Travis County holds off on making development funds available for South Austin Bella Fortuna PID through payments from future homeowners
Travis County commissioners cited concern that funds would not be used to adequately buy down the cost of homes, making them affordable.
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.
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.
South Austin children can participate in these online camps this summer
The following Austin-area businesses are offering online or virtual camp programs this summer.
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.
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.
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.
Central Texas Food Bank serves 1,071 families at South Austin distribution event
The food bank created the emergency drive-up events to reach more individuals during the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
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.
Summer Moon Coffee now open in Circle C Ranch
The newest Summer Moon Coffee location officially opened May 25.
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.
Zilker Theatre Productions postpones summer musical to 2021
This will be the first time the free outdoor show in Zilker Park has not run since it began in 1959.
South Austin bike shops connect with new cyclists during “no ordinary bike month”
Local bike shops have seen a swell of Austinites dusting off old bikes to get moving during the coronavirus pandemic.
Jester King Brewery to reopen with new, park-style amenities May 29
Following Gov. Greg Abbott's go-ahead for bars and breweries to reopen last week, Jester King is opening its property to guests.
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.