12 ways to celebrate the 4th of July in and around the Austin area
This Independence Day, enjoy fireworks on Lady Bird Lake, rock out with Willie Nelson and get your fill of Fourth… >
Gnarly Bikes now open in New Braunfels
Gnarly Bikes opened Sept. 6 at 880 S. Business I-35, Ste. 500, New Braunfels. The shop specializes in BMX and… >
Gold depository breaks ground on Heritage Grove Road in Leander
Texas Bullion Depository’s upcoming facility in Leander broke ground Dec. 12. The depository, which is the first state-administered precious metals… >
Grogans Mill Dental celebrates 5 years in The Woodlands
Grogans Mill Dental, located at 25210 Grogans Mill Road, The Woodlands, recently celebrated its five-year anniversary. Dr. Kathy Shao, who… >
Cedar Park Mayor Corbin Van Arsdale talks leadership, business and transparency
Cedar Park Mayor Corbin Van Arsdale praised city leadership and discussed the city’s recently approved strategic goals during his State… >
New Hwy. 290 lanes to open in Cy-Fair area following major weekend closure
Officials with the Texas Department of Transportation said they anticipate reaching another milestone the morning of Monday, Dec. 17, in… >
Hop Scholar Ale House owners expand, launch Sabbatical whiskey bar
Despite having two businesses flood twice in the past two years, husband and wife Todd and Corey Hayden decided to… >
Community members express concern about proposed Gilbert Public Schools boundary changes
Gilbert Public Schools is considering feedback from the public after three open-house meetings about the district’s boundary change proposal for… >
Medical technology company DJO to relocate global headquarters to Lewisville
DJO, a global provider of medical technologies designed to get and keep people moving, announced Dec. 12 plans to relocate… >
The Annex Crafthouse set to open in early February at Vintage Park
The Annex Crafthouse will open at 122A Vintage Park Blvd., Spring, in early February. The menu will be half plant-based… >
Twin Liquors now open in Spring, selling wine and spirits
Twin Liquors, a family-owned, Texas-based company that sells wine and spirits, held a grand opening Dec. 6 in Spring. The… >
Seven Spices is now open on Stonebrook Parkway serving Indian cuisine
Seven Spices opened mid-November at 2552 Stonebrook Parkway, Ste. B100, Frisco. The restaurant serves Indian cuisine, such as chicken tikka… >
State House rep files bill that proposes to revive plastic bag bans
After the Texas Supreme Court overturned a single-use plastic bag ban in Laredo and the city of Austin suspended its… >
New Lewisville ISD elementary school to be named Mill Street Elementary
The Lewisville ISD board of trustees voted Dec. 10 to name the district’s new elementary school Mill Street Elementary. The… >
Fort Bend ISD board of trustees recommends naming Elementary School 51 after Pakistani education advocate Malala Yousafzai
The Fort Bend ISD board of trustees revealed the recommended name for Elementary School 51: Malala Yousafzai Elementary School. Malala… >
Holiday markets, bike rides and a train journey with Santa: 10 things to do in Houston this weekend, Dec. 14-16
There are less than two weeks until Christmas and there are plenty events in the Houston area to help you… >
8 Cy-Fair shops to find last-minute holiday gifts
The Cy-Fair area has lots of retail options to find unique gifts this holiday season.
The Woodlands Township launches bus tracking app
To help commuters who use The Woodlands Express Park and Ride bus service, The Woodlands Township announced Dec. 11 it… >
Life Time fitness acquires Pure Austin; renovations underway
Life Time fitness, a chain of athletic clubs with more than 140 locations in the United States and Canada, acquired… >
Jeff Haas Mazda dealership relocating, expanding in Katy area
A local car dealership is moving closer to Katy and expanding. Jeff Haas Mazda will relocate his 28,000-square-foot dealership, which… >
In historic election, San Marcos elects its first ever majority-women City Council
It’s official—with the election of Joca Marquez for the Place 5 City Council seat in the Dec. 11 runoff, San… >
Renovated New Season Grill & Catering on FM 1960 serves dine-in or catered cuisine with a French flair
Edriss Pierre-Louis began his career in 1980 as a dishwasher, learning the ins and outs of the restaurant industry before… >
Aldi in Missouri City to reopen Dec. 13 following renovations
After closing in November for remodeling, Aldi, 6016 Sienna Ranch Road, Missouri City, will reopen Thursday, Dec. 13. A ribbon… >