The January edition is a special issue of Community Impact Newspaper in which we hope to help you get to know your community a little bit better.

In this issue, you will find a Dining Guide (see pages 8-11) that lists restaurants located in South and Southwest Austin. We have categorized the restaurants and identified which ones are dog-friendly, offer patio seating, serve brunch, offer kid’s menus and host happy hours.

There is also a Shopping Guide (see pages 12-13) in which you will find a list of local businesses selling everything from gardening supplies to sports gear.

if you are looking for a new adventure, check out our Things To Do page (see Page 19) for a variety of South Austin destinations.

Whether you have just moved here or are a lifelong resident, we hope this issue will be a helpful resource for you throughout 2018. It is going to be an exciting year in our area, and we at Community Impact Newspaper are looking forward to keeping you informed.