Georgetown rakes in $2.7M in sales tax revenue defying ongoing pandemic
The data reflects sales in August.
New Braunfels Municipal Court to close temporarily after employees test positive for COVID-19
After two employees tested positive for COVID-19, the New Braunfels Municipal Court announced it will be temporarily closed until Oct. 28.
Saint John's United Methodist Church in Georgetown traces roots to 1800s Swedish settlers
The recent irrigation, floor stabilization, foundation restructuring and other improvements were largely funded by grants from the state and city.
Baseball, softball players of all levels improving their game at 180 Performance Center in Leander
At 180, 6-year-olds and Major-League Baseball players alike partake in long-term development plans and instruction; take group and individual pitching, hitting, catching and infield lessons; and are granted access to technology used in the MLB.
Round Rock Donuts to build bakery in Cedar Park
The pending permit request is for a 6,000-square-foot bakery.
After lengthy search, San Marcos announces new police chief
After a lengthy search that resulted in two remaining candidates out of several dozen by the end of September, the city of San Marcos selected Stan Standridge as the new chief of the San Marcos Police Department.
3 upcoming development projects to look out for in Kyle
During the Oct. 20 Kyle City Council meeting, officials approved two new land rezonings and postponed a third, though a city representative said that all three will likely be revisited by the next council meeting, Nov. 4.
As wildfires burn in the western United States, South Austin neighborhoods, firefighters work to reduce local risks
This fall, firefighters—including from the Austin, Oak Hill and North Hays County fire departments—have traveled to California to help with the state's ongoing fire season.
Treaty Oak Distilling to expand to second property and more Central Texas business, community news
Read the latest business and community news from the Austin area.
Dripping Springs ISD parents voice concern over COVID-19 cases linked to middle school football
Parents say several Sycamore Springs middle school football players tested positive for the coronavirus, but overall case counts remain low.
Williamson County adds 126 reported cases of coronavirus, 3 deaths between Oct. 17-21
See how COVID-19 is impacting Williamson County.
Eanes ISD calls for suspension of STAAR testing for 2020-21 school year
Eanes ISD officials are urging Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Education Agency to suspend the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, or STAAR, test for the 2020-21 school year.
Sun rooms, cafe, dog park: What's planned for upcoming Pflugerville assisted-living site
The assisted-living and memory care facility will include 66 studio and one- and two-bedroom units, as well as 24 memory care units overseen by a 24-hour staff.
Chicken wing, daiquiri restaurant coming to Leander in 2021
The Thirsty Chicken will open in January with outdoor seating, karaoke nights, music and a dance floor.
South Austin business news: New cafe and hotel come to Music Lane, Chisos Boots opens showroom and more
Two Hands, a New York City-based cafe, and Hotel Magdalena, an 89-room hotel with a restaurant helmed by a chef with experience at Launderette and Fres'a Chicken al Carbon, are new arrivals to the South Congress Avenue-area development.
Texas Western Wearhouse folds, will close five locations permanently
Texas Western Wearhouse is liquidating its inventory at a steep discount and will close its San Marcos, San Antonio and Lytle locations.
Frios Gourmet Pops brings artisan popsicles to Pflugerville, and 4 other business updates to know
The mobile business offers more than 60 flavors of gourmet popsicles and will travel throughout the Round Rock, Pflugerville and Hutto region.
Under construction Greyrock Ridge senior community could see first residents in January
ArborView is a 62+ active-living community that will have 151 total units at build-out.
City of Buda updates 2020 holiday activities in response to pandemic
Several holiday events are slated for November and December throughout the city of Buda, including the Festival of Trees, a virtual tree lighting and a Santa Neighborhood Drive.
Buda's transportation master plan seeks to improve city's overall mobility
Buda officials have delayed approval of a massive comprehensive transportation plan that will seek to bring the city's mobility in line with its skyrocketing population and development growth, but that delay will likely be short-lived.
Leyla's Mediterranean Cafe offers high-quality, affordable meals in Cedar Park
Owner Alaa Bataineh said his precise spice mixtures, along with the use of fresh ingredients, are what make the dishes so great.
Windy Hill Road expansion in Kyle moves forward with $2.48 million contract
After reviewing eight bids to widen Windy Hill Road in the city of Kyle, officials accepted the bid from Smith Contracting Co. Inc. at a cost of $2.48 million.
Charts: Active Hays County COVID-19 cases down with 7 deaths in 7 days
Here is the latest coronavirus information from Hays County for the last seven days.
Local business brings Alaskan fish to Central Texas markets
Fish from Savory Alaska taste like the ocean, the owners said, and lack the “fishy” taste that customers often avoid.
VOTE ON THE WEEKENDS: Here is everything you need to know about voting early in Williamson County
Don't forget: You can still cast your ballot on the weekends.