The Round Rock Communications and Marketing Department earned nine awards, including five first-place honors, at the TAMIO conference for exceptional municipal communication efforts.

The Central Texas Treatment Center was named Residential Services Program of the Year by the Texas Corrections Association, recognized for its effective substance abuse rehabilitation services and its role in enhancing public safety.

The City of Austin promotes traveling from Austin to Amsterdam, highlighting cultural, outdoor, and culinary experiences, including museums, canal tours, Dutch cuisine, and the Heineken Experience. Nonstop flights are available five times a week.

Williamson County Emergency Communications achieved dual accreditation from IAED as the first in Texas, signifying exceptional standards in emergency response services.

Austin HSEM is launching a CERT program to train volunteers in emergency preparedness, covering fire safety, search and rescue, and medical operations.

Austin's Economic Development Department launched the Place-Based Enhancement Program offering financial support to maintain local business affordability.

Austin's updated waste management regulations require apartment complexes to provide composting facilities, educate residents and staff, and document these efforts. The city offers resources to assist managers with the program's implementation.

The article details the legacy of Barbara Jordan, for whom the Barbara Jordan Terminal at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is named, highlighting her historic political achievements and enduring influence in Texas.

Austin gears up for Pollinator Week with activities highlighting the importance of bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, featuring educational programs and a proclamation from Mayor Watson.

Austin is in the final stage of a program to fight harmful algae in Lady Bird Lake using lanthanum-modified clay to limit phosphorus and curb algae growth.

A man critically injured after diving off a dam at Badu Park is hospitalized. He suffered a head injury when he hit a rock underwater. Authorities warn against such dangerous activities.

Round Rock, Texas, opens nominations for the 2025 Local Legends to honor community members who have made significant contributions. Deadline is June 30.

The Planning and Development Services Department reports an updated population estimate for Round Rock at 139,809 as of June 2025, reflecting the city's ongoing growth and demographic changes.