation pickleball courts to a large lot protected from the surrounding area by trees, fences, and buildings.
3. Austin keeps movers on speed dial as No. 1 city for recent moves, says report. The study reflects people moving around Austin as well as moving into it, so it's not just new Austinites being counted.
4. Extraordinary self-sustaining Hill Country ranch hits the market for $8.75 million. Past the gate is 260-plus acres of land, a one-acre pond, and four fully-furnished buildings.
5. Austin golf course scores title from Texas Monthly as one of the state's best. The publication says Austin's Roy Kizer Golf Course maintains the "unpretentious flavor" of Austin before it got so big.
