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Officials with the city of Georgetown, Williamson County and Cooley Capital Companies marked the ground breaking of The Junction with a ceremony Nov. 13. (Gracie Warhurst/Community Impact)

6 trending Austin-area stories Nov. 17-20: groundbreakings, new restaurants, eminent domain

By Brooke Sjoberg

Here are the top Community Impact stories in the Austin area from Nov. 17-20.

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Negotiation of a design services contract with engineering firm Dunaway for Lakeway City Park was approved by council. (Grace Dickens/Community Impact)

Lakeway makes progress on 2 parks bond ...

Updated 9:37 AM | Nov 21, 2025 CST

Austin's HOME policy spurs hundreds of housing units in 1st year; cost, displacement trends unclear

Austin City Hall

Published 4:59 PM | Nov 18, 2025 CST

Austin budget revisions move ahead with focus on public safety

New Braunfels Food Bank volunteers load pre-made bags of produce for community members in need.

Published 4:04 PM | Nov 17, 2025 CST

Texans again receiving full SNAP benefits, state health department says

firefighter with hose

Published 4:07 PM | Nov 14, 2025 CST

Travis County, Austin community meeting for wildfire preparedness plan update to be held Nov. 19

Snow in Houston during Winter Storm Enzo.

Published 3:39 PM | Nov 13, 2025 CST

ERCOT forecasts stable Texas power grid this January

The Courtside development will feature retail, dining and indoor pickleball space. (Rendering courtesy city of Bee Cave)

Published 11:46 AM | Nov 13, 2025 CST

Indoor pickleball court, congressional run: 4 government updates for Western Travis County

encampment cleanup

Published 5:41 PM | Nov 11, 2025 CST

Austin shelters 181, clears over 700 tons of debris over 3-week encampment clearing initiative

Austin City Hall

Published 5:00 PM | Nov 10, 2025 CST

Austin leaders begin budget revisions following failed tax election

Lucky Claw Mani claw machines

Published 2:09 PM | Nov 7, 2025 CST

Claw machines, election results and high-rise restrictions: 6 trending Austin-area stories

A community member collects groceries at a local Central Texas Food Bank mobile pantry. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact)

Published 3:41 PM | Nov 5, 2025 CST

Travis County approves $500K in emergency food aid amid SNAP delays