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… >
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… >
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,… >
Mayor David Briley announces opposition to property tax increase proposals
Mayor David Briley announced Friday, June 14 he is not in support of a property tax increase for fiscal year… >
2 Williamson County justices of the peace ask for permission to fly a Pride flag over court buildings
Two Williamson County justices of the peace will ask the county’s Commissioner Court for permission to fly a rainbow Pride… >
Higley USD approves budget, special elections
The Higley USD school board approved the proposed 2020 budget, which includes a pay raise for teachers, in addition to… >
Demand grows for CBD products amid legal ambiguity, some local retailers say
In the Lake Travis-Westlake area, CBD purveyors say business is increasing despite legal and regulatory ambiguities affecting the market. “The… >
Sports medicine specialty finds home in Pearland with area growth, young athletes
As the sports medicine industry starts to grow, more centers are popping up in Pearland. Memorial Hermann’s Outreach Athletic Trainer,… >
June’s featured neighborhood in Conroe or Montgomery: Ridgelake Shores, 77316
The Ridgelake Shores neighborhood in southern Montgomery County is approximately 11 miles west of Conroe and 15 miles northwest of… >