Two would‑be challengers were kept off the GOP primary ballot after courts upheld the party's signature rules, leaving two Texas Supreme Court seats uncontested. Judges said last‑minute filings and petition gaps doomed the legal bids.

Round Rock, TX gains recognition for economic growth and livability, featuring job market expansion, affordability, and attractions, earning spots on lists of best places to live and grow professionally.

Texas' economy thrives in 2025 with accolades for business climate and investments like Google's $40 billion in AI, boosted by Governor Abbott's pro-business policies.

Southwest Airlines to expand at Austin Airport, creating 2,000 jobs, with a new crew base and training facility, backed by a $14 million Texas Enterprise Fund grant.

The City of Round Rock has released its Round Rock 2030 Annual Report for 2025, which provides updates on the city's progress and challenges regarding its development initiatives.

Home Slice Pizza became the first pizzeria inducted into the Austin American-Statesman’s Restaurant Hall of Fame, capping 20 years on South Congress. The honor recognizes neighborhood roots and steady growth.

Elgin City Council approved incentives for American Ventures' 60‑acre Elgin Commons even as the developer says it is cooperating with an SEC inquiry. The deal aims to bring hundreds of thousands of square feet of retail, a hotel and new jobs.

Round Rock's trash and recycling pickups will be delayed during the holidays, with reminders to recycle properly and a call for eco-conscious holiday practices.

Austin expects foggy mornings and sunny afternoons with highs near 80 degrees; evening clouds and light winds continue, with temperatures dropping slightly by night.

Cedar Park agreed to chip in for the design of an 11,500-foot Brushy Creek wastewater interceptor expansion, taking on roughly 17% of the engineering tab. The work covers design only; construction funding comes later.

Austin Emergency Management says its finance team recovered $34.7 million in FY2025, money tied to COVID-19 and major storms and tracked through long-running federal claims. Officials urge residents to document damage and submit iSTAT reports to help unlock further aid.

The Texas Comptroller says Austin‑area residents and businesses are owed $622.6M in unclaimed property. Here’s how to search ClaimItTexas.gov and what to look for.

CapMetro will temporarily suspend service to Downtown Station in early January; the Red Line will terminate at Plaza Saltillo and shuttle buses will bridge riders.