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Austin tenants have been protected through the pandemic by moratoriums on non-payment of rent evictions. National data shows most tenants have been making full or partial payments, however, officials say solutions for addressing accrued rent debt are complicated because of how many stakeholders are involved. (Design by Miranda Baker)
Austin
12:16 PM Dec 28, 2020 CST
Austin's political leaders say eviction moratoriums are not sustainable. So, what’s next?
There is no data to support whether homelessness has increased since March, according to Austin’s Ending Community Homelessness Coalition, but ECHO executive director Matt Mollica said anecdotally, he believes the pandemic, job loss and lack of federal rent relief has led to more people locally experiencing homelessness. (Olivia Aldridge/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
1:59 PM Nov 25, 2020 CST
Nonprofits fighting to end homelessness in Austin say COVID-19 measures have created new challenges
Photo of the Travis County sign
Austin
6:25 PM Nov 11, 2020 CST
Travis County takes stock of CARES Act dollars as clock ticks on remaining funds
Movemint Bike Cab owner David Knipp said the loss of the South by Southwest Conference and Festivals during the spring festival season led to a 50% decline in revenue. (Christopher Neely/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
3:39 PM Oct 27, 2020 CDT
'I just need to pay the rent:' Austin small businesses in survival mode are doing everything in their power to outlast the pandemic
Austin City Council unanimously supported aiming its local stimulus package toward the long-term viability of local at-risk businesses. (Courtesy ATXN)
Austin
8:03 AM Oct 16, 2020 CDT
Austin City Council wants limited local stimulus package to help small businesses outlast pandemic, not just pay rent
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
Austin voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to approve a tax rate increase to fund a significant expansion of the city's public transportation network, including new light rail lines and an underground rail station. (Design by Miranda Baker/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
6:45 AM Aug 27, 2020 CDT
Austin looks to ensure potential $7.1B Project Connect investment does not deepen city's inequality
Downtown Austin can be seen from Lady Bird Lake. (Iain Oldman/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
1:36 PM Aug 17, 2020 CDT
Applications open Aug. 19 for direct rental assistance from city of Austin
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 moratorium on all non-payment evictions in Travis County essentially paused eviction court proceedings beginning in mid-March. (Design by Shelby Savage/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
6:00 AM Jul 22, 2020 CDT
Extended moratorium will buy Travis County renters more time; direct assistance on the way in Austin
A view of Downtown Austin from Lady Bird Lake (Iain Oldman/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
6:12 PM Jul 21, 2020 CDT
Austin’s rent assistance program could be here to stay after pandemic subsides
Austin City Hall (Christopher Neely/Community impact Newspaper)
Austin
7:41 PM May 29, 2020 CDT
Some on Austin City Council want more of its $272 million coronavirus relief package to go to residents in need
Austin City Hall (Christopher Neely/Community impact Newspaper)
Austin
7:23 PM May 13, 2020 CDT
Austin aims to boost coronavirus rent relief program after less than 10% of applicants receive help
An employee at Terry Black's BBQ in South Austin wears a protective face covering during the restaurant's first day open on May 1. (John Cox/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
7:19 PM May 6, 2020 CDT
Looking back: Two months of Community Impact Newspaper's coronavirus coverage from March to May
Austin and Travis County's orders went into place March 25 and require residents to stay home for everything but essential travel. (Christopher Neely/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
5:09 PM Apr 9, 2020 CDT
Unprecedented local relief fund will send millions of tax dollars directly to vulnerable Austinites impacted by the coronavirus
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Austin
10:28 AM
Williamson County to help offset pandemic costs for area public, private and charter schools
Slab BBQ owner Raf Robinson said the payroll protection program saved his restaurant. (Christopher Neely/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
4:00 PM
'I just need to pay the rent:' Austin small businesses in survival mode are doing everything in their power to outlast the pandemic
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
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
From left: Owners Jeff Angell, Jason Dornik, Cody Evens and Heath Cleaver will open DECA Beer Co. in early 2021. (Courtesy DECA Beer Co.)
Houston
7:00 PM
DECA Beer Co. coming to Porter and more Houston-area news
Austin, Brazoria, Fort Bend, Waller and Wharton county judges joined a Greater Houston Partnership panel discussion Sept. 25. (Screenshot via Greater Houston Partnership)
Houston
9:45 AM
Greater Houston judges discuss COVID-19 management, economic recovery
Project Connect heads to Austin voters in November.
Austin
5:00 AM
With Project Connect decision coming to voters, South Austin residents weigh local costs and benefits
The Vessel IV Bar opened its second location Aug. 8 in Cedar Park. The company's first location is in New Mexico. (Courtesy The Vessel IV Bar)
Austin
7:00 PM
7 Cedar Park, Leander business updates and more Central Texas news
Renters struggling to afford to pay rent are seeing their options dwindle as eviction moratoriums lift and relief is hard to come by. (Community Impact staff)
Houston
6:45 PM
Houston housing advocates fear for surge of evictions as mayor holds off call for grace period
Harris County Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis is calling on the county to look into a pilot program that could provide funding for legal defense for indigent renters facing eviction. Ellis said the coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated the vulnerabilities that low-income renters face. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Houston
2:30 PM
Harris County prepares for surge in evictions as federal protections, unemployment boost end