Pflugerville ISD reappoints district Police Chief Patrick Petherbridge amid negotiations with Pflugerville Police Department
The Pflugerville ISD board of trustees voted Nov. 15 to rename Chief Patrick Petherbridge as the school district’s police chief… >
UPDATED: State appeals court upholds injunction against Austin’s paid sick leave
Updated Nov. 16 at 12:16 p.m. The 3rd Court of Appeals ruled Nov. 16 to uphold a temporary injunction regarding… >
PfISD board approves four architectural firms to lead 2018 bond projects
Four Texas-based architectural firms will lead projects included in Pflugerville ISD’s recently passed 2018 bond. The decision came following a… >
Three outgoing Round Rock ISD trustees recognized
Outgoing Round Rock ISD trustees Edward Hanna, Suzi David and board President Diane Cox were recognized at the board’s Nov.… >
Round Rock ISD sets bond projects in motion
Round Rock ISD took its first step in putting projects included in the voter-approved 2018 bond into motion Nov. 15… >
Fitness studio holds soft opening Nov. 17 in Shops at Arbor Walk
Regymen Fitness holds a soft opening of its Austin studio Nov. 17 at 10515 N. MoPac, Ste. A150, Austin. The… >
Austin City Council unanimously approves new police contract, creates Office of Police Oversight after months-long process
After more than 10 months without a labor contract between the city of Austin and the Austin Police Association, Austin… >
Former Atlanta Fire Chief to lead Austin Fire Department after unanimous support from City Council
Former Atlanta Fire Rescue Department Chief Joel Baker will take over the reins at the Austin Fire Department following an… >
Pecan wholesaler opens Northwest Austin seasonal retail shop
Seguin-based Pecan wholesaler 38 Pecans opened its seasonal retail storefront in November at 12034 Research Blvd., Austin. The store, previously… >
Shoal Creek Conservancy releases final version of $66 million trail plan
Shoal Creek Conservancy, a local nonprofit, released the final version of its four-phase, $66 million action plan for the Shoal… >
Williamson County representative on Capital Metro board resigns
The representative from Williamson County on Capital Metro’s board has stepped down after moving out of the county. Juli Word… >
Board of trustees votes to extend contract for Round Rock ISD superintendent
The Round Rock ISD board of trustees unanimously voted to extend the contract for Superintendent Steve Flores through 2022 in… >
Williamson County Commissioners Court continues to amend 2018-19 budget
During a short Nov. 13 meeting, Williamson County Commissioners Court accepted additional changes to the 2018-19 budget order, which contains… >
TxDOT unveils preliminary design for Loop 360 overpass at Spicewood Springs Road
Residents got their first glimpse Nov. 13 of a proposed project that will eliminate the main lane traffic signals at… >
Restaurant serving Nepali and North Indian food opens in Northwest Austin
Himalaya Kosheli Nepali & Indian Restaurant opened Sept. 15 at 8650 Spicewood Springs Road, Ste. 148, Austin. The restaurant serves… >
Korean-Mexican fusion restaurant now open in Northwest Austin
Papa’s Grill Korean-Mexican Fusion opened Oct. 29 at 11416 N. RM 620, Ste. F, Austin, at the Plaza Volente shopping… >
100-year water plan reaches Austin City Council for first time
Weeks after destructive upstream flooding sent Austin under a historic citywide boil water notice, city staff presented Austin City Council… >
Bee Creek Sports Complex concept plan approved by Travis County commissioners
The concept plan for the Bee Creek Sports Complex—a large-scale sports park proposed for western Travis County—passed with a unanimous… >
Travis County commissioners approve $22 million increase to 2017 bond, critical safety projects
Travis County commissioners voted Nov. 13 to revise budgets while maintaining original schedules for the county’s 2017 bond and critical… >
Austin Chamber will not release details of Amazon HQ2 proposal after tech giant selects New York City, Northern Virginia
Austin’s chase for Amazon HQ2 has come to an end. The company announced Tuesday morning that it would split its… >
Central Texas fire departments are providing firefighters, equipment to California fire relief effort
Governor Greg Abbott announced Sunday that firefighters and equipment from throughout the state of Texas would head to California to… >