M/I, Meritage team up to fund $7.6M bridge to growth in a Texas town
A Buda, TX partnership has M/I Homes and Meritage Homes splitting a $7.6 million bridge tied to a 496-home development. The public-private partnership deal uses a MUD and tax reinvestment incentives and underscores the affordability tradeoffs of builder-funded infrastructure. AI Summary. A new public-private partnershi
Dropped charges lead to malicious prosecution lawsuit in Texas
Former Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody and attorney Jason Nassour are suing Travis and Williamson counties after their evidence tampering charges were dropped on July 1. The lawsuit targets District Attorneys Jose Garza and Shawn Dick, alleging malicious prosecution and due process violations over an unobtained
Pflugerville PD searching for suspects accused of stealing 34 firearms from gun store
The burglary occurred July 2 at GT Distributors on New Meister Lane.
Texas flood response shifts to cleanup and rebuilding as crews begin damage assessments
Every story comes with a passport. How we work · Corrections log. As floodwaters recede in Texas, the focus turns to cleanup and rebuilding efforts in affected communities. For the small city of Austin, situated within the greater Austin metro, this process will be particularly crucial given its unique position of bein
Austin City Council debates $390M bond for November ballot or delay to 2028
Every story comes with a passport. How we work · Corrections log. The proposed $390 million bond package has significant implications for Austin's infrastructure and quality of life. If approved, the bond would fund major investments in parks and transportation, which could help alleviate some of the city's notorious t
Lake Travis flooding leaves debris, damaged docks and water concerns
Every story comes with a passport. How we work · Corrections log. The aftermath of Lake Travis flooding poses a significant threat to the surrounding communities, particularly those served by the Austin Independent School District. As the lake returns to normal, the presence of floating debris and damaged docks creates
Austin developers planning 1,736-acre community in Hill Country
The Hays County community, dubbed the Ridge, will feature more than 6,200 single-family home sites and a multifamily development, developers say.
Hundreds of homes damaged by Texas floods as concerns remain downstream
Nearly 600 homes and 100 businesses were damaged in last week's Hill Country floods, and crews have rescued at least 530 people statewide. Floodwaters are still moving downstream, with dam floodgates open and Austin's waterway ban remaining in effect through Tuesday afternoon. Officials are also tracking a developing G
Texas rescuers rushed in after iconic Austin owl’s last owlet was presumed dead, and...
"And she'll raise this baby and teach him to be an owl, so he can be released back into the wild."
Luxury outdoor furniture retailer from Austin opens first Frisco showroom
A city that's known for enjoying life al fresco is exporting a favorite outdoor furniture retailer to North Texas: Austin-based Anthony's Patio has opened a new showroom in Frisco. It's the 23-year-old brand's only location outside of Austin and first in Dallas-Fort Worth. The showroom occupies 3,784 square feet at...

















