Round Rock, TX gains recognition for economic growth and livability, featuring job market expansion, affordability, and attractions, earning spots on lists of best places to live and grow professionally.

Texas' economy thrives in 2025 with accolades for business climate and investments like Google's $40 billion in AI, boosted by Governor Abbott's pro-business policies.

Home Slice Pizza became the first pizzeria inducted into the Austin American-Statesman’s Restaurant Hall of Fame, capping 20 years on South Congress. The honor recognizes neighborhood roots and steady growth.

Elgin City Council approved incentives for American Ventures' 60‑acre Elgin Commons even as the developer says it is cooperating with an SEC inquiry. The deal aims to bring hundreds of thousands of square feet of retail, a hotel and new jobs.

EdgeConneX will build a 578,000‑sq‑ft, $440M data center in Cedar Creek as the first phase of a roughly $1.4B campus that promises construction jobs and new revenue for Bastrop County.

Gunfire led to a vehicle theft and a temporary shelter-in-place order in Rollingwood; while the stolen vehicle was recovered, no injuries were reported, and the suspect remains at large.

Poeta is reopening at the East Austin Hotel with both a seasonal tasting menu and an à la carte lineup. Soft openings begin New Year’s Day; full service starts Jan. 8.

A 30-year-old man was arrested and booked on murder charges after a fatal stabbing in the 14900 block of Lipton Lane in Pflugerville, authorities said.

Family and deputies are searching for 24-year-old Austin Jay Davis, last seen Nov. 19 near Belton. He has autism and depression and is considered endangered.

Cedar Park Police located missing woman Latashia Roberts, who was previously reported missing with limited vision and speech due to a stroke. She was found safe, thanks to public assistance following police appeals.

Dozens of classic cars rolled into Dirty Martin's on Saturday as the Guadalupe Street diner kicked off pre‑centennial celebrations.

Loloi, Inc., a Dallas-based textile company, is building a new distribution facility in Ennis, Texas, expected to create 380 jobs and involve a $20 million investment.

Governor Greg Abbott of Texas granted clemency to six individuals with past low-level offenses, recognizing their positive life changes and community service.