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… >
Local nurse and platelet donor demonstrates the importance of community by giving blood
Roseanna Fulton always dreamed of being a nurse—a goal she achieved in July 2017 when she became an emergency room… >
CISD learning from failure: District considers changes to defeated bond package ahead of possible fall vote
With the failure of May’s $807 million bond proposal still fresh in mind, Conroe ISD officials said they are rethinking… >
Eanes ISD approves a $586,786 budget for new technology
The Eanes ISD board of trustees voted to approve the allocation of a portion of the $80 million bond package… >
Sunset Valley City Council votes to cease consideration of Stearns ETJ annexation
Sunset Valley City Council unanimously voted at their June 18 meeting to cease actively considering the annexation of the Stearns… >
Eanes ISD approves 4.5% salary increase for teachers
Eanes ISD will not be able to provide teacher raises on par with those described by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick… >
Eanes ISD votes to pursue funding to extend transportation to students living in high-traffic areas
Eanes ISD students living in communities with hazardous traffic conditions could receive district-funded busing to and from school. The EISD… >
Houston ISD trustees push decision on 2019-20 budget, raises to June 27 meeting
The Houston ISD board of trustees on June 18 voted down a proposed 2019-20 budget that was formulated without teacher… >
Keller residents to vote Nov. 7 on allowing liquor stores in the city
In addition to deciding whether to reapprove a 1/4 cent sales tax for street maintenance projects, Keller residents will vote… >
Grapevine City Council approves new building permit fees to comply with Texas law
To comply with a new state law, the city of Grapevine has changed its building permit fees. Grapevine City Council… >
BREAKING: Sugar Land City Manager Allen Bogard announces retirement
Sugar Land City Manager Allen Bogard announced plans to retire Jan. 31, 2020, during city council’s regular meeting June 18.… >
Keller City Council approves tax election for street maintenance projects
In addition to approving an election that could allow liquor stores in the city, Keller City Council voted at its… >
Officials: McKinney National Airport’s $7 million terminal behind schedule
Completion of McKinney National Airport’s new $7 million terminal is running nearly four months behind schedule. McKinney City Council discussed… >
Southlake seeks to realign ZIP code boundaries on west side of the city
The city of Southlake is requesting the United States Postal Service realign its ZIP code boundaries to include residents living… >
Missouri City to improve intersections along Sienna Parkway
Drivers along Sienna Parkway in Missouri City will see some roadwork happen in 2020. Missouri City City Council on June… >
TxDOT to move forward with construction on sound wall along parts of Hwy. 290 in Jersey Village
Plans for a long-awaited sound wall along a portion of Hwy. 290 in Jersey Village took a step forward June… >
Hutto scores state tax earnings ahead of Perfect Game construction
With additional funds secured through state tax revenue, Hutto is up to bat and ready to take a swing at… >
Facing revenue caps, majority of Austin City Council members support re-evaluating active corporate tax breaks worth millions
As the revenue caps handed down by the Texas Legislature shape the future reality of Austin, City Council is weighing… >
Travis County plans for ‘hard decisions’ in FY 2020 budget process in light of revenue cap
Travis County staff estimate its general fund resources for fiscal year 2020 will be $861.9 million, up nearly 8% from… >
Georgetown ISD breaks ground on new Williams Elementary School
Georgetown ISD broke ground on the new Everett L. Williams Elementary School on June 18. The school, located on Rockride… >
Tomball Economic Development Corporation pursues culinary incubator, food hall concept to address farmers market growth
The Tomball Economic Development Corporation is considering creating a culinary incubator space to support emerging food entrepreneurs in the city… >
Austin American-Statesman property to be redeveloped, pending zoning change
The owner of the Austin American-Statesman property, in conjunction with local developer Endeavor Real Estate Group, plans to redevelop the… >
Airbnb permit denied, new police officers approved: 5 topics discussed at the June 17 Katy City Council meeting
Katy City Council discussed public safety, commercial businesses in residential areas and the possibility of recording council meetings at its… >