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… >
Nathan Steenport named new Doss Elementary School principal
Austin ISD board of trustees Dec. 17 approved Nathan Steenport as the principal of Doss Elementary School, located at 7005… >
Austin ISD renames Fulmore Middle School after retired teacher Sarah Beth Lively
Austin ISD board of trustees renamed Zachary Taylor Fulmore Middle School on Dec. 17 to Lively Middle School after educator… >
Georgetown ISD to begin selling 2018 bonds in January
Georgetown ISD will begin selling 2018 bonds in January, the district’s board of trustees voted Dec. 17. The board’s approval… >
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD approves calendar for 2019-20 school year
The Grapevine-Colleyville ISD board of trustees approved the 2019-20 district calendar at a meeting Dec. 17. Highlights of the calendar… >
GCISD board defines LEAD 2.0 goals
Following deliberation from the November meeting, the Grapevine-Colleyville ISD board of trustees approved new goals for LEAD 2.0, which advance… >
McKinney City Council to hold public hearing, discuss city charter amendment election Dec. 18
McKinney City Council is discussing a possible charter election and reviewing recall procedures nearly two weeks after City Council member La’Shadion… >
New University of Texas basketball arena set for Board of Regents vote Dec. 20
The University of Texas Board of Regents is scheduled to vote Thursday on a lease agreement related to the construction… >
Lakeway officials consider creation of potential new emergency services district in Lake Travis area
A rural area within the city limits and extraterritorial jurisdiction of Lakeway could soon get a new emergency services district.… >
Lewisville City Council approves 31 townhomes on south side of West Southwest Parkway
At Monday’s Lewisville City Council meeting, members unanimously approved a zone change to allow 31 townhomes to be built on… >
Richardson ISD hires consulting firm for districtwide facilities audit
Richardson ISD trustees unanimously approved a resolution Dec. 17 that authorizes $747,026.43 for the hiring of consulting firm EMG –… >
There are 17 days left to enjoy the Sugar Land Holiday Lights at Constellation Field this season
The Sugar Land Holiday Lights display features more than 2.5 million lights and several themed displays at Constellation Field, 1… >
Lakeway officials, TxDOT discuss transportation projects and safety during special work session
The Texas Department of Transportation held a special work session with Lakeway City Council on Dec. 17, discussing particulars regarding… >
Indian restaurant Swad coming soon to Round Rock
Swad announced plans to open a location at 1401 S. I-35, Ste. 220, Round Rock, in January. The Austin-based restaurant… >
Hello Beautiful Boutique: Specialty shop owner brings more than 40 years of retail experience
Hello Beautiful Boutique owner Judy Burks is no stranger to the retail industry. Before opening the women’s boutique off Hwy.… >
Project Connect vision map for regional transit in Central Texas moves forward
The Capital Metro board gave its stamp of approval on a regional transit map that outlines the future of bus… >
New Braunfels library adds more than 100,000 digital titles
With the addition of the cloudLibrary database, the New Braunfels Public Library has added more than 100,000 titles to its… >
Shaka Power Yoga now open in Bridgeland area
Hawaiian-inspired yoga studio Shaka Power Yoga celebrated a grand opening Dec. 15 in Bridgeland’s Lakeland Village Center, 10611 Fry Road,… >
Bayway Cadillac of The Woodlands now open on I-45
President and CEO Darryl Wishnewsky opened Bayway Cadillac of The Woodlands on Dec. 15 at 16785 N. I-45,The Woodlands. The… >
Environmental factors driving region’s plan for transportation
The Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, which serves New Braunfels and surrounding areas, is updating its long-range multimodal transportation plan,… >
Things to do in Leander and Cedar Park from December to January
Your ultimate local guide for events, business openings, meetings and more in the months of December and January.