Governor Greg Abbott proclaims Economic Development Week in Texas from May 6-10, praising over 700 economic development teams for driving the state's $2.4 trillion economy and record job growth.

Nate Paul tops Travis County's delinquent taxpayer list for the third year, risking foreclosure on eight properties due to $3 million in unpaid taxes.

The Austin City Council approved an "agrihood" pilot program to integrate agriculture with affordable housing in East Austin, despite some concerns over the term's cultural sensitivity.

Austin's 20% office vacancy poses challenges for conversion to housing, with economic and structural issues hindering such transformations despite the idea's appeal. Experts note only older, smaller buildings could realistically be adapted.

Cedar Park City Council visited the construction site of the new Cedar Park Public Library, showcasing the progress of the state-of-the-art, 47,000-square-foot facility slated to open by the end of 2024.

Cedar Park, Texas, has started constructing Bell Park and a new library, enriching the community with recreational and educational spaces set to open in the fall.

The Austin Community Foundation launched a $15 million loan fund to provide low-interest loans for affordable housing and help address the city's homelessness issue.

Austin considers "agrihoods" blending housing and agriculture to address housing shortages and preserve farmland, with the city exploring partnerships for development.

Studies from the University of Texas highlight a concerning trend of mandatory and non-transparent 'junk fees' increasing the costs of renting in Texas, impacting tenants' budgets.

Governor Greg Abbott announces a new Crystal Window and Door Systems facility in Mansfield, Texas, expecting to create 504 jobs and bring a $121 million investment, plus receiving a TEF grant and a jobs bonus.

Austin Pets Alive! is opening a new transport hub in Elgin, Texas, supported by a $3.85 million grant, to help rescue more animals at risk of euthanasia.

Austin's City Council voted to mandate windows in bedrooms to ensure access to natural light, changing building codes that previously allowed windowless bedrooms.

TxDOT announces a virtual and in-person open house to discuss the I-35 expansion project between Georgetown and Round Rock, welcoming public input until May 3.