support local journalism
become a community patron
Community impact Newspaper's mission is to build communities of informed citizens and thriving businesses through the collaboration of a passionate team.
Consider supporting our journalism efforts by becoming a Community Patron today.
join us
become a community member
Community Members have access to our e-edition and can sign up for our daily e-newsletter
PHOTOS: Austin Ninjas obstacle course gym opens in Northwest Austin
Riley Woods, an Austin Ninjas employee, demonstrates one of the course's obstacles.
Austin Ninjas, an obstacle course gym inspired by the NBC TV show "American Ninja Warrior," opened Jan. 13. The gym plans to host a grand opening event Jan. 27. For more information call 512-514-0555 or visit www.austinninjas.com or the business’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/warpedwallwarriors.
SHARE THIS STORY
By Emma Whalen
Emma is Community Impact Newspaper's Houston City Hall reporter. Previously, she covered health care and public education in Austin.
MOST RECENT
Thousands of construction workers this week returned to work in Austin. What are developers doing to ensure safe work sites?
After most residential construction briefly shut down across the city of Austin, home building crews now have the opportunity to return the work.
‘We’ve got this’: Central Texas librarians step up to help their communities amid coronavirus pandemic
The example in Bee Cave appears to be just one of many stories relating how, amid the COVID-19 crisis, librarians are helping their communities throughout the Greater Austin area.
DATA: See how coronavirus has spread across the state and a breakdown of how the pandemic has hit Central Texas
See a graphic breakdown of how coronavirus is affecting Texas.
Has your Austin-area small business been affected by the coronavirus? Here are resources you can access.
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering a short-term loan program intended to help cover payroll and a separate, long-term loan program intended to help business owners stay afloat.
String of racist attacks via videoconferencing software leads to heightened security concerns
A recent string of incidents where Zoom meetings have been “hacked” has put the future viability of teleconferencing security in doubt.
St. David’s temporarily closes three Austin locations, redeploys resources during COVID-19 pandemic
St. David’s Emergency Center locations in Bee Cave and Cedar Park temporarily closed April 1.
Williamson County will not release inmates as neighboring counties have suggested
The county's current jail population is 374, officials said.
5 recent coronavirus stories from the Austin area readers should know
Read local updates on the coronavirus pandemic.
Austin FC, Upper Ninety compile bilingual resource guide for Austin families
Austin FC and Upper Ninety on March 30 released a guide of resources for local families.
Donations to All Together ATX will help local residents through grants to nonprofits
Friday's digital telethon seeks donations to help the community
DATA: Austin’s residential electricity usage up more than 30% since beginning of March
The total residential electricity usage has increased by more than 31.88% across Austin Energy’s service area since the last week of February, the new numbers show.
Rollingwood resident creates program to help businesses and feed health care workers
Matt Silk said www.atxhospitalmeals.com serves two purposes: It helps struggling restaurants by purchasing food in bulk, and feeds dozens of health care workers with each purchase.