National, state, local officials continue to blame outside agitators for turning protests violent over the weekend
As violence erupted in Austin and cities across the country over the weekend, leaders from all ranks said outside groups usurped the demonstrations and turned them chaotic.
Experts: Coronavirus has magnified long-held inequities of Austin’s health care system
Black and Hispanic communities outside of nursing homes have suffered the worst from the coronavirus, according to new data from Austin Public Health.
Travis County approves first ever climate action plan
Travis County commissioners voted June 2 on a collection of short to long terms goals to ward off climate change on the local level.
City Council will seek answers from Austin Police Department over response to the weekend's violent protests
Austin City Council will bring Austin Police Chief Brian Manley in for questioning on June 4 at 3 p.m.
Austin metro COVID-19 hospitalizations at 97 as Travis County cases increase by 73
Travis County had an estimated 2,044 active coronavirus cases June 2.
Austin ISD seeking community feedback on district reopening plan next week
Eight meetings have been scheduled to discuss options with teachers, staff and the community.
Williamson County adds 6 confirmed cases of coronavirus June 2
Of the confirmed cases, 412 have recovered.
Here is how to file a civil rights complaint in the Austin area
Citizens who feel they need to file a civil rights case against law enforcement have several avenues to make a complaint.
Austin Justice Coalition executive director: City’s racism is ’unique because it is so subtle’
In a June 1 conversation with Mayor Steve Adler, Chas Moore said Austin's racial issues extend from the police department to everyday microagressions.
88 new coronavirus cases in Travis County on June 1 set single-day high
COVID-19 hospitalizations also increased to 97 in the Austin metro.
Austin ISD planning for blended teaching approach for school year beginning Aug. 18
A blended approach would allow the district to switch from in-person learning to virtual learning when needed.
Austin Community College prioritizing hiring equity officer despite ongoing hiring freeze
The district brought up the hiring during a discussion about protests and demonstrations that have taken place over the past weekend.
Texas comptroller reports 13.2% year-over-year state sales tax revenue drop in May
Tax collection revenue fell significantly in several sectors from May 2019 to May 2020, according to the comptroller's office.
UT study finds water runoff in Austin responsible for more than half of stream flow into Bull Creek
A recent study found municipal water sources, such as irrigation runoff or wastewater leakage, account for at least half of Bull Creek’s stream flow in some urban areas.
OVER THE WEEKEND: 34 new cases of coronavirus, additional death reported in Williamson County
Currently, 10 patients are hospitalized, and four are in intensive care, per the report.
Texas officials respond to demonstrations, unrest in wake of George Floyd killing
Gov. Greg Abbott issued a state of disaster in Texas on May 31, while various city officials and law enforcment responded to protests and violence over the weekend.
Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell speaks on George Floyd, Austin protests
“I think like everyone else, I was horrified [by Floyd’s] death," Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell said.
Austin leaders, representatives react to weekend protests
Local, state and federal representatives took to social media throughout the weekend to voice their opinions.
House prices continue to climb as listings decrease in Northwest Austin
The median price of all residential homes in Northwest Austin increased by more than $10,000 to $425,000 from March to April.
Waterloo Swimming reaches 10-year anniversary in Northwest Austin
Swim team, swim fitness and private swim lessons have restarted, and group swim lessons will begin again in June.
PHOTOS: Demonstrators gathered in front of the Texas Capitol as protests against police brutality continued nationwide
Protests against the killings of Goerge Floyd and Michael Ramos took place throughout the weekend in Austin.
Weekend update: Austin metro coronavirus hospitalizations drop to lowest level since April 28
There have been 1,168 coronavirus recoveries in the county since mid-March, and active cases in Travis County are estimate at 2,011.
Concerns over violence from outside groups force organizers to cancel ‘Justice for them All’ protest at Texas Capitol; demonstrations persist downtown
Demonstrations occured across the nation to protest police brutality in the wake of the death of Minneapolis resident George Floyd.
Six food distribution events scheduled by Central Texas Food Bank in June
Residents who face food insecurities can drive up with their vehicles for no-contact pickup.
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.