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Austin Holiday Season Preview 2026: Trail of Lights & Winter Fests

Jump to: Iconic Light Displays | Holiday Markets & Fairs | Parades, Pop-Ups & Stage Shows | Hill Country & Suburb Day Trips | Know Before You Go | FAQ. As crisp winter breezes roll over Lady Bird Lake, the capital city transforms into a glowing wonderland of synchronized music, sprawling illuminations, and festive Hill Country cheer.

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Texas political shift could impact immigration enforcement policies

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

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KXAN

Austin cannabis advocates see hope for legalization post-election

The blue wave in Texas leaves some in the Austin area hoping to see more green.

CBS Austin

After Abbott blocks funding, Texas lawmakers move to curb license-plate readers

AUSTIN, Texas — A growing debate at the Texas Capitol could determine whether police and other government agencies in Texas can continue using automated license-plate reader cameras, including systems made by Flock. The cameras capture license plate and vehicle images, along with a vehicle’s make and color, the plate...

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AI data center construction in Texas draws in major local controversy

Bigbigth”[Our] house has no more residential value,” Abilene resident and business owner Lexi Smith said in an interview with KUT Radio. “If we were ever able to sell, it would be purely commercial.”. With the efficiency of large-scale artificial intelligence (AI) models in daily life, the expansion...

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The Texas Porch

Burn bans cover 118 Texas counties, including Harris and Bexar, as Travis County lifts its ban

Texas A&M Forest Service lists 118 counties under burn bans as of Nov. 10. Here is what a ban means and the state's year-round outdoor burning rules.

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KXAN

Austin tattoo artist’s work featured on USPS stamps

Nat Power, an artist at Royal Legion Tattoo, is the artist behind five new designs of United States Postal Service "forever" stamps, which will be released in 2027.

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Williamson County marks Veterans Day

Central Texans are honoring our local vets this Veterans Day. Ceremonies took place across the Austin metro area - including two in Williamson County. FOX 7 Austin‘s Rudy Koski reports from Georgetown.

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Dripping Springs Breaks Ground On 175-Unit Senior Community Near Austin

Developers have broken ground on a 175-unit active adult community in Dripping Springs, about 25 miles west of Austin, that will reserve its apartments and villas for residents age 55 and older. The project, called Serenova at Dripping Springs, is being built by ARCTRUST Private Capital and Edison Equity Residential and sits adjacent to the Headwaters master-planned community.

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Texas Railroad Commission Reinstates Public Comment at Monthly Meetings Following Backlash

November 11, 2026 – AUSTIN, Texas — The Railroad Commission of Texas, the regulatory body overseeing the state’s massive oil, gas, and energy infrastructure, will restore general public comment periods at its official monthly meetings starting in December. The decision reverses a controversial policy adopted in August...

Texas · 2d

fourpointsnews.com

After trustees asked to pause, Leander ISD moves $129.5 million school vote ahead of new LISD Board

On Oct. 29, Leander ISD administration told the LISD Board of Trustees the construction contracts for two new elementary schools would come Nov. 19, the first meeting for three newly elected trustees. That same night, trustees looked at the district’s falling enrollment numbers and asked to pause. The board president said she was “very very nervous” board members would start “getting cold feet.”

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KXAN

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Travis County opens applications for 2027 Expunction Expo

Travis County residents with eligible arrest records can now apply for the 2027 Expunction Expo.

Travis County, TX · 3d

TripJaunt

Austin Takes a Step Toward a Light Rail Link to Its Airport

Getting from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport into the city currently depends on roads and buses. The Austin Transit Partnership has now moved into planning for an extension of the city’s future light rail line to the airport, which could eventually let visitors reach downtown without a car. ([1]) The idea has been part of Austin’s transit

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Mens Journal

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The Best City for Veterans Is in Texas, New Study Says

Veterans Day is here.

Austin, TX · 3d

CBS Austin

109-acre River Park planned for East Riverside with apartments, hotel, parks and venue

AUSTIN, Texas — New apartments, a hotel, and parks are planned for East Riverside as River Park takes shape, bringing changes that could affect how people live, travel, and do business in the neighborhood. The 109-acre mixed-use development includes a 4,000-capacity music venue, but its footprint will extend beyond...

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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 · 4d

Austin American-Statesman

New Liberty Hill community will bring 1,850 homes, trails and river access

Johnson Development has broken ground on a new master-planned community in Liberty Hill at the 762-acre site formerly known as Chapman Ranch.

Austin, TX · 3d

KXAN

Incoming Democratic state leaders put out call for resumes

An exact number of openings isn't publicly available, and likely won't be until the new leaders are sworn in to office in January.

Texas · 2d

KXAN

Pflugerville gives community supervision on surveillance tech

The SAFE Technology Commission will oversee the city's data and artificial intelligence technology.

Pflugerville, TX · 2d

KXAN