San Marcos is increasing parking fines effective April 19 to improve traffic and safety, with penalties starting at $50 for minor violations and reaching $500 for major ones, like misusing disabled parking spots.

Austin's cityscape may change with two 25-story towers planned for Pinnacle Plaza where the current DoubleTree hotel stands, pending city rezoning approval.

The Pearl in San Antonio enhances its food scene with Pullman Market, a 40,000-square-foot food venue by Emmer & Rye Hospitality Group, featuring diverse dining options and artisan vendors.

Travis County Commissioners Court funds a $7.2 million supportive housing project managed by the SAFE Alliance in East Austin, designed to help the homeless and abuse survivors.

Austin City Council approves a $3 million contract with HDR Engineering Inc. for a study to identify the location for a new pump station and reservoir in Southwest Austin.

Austin is progressing on affordable housing with Parker Lane Apartments set to open in South Austin and The Markson, offering mixed-income units, already inaugurated in southwest Austin.

Apple Inc. plans to invest $4.5 million to refurbish its original North Austin campus, expanding lab and office spaces, with renovations starting in May and ending by November.

Tesla Inc. is expanding in Central Texas and may soon become the top private employer in the area, with a significant investment in the Austin suburb of Hutto and over 22,000 employees.

Kyle, Texas, emerges as the nation's third fastest-growing city, with Georgetown leading as the state's fastest-growing city amid a statewide growth surge highlighted by eight Texas cities ranking among the quickest expanding in the U.S.

CapMetro in Austin received a $1.5 million federal grant for affordable housing near Crestview Station and plans to test an autonomous electric bus operation later in the year.

A Texas court case involves Elmwood Estates homeowners fighting a developer's high-density housing project, which contradicts existing deed restrictions.

City planners in Austin aim to revise the land development code to improve housing availability and support the Project Connect transit system, with public input welcomed through upcoming open houses.

Austin's The Markson, a new mixed-income housing complex with 330 units, has opened to address affordable living needs, offering a variety of amenities to residents.