Lyn Estabrook, leveraging her architecture background, now oversees strategic airport development in Austin, focusing on future trends, efficient construction, and airport master planning.

Tesla plans a 5.2 million square feet expansion of the Texas Gigafactory with completion by 2025, raising concerns among local residents about increased activity and disturbances.

Austin Resource Recovery to provide on-demand collection for bulk, brush, and HHW starting January 2025, with customers allowed three pickups annually via a new scheduling system.

Round Rock Police have initiated Operation Front Porch, allowing residents to have packages delivered to the station from Nov 11-Dec 20 to deter thefts.

Ron A. VanderRoest has been named the new colonel of Texas Game Wardens, leading the TPWD's law enforcement division with a focus on training, technology, and public safety.

Sergeant Corby Vinson shared his military experiences in Afghanistan and Iraq with the Voices of Veterans program, detailing his service and the impact of warfare.

Round Rock honors Samuel E. Loving, its first City Marshal, and the diverse Flats Neighborhood as Local Legends, recognizing their contributions to the city's history and identity.

Austin Community College offers a range of study abroad programs for Summer 2025, including courses in Argentina, Italy, Austria, and more. Applications are due by February 6, 2025.

The Travis County Sheriff's Office and ACC have launched a vocational program at the Travis County Correctional Complex to prepare inmates for future employment.

The Williamson County Fair & Rodeo began with free admission and features attractions like pig races and rodeo events. It's the fair's fourth year and plans for a new facility by 2026 are underway.

A Mega Millions ticket sold in Austin, Texas, won $1 million, amid larger jackpots for upcoming draws, including a $229 million Mega Millions and a $478 million Powerball.

Juul users, including University of Texas students, are receiving various sums from a $300 million class action settlement for the company's alleged deceptive practices.

Texas leads the U.S. in job growth with 327,400 new jobs from Sept. 2023 to 2024, as cited by Governor Abbott, who attributes this to the state's business-friendly climate.