Read about some of the top transportation stories that came out of Hays County this year, and learn what road projects to look out for going into 2026.

1. 8 road updates for Dripping Springs, Driftwood, Buda: Multiple projects are being funded by certificates of obligation amounting to $240 million.

2. Check out the latest on 6 Hays County transportation projects: Hays County drivers can track progress on six transportation projects—ranging from new deceleration lanes and neighborhood street upgrades to multimillion-dollar widening and extension work.

3. Hays County moves forward with $240M road projects plan: The county found alternative funding for most of the 2024 road bond projects, addressing enhancements across all four precincts.

4. Buda City Council reviews FM 1626/RM 967 design concepts: The city contracted Tetra Tech to conduct a study of the FM 1626/RM 967 intersection and present possible solutions.

5. Kyle receives updates on 12 planned roundabouts: The city is enhancing safety and functionality at its intersections.

• Jan. 1, 10 a.m.
• Free (admission)
• James Adkins Pool, 1100 W. Center St., Kyle

• Jan. 19, 9:30 a.m.
• Free (admission)
• LBJ MLK Crossroads Memorial, MLK Drive and LBJ Drive, San Marcos

• Feb. 13, 6 p.m.
• $25
• San Marcos Activity Center, 501 E. Hopkins St., San Marcos

From major construction milestones and airline expansion deals to staffing challenges and behind-the-scenes upgrades, these nine Austin-Bergstrom International Airport updates shaped how travelers moved through the ABIA in 2025.

1. Airport ground breaking on 'Texas-sized’ garage: Airport and city officials gathered just north of the economy parking lot to break ground on a new parking garage at ABIA on Feb. 28. Marking another milestone in the parade of projects coming online for the airport's sweeping multimillion-dollar expansion, the new 2.5-million-square-foot parking garage will add an estimated 7,000 spaces.

2. Airport patio reopens to public: For travelers passing through the Austin airport, the little-known outdoor patio is once again open to the public. The outdoor patio, located near Gate 2, offers front-row views of planes taking off and landing on the airport’s two runways.

3. Airport breaks ground on latest 12,000-square-foot expansion: Focused on the Arrivals and Departures Hall within the Barbara Jordan Terminal, the project is expected to increase capacity for Transportation Security Administration queuing and airline ticketing counter lines, which have in the past extended outside the terminal during busy travel days.

Texans now have a new database to track the results of local bond propositions and tax rate elections, or TREs, in their communities and across the state.

The details: Texas’ Local Government Bond, Tax, and Project Transparency Database was unveiled after state lawmakers passed House Bill 103 this spring. The new law requires the comptroller to compile information about all bonds, tax rate elections and maintenance tax rate changes proposed by local governments in an election, including:

• Ballot language for all tax-related proposals
• How each tax measure would impact the local tax rate or debt service
• The difference between the adopted tax rate and the voter-approved tax rate, if applicable
• The entity’s tax rate for the prior year and the tax rate following the election
• A list of projects funded by each tax measure
• The results of each election, including votes for and against a measure