GOVERNMENT
Debate over the redevelopment of 305 S. Congress Ave. is continuing. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact)
Austin City Hall notebook: Downtown redevelopment details remain in the spotlight
A tractor clears trees during a wildfire
Forest Service warns of increased wildfire risk in North, Central, East Texas
Aspen Heights Partners is proposing to build two residential towers with more than 900 apartments and additional community space on city-owned land in northeast downtown. (Rendering courtesy city of Austin/STG Design)
Downtown Austin's HealthSouth site moving closer to redevelopment with affordable housing, community space
Austin Energy is working through its regular base rate review process and announced a likely increase to its power supply adjustment rate in September. (Courtesy Austin Energy)
As Austin Energy customers face multiple rate hikes, council considers options for adjustments
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
Dripping Springs City Council chose not to ratify the no-new-revenue tax rate of $0.1512, instead opting for the voter-approval rate of $0.1778. (Zach Keel/Community Impact Newspaper)
Dripping Springs adopts $30.4M budget, ratifies lower tax rate
Four black graduation caps being thrown in the air.
White House estimates 3.3M Texans eligible for student loan forgiveness
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
Power lines in front of a sunset.
ERCOT selects Pablo Vegas as new CEO 16 months after previous leader fired
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
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
exterior of city hall building
Austin continues steps toward opening trauma recovery center
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