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… >
Here’s a precinct-level breakdown of the Georgetown ISD bond vote in November
Source: Williamson County Elections Department/Community Impact ... >
Hibbett Sports opens Georgetown location in Wolf Ranch Town Center
A Hibbett Sports location opened Dec. 11 in the Wolf Ranch Town Center at 1019 W. University Ave., Ste. 610,… >
Georgetown council denies 300 new apartments near Water Oak neighborhood
Georgetown City Council denied a development and wastewater agreement Dec. 11 for a proposed 300-unit apartment complex on Hwy. 29… >
Divine Treasures on Georgetown Square to move in February
Divine Treasures Fine Gifts and Home Decor will be moving to a larger space in late February or early March.… >
SBG Hospitality soon to open first brick-and-mortar location in McKinney
SBG Hospitality will open Jan. 2 at 7200 W. University Drive, Ste. 210, McKinney. SBG Hospitality is an event production… >
Richardson native behind Legacy West’s Carlton Provisions to bring pizzeria to West Arapaho Road
Pizza Americana, a restaurant serving salads, pizza, baked pasta dishes, local beers and Italian wine, will open in mid-January at… >
Coco Crepes, Waffles & Coffee opens in Fulshear
Coco Crepes, Waffles & Coffee opened its ninth Houston-area location at 27120 Fulshear Bend Drive, Ste. 500, Fulshear, on Nov.… >
Montgomery, Harris counties break voter turnout records
The Nov. 6 midterm election marked record-breaking voter turnout for both Harris and Montgomery counties. For the first time ever… >
TEXRail trains moving full steam ahead into Grapevine
After 13 years of discussion, 29 months of construction and almost as many months of testing, TEXRail is nearly ready… >
Retirees opt to live in Grapevine, Colleyville, Southlake despite costs
Colleyville and Southlake have higher housing costs and fewer options for smaller homes, apartments and senior living facilities compared with… >
Ask the editor: Why does the Texas Legislature meet only every two years?
Local municipalities are preparing for the upcoming 86th legislative session, which begins Jan. 8, by passing their top legislative priorities.… >
How Jimmy Vega’s Smokehouse found its permanent Georgetown home
James Ramsey, chef and owner of Jimmy Vega’s Smokehouse, was an architecture student at Texas Tech University in Lubbock before… >
Centenarian’s birthday wish comes true with help of elementary students
As Gladys McLean’s 101st birthday approached on Nov. 13, her wish was to give 101 toys to children in need.… >
Office building Midtown Point to be developed in North Austin
Midtown Point, a four-story, 165,000-square-foot office building expected to open in 2021, will be developed at 6200 Middle Fiskville Road,… >
Olympia Grill now open in League City
Originally reported to open in October, Galveston staple Olympia Grill opened Nov. 19 at 2535 S. Gulf Freeway, League City.… >
Check out this Round Rock neighborhood: Stone Canyon
This west Round Rock neighborhood is situated near Brushy Creek. Nearby retail developments include the Round Rock Premium Outlets and… >
District 3 Austin City Council incumbent Pio Renteria defeats sister in runoff, earns second term
Incumbent Sabino “Pio” Renteria earned a second consecutive four-year term as District 3’s Austin City Council member after defeating his… >
How $38 million of proposed Eanes ISD bond could be used for student services and support projects and other highlights from Dec. 11 meeting
Highlights from the Eanes ISD board of trustees meeting Dec. 11.
Paige Ellis wins District 8 Austin City Council runoff, turns dais 100 percent liberal
Austin City Council will operate as a fully liberal governing body until at least 2021 after the left-leaning Paige Ellis… >
Natasha Harper-Madison wins Austin City Council District 1 seat in rout, secures African-American representation
Natasha Harper-Madison’s Dec. 11 landslide victory over Maria Salazar means a four-year Austin City Council term for the political newcomer… >
Hill Country Galleria requests sign code amendments from Bee Cave City Council
A formal request from representatives of the Hill Country Galleria prompted Bee Cave officials to consider certain changes to existing… >