Northwest Austin
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Travis County participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 30
There are four county locations where residents can drop off unwanted prescriptions.
South Terminal management company rejects city of Austin’s $2 million buyout offer
The group has 36 years left on its lease at the South Terminal, which is where low-cost airlines fly out of.
Austin ISD to adopt over $1 million of new health, physical education materials to meet updated state standards
The educational materials will be implemented in the 2022-23 school year and will be used for the following eight years.
SBA economic disaster loans now available to small businesses in 107 Texas counties affected by drought
The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture declared the drought to be an agricultural disaster on April 22.
Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation opens North Austin outpatient therapy clinic
The North Austin Medical District location opened April 6.
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Plano ISD sued by building company after alleging 'poor workmanship' on future fine arts center; Mighty Fine Burgers provides updates on upcoming locations south of Austin and more top news
Take a look at the top five trending stories across Community Impact Newspaper’s coverage areas in Texas as of April 29.
Austin ISD union presses for pay increases for classified employees in the wake of planned job cuts
Education Austin, the Austin ISD employees union, testified before the school board on April 28.
Early data shows more economically disadvantaged Austin ISD students graduating college-, career- and military-ready
There has been a roughly 5% increase in the number of students who met readiness standards since the 2020-21 school year.
To-Do List: 11 events happening in and around Northwest Austin from April 29-May 14
Check out these local events, including Cinco de Mayo and Mother's Day celebrations.
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: US 183 resurfacing begins; 11 acres in Frisco receive first approval for residential zoning and more top news
Take a look at the top five trending stories across Community Impact Newspaper’s coverage areas in Texas as of April 28.
Southern California active wear brand Vuori opens first Texas location in Domain Northside
The store opened on April 22.
What Texas voters should know about statewide property tax propositions on May 7 ballot
Propositions 1 and 2 would provide homeowners with property tax relief and received bipartisan support from legislators in 2021, but they could place more of public education funding burden on the state.
Designs proposed for $28M project to relocate 75 year-old Dougherty Arts Center
The new cultural center could open on the shores of Lady Bird Lake by late 2024.
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: The Domain, Austin's ‘second downtown,’ marks 15 years; Pearland's first inclusive playground to open this fall and more top news
Take a look at the top five trending stories across Community Impact Newspaper’s coverage areas in Texas as of April 27.
Unlikely Candidates to play free show at Domain Northside
The event also will feature pop-up bars, yard games and photo opportunities.
Travis County pauses program giving defendants early access to legal representation over staffing issues
The pause comes less than two weeks after the program began.
Burn ban lifted for unincorporated areas of Travis, Williamson County
A outdoor burn ban is no longer in effect for unincorporated areas of Travis or Williamson County.
Juliet Italian Kitchen aims to duplicate romantic, neighborly atmosphere with Arboretum location
The restaurant's expansive menu features 265 made-from-scratch Italian favorites.
Williamson County to add a district court, county court to Justice Center in coming year
As Williamson County continues to grow, so does the number of courts serving the county.
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: TxDOT to hold public meeting in Frisco on proposed US 380 widening; after consistent declines, new COVID-19 cases flatten out in Texas Medical Center and more top news
Take a look at the top five trending stories across Community Impact Newspaper’s coverage areas in Texas as of April 26.
1% of Williamson County registered voters cast ballots on first day of early voting in May 7 election
Early voting for the May 7 election runs from April 25-May 3.
US 183 resurfacing begins this week
Drivers should expect rolling lane closures at night.