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Capital Metro is moving ahead with Project Connect, its $7.1 billion plan to expand public transportation. Virtual public scoping meetings will be held early in the year, and construction could start on two new bus lines by fall. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
5:28 PM Jan 7, 2021 CST
Public can weigh in on Project Connect rail, bus lines in late January, early February
The plan includes two new light rail lines and a downtown tunnel separating trains from street level. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
7:19 PM Nov 3, 2020 CST
Project Connect vote: Austin residents pass $7.1 billion transit plan
Capital Metro released new renderings Oct. 26 of its proposed Project Connect expansion, which voters will decide Nov. 3. This rendering shows a Blue Line light rail train at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. (Rendering courtesy Capital Metro)
Austin
6:34 PM Oct 26, 2020 CDT
In final week of early voting, here is what Austin residents should know about Project Connect
A MetroRail train enters Crestview Station in North Austin. Early voting opened Oct. 13 for the Nov. 3 election. Voters in Austin will decide whether to approve a property tax increase to fund Project Connect, a plan to expand public transportation in the area with three light rail lines, an underground trail station and more additions. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
5:00 AM Oct 13, 2020 CDT
Breaking down the numbers for Project Connect: Here is what tax bills would look like for Austin homeowners
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
Capital Metro's board of directors approved the public transportation agency's $390.5 million budget for fiscal year 2020-21 on Sept. 28. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
4:12 PM Sep 28, 2020 CDT
$390.5 million Capital Metro budget projects $14 million reduction in sales tax revenue
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
Capital Metro's plan to build rail lines and expand its public transportation network, Project Connect, will head to voters in the city of Austin on Nov. 3. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
12:41 PM Aug 13, 2020 CDT
Project Connect officially in the hands of Austin voters Nov. 3
Capital Metro and the City of Austin are preparing to ask voters in November to fund $7.1 billion of a $10 billion plan to expand public transportation across the city. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
6:15 AM Aug 8, 2020 CDT
Project Connect one step away from officially heading to Austin voters
Capital Metro's proposal to expand its system throughout Austin, Project Connect, would include three rail lines that converge in a downtown tunnel. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
6:17 PM Jul 27, 2020 CDT
Austin moves forward with phased-in Project Connect plan, including $300 million to prevent displacement
A Red Line MetroRail train moves through the Crestview station on July 22. Capital Metro and the City of Austin are deciding on a framework to send to voters to raise funding for the public transit agency's Project Connect plan. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
5:00 PM Jul 22, 2020 CDT
Austin to consider lower initial property tax impact for $10B Project Connect plan
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
Austin and Travis County officials are encouraging businesses to limit capacity and residents to redouble efforts to stay safe to slow the spread of the coronavirus in the community. (Nicholas Cicale/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
6:26 PM Jun 15, 2020 CDT
As Travis County coronavirus cases spike, leaders encourage businesses to limit capacity, require social distancing and face coverings
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
RESULTS FROM OTHER COMMUNITIES
Bashaw's Steakhouse & Seafood in late November started serving diners in the Northwest Austin area. (Iain Oldman/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
7:00 PM
Steakhouse opens in Northwest Austin; Nancy's Sky Garden to return to Georgetown and more Central Texas news
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
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
Learn more about the candidates running in the November general election. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Austin
10:45 AM
Candidate Q&A: Comal County commissioner Precinct 1
Houston
1:45 PM
Q&A: Candidates for Texas House District 135 discuss priorities, COVID-19 response
Learn more about the candidates running in the November general election. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Austin
10:30 AM
Election Q&A: Meet the candidates for San Marcos City Council Place 5
Learn more about the candidates running for Buda City Council Position 2 ahead of the November general election. (Community Impact staff)
Austin
8:45 AM
Candidate Q&A: Buda City Council Position 2
Houston
3:30 PM
Election Q&A: Texas House District 134
Candidates Colette Nies and Kevin Webb speak about their goals for Comal County Commissioners Court. (Community Impact staff)
Austin
11:15 AM
Candidate Q&A: Comal County Commissioners Court Precinct 3