News
Updated 10:28 am Oct. 20, 2017
State Economy
5:43 pm Oct.
Migration drives Texas population growth, state comptroller report reveals
Population expansion and migration were the subject of a new report compiled by the Texas Comptroller’s office that provides insight… >
Vote
Updated 12:08 pm Oct. 20, 2017
Get to know some of the Pflugerville City Council candidates in November’s election
Voters are days away from casting their ballots to decide which candidates will fill three seats on the Pflugerville City… >
Arts & Entertainment
Updated 4:34 pm Oct. 19, 2017
Everything to know about this weekend’s Hutto Olde Tyme Days Festival
The Olde Tyme Days Festival is returning to Hutto’s streets for the 32nd year in a row this Friday and… >
The To-Do List
Updated 5:30 pm Oct. 19, 2017
Hairy Man Festival and Olde Tyme Days: 6 things to do this weekend, Oct. 20-22, in Round Rock, Pflugerville and Hutto
The following are local events taking place this weekend throughout Round Rock, Pflugerville and Hutto:
Transportation
3:03 pm Oct.
Capital Metro extends service for F1 U.S. Grand Prix weekend
Capital Metro is offering extended rail service this weekend to accommodate 2017 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix attendees. The… >
Technology
Updated 2:09 pm Oct. 19, 2017
Economist: Amazon offers Austin no guarantees of its long-term success
Economists suggest if the Austin region wins the international bid for Amazon’s HQ2 proposal—which is expected to bring 50,000 workers… >
Development
Updated 11:28 am Oct. 19, 2017
Austin ranked No. 1 again for Amazon’s HQ2 while other cities offer tax breaks, gimmicks
Another national news outlet has jumped on the Austin-for-HQ2 bandwagon for Amazon’s second headquarters. Business publication Inc. claimed Austin has… >
City & County
Updated 7:16 am Oct. 19, 2017
The deadline is here: Austin, Dallas and Houston go after Amazon’s HQ2
Communities around the metropolitan areas of Austin, Dallas and Houston have teamed up to send proposals for Amazon’s second headquarters,… >
News
10:21 pm Oct.
City commission recommends Austin use every tool in the toolbox to attract Amazon’s HQ2
With cities across the country competing for a chance to attract Amazon, Austin’s Economic Prosperity Commission on Wednesday recommended the… >
Web Stories
Updated 11:46 am Oct. 19, 2017
3 southeast Travis County residents file suit against Central Health Oct. 18
Three Southeast Travis County residents filed a lawsuit against Central Health on Wednesday claiming misuse of public funds that should… >
At the Capitol
5:25 pm Oct.
Hurricane Harvey sparks renewed push for underground water storage projects
By Kate Riordan For state Rep. Lyle Larson, Hurricane Harvey was not only a tragedy but also a wasted opportunity. The… >
News
4:51 pm Oct.
Texas State University officials unveil future plans for Round Rock campus
After 18 months of planning, Texas State University regents approved a master plan for the next 10 years of operations… >
Weather
3:51 pm Oct.
Austin area could see showers ahead of cold front this week, Oct. 19-25
From Fox 7 Chief Meteorologist Scott Fisher: Light winds will return from the south and southeast over the next few… >
Web Stories
3:10 pm Oct.
Registration for Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program ends Friday
Registration for the 2017 Salvation Army Angel Tree program closes Friday and the organization is encouraging eligible families in need… >
Sports
Updated 12:10 pm Oct. 20, 2017
MLS club owner: Austin soccer stadium ‘needs to be in vibrant part of town’
The Major League Soccer ownership group eyeing a move from Columbus, Ohio to Austin is seeking a stadium site in… >