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TSTF will be funded through charitable donations, corporate partnerships and fundraising events and invites businesses, community leaders and citizens to join their cause, per the release. (Hannah Norton/Community Impact)

Texas State Troopers Foundation launches to support DPS officers

By Nichaela Shaheen

A newly launched nonprofit is expanding support for Texas Department of Public Safety personnel and their families, according to an April 2 news release.

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Affordability ranked as the largest barrier to internet access in Travis County according to recent study. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

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Erika Brady named Austin's next city clerk

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Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza discusses the first six months of newly implemented hospital-based violence intervention program at Ascension Seton on April 3. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact)

Published 11:48 AM | Apr 8, 2025 CDT

Travis County’s new gun violence program shows early promise, officials say

Published 3:27 PM | Apr 7, 2025 CDT

Austin Energy GM Bob Kahn retiring after 2 years leading utility

Updated 12:30 PM | Apr 7, 2025 CDT

First-ever review of Austin sex crimes cases completed after landmark settlement, ongoing reforms

Published 1:15 PM | Apr 4, 2025 CDT

New Austin program to combat homelessness by filling vacant apartments

Hays County ended its partnership with Austin Pets Alive! which managed its virtual pet resource center, which connected pet owners to resources to avoid surrendering animals and alleviated strain at the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter. (Amira Van Leeuwen/Community Impact)

Published 12:41 PM | Apr 4, 2025 CDT

Hays County ends partnership with Austin Pets Alive!, future programming uncertain

LCRA representatives present a $14,609 grant to the Senna Hills Municipal Utility District for monitors to help locate leaks within its water distribution system. From left: Stacy Pandey, LCRA senior water conservation coordinator; Chet Palesko, Senna Hills MUD president; Chris Kite, Utilimatics chief technology officer; and Carol Freeman, LCRA Board member. (Courtesy Lower Colorado River Authority)

Published 6:00 AM | Apr 2, 2025 CDT

Amid prolonged drought, LCRA program helps save millions of gallons of water

Published 3:25 PM | Apr 1, 2025 CDT

New zoning could support expansion of Austin’s life sciences sector

Dripping Springs' first-ever public restrooms are coming to Mercer Street, with a ribbon-cutting April 17 to celebrate the occasion. (Community Impact staff)

Published 5:18 PM | Mar 31, 2025 CDT

Public restrooms coming soon to Mercer Street in downtown Dripping Springs

Published 1:30 PM | Mar 31, 2025 CDT

Housing in Austin will soon be required to have air conditioning for residents

Members of the Travis County Public Defender's Office told county commissioners that initial CAFA investments falls short during meeting March 25. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Published 3:19 PM | Mar 28, 2025 CDT