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… >
Ask the editor: What were firefighters doing at Southern Star Brewing in Conroe on Saturday?
The Conroe Professional Firefighters Association spent May 18 at Southern Star Brewing along Frazier Street in Conroe tasting a new… >
SMCISD to go back to drawing board for 2019-20 budget due to ‘significant’ recapture obligation
The San Marcos CISD board of trustees will meet June 3 at 5 p.m. for a workshop to reconsider the… >
San Marcos to host open house on workforce housing May 22
The city of San Marcos will host an informative open house May 22 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the San Marcos… >
Starting Monday, I-610 West Loop at Hwy. 59 will be down a lane until July
Starting Monday, May 20, and lasting through July, one lane of the I-610 West Loop northbound and southbound between Westpark… >
Experts weigh in on industry trends in Greater Houston at annual forum
Following two years of recovery in 2017 and 2018, job growth in the Greater Houston area is expected to level… >
China’s ‘National Sword’ policy shifts Round Rock recycling operations
Every other week, a Round Rock Refuse truck drives through neighborhoods to collect recyclables placed on the curb. The truck… >
Houston-area homelessness drops 5 percent, new count shows
New data shows the number of people experiencing homelessness in Harris, Fort Bend and Montgomery counties dropped 5% year-over-year in… >
Leander ISD board greenlights hiring employees for new transportation facility
With the fall opening of a new transportation facility in the northern part of the district, Leander ISD plans to… >
Safety and security task force updates Round Rock ISD board on community engagement efforts
Safety and security task force member Lisa Moore updated Round Rock ISD’s board of trustees about the group’s community engagement… >
CTRMA report: MoPac express lane saves travelers up to 25 minutes of driving time
The MoPac express lane moves up to 21 miles per hour faster than the nontolled lanes and can save drivers… >
Bikes, blackberries and picnics: 5 things to do in the Lake Conroe area this weekend, May 17-19
There are plenty of ways to spend the weekend in the Conroe and Montgomery areas, from visiting a gallery reopening… >
Featured Neighborhood: Wedgewood Village, Friendswood
This month’s featured neighborhood is located in Friendswood between South Friendswood Drive and I-45. Wedgewood Village is zoned to Clear… >
Richardson ISD officials speak out on “detrimental” impact of Senate’s take on HB3
Recent changes made by the Senate to the House version of school finance reform could upend all progress made so… >
Four Hwy. 288 closures to know May 17-23
As the Brazoria County Expressway is scheduled to wrap up in late summer, construction on the road continues. Drivers… >
Dripping Springs flood victims will have building permit fees reduced or waived to assist in recovery
Dripping Springs community members whose property suffered damage in recent floods may receive aid in rebuilding from the city. Dripping… >
Round Rock ISD teachers and staff to see 3.5% pay raise in 2019-20 school year
The Round Rock ISD board of trustees voted May 16 to increase teacher, campus and district staff salaries by 3.5%… >
Debris pick-up has started in Fort Bend County following severe storms
The Fort Bend County Road and Bridge Department has already started debris pick-up in some areas affected by last week’s… >
Rosehill Elementary School team heads to Destination Imagination global finals
Rosehill Elementary School’s Destination Imagination team will advance to the global DI competition in Kansas City, Missouri from May 22-25… >
The Woodlands to host inaugural Montgomery County Shakespeare Festival in June
The first-ever Montgomery County Shakespeare Festival will be held in The Woodlands in June, featuring themed activities, food and performances… >
The Woodlands Board of Directors takes steps for suicide prevention
The Woodlands Township Board of Directors began taking steps to address the issue of suicide within the township at the… >
Polser and Valley Ridge elementary schools become Lewisville ISD’s second and third STEM academies
Polser and Valley Ridge elementary schools are the most recent schools in Lewisville ISD to earn the National Certificate for STEM… >
Frisco ISD to begin some 2018 bond projects this summer
Frisco ISD will begin work this summer on some projects from the 2018 bond package, including adding turf to athletic… >