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Elisabeth Jimenez
Elisabeth Jimenez

Elisabeth joined Community Impact in October 2024 and reports on education in Austin public schools and the latest in Dripping Springs. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in journalism and certificates in creative writing and environment and sustainability. Elisabeth served as editor-in-chief of a student-run environmental magazine at UT and previously interned at KUT News, Texas Standard, Texas Monthly and the Voces Oral History Center. In her free time, she enjoys going to live music shows, watching movies and doing art projects. Send tips, feedback or questions to [email protected].

Latest from Elisabeth Jimenez
A city of Dripping Springs-led event hosted the community on Mercer Street to experience the total solar eclipse April 8. (Elle Bent/Community Impact)
From a solar eclipse to new development: Check out these 16 stories that impacted Dripping Springs in 2024
Dreamland Dripping Springs has 16 pickleball courts, but will close in December. (Courtesy Dreamland Dripping Springs)
Dreamland Dripping Springs to close at the end of this year
Austin ISD is introducing a new police unit to comply with a state mandate to have officers at school campuses and is one of the many stories that impacted Austin ISD. (Elle Bent/Community Impact)
Check out 9 stories that impacted Austin ISD this year
Dripping Springs ISD broke ground at the site of the newest elementary school, Elementary No. 6, which is part of the 2023 Bond projects and one of the many stories that impacted the district this year. (Elle Bent/Community Impact)
15 stories that shaped Dripping Springs ISD in 2024
Austin ISD officials and Pecan Springs Elementary students and staff broke ground to mark the start of a $47.66 million project to demolish and modernize the school campus. (Elisabeth Jimenez/Community Impact)
Groundbreaking marks modernization of 67-year-old Austin ISD school
Visitors will spot various Harry Potter references throughout the yard at the Diagon Alley ATX light display, including a stag lit with blue lights. (Elisabeth Jimenez/Community Impact)
Diagon Alley ATX casts final spell in Southwest Austin neighborhood
New attendance zones for Dripping Springs ISD will take effect in the 2025-26 academic school year and will see 19 planning units being rezoned. (Courtesy Dripping Springs ISD)
New Dripping Springs ISD elementary and middle school attendance zones finalized
Various polling locations in Travis County will be open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. for the runoff Dec. 14. Voting for the at-large position is eligible for voters who reside within the school district. (Elle Bent/Community Impact)
Fernando Lucas de Urioste leads in Austin ISD runoff race, unofficial results show
Steve Novickas will serve as principal from Dripping Springs ISD Elementary No. 6 beginning in the 2025-26 school year. (Courtesy Dripping Springs ISD)
Principal selected for new Dripping Springs ISD elementary school
The race for Austin ISD trustee at-large Position 8 will continue in the December runoff election. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact)
Runoff election continues for Austin ISD’s last school board seat
Tancho's menu has four omakase-style options ranging in price and selection. Each begins with a sunomono salad—cucumber salad with red seaweed and sesame—followed by tuna sashimi. (Courtesy Tancho Sushi)
16 business updates impacting Southwest Austin this winter
Austin's cold weather shelters will be open the night of Dec. 10 (Community Impact Staff)
Cold weather shelters to open in Austin on Dec. 10 amid colder temperatures
A new social hangout Stargazer boasts a large mural by mural by West Coast artist Bunny Reiss. (Courtesy Stargazer)
Burgers, fitness and a children's boutique: 8 businesses impacting east Austin
Sammataro Sports features east coast-style pizza, a full cocktail bar and beer on tap. (Courtesy Sammataro Sports)
Pizza, Korean, barbecue and more: Check out these 8 business updates in North Austin
Chef Paul Qui (pictured) opened a new handroll concept in downtown Austin. (Courtesy Robert Lerma)
Check out these 8 business updates in downtown Austin
Lefty’s Brick Bar is serving specialty cocktails for its Rudolph’s Road House event, such as the Merry and Bright cocktail with Blanco Tequila, pomegranate, orange and sage, along with usual appetizers of fries and fried pickles. (Dacia Garcia/Community Impact)
Lefty’s Brick Bar in East Austin celebrates holiday season with pop-up bar
Specialty cocktails for the Ralphie's on Congress pop-up bar include "The Ovaltine" made with mezcal, allspice dram, orgeat, angostura bitters, mole bitters and an orange twist garnish; and The Angry Red Ryder, which includes Angry Orchard hard cider, vanilla liqueur, Deep Eddy Peach and fresh lemon with a cinnamon stick garnish. (Dacia Garcia/Community Impact)
Fragile leg lamps, spiked Ovaltine: Austin pop-up bar pays homage to ‘A Christmas Story’
Whiskey Ridge serves gumbo in addition to a selection of steaks, chops and filets. All steaks are cut in-house and grilled over an open flame, according to a news release. (Photo courtesy Emma Hussey)
Check out these businesses impacting the Dripping Springs community
Dripping Springs ISD will make a final vote on attendance zoning maps Dec. 16, which will take effect in August. (Elle Bent/Community Impact)
Dripping Springs ISD draws closer to a final decision on new attendance zones
Communities in Schools of Central Texas works to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. (Courtesy Communities in Schools of Central Texas)
Check out these volunteer opportunities in the Austin community