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… >
Local sisters pair bubby and clean makeup at Elevé Cosmetics
When sisters Gertie Wilson and Ginger Averitt opened Elevé Cosmetics in South Austin, they did not want to be “just… >
Who is on the ballot in Cedar Park and Leander?
Early voting for the May 4 city council elections in Cedar Park and Leander starts April 22 and runs through… >
Cypress Creek Fire Department calls for May sales tax election citing need for new fire station, more personnel
Residents within Harris County Emergency Services District No. 13—the governmental entity that operates as the Cypress Creek Fire Department—will have… >
Q&A: Susannah Macmillan, Brentwood City Commission candidate
Susannah Macmillan is one of nine candidates running for four available seats on the Brentwood City Commission. Community Impact Newspaper… >
See where to vote for Frisco’s May 4 election
Registered voters in Collin and Denton counties can cast their ballots at any polling location within the county where they… >
Sen. Ted Cruz visits Texas State Technical College
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, toured Texas State Technical College’s Fort Bend County campus April 15 to promote his new… >
Multiyear overhaul to traffic infrastructure system underway in Richardson
In a city where there is almost no room for new roads, traffic engineers in Richardson are now counting on… >
Plano ISD: Hopes for balanced budget ride on state funding bill
As lawmakers discuss a massive proposal to increase funding for public education, Plano ISD has tens of millions of dollars… >
Thousands of Plano homes now eligible to add backyard cottage
Plano planners have known for years they would need to get creative to address the housing needs of an increasingly… >
As family behind Napoli’s Italian Restaurant grew up, business expanded
When Napoli’s Italian Restaurant opened in east Plano more than two decades ago, it was surrounded mostly by open fields.… >
Owners of Plano’s Jump Mania in business of family entertainment, giving back
Soon after leaving his job as a vice president of a health care company, Dave Walker and his wife, Karen,… >
5 Plano road projects to know in late April and early May
1. Plano Parkway-Preston Road intersection project A year-and-a-half-long intersection project is expected to come to a close in May as… >
Plano private schools at a glance: Information on 23 local schools
Parents who choose to not send their children to a traditional public school have a variety of other education options… >
Mid-year progress report: Achievement gaps narrow at Richardson ISD’s 4 ACE campuses
More than halfway into its first attempt at a campus turnaround program, Richardson ISD is reporting assessment score spikes at… >
Buda moves toward official dark-sky designation with small-town roots in mind
Rex Drake, chairperson of the Buda Sustainability Commission, has seen what happens to stargazing when cities grow. After growing up… >
Longtime business Nick’s Sports Cards & Memorabilia thriving as one of Dallas County’s last sports card shops
To some, collecting sports cards may seem like a hobby from a bygone era. But by pulling back the curtain… >
CityLine eatery Tricky Fish serves Southern seafood in a ‘polished casual’ setting
Pigeonholing the specific type of food served at Tricky Fish is not easy, and the company’s president, Chris Degan, said… >
Alight Solutions tax abatement agreement approved by The Woodlands Township board of directors
The Woodlands Township board of directors voted in favor of a tax abatement agreement with Alight Solutions and The Woodlands… >
Task force updates Round Rock ISD on future safety priorities, asks for community engagement opportunities
Round Rock ISD continues to evaluate options for safety and security in light of a looming deadline. The Round Rock… >
Leander combines stages in subdivision ordinance to expedite development process
In an effort to prevent delays for developers pursuing projects in Leander, the city is now combining two stages in… >
Data: Leander ISD’s special education programs see increase in students
In an effort to inform the school board about Leander ISD’s special education programs, district staffers are launching a series… >
VIDEO: Perfect Game, a sports venue and mixed-use development, expected to add $200M yearly to Hutto’s economy
Plans are in motion for Hutto’s first indoor sports and event center. The 300,000-square-foot arena will seat 13,000 people and… >