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Beatles tribute concert canceled at Brushy Creek Amphitheater
All ticket refunds for the Aug. 1 show have been processed, according to city officials. (Courtesy city of Hutto) RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles, scheduled for Aug. 1 at Brushy Creek Amphitheater in Hutto, has been canceled. All ticket refunds have been processed, according to city officials. What happened.
Home services franchise HomeSmiles expanding to greater Austin area
National home services franchise HomeSmiles will expand to the greater Austin area in August, franchise owner Trevor Methena said. (Courtesy HomeSmiles Austin) National home services franchise HomeSmiles will expand to the greater Austin area in August, franchise owner Trevor Methena said. HomeSmiles offers preventative maintenance for homes to avoid costly...
Georgetown ISD sets lunch prices for 2024-25 school year
Georgetown ISD students and staff will have slightly higher costs of meals when the 2024-25 school year begins in August, after trustees approved small increases July 15. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact) Georgetown ISD students and staff will have slightly higher costs of meals when the 2024-25 school year begins in August,...
Newly branded CapMetro Bikeshare program rolls out next generation fleet
Capital Metro officials have begun revamping the city's existing bikeshare stations and fleet. Improvements are expected to be complete this September. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact) Austinites who regularly cruise the city’s streets on publicly available bikes can soon resume their pedaling as the rollout of the newly branded CapMetro Bikeshare program,...
Austin groups gear up to draw Major League Baseball to Central Texas
While there's no Major League Baseball expansion underway, groups around Central Texas are readying for the potential to bring a new team to the region. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Local efforts to attract a Major League Baseball team to the Austin area are underway, boosted most recently by the launch of a new group seeking to build support for a potential professional franchise.
President Biden reschedules Austin visit to July 29
President Joe Biden's trip, originally planned for July 15, was postponed following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump during a July 13 campaign rally. (Courtesy LBJ Presidential Library) Editor's note: This article has been updated to reflect the time of the event. President Joe Biden will travel to...
$112M mixed-use redevelopment with affordable housing, artistic space coming to East Austin
Two East Austin properties are moving closer to a city-supported redevelopment by a local and national project team, including Block 18 on East 11th Street. (Courtesy city of Austin) A pair of mixed-use developments with affordable housing and cultural spaces are coming to vacant city-owned lots in East Austin's African...
Youngest U.S. Paralympic archer Jordan White to compete in 2024 Paris games
15-year-old Jordan White practices at a property in Cedar Park several days a week as he prepares to compete in the 2024 Paralympics. (Chloe Young/Community Impact) At 15 years old, Cedar Park resident Jordan White has become the youngest archer from the United States to qualify to compete in the Paralympics this summer.
Williamson County Commissioners Court approves 3% cost of living adjustment for elected officials
Though the commissioners court only voted on a 3% COLA for elected county officials, they also discussed the broader compensation package that will be submitted during the 2025 budget proposal. (Parks Kugle/Community Impact) Williamson County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a 3% cost of living adjustment for elected officials during a...
LTISD 2024 AP exam scores signify improved student performance
Kathy Burbank, LTISD director of accountability and assessment, addressed 2024 AP scores with the board of trustees at a July 17 meeting. (Anna Deardorff/Community Impact) Lake Travis ISD saw a slight increase in the number of students who passed Advanced Placement exams this May, which was discussed at a July 17 board of trustees meeting.
The latest on 10 new, upcoming, and recently closed Bastrop spots
Nerida Carrillo opened her second Taqueria 95 location in the former Yoli’s Tacos & More Catering location. (Amanda Cutshall/Community Impact) Bastrop County has more options coming soon ranging from new sushi, ramen and tea options to a gluten-free restaurant and more. Now Open. The woman-owned taco truck opened at...
Bastrop museum earns more accolades, named top-three finalist for Austin Community’s Choice Awards
A World War II exhibit is one of many options at the Bastrop County Museum and Visitor Center. (Courtesy Bastrop County Historical Society) The Bastrop Museum and Visitor Center was recently announced as a top-three finalist for the Austin Community's Choice Awards. This marks the third recognition the museum has...
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