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Detours expected on trail along Lady Bird Lake beginning in July
Austinites can expect to see a temporary, 12-foot-wide crushed granite trail just east of the existing Waller Creek bridge, near the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact) Those who regularly enjoy the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail may notice some changes beginning July...
Local volunteers fill over 3,000 snack bags for Central Texas children experiencing hunger
Hundreds of volunteers from the Austin Board of Realtors Foundation and Central Texas Food Bank assembled thousands of weekend snack bags for local children in need at ABoR headquarters July 16. The bags will be distributed throughout the school year. (Brittany Anderson/Community Impact) Over 300 volunteers helped fill 3,500 snack...
Travis County unveils plans for federal funding, seeks public feedback
Travis County officials are working to identify projects eligible for federal funding to support affordable housing for FY 2024-25. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact) Travis County commissioners received an update July 16 regarding the five-year strategic plan being developed to secure federal Community Development Block Grant funding for fiscal years 2024-28. Annually,...
Austin council candidates raised $1.37M this year, led by Watson's $710K
Candidates running for Austin mayor and five City Council seats shared updates on their campaigns' finances in July. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact) Candidates for Austin mayor and the five City Council seats on the ballot this November raised at least $1.32 million for their campaigns so far this year, with about $1.2 million still on hand as their contests heat up this summer.
Purewash Express Car Wash now open in Steiner Ranch
Owner Jeff Betzing said the eco-friendly car wash uses rainwater recapture and a water reclaiming system. (Courtesy Purewash) Purewash Express Car Wash opened a new Steiner Ranch location June 29. The locally-owned car wash offers monthly memberships starting at $26 per month and single washes starting at $8, according to...
Moonshine Yoga to open third studio location in Georgetown this winter
Aerial classes for kids are available at Moonshine Yoga throughout the year. (Courtesy Moonshine Yoga) A new yoga studio is anticipated to open in Georgetown this winter. Moonshine Yoga provides classes in a variety of techniques, including aerial, barre, mat pilates and several yoga methods, such as Ashtanga, Vinyasa, breathing and meditation, and applied anatomy.
Michelin Guide will soon feature Texas restaurants
The first Michelin Guide featuring Texas will be published later this year, including restaurants in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio. (Hannah Norton/Community Impact) The Michelin Guide is now available in Texas, and will highlight local restaurants and award Michelin Stars. The gist. In a partnership between the...
The Drip Bar now providing IV vitamin therapy in Four Points
The Drip Bar offers IV vitamin drips. (Courtesy The Drip Bar) The Drip Bar opened a location in the Four Points area on July 8. The business provides vitamins through IVs and shots. It also offers some beauty services, including Botox, hydrafacials, halotherapy, infrared saunas and red light therapy. The...
City of Kyle announces new parks and recreation director
Kyle City Hall is located in downtown Kyle at 100 W. Center St. (Zara Flores/Community Impact) The city of Kyle announced its new parks and recreation director—David Lopez—on July 12. Lopez officially began working for the city on July 10 and has over 20 years of parks and...
Hill Country Birds store closing in Lake Travis area
Hill Country Birds, formerly the Wild Bird Center, will close their Lake Travis store on July 20. (Anna Deardorff/Community Impact) After seven years of providing customers with bird feed and accessories in the Lake Travis area, Hill Country Birds, formerly known as the Wild Bird Store, will close July 20.
Authentic Brazilian cuisine comes to Round Rock
The restaurant offers classic Brazilian dishes. (Gracie Warhurst/Community Impact) Brazilian cafe and restaurant TorresBee held a soft opening in Round Rock in early July. The restaurant offers cuisine like coxinha, a fried soft dough with pulled chicken and Brazilian cream cheese, and classic Portuguese pizzas. The restaurant also serves desserts...
2 finalists named in search for Austin chief of police
Austin's city manager has announced the two finalists in the search for the new Austin chief of police. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact) Austin officials have narrowed the candidate pool down to two applicants for the city’s next chief of police. What you need to know. The candidates will be available...
Texas State Technical College offers new CNS program in Hutto
Students can pursue an associate of applied science degree in CNS, certificates in IT Support and an advanced technical certificate in cloud computing. (Courtesy Texas State Technical College) Texas State Technical College’s East Williamson County campus is expanding its offerings in Hutto with a new Computer Networking and Systems Administration...
Pflugerville releases draft for downtown streetscape master plan
The Streetscape Master Plan draft lays out recommendations and analysis of improvement opportunities for Downtown Pflugerville’s streets. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact) The city of Pflugerville has released a draft of its Downtown Streetscape Master Plan, a part of a larger Downtown Action Plan to continually revitalize the city. What is...
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