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… >
Dr. Nathan Drummond is a Lake Travis-area hip and knee replacement specialist who loves fixing people
Dr. Nathan Drummond, a hip and knee replacement specialist, began working at Baylor Scott & White Health-Lakeway last September. The… >
6 transportation updates in Conroe and Montgomery
Here are six ongoing and upcoming transportation project to be aware of in the Conroe and Montgomery areas. 1. Live… >
Mochas and Javas’ classic cafe serves as popular brunch and gathering spot
Kevin Carswell first had the idea to open up Mochas & Javas when he and his wife started talking about… >
Fathom Academy swift water training facility is one of a kind
After spending much of his life in water as an athlete, a dolphin trainer and a Navy diver—followed by time… >
Vaccination exemption rates higher locally than statewide
In April, parents of students at Cedar Park Middle School received an email that one of their children’s classmates had… >
Flower Mound Town Council extends deadline for hotel at Lakeside Crossing for second time
For a second time, Flower Mound Town Council is extending the completion deadline for a hotel at Lakeside Crossing, which… >
LaToya Easter named new principal of East View High School
LaToya Easter was named the new principal of East View High School on June 17. The Georgetown ISD board of… >
Katy ISD begins boundary modification discussions for 2020-21 school year
The district has begun planning for boundary modifications for the 2020-21 school year with the opening of two new schools.… >
Senior-living community in Lakeway gets final plat approval
Serene Hills Independent Living, a planned senior-living community owned by Serene Hills LTD, has been granted final plat approval for… >
Cherry Peak Office Condos in Lakeway move forward
Lakeway City Council approved a special-use permit for Cherry Peak Office Condos, medical offices already under construction that are adjacent… >
Georgetown ISD moves forward with negotiations to purchase land for future school
Georgetown ISD Superintendent Fred Brent has been authorized to negotiate and execute a contract to purchase about 90 acres of… >
Carroll ISD projects lower property taxes, recapture payments with new school finance law
Carroll ISD is preparing its budget for fiscal year 2019-20 under House Bill 3, which Gov. Greg Abbott signed into… >
TxDOT to hold second open house on massive RM 620 expansion project
During Lakeway’s June 17 City Council meeting, representatives from the Texas Department of Transportation updated officials on the latest information… >
Golden signs four-year contract to become superintendent of Williamson County Schools
Jason Golden signed a contract June 17 to become the director of Williamson County Schools for the next four years.… >
Lakeway continues Healthy Police Meals program
Personnel time, cost and weight—all three have been reduced thanks to a now year-old wellness program benefitting the Lakeway Police… >
Keller ISD approves 2019-20 budget, expects surplus
The Keller ISD board of trustees unanimously approved the proposed budget for the 2019-20 year at its June 17 meeting.… >
Montgomery County to get additional district court
A new district court could soon be in the cards for Montgomery County following a 41.3% annual caseload increase since… >
Southbound Hwy. 59 ramp closure at Hwy. 6 in Sugar Land to take place June 17
A full closure of the Hwy. 6 exit ramp on southbound Hwy. 59 is expected to take place June 17… >
Sherry Golden named Williamson County Veterans Services director
Sherry Golden was named the new director of the Williamson County Veterans Services Department, according to June 13 news release.… >
Crash rates, traffic congestion prompt proposal to widen FM 529 in Katy area
Twelve miles of FM 529 between the Grand Parkway to FM 362 in the northwest Katy area may be widened… >
Ask the editor: What is up with the construction near FM 3083 and Jefferson Chemical Road?
Currently, Randy Roan Construction is working to develop an access point along FM 3083 for a TexCom Gulf Disposal injection… >
Spring pediatric therapy clinic closes amid statewide Medicaid cuts
Following the Texas Legislature’s $350 million cut to Medicaid reimbursement for children’s therapy services in 2015, local pediatric therapy clinics,… >