Choose your location
Community Impact Austin
B&B Quilting offers crafts and connections in Buda
Sisters Lancy Lange Brinkley-Fosdick (right) and Lori Lange Beckers opened B&B Quilting in 2004. (Sarah Hernandez/Community Impact) Lori Lange Beckers and Nancy Lange Brinkley-Fosdick opened B&B Quilting on December 4, 2004. Twenty years and two relocations later, the sister duo said they are grateful for the growth and the years of support from their community of quilters.
Velocity Tire opens first Austin area location in Liberty Hill
The Liberty Hill location is Velocity Tire's first Central Texas shop. (Zacharia Washington/Community Impact) Velocity Tire opened in Liberty Hill on June 17, Store Manager Erik Isaac said. The tire shop offers a wide range of services including balancing, installation, repairs, rotations and tire pressure monitoring system assistance. Velocity Tire...
Tacos Pa-Ti now serving birria, street tacos at fixed spot in Kyle
Patricia "Pati" Alvarado opened the Tacos Pa-Ti stand on June 28. (Courtesy Patricia Alvarado) After two years of catering events, Patricia “Pati” Alvarado has opened a permanent stand for her business, Tacos Pa-Ti, in downtown Kyle. Alvarado began experimenting with recipes she would make at home for her...
Investment firm to develop 150-acre Taylor site next to Samsung plant
White House officials announced in April plans to invest billions of dollars in the Central Texas semiconductor industry. (Grant Crawford/Community Impact) Commercial real estate development and investment firm KDC announced June 26 it will market and develop a 150-acre site in Taylor, next to Samsung’s semiconductor plant going up near Hwy. 79.
Vision Zero initiative saves lives and $28M in Austin, per report
Improvements at 27 major intersections throughout Austin have led to nearly a 22% reduction in serious or fatal accidents at these locations. (Courtesy Pexels) Fatal and serious injury crashes have decreased by 22% at major intersections in Austin where safety improvements have been made, according to a report released in June by the city’s Vision Zero program.
Taqueria 95 replaces Yoli's with second Bastrop spot
Owner and longtime Bastrop resident Nerida Carrillo (left) and Genicis Batista operate the Chestnut Street food truck. (Amanda Cutshall/Community Impact) Woman-owned Taqueria 95 opened at the former Yoli’s Tacos & More Catering spot near downtown Bastrop in late June. The gist. Longtime resident and owner, Nerida Carrillo, said she...
ICYMI: 2 transportation updates in the Bastrop area
From speed limit changes on SH 304 to Hwy. 21 bridge construction, learn more about transportation news in the Bastrop area. (Courtesy Texas Department of Transportation) Learn more about what road construction projects or speed limit changes may impact your daily commute in the Bastrop area. Those driving along a...
Brother duo takes over ownership of Pak Mail in San Marcos
Pranay (left) and Karan Desai (right) are the new owners of Pak Mail on Wonder World Drive. (Sarah Hernandez/Community Impact) After 21 years, Pak Mail on Wonder World Drive has new owners. Brothers Karan and Pranay Desai took over ownership of the local shipping office on June 1. Its previous...
Em Dash Books temporarily relocates to The Carrington in Buda
Em Dash Books opened its pop up bookstore at The Carrington in downtown Buda on June 26. (Amira Van Leeuwen/Community Impact) Em Dash Books has temporarily relocated to The Carrington in Buda on June 26, after closing the doors to its brick-and-mortar location on June 11. The indie bookstore—owned by...
Smoothie King to open first Leander location
Smoothie King has existing locations across the country, including one in Cedar Park. (Courtesy Smoothie King) Smoothie King is set to open its first shop in Leander later this year or early next year. The national franchise serves a variety of smoothie blends featuring different flavors options as well as...
Hutto ISD trustees approve 10-cent increase in school lunch prices
Hutto ISD students will be paying $0.10 more for their lunches in the coming school year, after Hutto ISD trustees approved an increase to the price of paid lunches in June. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Hutto ISD students will be paying $0.10 more for their lunches in the coming school year,...
Papalote Taco House closes Research Boulevard location
Papalote Taco House's South Lamar location remains open. (Courtesy Papalote Taco House) Papalote Taco House closed its location on Research Boulevard in June, according to a representative with the business. The restaurant served a variety of street-style tacos and tortas as well as chips and dip, arroz con leche and...
Nespresso to open immersive retail location at The Domain
The location will feature a mosaic panel mural created by Austin locals and Nespresso Boutique store associates. (Courtesy Nespresso, Weber Shandwick) Nespresso’s first interactive-style storefront in the U.S. will have a grand opening July 12 at The Domain in Austin. Customers can enjoy free coffee tastings all day and coffee-inspired cocktails from 5-7 p.m., while supplies last, according to a news release.
North Austin welcomes new Chicago-inspired bar
Bar Gimmicks is a Chicago-inspired bar on Kramer Lane serving alcoholic drinks and food. (Dacia Garcia/Community Impact) Bar Gimmicks opened its first location in North Austin on June 20. The Chicago-inspired restaurant and bar serves food and drinks to the local community. The bar shares a space with family-owned bakery...
Local emergency doctor shares safety tips for fireworks, heat ahead of July Fourth
Dr. David Lim, the emergency department director for Baptist Health System, said attending a professional fireworks show is the safest way to enjoy fireworks for July Fourth. (Courtesy Visit Bastrop) As Texans head out for the Fourth of July, Dr. David Lim is reminding people to stay hydrated, be aware...
Austin-area school districts look to affordable housing to retain, recruit staff
Austin ISD, and Business and Community Lenders of Texas held a homebuyer fair in June to educate community members on homeownership. (Courtesy Business and Community Lenders of Texas) A growing number of Central Texas school districts are seeking affordable housing options for their staff amid rising expenses. The average rental...
Home industry experts talk landscaping with water restrictions
As cities around Central Texas remain in various drought stages, homeowners must keep local water restrictions in mind when landscaping. (Courtesy San Antonio Water System) As Austin Metropolitan Area cities remain in stage 1, 2 or 3 water restrictions in response to varying drought conditions, homeowners have to keep these restrictions in mind when landscaping—whether they’re buying, selling or staying where they are.
City of Pflugerville proposes plans for community development federal funding, seeking community input
Residents can offer their input on how the city of Pflugerville should spend federal funding for community development at an upcoming Council meeting July 12. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact) Pflugerville City Council received an update June 25 regarding the five-year strategic plan being developed to secure Community Development Block Grant, or...
Pflugerville Community Development Corporation appoints interim director
Terri Toledo was appointed as the interim executive director of the Pflugerville Community Development Corporation. (Courtesy Pflugerville Community Development Corporation) The Pflugerville Community Development Corporation announced June 28 that Terri Toledo will serve as the interim executive director of the PCDC. Toledo, who currently serves as the director of Management...
Home valuations in Williamson, Travis County show housing market cool down
Home valuations released earlier this year indicate the housing market stabilizing after a spike in interest rates and cost of homes in 2022. (Grant Crawford/Community Impact) This year’s release of appraisal valuations from the Williamson Central Appraisal District indicated the overall average appraisal values for residential properties are lower than in recent years.
Community Impact Austin
22K+
Posts
43M+
Views
Hyperlocal news coverage from 9 Austin-area markets
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.