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Higley USD comes up with a strategy and an idea for what it wants its graduate to look like.

Higley USD board approves strategic plan, core values, portrait of graduate The Higley USD governing board put a final stamp of approval May 11 on a yearslong process to update the district’s strategic plan, list of core values and portrait of an HUSD graduate.

Among these five people will emerge Gilbert's next Fire & Rescue Department chief

Gilbert narrows fire chief search to five finalists The nationwide search for a new chief for the Gilbert Fire & Rescue Department has been narrowed to the finalists, including one current member of the department, town officials announced May 11.

FDA greenlights Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for ages 5-11

FDA greenlights Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for ages 5-11 The FDA on Oct. 29 authorized the emergency use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to include those in the 5-11 age group.

Austin's updated City Council district map certified; new boundaries will last through 2020s

Austin's updated City Council district map certified; new boundaries will last through 2020s Austin's new City Council district map is certified, firming up new political boundaries in the city for the coming decade.

Austin begins work on second section of Northern Walnut Creek Trail

Austin begins work on second section of Northern Walnut Creek Trail The city aims to have another 1.3 miles of the 19-mile trail complete by the end of 2022.

Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law new Texas maps that redraw state legislature, U.S. Congress, and State Board of Education districts. The maps will go into effect Jan. 18

Gov. Abbott approves new voting maps for state legislature, Congress, school districts for next decade The maps will go into effect Jan. 18, 2022 after the state legislature passed them during a 30-day special session.

New Oak Hill H-E-B in Southwest Austin opening Oct. 27

New Oak Hill H-E-B in Southwest Austin opening on schedule The 90,000-square-foot space will open a mile west of the old Oak Hill store.

Inaugural Williamson County Fair and Rodeo ready to open gates Oct. 21 after coronavirus delay

Inaugural Williamson County Fair and Rodeo ready to open gates Oct. 21 after coronavirus delay After the inaugural Williamson County Fair and Rodeo was postponed in 2020, county and fair officials said they are excited to kick off the agricultural celebration.

More than 20,000-seat outdoor amphitheater proposed for Southwest Austin

More than 20,000-seat outdoor amphitheater proposed for Southwest Austin The amphitheater would rival the Hollywood Bowl in size.

Oak Hill Parkway update: sound wall construction, intermittent night closures, and tree and brush removal

Oak Hill Parkway update: sound wall construction, intermittent night closures, and tree and brush removal The Texas Department of Transportation is undertaking more minor aspects of construction in advance of major construction getting underway in early 2022.