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ere are six trending Austin metro stories from May 19-23:

    Median home sale prices rose in Cedar Park and far Northwest Austin in April, increasing to $521,183 compared to $485,000 the same month last year. The Texas Department of Transportation has adjusted plans for its Hwy. 71 median project in Bee Cave, removing proposed medians near the Hill Country Galleria to prevent traffic disruptions.

    Construction is underway on a modernization project at Northeast Early College High School and International High School in Northeast Austin. The joint schools will receive new buildings, community centers, and athletics renovations by January 2028.

    Hutto City Council has postponed the annexation of Limmer Square, a proposed 111-acre development, following the adoption of its development agreement on April 17. Feels So Good, an Austin-based custom screen printing shop, has split into two locations for retail offerings and production services due to rent increases.

    As temperatures rise in May, Georgetown and the Texas Department of Public Safety are offering safety tips to residents. The city of Austin noted that mid-May is the earliest it has seen triple-digit temperatures in about 40 years.