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Minor flight delays possible at Austin airport July 15 as President Biden visits
For security reasons, flights in and out of the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport will be temporarily grounded as the president lands in and departs the city July 15. (Grant Crawford/Community Impact) President Joe Biden will deliver a speech about civil rights at the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin on July 15....
FEMA lays out next steps in Hurricane Beryl recovery
Federal aid is available in 67 Texas counties after Hurricane Beryl swept through the state July 8. Officials have stressed that restoring power for residents is the top priority. (Jovanna Aguilar/Community Impact) Federal aid is available in 67 Texas counties after Hurricane Beryl swept through the state July 8. President...
Q&A: Bastrop-based HVAC professional Eddy Plummer offers tips to breeze through the summer heat
Capital Air Conditioning & Heating owner Eddy Plummer said proper maintenance of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems is paramount to preserving the unit's longevity. (Courtesy Chad Robertson/Adobe) Texas summers come with temperatures reaching above 100 degrees Fahrenheit regularly, leaving most Texans vulnerable to heat-related illness or worse without a...
Large UPS storefront opens in West Lake Hills
West Lake Hills' UPS store features shipping and printing stations (Courtesy UPS). UPS’ new store in West Lake Hills is open seven days a week, offering printing, shipping, packaging and more to customers. “Think of it like a print shop that ships things,” store manager Chris Arnell said. “It’s...
Four Seasons Private Residences Lake Austin to begin construction this fall
Four Seasons Private Residences Lake Austin is located on 145 acres. (Rendering courtesy DBOX for Austin Capital Partners) The Lake Austin area is gaining a new luxury residential community from hospitality company Four Seasons Hotel and Resorts. Diving in deeper. Known as Four Seasons Private Residences Lake Austin, the project...
Georgetown neighborhoods to undergo street resurfacing work
Street resurfacing work is underway in the River Bend neighborhood. (Chloe Young/Community Impact) Residents of several Georgetown neighborhoods can expect to see improved roadways this year. The city of Georgetown began resurfacing neighborhood streets this summer and will continue upgrades throughout the remainder of the year. What you need to...
Austin officials consider bond to reach environmental goals
The next Austin City Council meeting will take place July 18. (Elle Bent/Community Impact) Austin City Council members will deliberate on the creation of a bond package with funding toward climate-related goals during a meeting July 18. Current situation. Council passed a resolution in February, starting a search for funding...
Revitalization of Austin's Sixth Street advances with plans for 232-unit mixed-use project
The Grant Building project, part of broader revitalization efforts along East Sixth Street downtown, received a key city approval in July. (Courtesy city of Austin) A push to revitalize East Sixth Street downtown is progressing, most recently with the initial approval of plans for the first major residential addition coming to the bar-heavy block.
Bouldin Acres aims to bring people together on the court and at the table
The CM classic cheeseburger has two quarter pound patties, American cheese, pickles and dijonnaise for $17. (Dacia Garcia/Community Impact) Longtime friends Matt Carter and Matt Davis were interested in partnering up to start a new restaurant business on Lamar Boulevard. They agreed they wanted something unique to fill the large land they were working with—pickleball courts.
Fuse Workspace bringing new shared office facility to East Austin
A new workspace is coming to East Austin. (Courtesy Fuse Workspace) A new office, event and coworking facility from Fuse Workspace will open on Austin's east side later this summer. Fuse's new 33,000-square-foot location features more than 120 private offices, four meeting rooms and three team suites and will be...
Round Rock hospital first in Texas to use new clot removal catheter
Heart Hospital of Austin at St. David’s Round Rock recently became the first facility in Texas to perform a new procedure to treat blood clots in the lungs. (Heart Hospital of Austin at St. David’s Round Rock) A cardiologist at Heart Hospital of Austin at St. David’s Round...
Travis County residents can weigh in on potential tax rate hike to boost affordable child care access
Travis County officials are working to reduce the burden of child care costs on low-income families through the Travis County CARES program. (Courtesy Pexels) Travis County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing on the proposed Travis County Creating Access for Resilient Families, or CARES, initiative Aug. 13. Following the hearing, commissioners will vote on whether to move forward with a tax rate election to fund the Travis County CARES program—an initiative to increase access to affordable child care.
Two of Chef Mashama Bailey's downtown Austin restaurants to close in July
The Thompson Hotel is located at 500 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact) The award-winning Chef Mashama Bailey will be closing two of her restaurants this July, both within the Thompson Hotel as the company moves to internalize all food and beverage operations. The details. Both Diner Bar and...
Colorado Sand Drive extension rolls forward in Pflugerville
Pflugerville City Council approved a construction contract for $6.6 million to extend Colorado Sand Drive from Copper Mine Drive to just north of Lone Star Ranch Boulevard. (Courtesy Pixabay) The construction on an extension of Colorado Sand Drive received the green light from Pflugerville City Council July 10, with council...
Woof Gang Bakery to open in Hutto
Woof Gang Bakery and Grooming offers a variety of dog treats and cookies. (Cody Thorn/Community Impact) Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming is expected to open at Star Ranch Market in Hutto. The business offers a variety of grooming services, including bathing, nail trimming and painting, teeth brushing, de-matting and ear...
Local Vietnamese restaurant Pho Van reopens
Pho Van is open daily, 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. (Dacia Garcia/Community Impact) The quick-service Vietnamese restaurant reopened their doors to the North Austin community July 1. On Feb. 29 a car crashed into the restaurant, leading to its temporary four-month closure. A restaurant employee confirmed the reopening of the location. New renovations have been completed in the interior of the restaurant.
Microhome rental community to be built in Bastrop
Casata Bastrop may resemble the San Marcos microhome community, shown in this rendering, the developer broke ground on in May. (Rendering courtesy Align 3D) Austin-based startup Casata is slated to break ground on its third venture—Casata Bastrop—in 2025. The development will be located on North Main Street and...
An Austin program helped prevent drownings near Rainey Street. Will it continue?
An EMS pilot program saw medics patrol the Rainey Street area downtown from June 2023 to April 2024. (Courtesy Austin-Travis County EMS) An emergency medical services initiative that launched last year in response to safety concerns around Rainey Street helped dozens of people and likely prevented several injuries or deaths near Lady Bird Lake.
Here’s how you can help Texans affected by Hurricane Beryl
Community Impact compiled a list of organizations accepting donations and volunteers as people in the Greater Houston area and northeast Texas begin recovering from Hurricane Beryl. (Courtesy Salvation Army of Texas) Houston-area residents are once again picking up the pieces after Hurricane Beryl whipped through the state July 8. Over...
Quali-Tech Electrical Services provides repairs, lighting installations in Austin, northern suburbs
From left: Founders Chris Thomas, Thomas Smith and Israel Filio run Austin electrical contractor Quali-Tech Electrical Services. (Courtesy Quali-Tech Electrical Services) Quali-Tech Electrical Services began operating in the greater Austin area in April. The business provides residential and commercial electrical services, electrical panel upgrades, lighting installations and related repairs. The...
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