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… >
Rollingwood City Council opposes state bill concerning mobility project on Mopac South
Rollingwood City Council on April 18 passed a resolution opposing a bill officials said limits coordination between their municipal government… >
Round Rock, Pflugerville, Hutto libraries win grants
The Texas Book Festival announced April 18 winners of its 2019 Texas Library Grants. This year, 41 public libraries received… >
Q&A: Steve Noskin seeks re-election to Frisco ISD board of trustees, Place 2
Steve Noskin is seeking to be re-elected to the Place 2 seat on Frisco ISD board of trustees. He is… >
Judge calls for more time, potential court-ordered mediation in Proposition B case
The city of Houston and the Houston Professional Firefighters Union will not receive any additional clarity about the constitutionality of… >
New census data: Austin area continues to swell with more residents, mirroring other Texas cities
U.S. census numbers released April 18 show the Austin-Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area added over 50,000 residents between July 1,… >
Airbnb to collect local taxes on stays in Plano starting in May
Plano has become the first Texas city to reach an agreement with Airbnb that will formalize the collection of local… >
TDOT: No road work this weekend due to expected holiday travel for Easter
All Tennessee Department of Transportation interstate road construction projects will be paused from Thursday evening until Monday morning to allow… >
Texas Instruments commits to $3.1 billion north Richardson expansion project
Texas Instruments announced April 18 it is investing $3.1 billion in a north Richardson wafer fabrication facility. The technology company… >
NewQuest Properties re-evaluating site plan for Grand Parkway Town Center in Tomball to bring mixed-use development
NewQuest Properties is re-evaluating its use of the site for the proposed Grand Parkway Town Center shopping center in Tomball,… >
Pflugerville ISD sells $250M in bonds ahead of schools design and construction
Pflugerville ISD officials said the district saved residents more than $1 million on future interest after it sold $250 million… >
Katy Fire Department’s new insurance rating to lower residential, commercial insurance prices
The city of Katy Fire Department received a better insurance rating, which will provide many benefits to residents and businesses… >
Q&A: Ken Travis, Brentwood City Commission candidate
Ken Travis is one of nine candidates running for four available seats on the Brentwood City Commission. Community Impact Newspaper… >
City of Plano partners with Legacy-area employers to address traffic conditions
The city of Plano is coordinating with corporations in the Legacy business area in an effort to improve worsening traffic… >
Candidates for Richardson City Council answer questions about traffic, affordable housing, ethics and more at April 17 forum
Candidates seeking a spot on Richardson’s City Council discussed their stance on a variety of city policies and issues at… >
Cedar Park home sales soar as Leander, Austin see drop in March
Continuing February’s trend, home sales in Cedar Park grew while Leander’s fell in March compared to March 2018, according to… >
Female-owned Georgetown Barbershop creates familial space for local barbers
When Esin Lau moved to Georgetown seven years ago, she said she struggled to find an old-fashioned barbershop that would… >
Katy Area Chamber of Commerce appoints new CEO, to open new office
The Katy Area Chamber of Commerce has a new leader and location. The chamber hired Matthew Ferraro as CEO, according… >
VIDEO: Montgomery City Council candidates debate issues ahead of upcoming May 4 election
Candidates for Montgomery City Council debated the issues facing the city at a candidate forum April 16 co-hosted by the… >
New standards set for donation boxes in Frisco
Frisco has new standards for outdoor donation boxes and bins, giving the city the ability to regulate boxes that are… >
MEET THE CANDIDATES: Magnolia ISD candidates share vision for district during April 17 forum
A group of Magnolia ISD parents hosted candidate forums April 15 and 17 to give Magnolia voters an opportunity to… >
University of St. Thomas, Sam Houston State plan satellite campuses with four-year degrees
A duo of four-year universities is bringing new satellite campuses to Conroe, where students will soon be able to earn… >
Plays, art and egg hunts: 5 things to do in Georgetown, April 19-21
April 19 Goodwater hosts Kids’ Night Out Goodwater Kids’ Night Out offers parents a break by taking kids in for… >