Community Impact |

Stay informed about the latest local news in Southwest Austin and Dripping Springs, including Austin City Hall headlines, Capital Metro, the local real estate market and all things Dripping Springs.

Development

6 trending Central Texas stories: Lake Travis, Westlake area business updates, Olive Garden coming soon to Cibolo, and more

By Sierra Martin, CI Staff Compilation

Here are some trending stories you may have missed from Community Impact’s Austin and San Antonio coverage areas from April 21-25.

More Austin ISD campuses see failed A-F ...

Top Election News

Dripping Springs ISD voters will vote this May on a bond that includes construction of the district's second high school. Voters will also elect two at-large trustees. (Elisabeth Jimenez/Community Impact)

Election

Here’s what to know about early voting ...

Previous DSISD Trustee Ron Jones and incumbents Olivia Barnard and Tricia Quintero are seeking a spot on the DSISD board this May. (Courtesy Ron Jones, Tricia Quintero, Olivia Barnard/Community Impact)

Election

Q&A: Meet the candidates running for Dripping ...

Dripping Springs City Council has not had a contested race in May since 2021. (Elle Bent/Community Impact)

Election

Dripping Springs City Council candidates unopposed in ...

Dripping Springs ISD will make a final vote on attendance zoning maps Dec. 16, which will take effect in August. (Elle Bent/Community Impact)

Election

2 incumbents, 1 former board member file ...

Election

Austin political candidates raised $2.6M, spent $3.1M ...

View all Election stories

Top Restaurant News

Austin-based Latin Dukes performed during the 10-year anniversary celebration of Cuba512 in South Austin. (Courtesy Cuba512)

Dining

Cuba512 marks 10 years of Havana spice ...

Tso Chinese Takeout & Delivery offers Chinese-American appetizers, bowls, noodle dishes, wings and more. (Courtesy Tso Chinese Takeout & Delivery)

Dining

Tso Chinese Takeout & Delivery opens in ...

An image of the handroll served at the food truck.

Dining

Little Nishi relocates from Armadillo Den to ...

Summer Revival serves a variety of salads, sandwiches and grain bowls. (Courtesy Summer Revival)

Dining

Summer Revival brings healthful hometown dining to ...

Owned by Genevieve Guy, WineBerley specializes in biodynamic and organic wines, offering French selections along with Italian, Spanish and American options. (Jamie Moore/Community Impact)

Dining

WineBerley wine shop opens in Wimberley

View all Restaurant stories

Top Development News

Development

Spencer Harkness (left), and Mason Mote, both co-founders and managing principals at Pearl River Companies, at the Sendero groundbreaking April 10. (Sierra Martin/Community Impact)

7 trending Central Texas development stories: Mass grading begins on Amazon site, Sendero mixed-use development breaks ground

By By Jamie Moore, By CI Staff Compilation

Check out 7 trending development stories from April you may have missed from Community Impact’s Austin and San Antonio coverage areas.

Top Education News

Education

More Austin ISD campuses see failed A-F ratings as TEA releases 2023 scores

By Chloe Young

Nearly 43% of Austin ISD campuses received a D or F rating from the Texas Education Agency in the 2022-23 school year, prompting concerns over school closures and state intervention.

Top Transportation News

The outdoor patio at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is now open to the public, offering lounge chairs, picnic tables and a front-row view of planes in flight. (Courtesy Austin-Bergstrom International Airport)

Transportation

Austin airport’s best-kept secret is back open ...

Beginning in August, CapMetro's Bikeshare student passes will be nearly five times more expensive, jumping from just $12 annually to $70. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact)

Transportation

Austin’s Bikeshare fare hike could hit students ...

The $4 billion airport expansion program will see the creation of thousands of jobs and hundreds of local business opportunities over the next five years. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact)

Transportation

Austin airport opens doors to local contractors ...

Transportation

Decision nears on funding up to $1.4B ...

The first phase of the bridge opened at the intersection of RM 1826 and Hwy. 290 on March 6. (Courtesy Oak Hill Parkway/Texas Department of Transportation)

Transportation

New bridge opens at RM 1826, Hwy. ...

View all Transportation stories

Top Government News

Government

Appeals court sides with Texas in challenge to Austin marijuana decriminalization ordinance

By Ben Thompson

Attorney General Ken Paxton is seeking to overturn several Texas cities' attempts to reduce enforcement of low-level marijuana offenses.

Top Business News

New Dripping Springs cafe and bakehouse Nectarine focuses on 100% gluten-free, organic and seed oil free meals on the menu, with an expanded menu coming soon this spring, a representative for the business said. (Elle Bent/Community Impact)

Business

Nectarine now serving acai bowls, baked goods ...

Pins Austin opened on April 17. (Courtesy Cassandra Klepac)

Business

Pins Mechanical Co. entertainment venue opens in ...

Simmer Down Cafe received renovations in October 2024 and now offers customers updated seating options. (Anna Maness/Community Impact)

Business

6 trending Central Texas stories: Simmer Down ...

Whole Earth Provision Co.'s South Austin is located within the Westgate shopping center. (Courtesy Whole Earth Provision Co.)

Business

Austin-based outdoor retailer Whole Earth Provision Co. ...

Forever 21 has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the second time and will begin closing its stores. (Jamie Moore/Community Impact)

Business

8 trending business stories: Forever 21 shutters ...

View all Business stories

Top Texas Legislature News

Texas Legislature

Matthew McConaughey, Texas filmmakers push to inject $500M into state film industry

By Hannah Norton

Actors, filmmakers and other proponents of the plan have said expanding how much Texas spends on film incentives will help production companies tell Texas stories in the Lone Star State and benefit people who live here.