The Texas DPS held a ceremony awarding members and civilians for exceptional service, including lifesaving acts by troopers. Awards were presented for valor, mentorship, and community engagement.

UT Austin ends remote work for staff; the policy, set to begin in August, draws both support and criticism over its implications for collaboration and potential hardship for some employees.

Williamson County Public Affairs Office won two awards at TAMIO for their 175th birthday event and new website. The celebration attracted approximately 9,000 people and included various attractions.

Round Rock ISD cuts stipends for dual language staff amid budget constraints, while Austin ISD aims to reduce its budget by $30 million without impacting classrooms, facing a lack of increased state funding since 2019.

Liberty Hill, Texas, faces community division over the lack of a Pride Month proclamation this year, contrasting with the previous year's inclusive declaration.

Round Rock plans an in-person job fair on June 22 at the United Heritage Center, offering a range of positions and competitive benefits to attract applicants.

Swim Club, a new poolside bar and restaurant with an '80s vibe, is set to open in Austin at the Downright Austin hotel, featuring playful decor, tropical drinks, and late-night hours.

Governor Abbott appoints three judges to the newly established Fifteenth Court of Appeals in Texas, aiming to centralize appellate jurisdiction and streamline legal proceedings.

A federal court granted Texas AG Paxton an injunction against the DOE's attempt to extend Title IX to cover gender identity, impacting national policy.

PFLAG fights in court to protect member privacy from intrusive demands by the Texas Attorney General, seeking a permanent injunction against the office's request for sensitive data.

The City of Round Rock's Communications Department won five awards for their communication efforts at a Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers conference.

After a SWAT standoff at a gas station, local business owner Saxx Williams of Saxx's Tacos, which was nearly destroyed, hosted a community event to foster unity and resilience.

The design for the Applied Technology expansion at ACC's Round Rock Campus is complete, with construction plans moving forward and a two-phase project including new buildings and renovations scheduled.