Round Rock Police Department is accepting applicants for its Citizens Police Academy starting February 10, 2026, for a 12-week program that offers insight into police work.

KIPP Texas' board voted Wednesday to close seven campuses across Austin and San Antonio as part of a data-driven realignment. Affected students will be offered seats at other KIPP schools.

Williamson County is launching the L.O.S.S. program to provide immediate support to suicide loss survivors, aiming to connect them with resources and reduce the time to seek professional help.

A City Council work session heard a preliminary plan to tear down the aging TownLake Y and build a new 110,000‑sf Y plus towers up to 425 feet, but the project would need about 16 code changes. The packet promises childcare, mental‑health services and at least 90 affordable units while drawing neighborhood pushback.

Central Austin neighbors are pushing back as AISD moves to sell the former Rosedale campus. A developer deal and a decades-old covenant have turned the sale into a legal fight.

ERCOT signed off on a roughly $9 billion kickoff to a statewide plan to build 765‑kV transmission lines meant to ease congestion and meet surging demand. The decision begins a multiyear push that planners say could reshape how power moves across Texas.

The City of Austin invites the public to meet candidates for Animal Services Director on December 18, 2025, with feedback considered for the final hire.

Brownwood, Texas, has been designated as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community, acknowledging the city's support for the music industry and potential for economic growth.

The Texas Christmas tree industry is growing, with increased demand and acreage reported, and a focus on developing hardy tree varieties suitable for the state's diverse regions.

San Marcos officials took swift action after a water sample showed elevated TTHMs, slightly over the limit, and have effectively reduced levels to meet safety standards.

Scaffolding and fresh storefronts are popping up on Sixth Street as Stream Realty and local architects restore long‑vacant buildings for restaurants and shops.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is engaging 23 artist-led teams for artistic installations as part of its expansion, including local engagement events.

Round Rock's population reached 142,053 by December 2025, with growth recorded by the city's Planning and Development Services through regular updates of housing completions.