The Austin ISD Board of Trustees approved the 2024-25 school calendar, which adds holidays and aligns spring break with local college schedules, after a community vote.

Chisholm Trail Road in Round Rock has reopened following construction delays, providing a newly improved Heritage Trail West with pedestrian infrastructure.

Thunderbird Coffee on Manor Rd. in Austin has closed due to post-pandemic business challenges, ending its near two-decade run as a local hub for high-quality coffee and community gathering.

Austin City Council's HOME initiative allows up to three units on single-family lots to improve housing affordability, but it also raises concerns about gentrification and property taxes.

Delta Air Lines is introducing 11 new flights from Austin, Texas, starting April 22, 2024, increasing seat capacity by 20% and adding routes to enhance its network in the region.

An almost century-old pavement in Tehuacana, Texas, laid in 1929, remains in use with minimal repairs, reflecting the town's rich history and enduring community spirit.

Governor Abbott celebrates the expansion of Texas's power grid at Calpine Corporation's Freestone County Energy Center, set to create jobs and increase power supply.

Austin's City Council approved over $15 million for the I-35 "cap and stitch" project to create green spaces over the highway and improve urban connectivity.

Tesla is rolling out an over-the-air update for over 2 million vehicles to address safety concerns with its Autopilot system following a NHTSA probe into crashes.

The Texas Department of Transportation announces new initiatives to improve highways and support the energy sector, including a second causeway for South Padre Island and a $100 billion budget for statewide transportation projects.

The Williamson County tax office in Georgetown, Texas, is displaying a gingerbread replica of the state's iconic Buc-ee's gas station, crafted by tax office employee, Deanna Vaters.

Old West Austin is set for the Sixth&Blanco mixed-use development, featuring housing, retail spaces, eateries, and a hotel, with phase two starting next year.

Austin ISD is initiating Project Lighthouse to enhance internet access for students and local communities by installing utility poles on its campuses, starting with select schools.