Round Rock firefighters are initiating their annual Fill the Boot campaign to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, with in-person and online donation options.

Williamson County received the "Leading the Way" award for excellent service delivery, scoring high in a community survey and surpassing national averages in key areas.

Round Rock received a Texas Historical Commission award for media projects promoting preservation and heritage tourism, including an interactive historic landmarks app and videos.

WCRAS celebrated the graduation of dogs trained by military veteran inmates in the Leashing Hope program, highlighting the mutual benefits for inmates and canines, with four dogs adopted.

Sebastian Casarez is an Austin environmental enthusiast recognized for his efforts in bird conservation and native plant education to promote environmental awareness in Texas.

Round Rock celebrates National Preservation Month in May with events like historical tours, exhibits, and hands-on activities, detailed on the city's website.

Round Rock, Texas ranked tenth in 'Best Place to Live in America' by Livability for its amenities and quality of life.

The City of Austin’s FY24 Annual Report showcases achievements in affordable housing and displacement prevention, with over 98,000 families aided and substantial funding for housing assistance.

Austin's City plans to start a free Land Development Academy on May 6, offering classes on urban development regulations both online and in-person, encouraging wider community involvement.

Cedar Park, Texas, has been designated a 'Music Friendly Texas Certified Community' by the TMO, recognizing its efforts in supporting the local music scene.

Lotto.com is suing the Texas Lottery Commission for banning online lottery courier services, a shift from prior practices, amid probes into lottery integrity following large jackpot wins.

The article discusses Central Texas's water crisis, highlighting challenges like drought, floods, population growth, aging infrastructure, and rapid water system failures in rural areas, with potential legislative solutions on the horizon.

Austin Parks & Rec and TreeFolks launched the Austin Tree of the Year Awards to celebrate trees and raise environmental awareness, accepting nominations in various categories until Texas Arbor Day.