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Council moves to expand Austin's solar generation capacity

By Ben Thompson

City Council members have asked for a review of public property where significant solar infrastructure could be installed.

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Voters approved a tax increase of $0.025 per $100 valuation in November 2024 to support more affordable child care across Travis County. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact)

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Austin City Council unanimously passed a resolution that would ban vape-selling near schools, but an official ordinance is yet to be approved. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Published 3:08 PM | May 23, 2025 CDT

Austin resolution paves way for vape-selling ban near schools

Published 4:49 PM | May 22, 2025 CDT

Council votes to fund foundations for future public spaces covering I-35 in Central Austin

Safety improvements were discussed at a May 19 City Council meeting. (Community Impact staff)

Published 3:28 PM | May 21, 2025 CDT

Lakeway moves forward on Highlands Boulevard safety improvements

11th-12th streets cap

Published 5:10 PM | May 20, 2025 CDT

Council split on I-35 cap plans for Central Austin ahead of initial funding deadline

Travis County emergency service officials urged residents May 20 to sign up for the new burn ban notification system through Warn Central Texas. (Courtesy Austin Fire Department)

Published 4:54 PM | May 20, 2025 CDT

Travis County to launch new system for alerting residents of increased wildfire conditions

Austin police car

Published 9:36 AM | May 20, 2025 CDT

75M license plates scanned under rebooted Austin police program; audit reveals successes, concerns

The Bee Cave Sculpture Park will soon see upgrades after a funding agreement was made with City Council. (Community Impact staff)

Published 3:38 PM | May 19, 2025 CDT

City of Bee Cave to help fund sculpture park revitalization

Published 1:30 PM | May 16, 2025 CDT

Q&A: Austin police Chief Lisa Davis on first 100 days, public safety, staffing plans

Opened in 1931, the Heman Marion Sweatt Courthouse has been recognized for its role in the Austin's civil rights movement. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact)

Published 1:04 PM | May 14, 2025 CDT

Travis County officials weigh plans for potential historical district

Updates include road improvements, a new organic kitchen and a new city subcommittee. (Community Impact staff)

Published 4:59 PM | May 13, 2025 CDT

4 city, business updates from West Lake Hills in April