Community Impact Austin Metro

10/14/2022

Smallhold shakes up the mushroom industry from Buda

Check out the latest episode of the Austin Breakdown now, featuring Smallhold!

The Oct. 14 episode of the Austin Breakdown takes a trek to a mushroom farm south of Austin.

07/13/2022

ERCOT asks Texans to conserve energy for second time in 3 days

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas asked Texans on July 13 to voluntarily conserve energy—for the second time in three days.

10/30/2021

Vietnamese cuisine gets a kick of Texas barbecue at North Austin's Smokin Beauty

Local business owners add 1,000-gallon offset smoker to fuel growth.

10/29/2021

The opening of a southbound bypass lane on RM 620 and RM 2222 marks the completion of the road widening project started in 2018.

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

Early voting continues in Lake Travis-Westlake as voters decide range of issues

Lake Travis-Westlake voters are heading to the polls to vote on bonds, taxes and local government elections.

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.

10/22/2021

Fashokun has served in PTA leadership, on the School Health Advisory Committee and on the Bond Oversight Committee, according to the district.

10/21/2021

Lake Travis ISD Police Department formalizes communication, coordination with other local police entities

The Lake Travis ISD Police Department is working to educate and integrate into the community.

10/21/2021

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

The amphitheater would rival the Hollywood Bowl in size.

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.

10/20/2021

Eanes ISD easing restrictions on campus activities

Eanes ISD easing restrictions in time for Veterans Day celebrations