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Fire in Flatonia destroys personal library filled with 70,000 books, thousands of other reading materials

According to the homeowner, he started the collection of books and other materials when he was seven or eight years old. → Read More

As 911 call center times lag, Austin City Council member calls for questions

People calling 911 say the phone rings for as much as 30 minutes before a call taker or dispatcher answers. → Read More

'Let's go out on our own terms' | Adelbert's Brewery closing this month after landlord sells property

Adelbert's Brewery opened in 2011. The last two years saw a spike in business because of its proximity to Q2 Stadium, but the brewery will close on Halloween. → Read More

Food truck owners looking forward to ACL Weekend 2 after successful start

For one food truck, business boomed beyond their expectations for the first weekend of the music festival. → Read More

EPA announces new guidance to adapt to climate change

In Texas, the Environmental Protection Agency noted climate change will contribute to worse droughts, extreme storms and increased flood concerns. → Read More

October marks busiest month for some Austin food trucks

Austin City Limits and Formula One mark two of the hallmark events bringing a boom in business for the food and beverage industry. → Read More

Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter creates 'preventing euthanasia' list for dogs needing new homes

The county's animal shelter has almost double the number of dogs it can comfortably house. → Read More

Southern Baptist Texas Convention prepares to help Hurricane Ian victims

Mike Northen has responded to disaster relief calls since 2005. He and other SBTC members will bring a full kitchen in an effort to cook meals for Floridians. → Read More

Austin creates corporation that could nearly double proposed affordable housing projects

The Austin Affordable Housing Public Facilities Corporation will propose projects aiming to receive federal bond funds. → Read More

BCRUA starts repairs on water pipe leak for Leander, Cedar Park, Round Rock

Cedar Park, Leander, and Round Rock all draw drinking water from BCRUA, but none of them use it as a primary water source. → Read More

Developer applies to replace beloved Starbucks, Smoothie King near UT with apartment building

The building is not designated a historic landmark, but it has stood for decades. The Starbucks workers unionized earlier this year. → Read More

As demand for mushrooms grows, so does mycology interest in Central Texas

One local company grows 5,000 pounds of mushrooms per week to sell in grocery stores across the state. → Read More

Dripping Springs City Council votes to end building moratorium

Since November 2021, any new construction needed a special permit and exemption from the city council. → Read More

State lawmakers discuss bringing back tax incentive program for school districts

Chapter 313 is set to expire at the end of the year. School districts across Texas use the agreement to entice companies to build in their area. → Read More

'Texas really started the whole revolution'

Semiconductor chips make modern technology function. Almost all of them are as small as a speck of dust. → Read More

'Someone with such, such great integrity': British pub owners in Round Rock remember Queen Elizabeth II

Tim and Julia Jones plan to host their own celebration of life ceremony for the queen at The Kenney Fort Pub. → Read More

As school gets underway, district police hope communication minimizes threats

Last year before winter break, six different school districts received threats within a week. → Read More

Neighbors praise wastewater improvements as Brushy Creek runs clear

For months, Round Rock has worked to improve its wastewater treatment facility after discovering more than a dozen leaks earlier this year. → Read More

LCRA responds to concerns amid drought: Water Management Plan working as intended

Advocates want LCRA to update its Water Management Plan before 2025 because of the current drought and increased demand on water supply. → Read More

CHIPS Act to make the US more competitive in semiconductor production

The CHIPS Act aims to make the U.S. less dependent on semiconductor chips made in China and Taiwan. → Read More