Here are six trending Austin-area stories from Sept. 14-17.
Check out 22 Georgetown-area business updates
Several businesses are now open or coming soon to Georgetown, including six in the Bluebonnet Plaza shopping center on West University Avenue.
Read the story by Editor Claire Shoop and Reporters Gianna Means, Hamera Shabbir, Brooke Sjoberg and Gracie Warhurst.
Cedar Park to build wave pool in $10 million Veterans Memorial Pool expansion
A more than $10 million expansion project at Veterans Memorial Pool is set to be completed in the fall of 2027 after Cedar Park City Council approved a construction contract Sept. 10.
Learn more about the new attraction from Reporter Daniel Schwalm.
Final first days: Pflugerville ISD prepares for 4 school closures, admin cuts
In August, students returned to four closing Pflugerville ISD campuses for a final first day of school. For months, district officials have taken steps to restructure campuses and operations to address a growing budget shortfall, a declining fund balance and downward enrollment trends.
Get the full story from Reporter Brittany Anderson.
Construction on RM 620 widening project may begin in early 2029
Part of the RM 620 widening project between Hwy. 71 and Dave Drive is proposed to be added to the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization's 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program, with construction anticipated to begin at the start of fiscal year 2029.
Find out more about the project from Reporter Bailey Meyers.
Round Rock readopts trails master plan identifying new corridors for connectivity
As Round Rock works to close gaps in the trail system along Brushy Creek, the city may also identify new ways to connect people on foot and by bike.
See the update by Reporter Brooke Sjoberg.
Airbnb launches national affordable housing fund with $6.4M Austin investment
Airbnb is launching a $250 million fund as part of a new initiative to support housing development nationwide, starting with a $6.4 million investment in a long-awaited affordable redevelopment in Austin's St. John neighborhood.
