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: Do teardowns qualify for Richardson’s Home Improvement Incentive Program?
Residents may have noticed an increase in home teardowns as of late, especially in west Richardson. Some real estate agents… >
RISD teachers, homeowners to benefit from adopted school year 2019-20 budget
Richardson ISD teachers are getting a raise, and homeowners could be getting a tax cut in the upcoming school year.… >
Conroe ISD board of trustees considers Senior Priority Pass Program, STAAR scores
Community members older than 60 will be able to go to Conroe ISD events for free, according to the CISD… >
Local nonprofit Vera Aqua Vera Vita brings clean water, education to developing countries
While on a mission trip to Haiti in 2011, Jacob Niemeier saw that developing countries were in need of something… >
Colleyville City Council hears proposals for Crime Control and Prevention District budget and body camera program
The Colleyville Police Department presented a proposal for its fiscal year 2019-20 Crime Control and Prevention District budget to City… >
Construction begins on Lakeside International Office Center, IntelliCentrics announced as first tenant
Construction on Lakeside International Office Center, which consists of two buildings south of the intersection of FM 2499 and Lakeside… >
Travis County commissioners approve contract with UT researchers to study HUB program
Travis County commissioners voted unanimously to approve an agreement with The University of Texas at Austin meant to enhance minority… >
Gilbert teen Marcus Behling earns every Boy Scout merit badge
Marcus Behling earned his Eagle Scout rank when he was 13. That same year, he won the Arizona State Spelling… >
Missouri City, Fort Bend County agree to renovate fire station
Renovations to Missouri City Fire Station No. 1 will proceed following the adoption of an interlocal agreement between the city… >
Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association, mayor set date for court-ordered mediation
The Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner will re-enter court-ordered mediation Aug. 1 in an attempt… >
Texas Instruments to delay $3.2 billion expansion of its Richardson plant
A planned expansion that was dubbed the city of Richardson’s single-largest corporate investment to date has been postponed. A groundbreaking… >
Houston City Council votes to end parking requirements in some areas surrounding downtown Houston
New developments in Midtown, east downtown and parts of the Near Northside and Montrose will no longer be required to… >
More I-35, US 183 closures happening the last two weekends of July
Drivers can expect two weekends of main lane and frontage road closures at I-35 and US 183 that will allow… >
Houston enters bid to host WorldPride 2023
Houston is bidding to host the international LGBTQ WorldPride celebration in 2023. WorldPride was first held in Rome in… >
UPDATED: Hwy. 249 frontage road closures to know July 18-22
The Harris County Toll Road Authority will close two inside lanes of the southbound Hwy. 249 frontage road between Zion… >
TxDOT, NCTCOG to host public hearing on proposed left-lane restrictions for large trucks on parts of I-35E in Lewsiville
The Texas Department of Transportation is considering the implementation of expanded left-lane usage restrictions for trucks with three or more… >
Leander up, Cedar Park down in June’s year-over-year home sales
Leander’s real estate market saw a strong June with 152 homes sold—an 11.8 percent increase in year-over-year sales for the… >
New Harris County floodplain rules draw concern over development costs
Following approval of Harris County’s new floodplain development regulations July 9, public response has been mixed, with some supportive of… >
Frisco Oktoberfest tickets now on sale
Tickets for Frisco Oktoberfest are now on sale, according to a July 17 release. The annual event will take place… >
Proposed Bellaire budget calls for 8% property tax increase
A proposed budget for FY 2020 in Bellaire calls for an 8% increase in property taxes from existing properties, according… >
West Lake Hills recognized for excellence in scenic standards
West Lake Hills is among 21 Texas cities honored with the 2019 Certified Scenic City award. Scenic Texas adopted the… >
Two Oak Ventures named as new controlling company for Austin FC
Austin FC, the city’s future Major League Soccer team, announced July 17 it has transitioned to operate under Two Oak… >