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Several of the top stories in the Austin metro in 2025 focused on billboard ordinances. (Grace Dickens/Community Impact)

Top 5 Austin metro stories of 2025 so far

By Brooke Sjoberg

In 2025, Community Impact covered two election cycles, major transportation updates, development news and local businesses throughout the greater Austin area. 

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The Renaissance will host various Christmas-themed events including an opportunity for community members to take pictures with Santa. (Courtesy The Renaissance)
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An image of the Grinch and children.
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In addition to organization and decluttering services, the Best Friends Organize and Design team also offers holiday decorating services. (Courtesy Best Friends Organize and Design)
Best Friends Organize & Design now open in Buda
Light Up the Plaza, a tree lighting ceremony held in the Hill Country Galleria, will take place on Nov. 28. (Courtesy Hill Country Galleria)
Weekend to-do list: holiday light displays, Small Business Saturday, Santa meet-and-greets
An image of two people at the restaurant.
20 Austin-area restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day 2025
Dripping Springs Methodist Church will host its 11th annual Thanksgiving meal for the community from on Thanksgiving day from 1:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (Courtesy Dripping Springs Methodist Church)
Organizations providing free Thanksgiving meals in the Austin area
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More than 50 Brake Check locations are currently in operation across Texas. Pictured above is the Round Rock location. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact)
Brake and Tire Check opens in Kyle
a boy with a mohawk holds a video game controller
Sharkey's Cuts for Kids blends haircuts with fun in Kyle
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Google commits $40B to 3 new data centers, infrastructure in Texas through 2027
Discovery Land Co. is building Austin Surf Club in Del Valle with man-made waves, similar to those at Texas Ski Ranch in New Braunfels. (Courtesy Texas Ski Ranch)
Austin Surf Club to bring Kelly Slater-designed waves to Central Texas
La Ola Pop Shop will soon serve fresh ice cream and popsicles in Buda. (Courtesy La Ola Pop Shop)
La Ola Pop Shop to serve sweet treats in Buda