Travis County takes steps to broker $14.1 million sale of aging STAR Flight helicopters
The sale of Travis County’s STAR Flight helicopters might secure the county millions more than initially anticipated. In October 2017,… >
Pflugerville ISD sets filing deadline for May board of trustees election
Candidates interested in running for a position on the Pflugerville ISD board of trustees may submit an application during the… >
Momentum slows for Travis County District Attorney, County Attorney office merger
A monthslong discussion in Travis County Commissioners Court to combine offices or at least reconfigure certain responsibilities of the district… >
Williamson County offices to move to new Georgetown Annex building
Several county offices will be closed as they prepare to move to the new Georgetown Annex building at the end… >
It’s official: Travis County officials vote to borrow $328.5 million for new courts facility
“We are not going forward against the vote of the people,” Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt said in response to the County Commissioners 4-0 vote--with Commissioner Brigid Shea absent--on Jan. 15 to borrow $382.5 million for a new civil and family courts facility. ... >
Study results to reignite Austin Convention Center expansion debate for city leaders
After Mayor Steve Adler introduced his “downtown puzzle,” a complicated proposal that tied a proposed Austin Convention Center expansion to… >
Williamson County Sheriff’s Office to re-evaluate its physical fitness tests
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office will hire consulting firm Stanard and Associates Inc. to build a physical fitness test for… >
Home furnishing store opening at Domain Northside in February
Tommy Bahama Home will open by the end of February in Domain Northside at 11801 Domain Blvd., Austin, next to… >
Travis County Pct. 2 building proposed to be named after deceased officer Kevin L. Aigner
More than a dozen deputy constables and three constables attended Travis County Commissioners Court Jan. 15 in support of naming… >
Austin Community College board approves new programs in fashion design, technical theater
Students at Austin Community College will be able to pursue associate degrees in fashion design and technical theater after the… >
Northwest Austin child care center expanding to accommodate new preschool programming
Ashley’s Playhouse, a child care center at 13343 US 183, Ste. 200, Austin, is expanding into its adjacent space in… >
Coffee with Impact: Anthony Precourt, Andy Loughnane say work is ahead for Austin FC as club prepares to play in 2021
After 15 months of negotiations, neighborhood meetings, site plan presentations and back-and-forth discussions, Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber is… >
Groundbreaking on $23.6 million mobility project to host state, local officials
The Texas Department of Transportation is holding a groundbreaking ceremony for one of its larger mobility projects in western… >
Austin ISD to hold memorial service for Gus Garcia on Jan. 14
Austin ISD and the Gus Garcia Young Men’s Leadership Academy community will have a memorial service Jan. 14 at 9… >
Pinballz Arcade completes expansion of Lake Creek location with laser tag, bumper cars
Pinballz Arcade completed in December an expansion of its Lake Creek location in Northwest Austin. The arcade is now more… >
Flooring showroom opens on North Lamar in North Austin
Owner Steven Tong celebrated the opening of his business New Image Floor and More on Jan. 1. The business sells… >
H&M to open third Austin-area store next month
H&M plans to open its third Austin-area store Feb. 1 at Lakeline Mall, 11200 Lakeline Mall Drive, Cedar Park. The… >
Clothing store, makeup and skincare brand closes temporary store at The Domain
Cotone Clothing + Beauty Bar closed its temporary storefront Dec. 31 in The Domain at 11410 Century Oaks Terrace, Ste.… >
City of Austin’s proposed hazardous materials routes to direct shipping through portions of Pflugerville
Several Pflugerville City Council members expressed frustration after a presentation of the city of Austin’s proposed non-radioactive hazardous materials route… >
Delia Garza, now Austin’s first Latina mayor pro tem, calls symbolism a ‘powerful asset’
By most measures the role of mayor pro tem in Austin City Hall is a symbolic title, but District 2… >
Williamson County Commissioners Court approves full-time employee to oversee Veterans Treatment, DWI courts
The Williamson County Commissioners Court approved the creation of a new full-time employee to oversee Veterans Treatment Court and DWI/Drug… >
True Food Kitchen announces opening date for Domain location
Health-focused restaurant True Food Kitchen announced Jan. 8 that it plans to open its second Austin location at The Domain… >