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After a significant drop soon after the onset of COVID-19, home sales nationally have risen in the past few months. Austin has followed the same trend, but in a more pronounced manner. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
3:11 PM Oct 29, 2020 CDT
Austin's economy is crawling slowly back to recovery. So why is the housing market booming?
Incumbent Alison Alter faces six challengers in her bid for a second consecutive term on Austin City Council. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
2:14 PM Oct 12, 2020 CDT
In crowded race for Austin City Council District 10, candidates discuss housing policy, Lions Municipal Golf Course, public safety
Austin
10:28 AM Oct 9, 2020 CDT
In head-to-head race for Austin City Council District 7 seat, candidates outline approach to small-business help, housing, public safety
Simon Madera, owner of Taco Flats, said business is down 40% across the board but that he has readjusted the business model to stay afloat in the pandemic long term. (Christopher Neely/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
6:38 AM Sep 25, 2020 CDT
After surviving six months, Austin's workers, small businesses are acknowledging pandemic's long-term reality
(Christopher Neely/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
6:24 PM Aug 24, 2020 CDT
Travis County's unemployment numbers will worsen without long-term federal help, experts say
The Travis County area saw its jobless rate slip below 7% in July. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Austin
3:11 PM Aug 21, 2020 CDT
Travis County unemployment falls to 6.9% in July, marks consecutive months of single-digit jobless rate
Unemployment claims dropped in the Central Texas area in June, according to Texas Workforce Commission data. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Austin
5:31 PM Jul 17, 2020 CDT
Greater Austin jobless rate falls to 7.5% as federal unemployment help approaches expiration
Capital Metro installed plexiglass shields in May to protect drivers and riders from the spread of COVID-19. The pandemic's effect on the economy has created an uncertain environment for the public transit agency's annual budgeting process. (Courtesy Capital Metro)
Austin
3:59 PM Jun 22, 2020 CDT
Capital Metro plans to not give employee raises, delays projects in face of COVID-19
A poll conducted by Sherry Matthews Group found that most respondents believe Austin needs to catch up to other large U.S. cities by improving its public transportation. (Design by Shelby Savage/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
6:56 PM Jun 10, 2020 CDT
Austin's public transportation plan goes from vision to action with milestone vote
Traffic on toll roads operated by the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority has steadily climbed over the last two months after nosediving in March. (Amy Denney/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
5:28 PM May 27, 2020 CDT
As economic restrictions loosen, some Central Texas toll roads are beginning to fill up with traffic
Iconic Austin Brands, which operates stores such as Toy Joy, is offering shoppers who donate to the Austin Fun Learning program a 15% discount. (Courtesy Iconic Austin Brands)
Austin
6:41 PM May 22, 2020 CDT
Community updates: Iconic Austin Brands offering discount for items donated to Austin children, Nixta Taqueria joins pop-up grocery project and more
On a nearly empty South Congress Avenue, a resident plays guitar March 25. (Christopher Neely/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
1:09 PM May 22, 2020 CDT
Unemployment rate in Travis County shoots to 12.4% in April; Austin metro jumps to 12.2%
Capital Metro is using its MetroAccess buses as mobile hot spots to provide internet to areas of need. (Courtesy Capital Metro)
Austin
12:04 PM May 15, 2020 CDT
Community updates: Jackie Venson to play livestreamed benefit show for Austin nonprofits, Capital Metro uses buses as Wi-Fi hot spots and more
TxDOT could start a project to add four managed lanes to I-35 through Central Austin in 2025. Local officials said the project gives the community an opportunity to improve public transit and a chance to redesign the highway to be less of a barrier. (Design by Shelby Savage/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
3:14 PM Apr 30, 2020 CDT
Local officials understand adding lanes means adding traffic. Here's why they still support the $4.3B I-35 project moving forward
Dr. Mark Escott, Austin-Travis County Interim Health Authority, said nursing homes are at high risk not just from the health of facility residents but also from staff and resource shortages. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
9:07 PM Apr 29, 2020 CDT
‘Shockingly vulnerable’: As coronavirus cases, deaths surge in Travis County's long-term care facilities, providers and medical authorities search for help
A Central Texas Food Bank volunteer directs traffic during a food drive at Nelson Field on April 4. (Courtesy Central Texas Food Bank)
Austin
12:48 PM Apr 24, 2020 CDT
Austin FC and Yeti raise money for food bank, Austin Tech Alliance launches Lend a Hand ATX and more local business efforts to support the community
RESULTS FROM OTHER COMMUNITIES
Amazon will invest at least $250 million into the Pflugerville facility during its minimum 10-year lease agreement, according to an economic development performance agreement between the PCDC and Amazon. (Kelsey Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
7:40 PM
Strengthening Central Texas footprint, Amazon delivers facilities in Pflugerville, Round Rock
A new report shows New Braunfels has added more than $5.4 billion in new-property valuations since 2010. (Image courtesy city of New Braunfels)
Austin
11:24 AM
Economic report for New Braunfels highlights city’s massive growth
Early voting for the November election, when voters will choose candidates for national, state and local positions, begins Oct. 13. Election Day is Nov. 3. (Community Impact staff)
Houston
11:30 AM
Q&A with Democrat L. Sarah DeMerchant, Republican Jacey Jetton—candidates for Texas House District 26
Jenn Griffith and Danielle Weston are running for Round Rock ISD board of trustees Place 7. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Austin
11:15 AM
November 2020 election: Meet the candidates for Round Rock ISD board of trustees Place 7
Incumbent Jimmy Flannigan and challengers Dee Harrison, Mackenzie Kelly and Jennifer Mushtaler are running to represent Northwesst Austin's District 6 on Austin City Council beginning in 2021. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
12:30 PM
In Austin City Council's District 6 race, the incumbent and three challengers talk public safety, pandemic recovery, affordability
A look at the candidates running for Kyle City Council District 4. (Community Impact Staff)
Austin
11:00 AM
Candidate Q&A: Kyle City Council District 4
Two candidates are running for San Marcos City Council Place 4: incumbent Mark Rockeymoore and challenger Shane Scott. (Community Impact staff)
Austin
8:15 PM
Election Q&A: Meet the candidates for San Marcos City Council Place 4
Houston
1:45 PM
Q&A: Candidates for Texas House District 135 discuss priorities, COVID-19 response
Early voting for the November election, when voters will choose candidates for national, state and local positions, begins Oct. 13. Election Day is Nov. 3. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Austin
8:15 AM
Candidate Q&A: Kyle mayor
Four candidates are running to replace Delia Garza for the Austin City Council District 2 seat. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Austin
10:00 AM
Q&A: 4 newcomers vying for Austin City Council District 2 seat weigh in on pandemic response, food access, public safety