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The Calhoun House takes steps toward becoming city of Austin landmark

By Dacia Garcia

The house plays a role in Austin's Black heritage as one of the first developments for Black Austinites during segregation.

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Travis County approved a $2.2 billion budget with a tax hike for flood recovery and health initiatives. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact)

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Published 3:10 PM | Oct 1, 2025 CDT

Applied Materials gains local support for trade relief at Austin-area sites amid tariff pressures

Published 3:17 PM | Sep 29, 2025 CDT

New pilot program launching to tackle mental health crises around Central Austin

Published 1:47 PM | Sep 29, 2025 CDT

Austin firefighters contract to include pay increases, new work hours

The Travis County central intake facility in downtown Austin now supports the full rollout of the CAFA program, providing legal counsel at first appearance. (Community Impact staff)

Updated 11:51 AM | Oct 2, 2025 CDT

Arrested in Austin? New program ensures you’ll see a lawyer right away

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Published 3:25 PM | Sep 26, 2025 CDT

6 trending Austin-area stories: school district updates, Sixth Street redesign, new Texas Roadhouse

Published 3:00 PM | Sep 25, 2025 CDT

50 digital ad kiosks planned for downtown Austin

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Published 5:15 PM | Sep 23, 2025 CDT

New rules for Austin short-term rentals going into effect this fall

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Published 1:59 PM | Sep 23, 2025 CDT

Dry weather prompts Travis County to reinstate burn ban through October

For months, parents and students from Cypress, Faubion and Steiner Ranch elementary schools have spoken out at board meetings to save their schools from being closed. (Brittany Anderson/Community Impact)

Published 3:05 PM | Sep 19, 2025 CDT

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Central Health received approval from Travis County officials Sept. 16 for a tax rate increase to continue expanding services. (Community Impact staff)

Published 6:29 PM | Sep 18, 2025 CDT

Property tax hike to boost health care services across Travis County