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Elisabeth Jimenez
Elisabeth Jimenez

Elisabeth joined Community Impact in October 2024 and covers all things Austin ISD, Dripping Springs and Hays County. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in journalism in May 2024. In her free time, she enjoys going catching live music in Austin, watching movies and doing art projects. Send tips, feedback or questions to [email protected].

Latest from Elisabeth Jimenez
Austin ISD will change their magnet and choice-program bus routes for the 2025-26 academic year. (Elle Bent/Community Impact)
Some Austin ISD students to be picked up at 'hub' instead of neighborhood next school year
Austin ISD celebrated the commencement of its 13th 2022 Bond open-concept and modernization project with a groundbreaking ceremony at Langford Elementary, which will receive a full modernization through the bond. (Courtesy Austin ISD)
Austin ISD 2022 bond funds new learning spaces, gym at Langford Elementary School
Jill Rosales, (center, right) was announced as the San Marcos Hays County EMS Chief at a board meeting March 17. (Elisabeth Jimenez/Community Impact).
New San Marcos Hays County EMS chief announced after former chief’s resignation
Austin ISD celebrated the second phase of its LBJ Early College High School modernization project with a groundbreaking ceremony. LBJ students and staff were in attendance, as well as Austin ISD district staff. (Courtesy Austin ISD)
LBJ Early College High School to get new sports facilities with modernization project
Dripping Springs ISD will increase after-school care tuition rates for the 2025-26 academic year, marking the third year in a row for increases. (Elle Bent/Community Impact)
Dripping Springs ISD after-school care tuition to increase for 2025-26 academic year
Previous DSISD Trustee Ron Jones and incumbents Olivia Barnard and Tricia Quintero are seeking a spot on the DSISD board this May. (Courtesy Ron Jones, Tricia Quintero, Olivia Barnard/Community Impact)
Q&A: Meet the candidates running for Dripping Springs ISD board of trustees
Waterloo Records & Video will leave its current location at 600 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin in the Spring of 2025. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact)
Last day parties at Waterloo Records mark final bow at North Lamar location
Tex-Mex and Indian fusion restaurant is celebrating 10 years of business in 2025. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact)
New fitness studios, a halal grocery store: Business news to know in Southwest Austin
The Greek Bar opened on Oltorf Street in February and serves a variety of Mediterranean dishes. (Courtesy Jon Scotty)
Here are 8 South Central Austin business updates to know
Mercer St. Taproom opened in December and is now serving craft and domestic beers and other beverages. Jimmy Moreno (center) is one of the family staffers at Mercer St. Taproom and owns his own brew pub in Galveston. He is brothers with co-owner Jay Moreno. (Elisabeth Jimenez/Community Impact)
Family-friendly Mercer St. Taproom offers craft beer, gathering space in Dripping Springs
Six local artists were given the opportunity to design a 3D art sculpture representing the Texas Hill Country as an homage to Dripping Springs' designation as a Dark Sky Community. (Elisabeth Jimenez/Community Impact)
Deep in the heart of Dripping Springs, star sculptures shine big and bright
Tickets cost between $15-$60. (Courtesy Austin Symphony Orchestra)
Barbie and bars: 8 business updates in downtown Austin
ambulance trucks at San Marcos Hays County EMS headquarters
North Hays County EMS gears up for split with San Marcos Hays County EMS company
Opening on Mercer Street, the new restaurant by The Salt Lick will feature family recipes and southern dishes on the menu, such as fried chicken, mashed potatoes and cream corn. (Courtesy Roxie's)
Check out 5 business updates in the Dripping Springs area
There are a variety of summer camp options for Southwest Austin and Dripping Springs families this year. At McKinney Roughs Nature Park, campers can expect group activities tied to weekly, rotating themes, a river raft trip, a pool day and a challenge course with a zip lining adventure. (Courtesy McKinney Roughs Nature Park)
2025 Summer Camp Guide: 45 offerings for Southwest Austin, Dripping Springs families
Central Austin offers a variety of camps during the summer months, include Sportball, a multisports camp that engages children in various sports activities, including basketball, soccer and more. (Courtesy Sportball)
2025 Summer Camp Guide: 55 offerings for Central Austin families
Front of Austin ISD central office visitor entrance
Austin ISD leases office space to Greater Austin YMCA to help offset budget shortfall
Austin ISD teacher sitting at desk in classroom
Austin ISD teachers on the path to higher salaries through state program
American football on a football field
Austin ISD, Dallas Cowboys partner to start girls flag football league
Texas MedClinic opened a new location in Dripping Springs and offers various services for minor emergencies and testings. (Elisabeth Jimenez/Community Impact)
Texas MedClinic now offering urgent care services to Dripping Springs