Open in NewsBreak

Taylor

See all locations
Customize your news
60°F
publisher avatar

Municipal

fox7austin.com

website

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 · 1d
article img

The Cool Down

partner publisher · 249.5K followers
article img

Texas families 'doing everything right' and still struggling turn to food pantries

The number of people receiving help there has reached an all-time high.

Pflugerville, TX · 1d

connectcre.com

website

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 · 15h
article img

westwoodhorizon.com

website

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 · 1d
article img

KXAN

partner publisher · 119.0K followers

TreeFolks plant hundreds of trees in Leander

Volunteers planted saplings along flood-damaged waterways this weekend to restore land and community after the July 2025 floods.

Leander, TX · 19h

Austin American-Statesman

partner publisher · 23.8K followers

Central Texas healthcare is booming. But access and training lag behind

Central Texas has added healthcare jobs, investment and hospitals, but access and workforce training have not kept pace everywhere.

Austin, TX · 19h

WFAA

publisher · 322.4K followers

More than 1,000 bills filed in Texas today - a look at the possible changes ahead

Texas · 8h

texasview.org

website

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 · 3d

Austin American-Statesman

partner publisher · 23.8K followers

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.

Austin, TX · 19h

Austin American-Statesman

partner publisher · 23.8K followers

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 · 1d

Austin American-Statesman

partner publisher · 23.8K followers

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 · 19h

KXAN

partner publisher · 119.0K followers

Picasso exhibit opens in Round Rock featuring 23 original works

The exhibit, titled "Dialogues with Picasso," features 23 original Picasso works as part of an international partnership between the City of Round Rock and Malaga, Spain, the artist's birthplace.

Round Rock, TX · 3d

ketr.org

website

New Texas comptroller will ‘immediately curtail’ investigations into Prosper ISD, other districts

Earlier this year, Gov. Greg Abbott asked acting Comptroller Don Huffines to closely examine four school districts, chosen at random, to ensure they’re “appropriately spending their funds.”. On Oct. 5, Huffines, a Dallas Republican, said he’d picked Barbers Hill, Austin, El Paso and Prosper ISDs, without explaining why...

Texas · 3d

KXAN

partner publisher · 119.0K followers

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.

Austin, TX · 15h

culturemap.com

website

New mixed-use project coming to I-35 corridor and more top Austin stories

Editor's note: In the top Austin news of the week, construction commences on a major Kyle development and a beloved Austin brewery looks for new owners. Plus, Austin once again ranks as the No. 1 city for veterans. Read on for our most popular stories, then plan your weekend right here.

Austin, TX · 2d

NewsNation

partner publisher · 302.5K followers

Texas political shift could impact immigration enforcement policies

Immigration officials say their mission to crackdown on illegal immigration will continue despite midterms.

Texas · 10h

realtynewsreport.com

website

1,850 Home Community Breaks Ground North of Austin

AUSTIN – (Realty News Report) – Houston-based Johnson Development has broken ground on Freely, a new master planned community that will bring 1,850 homes to the former Chapman Ranch land in Liberty Hill near Austin. Located about 40 miles north of downtown Austin, the nature-focused Texas Hill Country...

Austin, TX · 13h

hoodline.com

website

West Lake Hills Gathering Celebrates Election Results Amid Scrutiny of Musk’s Political Spending

About 60 people gathered Saturday outside an Elon Musk-affiliated compound in West Lake Hills for the “People Over Billionaires” election after-party. Organized by Vocal-TX, Popular Democracy and People’s Action, the gathering featured dancing and speeches celebrating results that left many of Musk’s preferred candidates defeated, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

West Lake Hills, TX · 1d

familylocket.com

website

Research at the Texas State Library & Archives: Finding the Muster Roll for Benjamin Cox and the Independent Blues

Onsite research is always an adventure. Preparing beforehand helps, but sometimes a kind archivist who knows the records and can navigate the collections is your best chance of finding the record you want. On our recent trip to Texas, I planned a visit to the Texas State Archives and Library in Austin, Texas. My research focused on my fourth-great-grandfather, Benjamin Cox, and finding sources about his service as a Texas Ranger. In this blog post, I’ll share what I found and tips for preparing for an on-site visit.

Austin, TX · 2d