Five candidates were looking to fill the Place 7 council seat after the death of Tim Brown in October, with the race now down to two.
Ground broke on the project in early 2024, and the placement of the final steel beam marks just over the halfway mark as the expansion is expected to wrap up in 2027.
This year's grants are more than double the previous year.
Millions of dollars set aside for public health, homelessness response, economic development and court services are being reallocated under Austin's approved spending plan.
Central Texas counties could begin receiving up to $1.25 million each in state funding for flood warning sirens in the coming weeks and months, officials announced Dec. 16.
McKinney saw 252 homes sold during November, with the most homes sold in the 75071 ZIP code.
Five candidates were looking to fill the Place 7 council seat after the death of Tim Brown in October, with the race now down to two.
