Austin Independent School District filed a lawsuit against North Austin residents who oppose the district’s plan to sell a former school site, seeking a court ruling on its authority to dispose of the property. Neighbors said the proposed sale could permanently change their community and have raised concerns about future land use, traffic, and neighborhood character. The case now moves through the civil court process in Austin, where a judge will determine the parties’ rights and any limits on the district’s ability to sell the land.

Leander Independent School District in Austin, Texas, has approved a plan to close Faubion Elementary School for the 2026-27 school year. The school board voted after reviewing enrollment and facility data and directed administrators to create a transition plan for students and staff. District officials said they will announce new school assignments, transportation details and rezoning information before the 2026-27 academic year and will hold community meetings to explain the changes.

Austin Energy in Austin, Texas, announced a $735 million 10-year electric resiliency plan to strengthen grid infrastructure against severe weather. The utility developed the plan after a year of stakeholder meetings, system analysis and weather impact assessments. The long-term program will fund grid hardening projects, phased upgrades and reliability improvements across the service area. Austin Energy will align the work with state reliability standards, provide public updates and adjust project priorities based on system performance and evolving weather conditions.

Austin city leaders approved a $150,000 incentive package for the Apple TV+ series “Brothers,” starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson, to support filming in Austin, Texas. The award, structured as a rebate, will reimburse eligible local production expenses once the project meets spending and hiring requirements. The agreement, administered through Austin’s film and television incentive program, requires detailed reporting and compliance with city ordinances while cameras roll in and around the city.