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… >
Woodlands Township president and general manager to retire in 2020
Don Norrell, The Woodlands Township’s president and general manager, will continue to serve in that capacity until the end of… >
Electric scooter riders, cyclists officially allowed on Austin sidewalks after City Council vote
In what has been a roughly yearlong effort to regulate the behavior of electric scooter riders, Austin City Council decided… >
Hays CISD board of trustees elects new president, other officers
Members of the Hays CISD board of trustees elected new officers, as required by law, at its May 20 meeting.… >
After unexplained dip, drug-related deaths in Travis County increased 20% in 2018
Drug-related deaths in Travis County increased 20% year over year, from 188 in 2017 to 226 in 2018, according to… >
Conroe bans unattended donation bins, slaps $2,000 fine on bins not removed within 90 days
Unattended donation bins were completely banned within city limits by Conroe City Council at the May 23 meeting. The ordinance… >
Senate bill that would allow pooled hospital funds to receive matching federal dollars heads to governor’s desk
With Texas leading the nation in the number of residents without health insurance coverage, Central Health and private hospitals in… >
University of North Texas unveils design for Frisco campus, accelerated construction timeline
The University of North Texas offered a first look into the Frisco campus’ first building as well as an accelerated… >
Keurig Dr Pepper breaks ground on Texas headquarters in Frisco
Keurig Dr Pepper officials broke ground May 23 on the beverage company’s new 350,000-square-foot facility at The Star in Frisco.… >
Houston eases permitting process for post-storm home repairs
In the wake of storms that damaged over 380 Houston-area homes a couple weeks ago, city officials have worked to… >
Upper Brushy Creek park, preserve tops bond project requests for Precinct 1
The Upper Brushy Creek Water Control and Improvement District is looking to partner with Williamson County to develop flood reduction… >
Buda aquifer storage bill passes in Texas Senate
A bill that will allow the city of Buda to pursue a more ambitious aquifer storage and recovery, or ASR,… >
Mayor David Briley calls for 30-day notice on scooters as Metro Nashville, companies work to regulate usage
It has been one year since scooters first launched in Nashville, and Metro Nashville and public safety officials are still… >
Harris County ESD 48 receives new insurance rating
Harris County Emergency Services District No. 48 received a new insurance rating, which will lower property insurance rates in its… >
Texas’ legislative leaders say they have a deal on school finance and property tax reform
Updated at 9:03 p.m. May 23, 2019: This story was updated to reflect the latest information available. By Cassandra Pollock… >
The Woodlands Township to keep Waste Management as solid waste contractors
After discussing bids from three vendors, The Woodlands Township board of directors voted to award a bid to Waste Management… >
Frisco gets legislative approval to create tourism public improvement district
The 86th Texas Legislature gave the city of Frisco the go ahead to create a tourism public improvement district, which… >
Zen Den Doggie Spa offers full grooming treatment in Friendswood
BY Trish Choate Kisé Segelquist’s world has gone to the dogs, and that is how she likes it. The owner… >
Medacta USA to relocate headquarters to Franklin
Orthopedic and medical device maker Medacta USA will relocate its U.S. headquarters from Chicago to Franklin, according to a May… >
County health department: Travelers at DFW Airport may have been exposed to measles
A traveler stopping through the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport on a May 15 connecting flight has tested positive for measles,… >
Chandler USD board votes to change school boundaries
Attendance boundary changes will affect Gilbert families with students in the Chandler USD in the 2020-21 school year. The Chandler… >
City of Richardson opens first all-abilities playground at Cottonwood Park
Children at all stages of physical and mental development now have a place to play in Richardson. The Ann Eisemann… >
Frisco transportation update: Independence Parkway widening
Independence Parkway will be widened from four to six lanes between SH 121 and Main Street. The project is under… >