Chacon looks to police staffing, city violence, community relations following appointment as APD's next chief
Interim Police Chief Joseph Chacon, a 23-year APD veteran, was tapped to be the department's next chief pending City Council confirmation.
Succulent Native opens new South Lamar shop and more South Austin business news
It is the second location for the local succulent and cactus purveyor.
New parking signs in downtown Austin will update number of available spaces for 3 lots in real time
The signs provide real-time parking information for the Austin City Hall, Austin Central Library and Seaholm lots. They will begin to show the real-time data next week.
CI Nation roundup: Round Rock ISD trustees considered for censuring; New Caney ISD addresses allegations of student with gun at campus event and more top stories
Take a look at the top five trending stories across all of Community Impact Newspaper’s coverage areas as of Sept. 23.
British Airways to resume service from Austin to London in October
The flights will run three days per week and include COVID-19 safety measures for passengers.
Georgetown eatery opens oyster bar, market; Pflugerville community under new management and more Central Texas news
Read the latest business and community news from the Central Texas area.
Austin regains all pandemic job loss, San Antonio nearly misses top 10 best performing metros in the country
The Austin and San Antonio metropolitan statistical areas continue their recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Travis County says TxDOT I-35 proposals need ‘more work’ in letter to the state transportation agency
TxDOT said that taking down the highway’s upper decks from Airport Boulevard to Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard necessitates property displacements.
Texas Senate releases proposed redistricting maps as special session begins
Redistricting is one of the items on the third special session, and the state Senate released proposed maps on Sept. 18.
Travis County approves fiscal year 2021-22 tax rate
The newly approved rate, paired with higher home appraisal rates, will result in an increase in taxes for many homeowners.
City of Austin approves ACL health and safety plan, holds off on final permit
Austin Public Health gave ACL the go-ahead to allow proof of vaccination in lieu of a negative COVID-19 test, but asked organizers to require masking in some areas.
Police oversight office challenges APD handling of most 2020 protest complaints
Austin's Office of Police Oversight objected to several aspects of the police department's approach to classifying and investigating protest-related grievances.
Mixed-use development Verde Square to bring hotel, office space to site next to Q2 Stadium
Verde Square, a mixed-use development, is expected to break ground on construction by the end of 2022.
Zilker Park closes in preparation for Austin City Limits Music Festival
Zilker Park closes in preparation for Austin City Limits Music Festival
Wayback Burgers coming to Leander; fire kills 75 dogs in Georgetown and more Central Texas news
Read the latest business and community news from the Central Texas area.
City pursuing improvements to handling of Austin renters' mold complaints
New recommendations from a report launched in the wake of Winter Storm Uri detail adjustments Austin could make to its mold response.
Austin ISD's COVID-19 rate lower than nearby districts after first month of school
Austin ISD recorded more cases in the first month of this school year than in all of the 2020-2021 school year. Still, Austin ISD saw a lower percentage of cases in students than surrounding school districts.
City seeks input on proposals to add decks and widened bridges over I-35 in Central Austin
The proposal is in the preliminary stages, and the city is still reviewing the feasibility of locations and project funding.
Central Texas Food Bank delivering boxes of food directly to homes through 2021
Some families will be eligible to have boxes with food for 25 meals delivered by Amazon.
Round Rock ISD ordered to complete corrective action plan; Austin ISD receives 'alarming' data on graduates and more top Central Texas news
Read the most popular Central Texas news from the last week.
Austin ICUs remain crowded with COVID-19 patients, delaying some critical care
Within the past week, there was a waiting list of patients to be transferred into Austin-area ICUs, Austin Public Health leaders said.
Plan to house thousands of Austin's homeless people taking shape, but outlook for local success, project funding still unclear
The strategy's first housing benchmark fell short in June, and updates on how the estimated $515 million needed for housing and services will be spent are overdue.
DATA: How population changed in Texas counties between census counts in 2010, 2020
Texas added nearly four million people between 2010 and 2020, according to the latest Census data.
Luxury mixed-use tower The Linden breaks ground north of Capitol in Central Austin
The 28-story high-rise will feature dozens of luxury residences, including a selection of two-story penthouses.
UPDATED: Draft map of Austin's redrawn City Council boundaries ready for community review
Volunteer city redistricting commissioners have unanimously passed an initial outline to update all 10 City Council districts set to go into effect next year.