From academic to pandemic: UT Dell Medical School's inaugural class graduates into historic moment
The Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin graduated its first class May 21.
Q&A: Senate District 14 candidates discuss the issues ahead of July 14 election
There are six candidates running in the special election to fill the seat of former Sen. Kirk Watson through 2022.
New school schedules and a road opening: Latest news from Central Texas
Read the latest news from Community Impact Newspaper's coverage of the Central Texas area.
Some on Austin City Council want more of its $272 million coronavirus relief package to go to residents in need
City Council will determine how much to put toward direct financial assistance at its June 4 meeting.
Bee Cave mayor speaks out against Travis County data system regarding COVID-19 cases
Bee Cave Mayor Kara King took to Facebook on May 28 to address the method in which Travis County documents active coronavirus cases.
Despite higher traffic counts, Hwy. 71 in western Travis County is trending safer
Information from the Texas Department of Transportation as of late May shows that while traffic counts along HWY 71 where it meets RM 620 in western Travis County have risen steadily from 2014 to 2020, the death rate on that road has also dropped substantially in that same time period.
Travis County judge pushes back against attorney general's reprimand of stay-at-home order
Travis County Judge Sam Biscoe responded to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's warning that county coronavirus orders conflicted with the state's.
Capital Metro, community partners deliver more than 300K meals to community
The public transportation agency is teaming up with businesses and nonprofits to provide meals for those in need.
On last day of school, Leander ISD's 'heroism and resilience' lauded by superintendent
At the conclusion of nearly two months of remote learning, LISD Superintendent Bruce Gearing issued a statement May 29 to LISD families and employees.
Austin libraries, in-person pet adoptions to begin reopening June 1
The Austin Parks and Recreation Department will begin opening amenities, but there is no date set to open Barton Springs Pool.
Austin Public Health officials say they plan to increase support to Latino community, where coronavirus hospitalizations are up
As of May 26, 76 Hispanic individuals in Travis County were hospitalized with COVID-19, representing around 78% of all hospitalizations.
92nd coronavirus death reported in Travis County
Active hospitalizations in the metropolitan area dropped from 97 to 88 over the past 24 hours.
Travis County officials: 20 new coronavirus hospitalizations per day would strain local hospital capacity
Dr. Mark Escott said new admissions per day is a key measure to determine if the county should be more or less restrictive in its guidance to residents and businesses.
Early budget forecasts from Central Health show anticipated 'slow-down' in tax revenue collection
Preliminary budget forecasts from Central Health show the health care district anticipates a slow down in tax revenue collection growth.
Hamilton Pool Vineyard & Farms now open in Southwest Austin
The vineyard will also eventually include a farm-to-table restaurant and wedding venue.
Graduation celebrations underway for Westlake High School class of 2020
The Westlake High School and Eanes ISD community will celebrate its graduating class of 2020 with a series of socially distant events May 28.
In West Lake Hills, May will forever be known as 'Class of 2020 Month'
West Lake Hills city officials issued a proclamation during a May 27 meeting in honor of all 2020 graduates.
Spectators to be welcomed back to Texas outdoor sporting events May 31 at 25% of venue capacity
Venue owners must operate under guidelines that facilitate appropriate social distancing.
Some Texas students eligible for one-time federal benefit to aid with food purchases
Texas received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide more than $1 billion in pandemic food benefits.
Eanes Education Foundation names new executive director
Dana Meserole Delorenzo will serve as the Eanes Education Foundation's new executive director.
Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce announces new date for SpringFest 2020
Following a postponement due to the coronavirus, the Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce announced a new date for SpringFest 2020.
Austin Public Health planning response in case of coronavirus hospitalization spike
As local health authorities monitor an upward trend in COVID-19 cases, they are bracing for a possible uptick in hospitalizations.
Travis County reports 73 new coronavirus cases May 27
There have been 1,084 total coronavirus recoveries in Travis County as well.
Texas comptroller predicts slow, steady economic turnaround post-pandemic
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said the state entered the era of the coronavirus in a healthy financial situation, which bodes well for the future as reopening continues, but that Texans are not out of the woods yet.
As economic restrictions loosen, some Central Texas toll roads are beginning to fill up with traffic
Traffic counts on roads operated by the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority have consistently climbed since early April.