GOVERNMENT
Bee Cave Council Member Bill Goodwin filed suit against the city's mayor and council members. (Brian Rash/Community Impact Newspaper)
Removed Council Member Bill Goodwin files suit against city of Bee Cave
The mayor’s broadcast began an hour after Gov. Greg Abbott issued a statewide order mandating the use of face masks. (Screenshot courtesy Facebook Live)
Pong Fest, Vanilla Ice make for unique address from Lakeway mayor
Overall in Travis County there has been a total of 10,695 cases since mid-March.. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Travis County adds 571 COVID-19 cases; new restriction put in place ahead of holiday weekend
A photo of a person wearing a medical mask
Travis County Judge supports state masking order, says county will enforce
A statue of Willie Nelson sits in front of ACL Live at the Moody Theater at the corner of Lavaca and Second streets.
Austin police will no longer arrest for low-level marijuana possession
In the course of a month, the number of patients admitted to the hospital due to COVID-19 has increased more than fivefold, according to Austin Public Health data. (Design by Shelby Savage/Community Impact Newspaper)
Deluge of new COVID-19 cases forces Austin-area health officials to limit testing, shift tracing strategy
City officials are working to contain a recent surge in the spread of the coronavirus. (John Cox/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin shuts down main greenbelts, all programs and amenities through July; parks, trails will remain open
Legacy DCS presented its inspirations for one of the home models its initial proposal for 110 Westlake Drive. (Courtesy Legacy DCS)
West Lake Hills votes to terminate $1.58M development agreement
A photo of a silver Cybertruck zooming through the desert
Travis County continues Tesla deliberations with no date set for vote on economic incentives
The city of Lakeway issued a statement June 30 notifying residents it has officially canceled its fireworks show for the Fourth of July. (Courtesy Pexel)
Lakeway cancels Fourth of July celebration as COVID-19 cases rise
Texans receiving unemployment benefits will have a little extra time before they have to prove they are actively looking for work to continue receiving state assistance. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Work search requirement paused for Texans on unemployment benefits
Following Gov. Greg Abbott’s decision to close Texas bars due to a rise in coronavirus cases, more than 30 bar owners filed a lawsuit June 29 challenging Abbott’s emergency order. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
More than 30 Texas bars sue over Gov. Greg Abbott's recent shutdown order
West Lake Hills Mayor Linda Anthony joined a group of 16 mayors to request federal funds from Travis County sent by the U.S. Treasury Department. The agreement could provide the city with about $182,000 in COVID-19 assistance. (Courtesy Fotolia)
West Lake Hills could receive approximately $182,000 in coronavirus relief
A photo of two women on a trail
Travis County to close parks for holiday weekend; county judge calls on other Texas officials to step up safety procedures
Gov. Greg Abbott was part of a press conference at UT Southwestern Medical Center. (Community Impact Newspaper)
Gov. Greg Abbott, Vice President Mike Pence urge Texans to wear face coverings