Williamson County considers ending ‘Live PD’ contract
The Williamson County Commissioners Court is scheduled to discuss ending its contract with Big Fish Entertainment LLC, which produces “Live… >
Texas Supreme Court said it will not hear challenge over convention center referendum, suit taken to lower courts
The state’s highest court said it will not hear an emergency petition on a lawsuit filed by local NAACP President… >
Pflugerville ISD retains B accountability rating from state
For the second year in a row, Pflugerville ISD received an overall B grade from the Texas Education Agency in… >
Austin ISD maintains B accountability rating from TEA; 8 district schools receive F grade in campus score
The Texas Education Agency has given 22 Austin ISD schools an A grade in the first official release of the… >
Round Rock ISD receives ‘B’ in 2019 Texas Education Agency accountability rating
The Texas Education Agency has given 26 Round Rock ISD schools an “A” grade in the official release of the… >
Halal barbecue restaurant opens on Lamar Blvd. in North Austin
USTA Kababgy opened April 24 at 9717 N. Lamar Blvd., Unit C2, Austin. The halal barbecue restaurant serves a variety… >
Austin asks residents to keep pets away from Lady Bird Lake after tests show more neurotoxins in the water
The city of Austin says tests taken Aug. 12 at Red Bud Isle, Auditorium Shores and Barton Creek each found… >
PAC sues city of Austin over ballot language for convention center referendum
Nelson Linder, president of the local NAACP chapter, sued the city of Austin on Aug. 12 over ballot language regarding… >
Williamson County EMS assist El Paso first responders in wake of tragedy
Five members of the Williamson County Emergency Services Department have been deployed to El Paso in the wake of the… >
Property owner files for zoning change on Jollyville Road to construct three-story office building
The owner of a nearly 1-acre vacant parcel of land on Jollyville Road in Northwest Austin is seeking a zoning… >
Awaiting pilot results, Travis County commissioners approve agreement to continue mental health jail diversion program
Travis County commissioners voted unanimously to approve an interlocal agreement with Integral Care to continue a mental health jail diversion… >
Pilates chain opens seventh Austin-area location near The Domain
The seventh Austin-area location of Club Pilates opened Aug. 2 at 11005 Burnet Road, Ste. 106, Austin. Ann Tan and… >
Travis County commissioners vote to price bulk water closer to market rate
Travis County commissioners unanimously voted to raise the price of bulk water at an Aug. 13 meeting. Commissioners Jeff Travillion,… >
Travis County issues burn ban due to dry, hot weather
Travis County commissioners voted Aug. 6 to issue a burn ban for the unincorporated areas of the county due to… >
Vietnamese restaurant serving pho and bubble tea opens in Anderson Mill
V Cafe, located at 10700 Anderson Mill Road, Ste. 210, Austin, opened in July. The Vietnamese restaurant serves sandwiches on… >
Austin’s new land code will seek to prohibit new detached single-family homes in multifamily zones
As the rewrite process for Austin’s land development code ramps up, the team behind the revision is aiming to tackle… >
Williamson County joins city of Austin in safety improvement projects on Pearson Ranch Road
Williamson County commissioners voted Aug. 13 to approve an interlocal agreement between the county and the city of Austin to… >
Proposed Facilities Master Plan outlines Austin ISD programming options, future facility renovations
Austin ISD trustees were presented Aug. 12 with a draft of the district’s 2019 Facilities Master Plan, a 431-page document… >
Chinese restaurant focusing on delivery, carryout expands into North, Northwest Austin
Tso Chinese Delivery will open a second location Aug. 27 in Arboretum Crossing at 9333 Research Blvd., Ste. 402, Austin.… >
Austin ISD move to new South Austin headquarters taking place through October
Austin ISD is currently in the process of relocating its headquarters to 4000 S. I-35, Austin. District departments began moving… >
Capital Metro board OKs $1.4 billion contract to consolidate bus operations, maintenance
Two weeks after delaying a vote on the agency’s largest contract for bus services, Capital Metro’s board of directors approved… >