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… >
Richardson council members greenlight ‘modest’ gas rate increase effective Oct. 1
Richardson residents will see a gas rate increase beginning Oct. 1 after approval of a settlement agreement with Atmos Energy… >
Baker’s Ribs in Grapevine reopens under new management
Baker’s Ribs reopened in September at 1720 SH 26, Grapevine, after a brief closure as the restaurant changed management. The… >
Clear Creek ISD board adopts FY 2018-19 tax rate at meeting Monday
The Clear Creek ISD board of trustees on Monday approved a property tax rate consistent with past years but adjusted… >
The Brow Boutique provides eyebrow and lash treatments in Southlake
The Brow Boutique opened Sept. 7 at 301 State St., Ste. 260, Room 221, Southlake. The business specializes in eyebrow… >
Utility rates to go up in November bills after Gilbert Town Council approves measures
Businesses and residents can expect to see a higher balance due when they open their town utility bills in November.… >
Guardrail installed separating Cesar Chavez Street, Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail
The city of Austin has placed a guardrail on the southern portion of Cesar Chavez Street underneath the South Lamar… >
VOTE: Deadline to register to vote in Nov. 6 election approaches
Voters must be registered by Oct. 9 to cast a ballot in the Nov. 6 general election. Citizens can confirm… >
Local districts work to improve school security, training for staff and students
As area students settle into the new school year, staff and educators in Austin and Dipping Springs ISDs are working… >
Grogan’s Mill Road/Vision Park Blvd. roundabout closed due to gas leak
The city of Shenandoah announced via Facebook Sept. 24 that the roundabout on Grogans Mill Road and Vision Park Boulevard… >
Houston Premium Outlets announces 3 new retailers moving in this fall
Simon Property Group, the real estate company behind Houston Premium Outlets at 29300 Hempstead Road, Cypress, announced today three new… >
Fitness franchise Rush Cycle debuts in Shops at Woodforest development
Fitness franchise Rush Cycle opened Monday at 2300 Woodforest Parkway N., Ste. 500, Montgomery, franchise owner Jennifer Crawford said. Rush… >
What you need to know about the 2018 Texas Renaissance Festival
The Texas Renaissance Festival brought in 644,917 attendees in 2017—the second-highest attendance season in the festival’s history—but TRF General Manager… >
Baylor Scott & White Health opens its Onion Creek clinic
Baylor Scott & White Health opened its newest clinic today in Onion Creek. Located at 11209 I-35, Austin, the newly-constructed… >
Cruelty-free skincare company opening South Austin storefront
SOCO Botanicals, an Austin-based business that offers cruelty-free skincare products, will open its first storefront Sept. 29. The products contain… >
FM 1960 lane closures and community events: 4 things to know in Spring and Klein, Sept. 24-28
Harris County Commissioners Court meets this week, and road work continues on a portion of FM 1960. Here is what… >