CITY & COUNTY
All nonessential Williamson County government offices will be closed Feb. 3-4 due to forecasted severe winter weather in Central Texas. (Community Impact Newspaper file photo)
UPDATE: Williamson County opens warming, charging center amid Winter Storm Landon
Early voting poll workers in Williamson County will make $12 an hour during the 2022 Democratic and Republic primary elections after action taken by Commissioners Court on Feb. 1. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Williamson County approves $2 pay increase for March 1 primary early voting election workers
Polling booths
Travis County clerk puts out 'dire' call for poll workers ahead of March 1 primary elections
COVID-19 news update graphic
Despite emergence of omicron subvariant BA2, Austin Public Health officials spread ‘good news’
Volma Overton Sr. is widely known for his legal contributions and efforts to desegregate schools in Austin for a more just and inclusive community. (Courtesy City of Austin)
Austin park renamed in honor of civil rights activist Volma Overton Sr.
Council members unanimously voted to settle two lawsuits brought against the city and police officials over allegations of systemic bias and mishandling of sexual assault cases. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin City Council approves $875K settlement of lawsuits alleging systematic mishandling of sexual assault cases
Williamson County courthouse
Williamson County leaders ask for parity in funding in letter to Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority
To attract new hires, Austin Resource Recovery has raised its starting hourly wage to $17. (Courtesy Austin Resource Recovery)
Brush, bulk trash collection paused in Austin indefinitely due to staffing shortages
Austin City Council meets Jan. 27 for its first full voting session of 2022. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin City Hall notebook: City court updates on hold; airport expansion, eviction support on tap Jan. 27
Person voting in a booth
Williamson County announces 18 early voting locations for March 1 primary elections
Campaign finance information for Austin City Council District 4 special election candidates was released in the week before election day. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper)
Vela leads in Austin District 4 campaign spending, donations ahead of election day
Austin Mayor Steve Adler is seeking to develop a new housing bond that could be put to city voters this year. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper)
New housing bond could be next step in Austin officials' affordability push
Williamson County Commissioners Court approved spending $250,000 of American Rescue Plan Act funds Jan. 18 to address the backlog of mental health-related cases in the county. (Courtesy Brian Jackson/Adobe Stock)
Williamson County approves $250,000 for visiting judge to handle increase in mental health cases
Mike Siegel, political director for the voter engagement group Ground Game Texas that developed the Austin Freedom Act of 2021, asked City Council to approve the ordinance without a city election Jan. 18. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper)
City Council calls May special election for vote on Austin marijuana enforcement, use of no-knock warrants
Austin City Council will meet Jan. 18. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin City Hall notebook: Council to vote on marijuana and search warrant ordinance, allowing hybrid city meetings Jan. 18
Here is the latest COVID-19 data update from Williamson County. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
DATA: Williamson County reports more than 14,000 COVID-19 cases since Jan. 1
Businesses will be required to post signs stating their COVID-19 safety protocols by Jan. 17 or face a fine. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper)
New public health orders require Austin, Travis County businesses to post notices of COVID-19 safety measures
Puppy Camilo and other adoptable animals at the Austin Animal Center will still be taken care of on Sundays, though the shelter will be closed to the public temporarily starting Jan. 23. (Courtesy Austin Animal Center)
Austin Animal Center closing on Sundays due to short staffing
Williamson County Courthouse
Williamson County allocates federal dollars for breast cancer treatment, COVID-19 tests, court staff