Six months into pandemic, Austin officials scrambling to save music venues, child care facilities and restaurants
City Council is set to begin making choices on which businesses to try to save on Oct. 1.
Lakeway City Council to host in-person meeting Sept. 21
Lakeway City Council plans to meet in-person Sept. 21 for the first time since March, when the spread of COVID-19 prompted meeting restrictions.
Central Austin August housing market numbers show high dollar-volume sales
While housing inventory remains low, home prices continue to rise.
Williamson County adds 54 confirmed cases of coronavirus Sept. 18
As of Sept. 18, eight patients are hospitalized, four are in intensive care units and seven are on a ventilator.
Leander adopts $199M budget, lowered tax rate
The new tax rate would cost the average homeowner $0.41 more than last year in city property taxes.
River Place preschool Kido launches virtual learning platform
The Kido Home platform is available for children ages 2-6 and will feature online small-group classes led by trained instructors.
Round Rock ISD launches COVID-19 dashboard
Round Rock ISD families can now monitor the number of confirmed coronavirus cases by campus.
State-created Save Muny Historic District to take over concession responsibilities at historic golf course
Negotiations over the fate of the Lions Municipal Golf Course remain ongoing between the city and The University of Texas board of regents.
Eanes ISD prepares for roughly half its students to return to campus Sept. 21
Eanes ISD officials met virtually for a special called meeting Sept. 17 to discuss reopening campuses amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Uwe’s Bakery & Deli in New Braunfels celebrates fifth anniversary
Uwe’s Bakery & Deli, located at 1024 W. San Antonio St., Ste. B, New Braunfels, is celebrating its fifth anniversary Sept. 18 and 19.
Central Health finalizes budget with increased tax rate, more health care services for low-income residents
Local health care district Central Health is budgeting a nearly $20 million increase in health care delivery services for Austin’s low-income residents.
Baylor Scott & White Health to host 9 Austin-area drive-thru flu shot clinics
"This season is a big, black box, and there are a lot of unknowns, as far as what the season's going to look like," said Dr. Bradley Berg, a BSW pediatrics doctor in Round Rock.
Pflugerville ISD outlines struggles of balancing in-person, virtual curricula
Based on current struggles teachers are facing, Chief Academic and Innovation Officer Brandy Baker said she will distribute a survey to teachers the week of Sept. 20 to determine struggles, impact and needs regarding simultaneous on-campus and virtual instruction.
Leander City Council denies proposal for diversity, inclusion council
After over 200 public comments and council discussion, the Leander City Council denied the proposal in a 6-1 vote.
Rolling in Thyme and Dough opening a new drive-thru, plus more South Austin and Dripping Springs business news
Here are five recent updates from South Austin and Dripping Springs businesses.
DATA: Georgetown, Williamson County see 23% growth in residential sales dollars in August
Williamson County raked in more than $460 million in residential sales dollars in August.
Texas Bean and Brew House celebrates one year in San Marcos
Texas Bean and Brew House, located at 1328 N. I-35, San Marcos, is celebrating its one-year anniversary Sept. 20.
Outdoor eatery coming to the Four Points area
Four Points Outdoor Eatery is anticipating to be fully open in late September or early October and will feature between eight and 10 international food trailers and a covered patio.
'I’ve cried almost every day': Inside Round Rock ISD's return to in-person learning
Over 11,000 students returned to RRISD campuses this week as in-person learning resumed Sept. 15.
Free virtual broadcast of ACL Music Festival to be held Oct. 9-11 and more Central Texas news
Read the latest business and community news from the Austin area.
Q&A: St. Luke's physician shares advice on flu season, vaccine and prevention
The influenza vaccine is recommended for nearly all patients of all ages ahead of this year's flu season, Dr. Sam Rolon said.
TEA launches statewide COVID-19 dashboard for public schools
The Texas Education Agency, in collaboration with the Texas Department of State Health Services, has launched its latest COVID-19 dashboard for positive cases in Texas public schools.
Pflugerville to relocate COVID-19 testing site
Pflugerville's testing location is operated from 8 a.m.-noon Monday through Saturday where a maximum of 300 people can be tested each day at the site.
Williamson County adds 35 confirmed cases, 2 deaths to coronavirus count Sept. 17
Of the total cases reported, 8,187 are estimated to have recovered.
City looks at options to protect two historic Georgetown neighborhoods
City staff and officials began discussing the development of small neighborhood plans in June as a way to slow gentrification in the TRG and San Jose neighborhoods.