Most Northwest Austin ZIP codes saw more May closings even as median sale prices cooled, giving buyers extra negotiating leverage this spring.

Michael "Mac" Cummins will begin July 27 as Austin Economic Development's director, arriving from Reston with experience in planning, redevelopment and business recruitment. The hire follows a national search and draws scrutiny over recruitment costs.

Area Development named Texas the Gold Shovel winner after nearly $9 billion in announced projects and more than 9,700 projected jobs. The tally includes deals from Lilly to Wistron and MTU.

San Marcos’ City Council voted Tuesday to ban data centers across all zoning districts after months of heated meetings. The move responds to water, power and neighborhood worries.

Texas Materials plans to expand its Cedar Park headquarters and roughly double local staff, taking on more office space and adding about 80 jobs by 2028.

May's report shows more Bastrop‑Cedar Creek homes sold, but median prices dipped and days on market climbed. The middle market accounted for most closings.

Lakeway's City Council approved a formal incentive policy to recruit sales‑tax generating businesses with minimum thresholds and performance safeguards. The move aims to help the city compete for scarce commercial tenants.

The downtown JW Marriott has completed a river‑inspired refresh across its lobby and all 1,012 rooms as hotels reposition ahead of Austin’s convention center rebuild.

Hays County commissioners voted Tuesday to deny a 340‑acre Hays Commons development agreement after residents and conservationists raised aquifer and wastewater concerns. The decision shifts the fight to state permits and hearings.

Four aging office buildings near Ben White and Banister could be replaced by shops, restaurants and 200+ apartments under a newly mapped zoning plan. The move reflects wider pressure on older office properties.

HPI will break ground on a new phase of the 100‑acre Hays Commerce Center in Kyle, adding flexible small‑bay warehouse space aimed at local logistics and manufacturers.

Council will see designs next Tuesday for a 109,000‑sq‑ft City Hall and a revamped Hopkins Street civic corridor.

Freddie Mac has put a 20.2‑acre East Riverside parcel — including the 562‑unit Mia Riverside — up for auction. The sale returns rare infill land near downtown to the market amid city code enforcement.