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Some Austin, Travis County ambulance service scaled down amid rising overtime costs

By Ben Thompson

Several ambulances are being replaced by SUV "squad" units each day to respond to lower-priority medical calls.

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Since 2015, a multiagency program has trained hundreds of first responders across Central Texas to handle wildfires where wildlands meet homes and businesses. (Courtesy Travis County ESD No. 2/Pflugerville Fire Department)

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Plans for new wastewater lines in West Austin could improve development capacity in the region. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact)

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Hays County Commissioners Court passed a resolution to support legislative that gives more authority to the Hays Trinity Groundwater District, which focuses on conservation of groundwater use in the area, particularly western Hays County. (Amira Van Leeuwen/Community Impact)

Updated 11:56 AM | May 1, 2025 CDT

2 groundwater bills can impact Hays County’s future water use if passed

Austin I-35 office

Published 5:55 AM | Apr 25, 2025 CDT

Austin City Council OKs $26M office purchase

Austin Proposition A

Published 5:36 PM | Apr 24, 2025 CDT

Appeals court sides with Texas in challenge to Austin marijuana decriminalization ordinance

Since taking office in 2020, Travis County Judge Andy Brown has led multiple initiatives focused on improving mental health care and addressing substance use. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact)

Published 4:28 PM | Apr 23, 2025 CDT

‘Substantial decline’ in fentanyl-related deaths across Travis County

Austin scooters

Published 3:42 PM | Apr 22, 2025 CDT

Austin reports decreased e-scooter use; regulations to be updated this summer

Texans can purchase batteries, flashlights, generators and other emergency preparedness supplies without state and local sales taxes from April 26-28. (Courtesy Texas A&M Forest Service)

Published 2:46 PM | Apr 22, 2025 CDT

Texans urged to prepare for disasters with tax-free emergency supplies, April 26-28

State funding through Upskill Texas program can help local business expand by helping foot the bill for employee job training. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Published 1:40 PM | Apr 22, 2025 CDT

Central Texas businesses can now tap into $6M in state funding to boost workforce

Published 9:53 AM | Apr 22, 2025 CDT

Austin remains behind decade-long affordable housing goals; thousands of units added

The City of Dripping Springs held a ribbon cutting ceremony April 17 to mark the opening of downtown restrooms on Mercer Street. Mayor Bill Foulds, city council members, staff and Hays County Commissioner Walt Smith were some of the guests in attendance. (Elisabeth Jimenez/Community Impact)

Published 6:05 PM | Apr 17, 2025 CDT

Public restrooms now open in downtown Dripping Springs

Austin Convention Center groundbreaking

Published 3:56 PM | Apr 17, 2025 CDT

Officials break ground on $1.6B Austin Convention Center redevelopment