Sugar Land has been recognized as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community, highlighting its commitment to fostering a vibrant music scene and economic growth.

Round Rock won nine awards at the 3CMA conference, excelling in social media strategy, emergency communication campaigns, educational videos, arts visioning, library branding, photography, and graphic design.

The Texas Land Commissioner's office features Col. William Gregory's military service in WWII and the Cuban Missile Crisis, detailing his rise from a Tennessee sharecropper to a distinguished pilot.

Texas gained over 600,000 residents last year, with around 43% from abroad, while Florida saw 634,000 new residents, with over 45% from international origins.

The San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter features two pets, Pumbaa the dog and Luci the Siamese cat, for potential adoption with a $22 fee covering vet care and microchipping.

Austin Mayor Kirk Watson declared a disaster due to wildfire threats, following days without rain and state-level action, to prepare the community and enhance preventative measures.

The University of Texas at Austin ranks second in the state and 11th nationally in a WalletHub study, with Rice University leading Texas and placing sixth in the U.S.

Round Rock City Council proclaims November 14 as Indigenous Peoples’ Day and November as National Native American Heritage Month to honor local Indigenous tribes.

Round Rock celebrates National Community Planning Month, highlighting planning efforts and showcasing the Round Rock 2030 Annual Report, which details progress in urban development and housing diversity strategies.

Austin's HSEM is hosting a Preparedness Pop-Up on October 16 to help residents prepare for emergencies, with the first 25 visitors receiving emergency kits.

ACC students gain practical experience at Austin City Limits Music Festival, working on event production and live sound engineering through ACL University partnership.

The Texas DPS released a report on the Compassionate Use Program (CUP), aiming to assess its sustainability and accessibility, ahead of the 89th Texas Legislature session.

Central Texans are mobilizing to aid Floridians affected by Hurricane Milton through volunteering, providing supplies, and donating blood, with a focus on support as local Red Cross faces volunteer shortages.