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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...

Texas · 15h

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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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 · 2d

Mens Journal

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

Veterans Day is here.

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...

Austin, TX · 1d

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 · 3d

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.

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 · 1d

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.”

Leander, TX · 1d

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

Pooja Sethi makes history in Texas House, aims for bipartisan wins

On the first day Texas lawmakers could file bills for the upcoming legislative session, newly-elected Democrat Pooja Sethi of Texas House District 47 showed she's ready to get to work.

Texas · 3d

whatnow.com

Barkin’ Creek Dog Grooming & Treats Prepares for The Triangle Location in Austin

Barkin’ Creek Dog Grooming & Treats is preparing to open a new location at The Triangle, at 4700 West Guadalupe Street, Suite A11, Austin. A Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) filing routlines a $300,000 renovation project for the 1,700-square-foot commercial space, with construction scheduled to begin November 15, 2026, and reach completion by March 1, 2027. The filing identifies the project as a tenant improvement intended for pet grooming services.

Austin, TX · 1d

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 · 4d

fox7austin.com

Texas cities changing ICE cooperation policies

In the wake of the Democrats' sweeping win in the midterms, some Texas cities are now looking to change how they cooperate with ICE. That includes Austin, as Mayor Kirk Watson has instructed Austin police to revise their general orders when it comes to immigration enforcement. FOX 7 Austin's Marco Bitonel takes a look at what this could mean for our city and the country at large.

Austin, TX · 3d

KSAT 12

Texas lawmaker proposes bills on cancer care, college athlete pay and struggling small towns

SAN ANTONIO – Texas lawmakers’ top priority when they return to Austin will be passing a balanced budget, but state Rep. Barbara Gervin-Hawkins is also pushing several bills she says could affect families, students and communities statewide. The Democrat who covers District 120 has filed several bills this...

Texas · 1d

hoodline.com

Rick Caruso Nearly Fled LA for Florida Over Billionaire Tax, Stayed for Family

Rick Caruso, the billionaire developer behind The Grove and a former Los Angeles mayoral candidate, came close to packing up and leaving California this year over a proposed billionaire tax, but ultimately chose to stay in Los Angeles and pay it rather than live apart from his family. The decision, made as Proposition 40 gained momentum, involved lawyers, financial advisers and a serious look at relocating to Florida or Texas.

Los Angeles, CA · 2d

fox4news.com

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...

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