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Following derailment, Zilker Eagle mini-train again chugs forward
There is an ongoing investigation after an individual intentionally tampered with the newly opened Zilker Eagle mini-train track June 23. (Zacharia Washington/Community Impact) Just shy of two weeks after reopening, the Zilker Eagle mini-train derailed June 23, after a rock was intentionally wedged into the tracks. No one was hurt,...
Pflugerville Baylor Scott & White ranked second in nation among acute care hospitals
Pflugerville Baylor Scott & White ranked one of the top acute care hospitals in the nation, according to recent study. (Rendering Baylor Scott & White) Out of 2,784 acute care hospitals nationwide, the Baylor Scott & White location in Pflugerville ranked second in measurements of equity, value and outcomes, according to a recent study released by the Lown Institute.
Stone Hill Park to get new sport court
The city of Pflugerville is building a new multi-sport court at Stone Hill Park. (Courtesy city of Pflugerville) The city of Pflugerville, in partnership with the 4ATX Foundation, is building a new multi-sport court at Stone Hill Park. The overview. The court will give residents a place to play basketball,...
Howdy Y’all Tattoo lassos Harmony Ridge spot
Howdy Y'all Tattoo recently relocated from Main Street to Harmony Ridge on the River. (Amanda Cutshall/Community Impact) Locals Sheldon Bird Swaney and Jay Guzman relocated Howdy Y’all Tattoo from 1018 Main St. to Harmony Ridge on the River on June 1. In a nutshell. The pair combined efforts to...
‘A really tight budget’: Dripping Springs ISD adopts $100.39M budget with $2.77M shortfall
Dripping Springs ISD officials adopted the fiscal year 2024-25 budget June 24. (Elle Bent/Community Impact) Dripping Springs ISD officials adopted an operating budget of $100.39 million with a shortfall of $2.77 million for fiscal year 2024-25. The board approved the budget at a regular meeting June 24, after an almost...
Round Rock-based Austin Photo Booths now offering booth rentals in greater Austin area
Locally owned by Dustin Sartoris and based in Round Rock, the business offers three photo booth experiences for customers to choose from for their events. (Courtesy Austin Photo Booths) Austin Photo Booths, a photo booth rental company, began offering services in the greater Austin area in June. Locally owned by...
Lake Travis ISD considers policy banning K-8 student cell phone use
Prekindergarten through eighth grade students in Lake Travis ISD may not be able to use cell phones on campus next school year following a recommendation by the School Health Advisory Committee. (Courtesy Pexels) Lake Travis ISD may prohibit prekindergarten through eighth grade students from using their cell phones on campus...
New AT&T store now open in Dripping Springs
The AT&T store opened in March, and hosted a grand opening June 21-22. (Elle Bent/Community Impact) To celebrate, officials held a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce June 20, followed by a grand opening on June 21-22. The store offers wireless plans, phones and other devices.
TexARTS performing arts center debuts permanent location in Lakeway
The musical "Anything Goes" was the first show performed in the new facility on June 7. (Courtesy TexARTS) TexARTS Association for Visual and Performing Arts opened its new, permanent facility in Lakeway on May 28. The nonprofit arts organization had formerly operated within a rented space at the Lohman's Crossing...
Round Rock ISD bond committee identifies $1B-$1.5B in potential projects
The Round Rock ISD Citizens Bond Committee shared that its members had identified $1 billion to $1.5 billion in capital improvements in the near future. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact) In a June 18 update, representatives of the Round Rock ISD Citizens Bond Committee shared its members have identified between $1 billion...
Hardtails Bar and Grill permanently closes in Georgetown
Hardtails Bar and Grill closed in early June after about 15 years in business. (Parks Kugle/Community Impact) Hardtails Bar and Grill, which served as a community gathering place for motorcyclists, veterans and families, closed permanently in early June. Established in 2009, Hardtails specialized in burgers made with freshly ground and...
Experts urge routine care to intercept colon cancer before it starts
Dr. Sanjana Luther explains the process of removal for polyps in the large intestine. (Grace Dickens/Community Impact) Editor's note: This story was updated to reflect that Dr. Navkiran Shokar is the chair of the Department of Population Health; the story previously stated Shokar was the Department of Public Health chair.
H-E-B on East Hopkins Street in San Marcos undergoes renovations
The H-E-B located on 641 E. Hopkins St. in San Marcos is undergoing a series of renovations. (Amira Van Leeuwen/Community Impact) The H-E-B on East Hopkins Street in San Marcos is undergoing a series of interior and exterior renovations. According to an email from Public Affairs Manager Tamra Jones, H-E-B...
Georgetown ZIP code 78626 sees more than 40% decline in home sales year over year in May
Homes for sale in Georgetown's 78626 ZIP code, like this one in the Parkside neighborhood, stayed on the market for an average of 48 days in May. (Courtesy Austin Board of Realtors) The number of homes sold in May decreased year over year in two of Georgetown's three ZIP codes,...
Texas State University to no longer host presidential debate
The debate would have been held in Strahan Arena at the University Events Center on Sept. 16, 2024. (Courtesy Texas State University) The board of the Commission on Presidential Debates canceled all 2024 presidential debates on June 24—including the debate scheduled for Sept. 16 at Texas State University in San Marcos—according to a news release.
San Marcos awarded $897K to complete intersection improvements on Thorpe Lane
Construction for the intersection improvements are expected to begin in 2027. (Amira Van Leeuwen/Community Impact) The Highway Safety Improvement Program awarded $897,000 to complete safety improvements at the Thorpe Lane and Springtown Way intersection in San Marcos. Zooming in. The program is mandated by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal...
Uncle Nicky's launches new Italian eatery in South Austin
Uncle Nicky's Italian Specialties is now serving Italian fare and drinks on South Lamar Boulevard. (Courtesy Consumable Content) Uncle Nicky's Italian Specialties opened a second location on South Lamar Boulevard this summer. The neighborhood Italian eatery's new South Austin space features a revamped menu with antipasti, salads, sandwiches, pasta and...
Cedar Park, Leander, Liberty Hill homes spend less time on the market year over year in May
Homes for sale in the far Northwest Austin ZIP code 78750, like this one for sale on Aloe Vera Trail, spent the fewest days on the market on average in May among homes in the Cedar Park, Leander and Liberty Hill area. (Courtesy Austin Board of Realtors) Many ZIP codes...
Casa de Luz opens new vegan kitchen in East Austin
Casa de Luz East opened in late June. (Courtesy Richard Casteel/Dandelion Gatherings) The long-running local vegan kitchen Casa de Luz opened a new location in East Austin. Casa de Luz East is a new collaboration between the eatery and the Casa Este mixed-use property from State Street Properties. The location officially began serving daily lunch and dinner plates on June 28 and plans to begin offering breakfast later this summer, with seasonal menu updates to follow through the year. To-go items and premade meals are also available.
Austin investing in housing and shelter for abuse survivors; 60-unit complex breaks ground
The Lancaster development includes 60 supportive housing units. (Rendering courtesy Hatch Ulland Owen Architects) A new supportive housing development with 60 apartments for violence victims exiting homelessness broke ground north of Mueller in mid-June. What happened. The Lancaster will be the first supportive housing project of its kind in Austin...
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