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.

Round Rock City Council approved a $3.5 million contract with Cutler Repaving, Inc. for major road maintenance, with construction starting in December and expected to finish by spring 2025.

The Austin Police Department arrested 21-year-old Caleb Thompsen for a robbery that occurred during a Facebook Marketplace sale, cautioning the public about safe transaction practices.

The weather in Austin is forecasted to stay hot and dry with weekend temperatures around 91°F and little rain since last Friday. Burn bans are in place due to severe drought conditions, but there's hope for rain late next week.

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 Bee Cave City Council and Lake Travis Fire Rescue have agreed to split costs for a new public safety building. Bee Cave plans an $18 million police station, and cybersecurity measures now ban TikTok on government devices.

Whiskey Ridge, a Texas-themed restaurant focusing on local whiskey and cuisine, is set to open in Driftwood, Texas by the owners of Cover 2 and Cover 3.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport receives $33.27 million in federal funding for its expansion, including the construction of Concourse B and an associated tunnel.

Two men were sentenced in Hays County for child sexual abuse; one received life imprisonment, the other six years in prison. Both must register as sex offenders for life.

Central Texas cities face water rate hikes starting in January, with a $10 increase per acre-foot approved by the LCRA to fund new projects and expenses.

A facility for repurposing EV batteries is being set up in Taylor, Texas, backed by a $20.3 million Department of Energy grant, which will create jobs and support sustainable energy efforts.

A 20-year-old man from San Marcos is charged with murder after a fentanyl poisoning death in Kyle, with police linking him to the distribution of laced pills.

The University of Texas has introduced a new Climate System Science major, focusing on climate-related challenges and the interaction of Earth's components, equipped with a strong emphasis on data management skills.