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Austin tattoo artist illustrates new USPS stamp design 'Mythical Creatures'

Austin tattoo artist Nat Power designed the U.S. Postal Service’s upcoming "Mythical Creatures" stamp series. The collection features classic folklore legends: Mothman, the Jackalope, the Squonk, Sasquatch, and Champ. The official nationwide release date and pricing details for the stamp pane have not yet been announced. America’s rich tradition...

Austin, TX · 1d

hoodline.com

Georgetown Breaks Ground on 620-Acre Heirloom Community Along Ronald Reagan Boulevard

Ronald Reagan Blvd. — Approximate Heirloom Development Location. Shovels hit the dirt in Georgetown this past week as project partners, community leaders and invited guests gathered for a ceremonial groundbreaking on Heirloom, a planned 620-acre master-planned community set along Ronald Reagan Boulevard. The project combines housing, retail, parks and trails on land that developers say was shaped around the property's natural slopes, drainage patterns, floodplain and existing trees.

Georgetown, TX · 1d

texasview.org

Where to Buy Cowboy Boots in Texas: 10 Shops

If you want cowboy boots that’ll outlast your truck, Texas is the place to buy them. The state helped build the industry, and some shops here still hand-cut leather the way bootmakers did a century ago. Finding the right place to buy cowboy boots in Texas means choosing between family workshops with generations of history, El Paso’s manufacturing legacy, and newer brands chasing affordable quality.

Texas · 5d

fox7austin.com

Debate in Georgetown over 110-year-old Confederate statue

A long-standing debate over a century-old Confederate statue in Georgetown’s historic downtown square has resurfaced, with local residents appealing to newly elected Williamson County officials to reconsider its place outside the county's former courthouse.

Georgetown, TX · 3d

connectcre.com

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Georgetown Gives Conditional Approval to Apartment, Retail Project

The Georgetown City Council has given tentative approval to Serenity Ranch, a master-planned community one mile east of I-35 and bordered by the Dry Berry Creek. In addition to 300 multifamily units and 30,000 square feet of commercial space, Serenity Ranch will offer approximately 40 acres of open space and ponds, a 2.9-acre amenity center with a pool and clubhouse, and a 0.7-acre Sunset Garden. Community Impact reports the development will be part of a 112-acre neighborhood in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction. A municipal utility district was approved to help fund the infrastructure required to move the project forward.

Georgetown, TX · 2d

Austin American-Statesman

Austin's skyline may get another major tower. It could top Texas' tallest building

If its rezoning request is approved, a proposed hotel and condo complex on Congress Avenue could threaten the status of Waterline, Texas' tallest tower.

texasview.org

New Year’s Eve in Texas: 10 Places and Access Checks

Planning New Year’s Eve in Texas with a wheelchair, walker or other mobility needs starts with checking the actual event layout. A venue’s everyday access does not guarantee step-free routes, reserved seating, accessible restrooms or an unobstructed fireworks view during a crowded celebration. The ten places below are...

westwoodhorizon.com

Blue Wave Washes Over Texas

In an effort to protect identities, some individuals have been granted anonymity, and their names have been replaced with pseudonyms to tell the story authentically. The pseudonyms are Taylor Baker ‘28, Nathan White ’28, and Jack Simon ‘27, all students at the high school. Any similarities to other individuals’ names are purely coincidental and unintentional.

Texas · 3d

KXAN

Austin ISD board candidate Cynthia Soliz drops out of runoff, concedes to Pamala Mathai

Cynthia Soliz, a runoff candidate for the Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees, District 9, dropped out of the race Monday, conceding to Pamela Mathai, according to her social media post.

Austin, TX · 1d

hoodline.com

Southeast Austin Lands New 366,000-Square-Foot Industrial Park Near Airport

A six-building industrial park has opened its doors on Burleson Road in southeast Austin, the latest sign that the city's logistics corridor near the airport is far from finished growing. Bridge Logistics Properties and Clarion Partners completed construction on Southeast Crossing, a business park that spans roughly 366,400 square feet, according to the project's seed facts.

KXAN

Austin City Council directs City Manager to establish key points for No Wrong Door program

An Oct. 30 memorandum outlines the city's direction on the No Wrong Door program.

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ABC13 Houston

Experts say school districts could ask state for help after voters largely reject bonds

Education experts say changes in Austin could lead to local school districts regaining local control over school funding.

Austin, TX · 1d

KVUE

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Texas' first woman governor fought the Ku Klux Klan and Texas Rangers

Texas · 1d

Austin American-Statesman

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Abbott’s defeat is personal for DA José Garza, who may have more room to act

After Gov. Greg Abbott’s defeat, Travis County DA José Garza may face less state opposition as he pursues criminal justice reforms, but Democrats and outside groups say they’ll continue oversight.

Travis County, TX · 3d

Austin American-Statesman

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Student-aged voters helped turn Texas blue. UT shifted even further left

Experts said Democrats successfully energized young voters, who typically aren’t as engaged in non-presidential races. UT voters shifted further left.

Texas · 2d

KXAN

New waterfront tower rises alongside Austin’s Lady Bird Lake

An 18-story residential tower named One Lady Bird Lake is currently under construction south of Lady Bird Lake in Austin, offering 101 luxury condominiums and 197 rental units with lakefront views.

houstonpublicmedia.org

Austin will retool APD’s policies on cooperating with ICE after Abbott’s election loss

Austin Mayor Kirk Watson said Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis will change the department’s general orders ahead of Gina Hinojosa’s takeover of the governor’s office. Austin will change its rules for how police officers interact and cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Mayor Kirk Watson said Friday.

riograndeguardian.com

Revisiting Hinojosa's campaign kickoff event

State Rep. Regina "Gina" Inez Hinojosa, D-Austin, announced her candidacy for governor of Texas in October 2025. The Brownsville native made the announcement in the historic Alonso Building in downtown Brownsville. Very few people gave he a chance of winning. Hinojosa attended Oliveira Middle School and Hanna High School in...

Texas · 3d

KXAN