GOVERNMENT
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and other state officials at a news conference in Midland, TX, on Sept. 21. A sign on the table reads "SECURING THE BORDER."
‘One pill can kill': Gov. Abbott orders state leaders, law enforcement to focus on cartels amid fentanyl crisis
Four black graduation caps being thrown in the air.
White House estimates 3.3M Texans eligible for student loan forgiveness
Map of a landscape with buildings, trees and roads
Multiuse housing development on Main Street OK'd by Lakeway City Council
The permanent supportive housing complex Cady Lofts is planned on East 39th Street in Hancock. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin officials sign off on more than $40M in support for affordable housing projects
The Chamber of Austin Regional Mobility Summit took place Aug. 17 at the Austin Marriott Downtown. (Christopher Green/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin Chamber Mobility Summit outlines plans for the future of transportation in Austin
Stone plaque for Lakeway, Texas.
Lakeway City Council approves election for $17.5M bond
Power lines in front of a sunset.
ERCOT selects Pablo Vegas as new CEO 16 months after previous leader fired
Man sitting and talking.
Joseph Molis appointed as Lakeway interim city manager
Austin's public camping ban has been in effect for more than a year since city voters approved Proposition B in May 2021. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin officials could reopen sanctioned homeless camp debate
Man standing at a city council dais.
Lakeway City Council proposes new tax rate for fiscal year 2022-23
School boards provide local governance of their school districts and can only take action by a majority vote at public meetings. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
How local school boards function in Texas, how to get involved
A male student looks forward in a classroom.
Record percentage of Texas teachers considering quitting, survey shows
Building behind trees reads 'Texas Department of State Health Services'
Texas health department accepting grant applications to expand access to health care
A man and a woman sitting on a dais.
Lakeway City Council raises homestead exemption for those over age 65
Woman sits in chair during meeting.
Lakeway votes to add revised occupation ordinance for at-home day cares
Fruits and vegetables on shelves in a grocery store.
Texas extends emergency SNAP benefits through August
The Public Safety Commission discusses the lawsuit settlement agreement during an Aug. 1 meeting. (Christopher Green/Community Impact Newspaper)
Lawsuit against Austin alleging mishandling of sexual assault cases nears end of settlement
Austin City Council members moved the $1.18 million program forward this spring. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper)
City program could start sending $1K monthly checks to 135 Austin-area families in September
Austin City Council held a regular meeting July 28. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin City Hall notebook: Housing bond proposal advances; new downtown shelter operator approved