Austin City Council plans to have public comment Aug. 11 on the proposed $720 million mobility bond the city is considering for the Nov. 8 election. At its June 23 meeting, council approved moving forward…continue reading
Austin Community College trustees voted 8-0 to approve a proposed tax rate for fiscal year 2016-17 of 0.102 per $100 valuation at a meeting Aug. 1. The proposed property tax rate for the Austin Community…continue reading
The Travis County Sheriff’s Office has announced the funeral services and procession for Sgt. Craig Hutchinson, who was killed while on duty at his home in Round Rock on July 25. Visitation for the 32-year…continue reading
Concealed handgun carry on public universities in Texas took effect Aug. 1. Universities in the Central Texas area have finalized their policies for implementing the state law, known as Senate Bill 11, which permits concealed…continue reading
The city of Round Rock looked at options for an aquatics center that could be built in partnership with Round Rock ISD and the YMCA of Greater Williamson County on July 28. Counsilman Hunsaker, a…continue reading
Williamson County Commissioners Court unanimously voted to implement a 30-day burn ban at its July 28 meeting. County Judge Dan Gattis said the ban could be lifted before 30 days if conditions improve. While the burn…continue reading
The Pflugerville ISD board of trustees approved a student laptop initiative on July 26 that provides nearly 7,000 computers for schools throughout the district. The initiative is funded by the 2014 bond election. The price of…continue reading
Every three years, Travis County’s health district—Central Health—reaches out to the community to provide input for its strategic plan. “Community input is a critical part of the strategic plan process. It ensures that our vision…continue reading
Leander ISD’s board of trustees named Dan Troxell the district’s lone finalist in its search for a new superintendent. Troxell is in his 14th year as superintendent of Kerrville ISD, which he said has about 5,100…continue reading
The growing population in western Pflugerville has led to City Council to approve moving forward with requests for proposals out for a 1.5-million gallon aboveground water storage tank. Assistant City Manager Tom Word said residents…continue reading