Food trucks remain viable entry to Austin's food scene despite pandemic, rising costs
Austin is rated the 7th friendliest city for food trucks nationally, and many restaurateurs credit their success to their food truck beginnings.
4 wellness businesses that are now open, coming soon or being renovated in Southwest Austin
A new yoga studio and a martial arts studio are among businesses opening and remodeling in the area.
A South Austin indoor play place puts a bounce in local children’s parties
Loco-Motion Inflatable Play has inflatable bounce houses, slides and playscapes geared for younger children up to age 10.
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.
Here are 2 coffee shops new to Southwest Austin
One coffee shop offers Greek eats, while another resides in a historic building.
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
Read the most popular Central Texas news from the last week.
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 Friso 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.
Dripping Springs officials say proposed roads will not cut through properties
The conceptual transportation plan, approved Oct. 19, identifies locations for new roads that would connect congested roadways in the city.
New pedestrian crossing signal coming to William Cannon Drive and McCarty Lane intersection
Construction work on the 2016 Mobility Bond project will largely occur Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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.
12 events to fall for in Austin this October & November
From voting on Election Day to enjoying food and drinks, here is a roundup of area activities happening this fall.
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
Take a look at the top five trending stories across all of Community Impact Newspaper’s coverage areas as of Oct. 21.
Project Connect plans to explore above-, below-ground options for East Riverside/Pleasant Valley Transit Center
After hosting a community design workshop, the group overseeing Project Connect designs is moving forward with options for both an underground and above-ground station at the intersection.
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
Read the latest business and community news from the Central Texas area.
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.
Housing market shows signs of stabilizing, but median prices in Southwest Austin area remain high
Hays County is growing fast and selling houses for more and more money, though the number of sales is down year over year, data show.
CI NATION ROUNDUP: Early concept for Frisco’s Northwest Community Park includes biking tower for ‘gravity riding’; Perky Beans Cafe now open in Leander, 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. 20.
Inaugural Williamson County Fair and Rodeo ready to open gates Oct. 21 after coronavirus delay
After the inaugural Williamson County Fair and Rodeo was postponed in 2020, county and fair officials said they are excited to kick off the agricultural celebration.
As Austin's rezoning of UT lands continues, time could be running out for Muny course preservation
The historic golf course's future remains unclear amid a city zoning process that could ease the land's redevelopment.
Austin's arts community could be in line for millions more in relief dollars this year
Additional relief for artists may be available in the coming months, while a broader review of the city's cultural funding opportunities continues.