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… >
Clear Creek ISD approves record pay raises for teachers, other positions
Starting this fall, Clear Creek ISD teachers will see record pay increases to bring their salaries in line with other… >
Conroe Tri County Behavioral Health to expand early onset psychosis services
Tri County Behavioral Health, a mental health clinic in Conroe, is among 13 sites lined up to receive funds to… >
Brightstone seeks to expand campus, community for special needs adults
After years of working with Williamson County Schools to help special needs students transition to post-education life, Brightstone founder and… >
Vote to repeal Plano Tomorrow plan postponed after planning commissioners ask for more time
The latest effort to repeal the city’s Plano Tomorrow development plan fell through July 22 after zoning commissioners expressed they… >
Several townhome projects underway in Cypress as developers say demand is increasing
Developers are looking to bring more townhomes to Cypress, citing an increase in demand for luxury rental options. Two projects… >
Concrete repairs nearing completion at McKinney ISD stadium
Concrete repairs at the nearly $70 million McKinney ISD stadium are nearing completion, allowing for full use of the facility that… >
Austin eyes end to parking requirements in urban core
In rapidly developing Austin, local law requires parking spaces to accompany nearly all projects built atop city soil, with the… >
City of Austin, Travis County prepare for property tax revenue cap
In June, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law a bill that will limit local governments from raising their property… >
Farmhouse themes, smart technology top trends in local new-home construction in Cedar Park, Leander
Homebuyers are searching for open floor plans, bright windows and outdoor living space in new construction, according to local builders.… >
Real estate trend: Southwest Austin adds 27,923 residents in five years, sees growth in each ZIP code
According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2017 American Community Survey, which was released this past winter, the Southwest Austin ZIP… >
Oak Ridge North City Council dismisses City Manager Richard Derr, advances Robinson Road acquisitions
The Oak Ridge North City Council dismissed City Manager Richard Derr without explanation following a closed executive session at its… >
Dripping Springs ISD trustees postpone vote on creation of a bond oversight committee
Dripping Springs ISD’s board of trustees delayed a vote July 22 on the creation of a bond oversight committee to… >
Ford Elementary School to add capacity for 150 more students
An addition to Ford Elementary School will add the capacity for 150 more students. The Georgetown ISD board of trustees… >
Carroll ISD to allow students with substance abuse struggles to attend specialized McKinney ISD school
The Carroll ISD board of trustees approved an agreement at its July 22 meeting that would allow local students to… >
City Council greenlights plan to revamp Sears building, add new restaurants to Richardson Square
After sending developers back to the drawing board in early June, City Council unanimously approved a plan to revamp a… >
Gym floor at Cross Timbers Middle School to be repaired
The Grapevine-Colleyville ISD board of trustees allocated $100,000 July 22 to repair gymnasium No. 1 at Cross Timbers Middle School,… >
Keller ISD committee recommends bond projects, costs to trustees
The Keller ISD Citizens Bond Advisory Committee presented its list of project recommendations for the board of trustees to put… >
Funding update for Campbell Road widening project approved by Richardson City Council
Richardson City Council approved a resolution on consent July 22 that updates funding information related to the Campbell Road widening… >
Fort Bend County cuts proposed bond down to $98.6 million, removing $100 million allotment for countywide flood projects
Fort Bend County has scaled back its proposed facilities bond a considerable amount. “Since the last workshop, I went back… >
Russell Fishbeck named Williamson County senior director of parks and recreation
Russell Fishbeck was named Williamson County senior director of parks and recreation July 22, according to a news release. Fishbeck… >
Houston files lawsuit to maintain water rights over future reservoir
In an effort to hold on to water rights from a proposed reservoir in Austin County, the city of Houston… >
Digital tools move homebuying process online
According to Cy-Fair real estate experts, several online resources can be helpful when purchasing a home in the area. Paperless… >