Round Rock's new Tool Depot, winning a neighborhood revitalization award, lets residents borrow tools, leading to a drop in environmental code violations.

Austin opens Industry SOMA, an affordable townhome community in South Austin, offering homes for families earning at or below 80% of the median income.

The City of Austin will close offices for Juneteenth but maintain essential services like utility payments and waste collection. Parks and pools remain open, while the Recycle Center closes. Outage and emergency services are accessible.

Bastrop post office is dedicated to Army veteran Sgt. Maj. Billy D. Waugh, a highly decorated serviceman, at a ceremony attended by his family and local community.

Abbey Seidensticker won the 2025 FiG Award for revitalizing Zilker Elementary's garden, impacting all 500 students and integrating nature into learning. She received a gift card, certificate, and the Golden Gnome trophy.

Shelby Orme, recognized as Austin's Net-Zero Hero, promotes sustainability through her work as an environmental advocate and sustainable wellness brand entrepreneur, integrating her LGBTQIA+ identity, especially during Pride Month.

Hays County is hosting a free water conservation workshop at the Wimberley Community Center on June 24th, offering education on watershed health and water quality.

Williamson County will close offices to observe Juneteenth, honoring the end of slavery, while the regional animal shelter remains open for essential services.

Father's Day celebrations in Austin and Houston were disrupted by thunderstorms, causing widespread power outages and forcing families to adapt their plans.

Thousands in Texas protested against perceived authoritarianism on "No Kings Day," coinciding with Flag Day, Trump's birthday, and a military parade in D.C., with the authorities prepared for tensions.

Round Rock City Council decided to increase their network of license plate readers with an additional 40 cameras, despite privacy concerns and contrasting actions by nearby cities.

Round Rock ranks among the top 10 affordable, fast-growing cities in the U.S., with a median income of $97,187 and population growth of 3.4% over five years.

Round Rock city offices close for Juneteenth, pausing regular operations to honor the end of slavery, while essential services like waste collection continue. Online payments remain available.