Community Impact Austin Metro

10/29/2021

FDA greenlights Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for ages 5-11

The FDA on Oct. 29 authorized the emergency use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to include those in the 5-11 age group.

10/28/2021

Austin's updated City Council district map certified; new boundaries will last through 2020s

Austin's new City Council district map is certified, firming up new political boundaries in the city for the coming decade.

10/27/2021

In addition to the acclaimed taco purveyor, a cookie shop and ramen restaurant are headed to Mueller's Aldrich Street.

10/27/2021

Austin begins work on second section of Northern Walnut Creek Trail

The city aims to have another 1.3 miles of the 19-mile trail complete by the end of 2022.

10/26/2021

Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law new Texas maps that redraw state legislature, U.S. Congress, and State Board of Education districts. The maps will go into effect Jan. 18

The maps will go into effect Jan. 18, 2022 after the state legislature passed them during a 30-day special session.

10/26/2021

New Oak Hill H-E-B in Southwest Austin opening Oct. 27

The 90,000-square-foot space will open a mile west of the old Oak Hill store.

10/20/2021

Inaugural Williamson County Fair and Rodeo ready to open gates Oct. 21 after coronavirus delay

After the inaugural Williamson County Fair and Rodeo was postponed in 2020, county and fair officials said they are excited to kick off the agricultural celebration.

10/19/2021

More than 20,000-seat outdoor amphitheater proposed for Southwest Austin

The amphitheater would rival the Hollywood Bowl in size.

10/19/2021

Oak Hill Parkway update: sound wall construction, intermittent night closures, and tree and brush removal

The Texas Department of Transportation is undertaking more minor aspects of construction in advance of major construction getting underway in early 2022.

10/18/2021

Check out last month's business feature.
Breakaway Records offers Austinites a place to buy, sell used records

The store remains a staple of the North Loop neighborhood.

10/18/2021

Early voting starts today! Here is what you need to know, including tips from Travis County Clerk Dana Debeauvoir.

There are 27 polling locations throughout the county.

10/15/2021

Austin Public Health prepares for possible expansion of COVID-19 vaccine to younger kids

Austin health authorities are preparing for COVID-19 vaccines to potentially become available for children ages 5-11.