More than 40,000 Travis County voters cast ballots during first week of early voting for Nov. 2 election
About 5% of registered voters have cast ballots so far.
Austin leaders outline $515M homelessness spending plan with more than 75% of funding in place
Officials provided an update on a $515 million plan to house thousands of people experiencing homelessness and provide related social services Oct. 21.
CI NATION ROUNDUP: Lebowski's Grill upends expectations in Austin; first Houston-area Costco Business Center opens in Stafford and more top news
Take a look at the top five trending stories across all of Community Impact Newspaper’s coverage areas as of Oct. 26.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport sees busiest day ever following 2021 Formula One U.S. Grand Prix
The new record topped the previous busiest day by more than 3,000 passengers.
New Oak Hill H-E-B in Southwest Austin opening on schedule
The 90,000-square-foot space will open a mile west of the old Oak Hill store.
Gov. Abbott approves new voting maps for state legislature, Congress, school districts for next decade
The maps will go into effect Jan. 18, 2022, after the state legislature passed them during a 30-day special session.
Statewide job fair aims to connect Texas veterans and their families to employers
The job fair is coming to local Texas Workforce Solutions offices, some of which are having early admission for veterans and their families.
CI NATION ROUNDUP: Japanese department store Teso Life coming to Frisco; New Braunfels’ Gruene Hall set as backdrop for Scotty McCreery music video and more top news
Take a look at the top five trending stories across all of Community Impact Newspaper’s coverage areas as of Oct. 25.
Texas Education Agency accepting applications for $1,500 grants for students in special education
To be eligible for the grant, students must be enrolled in pre-K through 12th grade in a Texas public school and served by a special education program.
Amazon hiring for thousands of seasonal jobs throughout Texas
It is that time of year when people look for seasonal jobs as the holidays approach. Amazon aims to meet that demand by hiring for thousands of seasonal positions throughout Texas.
Lululemon coming soon to Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave
Lululemon will open a new location in the Hill Country Galleria on Nov. 26.
New fitness studio, candy pop-up shop coming to Hill Country Galleria
A new candy pop-up shop and fitness studio are coming to Bee Cave's Hill Country Galleria.
Drive-thru taco shop opens in Round Rock; second H-E-B coming to Leander and more top Central Texas news
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Austin Public Health ramps up COVID-19 booster shot offerings, prepares for pediatric vaccines
High-risk individuals who received Pfizer are Moderna doses six months ago or more are now eligible for boosters—as are most recipients of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
CI NATION ROUNDUP: Inaugural Williamson County Fair and Rodeo underway; delivery drones coming to Frisco and more top news
Take a look at the top five trending stories across all of Community Impact Newspaper’s coverage areas as of Oct. 22.
Officials share outlook of 3-year plan to house 3,000 homeless people in Austin
Although the path to build more than 1,000 new spaces for those without shelter will take time, officials believe the goals are achievable.
Austin police cadet academy review notes positive strides but says instructors lack buy-in to 'reimagined' concept
Reforms at the Austin Police Department academy are mixed so far, while the department and outside evaluators agree on several potential improvements going forward.
Sade Fashokun sworn in to Leander ISD board
Fashokun has served in PTA leadership, on the School Health Advisory Committee and on the Bond Oversight Committee, according to the district.
3 years in, Austin is falling behind on goals in affordable housing plan
From 2018-20, the city only reached 12% of its 10-year goal to build thousands of new homes and rental units.
CI NATION ROUNDUP: Taco Palenque opens in Round Rock; Plano ISD considering two draft calendars for 2022-23 school year and more top news
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As pace of homes sold in west Travis County slows, prices remain higher than the overall metro area
The number of September homes sold in the Lake Travis-Westlake area dropped 30.7% from a year earlier.
Lake Travis ISD Police Department formalizes communication, coordination with other local police entities
The Lake Travis ISD Police Department is working to educate and integrate into the community.
Nonprofit's tool says TxDOT I-35 expansion proposals would have profound environmental consequences
The tool says that the proposal would create between 255 and 382 million additional vehicle miles traveled per year.
West Pecan Coffee + Beer in Pflugerville up for state award; New Braunfels-based Boozy Ball Cookies to hold virtual grand opening and more area news
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Travis County hears update on process to reassess master plan for aging correctional facilities
The process comes after county commissioners opted to pause all activities of the master plan over the summer.