GOVERNMENT
Several parents of New Caney ISD students spoke at the district's Sept. 20 board meetings about recent allegations that a student brought a firearm to Porter High School's Sept. 18 homecoming dance. NCISD Superintendent Matt Calvert stressed that no gunshots were fired at the event, and that the district is investigating the allegations. (Wesley Gardner/Community Impact Newspaper)
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Redistricting is one of the items on the Texas Legislature's third special session, and the state Senate released proposed maps on Sept. 18. (Ali Linan/Community Impact Newspaper)
Texas Senate releases proposed redistricting maps as special session begins
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Travis County approves fiscal year 2021-22 tax rate
Kevin Stofle was first appointed the Constable for Williamson County Precinct 3 in 2013. (Courtesy Photo)
WilCo mourns death of constable; Hwy. 79 signal work may cause delays in Round Rock and more Central Texas news
Photo of county commissioners and community nonprofit leaders at a press conference
Travis County commits $110 million in federal funding to combat homelessness
The Central Health board of managers on Sept. 9 approved the health care district’s new budget and tax rate. (Iain Oldman/Community Impact Newspaper)
Central Health approves 2022 budget with higher tax rate
The Project SAFE grant would go to school districts and local education agencies that had funding withheld for enacting mask mandates. (courtesy Adobe Stock)
U.S. Department of Education approves grant funding for school districts facing state punishment for mask mandates
Milky Way in night sky
Hill Country communities can pursue Dark Sky designation following new state law
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will convene a third special legislative session Sept. 20 at 10 a.m., according to a Sept. 7 news release. (Ali Linan/Community Impact Newspaper)
Gov. Greg Abbott to convene third special legislative session Sept. 20, sets agenda
Senate Bill 15 would provide ISDs with two years of state funding to enact virtual learning, and allows ISDs to contract with each other to exchange students for virtual learning. (Ali Linan/Community Impact Newspaper)
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The store will be located at 19348 Ronald W. Reagan Blvd. in the new Bar W Marketplace. (Taylor Girtman/Community Impact Newspaper)
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Travis County seeks aid from city of Austin to disburse rental assistance as federal clock ticks
The store will be located at 19348 Ronald W. Reagan Blvd. in the new Bar W Marketplace. (Taylor Girtman/Community Impact Newspaper)
H-E-B to open in Leander in November; San Marcos marks Mermaid Month and more Central Texas news
Austin City Council members met for an in-person regular meeting Sept. 2. (Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin City Hall notebook: Council takes on Prop A language, service contracts, moontower maintenance Sept. 2
Council members unanimously voted to pursue improvements in the African American Cultural Heritage District Sept. 2. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper)
Council renews city support for East Austin's African American cultural district
Proposition A will be on the November ballot. Save Austin Now argues it will make the city safer, but the city has expressed concern about the cost. (John Cox/Community Impact Newspaper)
Texas Supreme Court rules Save Austin Now's language must be used on policing ballot item
Austin City Council's Aug. 31 work session included a discussion of the end to pandemic-era meeting rules. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin City Council plans for the public's return to City Hall
Milano Ristorante opened May 3 at 1700 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Ste. 300, Round Rock. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact Newspaper)
Milano Ristorante opens in Round Rock; Planet Fitness coming to Georgetown and more Central Texas news
Austin City Hall
Central Health will hold public hearing for FY 2021-22 budget in Austin City Council chambers