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South Congress Avenue-area visitors in Austin can expect new paid parking, regulations
The city of Austin has installed new signs surrounding South Congress Avenue, implementing and enforcing new paid parking zoning and hours. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact) The city of Austin has installed new signs outlining new paid parking zones around South Congress Avenue to address long-standing parking issues within the area, according to an update from the Austin Transportation Department.
Kyle voters could weigh in on city health insurance in November election
Kyle resident Courtney Goza protests city-funded health insurance in front of Kyle City Hall with a sign that states "Stop the gravy train." (Amira Van Leeuwen/Community Impact) Kyle voters might have the opportunity to weigh in on whether city health insurance should be offered to the mayor and members of...
Austin FC promotes blood donations at Q2 Stadium
Austin FC is hosting a blood drive at Q2 Stadium on July 9 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. alongside We Are Blood (WrB), signaling the team’s recent partnership with the nonprofit, Central Texas-based blood provider. (Courtesy Austin FC, Q2 Stadium) Austin FC is hosting a blood drive at...
Bastrop Police & Operations Center, Bastrop Intermediate School: Renovations, construction in Bastrop
Projects have been filed in the last month through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. (Courtesy Canva) Curious what is happening nearby? Stay in the know with these five local renovation and construction updates. The following projects have been filed in the last month through the Texas Department of...
Bastrop Montessori celebrates grand opening, renovations
Bastrop Montessori's ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Bastrop Chamber of Commerce was on May 2. (Courtesy Bastrop Chamber of Commerce) The Bastrop Montessori team celebrated the school’s official grand opening, as well as renovations to the playground, in May. Emily Bolt, Bastrop Montessori marketing and events director, said they began...
City of Bastrop enacts restrictions on sex offenders
Bastrop City Council members unanimously approved the prohibitions on June 25. (Jane Turchi/Community Impact) The city of Bastrop now has restrictions on where registered sex offenders can live and go following approval from Bastrop City Council June 25. Two-minute impact. Bastrop Police Chief Vicky Steffanic said she proposed Ordinance No....
ACC celebrates new state agency pilot program for technology apprenticeships
The collaboration between ACC and DIR closely aligns with House Bill 584, which took effect Sep 2023. (Courtesy Austin Community College) Austin Community College and the Texas Department of Information Resources are partnering to create a new technology and cybersecurity apprenticeship program for students. ACC Highland Campus hosted a formal signing ceremony on June 28 to launch the new program.
Judge upholds new Austin City Council rules for meetings, public testimony
A local group testified during an Austin City Council meeting in June 2023. (Nell Carroll/Community Impact) Austinites attending their next City Council meeting may notice some slightly different processes for public comment under new rules adopted this spring, prompted by a lawsuit claiming that residents' rights to speak were wrongly being limited.
Liberty Hill ISD Superintendent Steven Snell wins regional award
Liberty Hill ISD Superintendent Steven Snell was named the Region 13 nominee for the 2024 Superintendent of the Year award. (Courtesy Liberty Hill ISD) Liberty Hill ISD Superintendent Steven Snell has been named a contender for the 2024 Superintendent of the Year award by the Texas Association of School Boards.
New community garden aims to combat food insecurity in Kyle
Local leaders and community members celebrated the opening of its new community garden with a ribbon cutting on June 22. (Courtesy city of Kyle) The city of Kyle is cultivating connections and community while combatting food insecurity through its first community garden at Post Oak, located at 193 Goddard. Local...
Freaky Findz to offer costumes, gag gifts and more in San Marcos
Freaky Findz sells an array of costumes, accessories and more. (Courtesy Freaky Findz) Freaky Findz, a small business owned by husband and wife duo Dean Gibson and Marta Knapp-Gibson is moving into the former Paper Bear storefront this fall. The shop was previously located in New Braunfels before closing at...
Cedar Park leaders weigh expanding child care options throughout the city
PACE Preschool has been approved to build in Cedar Park, while Parinama Academy is still being considered. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Following a monthlong council consideration process, one child care center is cleared to put down roots in Cedar Park, while another is still on the table. Both child care centers...
NYOS Charter School in Austin appoints new superintendent
NYOS Charter School is a free, public charter school located in North Austin. (Courtesy NYOS Charter School) Not Your Ordinary School, or NYOS Charter School, officials announced the appointment of Mechiel Rozas as superintendent in June. The overview. Rozas has served as both a teacher and a principal, and holds...
Oasis Face Bar Austin now open in The Arboretum
Oasis Face Bar will offer a range of services that are customizable for each client. (Courtesy of Oasis Face Bar) After postponing its grand opening in March due to ongoing city inspections, Oasis Face Bar held its soft opening June 20. The spa expects to have a grand opening on July 12 from 3-6 p.m, which will offer free 10-15 minute mini facials, swag bags for the first 20 clients and discounts on products and membership fees, owner Sue Bui said.
Work begins on $19M expansion to Round Rock Sports Center
A $19 million project to expand the Round Rock Sports Center is now underway, the city shared July 1. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact) A $19 million project to expand the Round Rock Sports Center is now underway, the city shared July 1. What you need to know. Work began on a...
Hundreds of Central Texas pool owners sue over 'concrete cancer' defect
Just five months after completing his pool, Patel noticed spider-like cracks oozing with white gel spreading along the outside wall. (Kameryn Griesser/Community Impact) Leander resident Sachin Patel always dreamed of affording a backyard pool for his children, but shortly after building one in 2019, his dream began to crumble. In...
Sunfield Hand Pies serves up fresh empanadas in Buda
Sunfield Hand Pies owner Linda Rivera has been selling Puerto Rican-inspired empanadas since 2020. (Sierra Martin/Community Impact) Sunfield Hand Pies celebrated the grand opening at its new permanent location in front of the Buda H-E-B on June 5. Locally owned by Linda Rivera, the food truck serves Puerto Rican-inspired hot...
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