GOVERNMENT
Central Health administrative building in Austin
Central Health finalizes budget with increased tax rate, more health care services for low-income residents
Gov. Greg Abbott said Sept. 17 that data from Texas' 22 hospital regions will dictate when certain businesses can reopen at 75% capacity. (Screenshot of Sept. 17 press conference)
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott: Retail stores, restaurants, office buildings, gyms can reopen at 75% capacity as early as Sept. 21
The question of an expansion of the Austin Convention Center, pictured here, has been debated for years. (Christopher Neely/Community Impact Newspaper)
City Council pushing forward on billion-dollar Austin Convention Center expansion despite pandemic questions
Estimated 10% of Texas remain uncounted in the 2020 census as of Sept. 13. (Chance Flowers/Community Impact Newspaper)
Data: Estimated 10% of Texans remain uncounted in 2020 census
The district is planning to sell 2.26 acres of land currently part of the closed ACC Pinnacle Campus property to the Texas Department of Transportation. (Nicholas Cicale/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin Community College approves tax increase, sells portion of Pinnacle Campus property and cancels trustee election at September board meeting
A drive-thru Trail of Lights could serve 1,300 vehicles per night this December. (Nicholas Cicale/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin Trail of Lights could live on as drive-thru event this winter
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Glenn Hegar shared details on the state's financial situation ahead of the 2021 legislative session during a Transportation Advocacy Group virtual event. (Screenshot via Transportation Advocacy Group)
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar discusses state budget, economic planning
A sign directs voters inside at Ridgetop Elementary School during the July 14 elections in Austin. Historically, AISD campuses have been used as Travis County polling locations for elections. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin ISD considering making Nov. 3 Election Day a student holiday
District 2243, a proposed planned unit development, was first presented to City Council at its July 2 meeting. (Rendering courtesy Gensler)
Leander denies zoning request plus entertainment in Round Rock, Pflugerville: Popular news from this week
Photo of a sign that reads "Travis County"
Travis County selects 225 small businesses to receive coronavirus recovery funding
(Courtesy Three Six General)
Grand opening to be held for Three Six General in San Marcos and more Austin-area news
Fajita Drive flopped, so a Kyle committee will rename Rebel Drive and more Central Texas news
A photo of a woman's hand holding a disposable mask
Travis County to give away personal protective equipment in areas with high COVID-19 counts
At on-street parking stations such as this one on the University of Texas campus, drivers no longer need to print a sticker to attach to their windshield. Instead, they can enter their license plate number to stay for up to 10 hours. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin changes on-street parking and more Central Texas news
A photo of a mailbox
November election will cost Travis County $660,000 more than expected