Barton Springs Pool was closed for weeks for infrastructure repairs. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact) Barton Springs Pool is reopening to the public Sept. 19 following a three-week closure for emergency repairs. What's happening. The Austin Parks and Recreation Department announced Aug. 29 that the pool was being shut down for a...

Taxolote offers Northern Mexican dishes with a twist. (Courtesy Andy Perez) With a new coffee shop, a new space for a local music shop and the reopening of a food truck, Bastrop residents have several businesses and dining updates to look forward to in the area. Now Open. This is...

Taxolote offers Northern Mexican dishes with a twist. (Courtesy Andy Perez) With a new coffee shop, a new space for a local music shop and the reopening of a food truck, Bastrop residents have several businesses and dining updates to look forward to in the area. Now Open. Mr. Brew...

Mochinut, a national donut company, uses rice flour in a combination of American and Japanese style creations. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact) A combination of American and Japanese cuisine, a new Mochinut location in north Austin features the company’s nationally recognized and uniquely star-shaped donuts. The cafe-style restaurant utilizes rice flour...

From left, County Tax Assessor Bruce Elfant, County Attorney Delia Garza and County Judge Andy Brown announce a counter lawsuit filed against the state regarding previous efforts to thwart the county's voter outreach efforts. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact) Travis County filed a counter lawsuit in federal court in response to recent...

For the second year in a row, Travis County district court once again blocked the Texas Education Agency from releasing its A-F accountability ratings for Texas school districts and campuses Sept. 18. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Editor's note: This article has been updated to include a quote from a Sept. 18...

Dirty Dough Cookies cookie shop specializes in stuffed, gourmet cookies with unique fillings and toppings. (Courtesy Dirty Dough Cookie) Dirty Dough Cookies is opening a location in Kyle this fall. The cookie shop specializes in stuffed, gourmet cookies with unique fillings and toppings. John Bestenlehner, vice president of store operations,...

Audio Outlet relocated to 2626 Hunter Road in San Marcos on Sept. 2. (Amira Van Leeuwen/Community Impact) The car stereo store relocated from 1520 S. I-35 frontage road to 2626 Hunter Road Ste. 203, in San Marcos on Sept. 2. Audio Outlet offers vehicle window tinting, lighting, marine-grade audio and...

The Hays County Historic Courthouse is located at 111 E. San Antonio St. in San Marcos. (Amira Van Leeuwen/Community Impact) The Hays County Commissioners Court approved a $356 million budget for FY 2024-25 and increased the tax rate to $.0425 per $100 valuation Sept. 17. What residents should know. This...

Wolf Ranch remains one of the most active areas of growth for Georgetown ISD, a demographic update for the second quarter of 2024 shows. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact) Wolf Ranch remains one of the most active areas of growth for Georgetown ISD, a demographic update for the second quarter of 2024 shows.

Kristi Kirk, provost and executive vice president of Concordia University Texas, will become the university's first female president and CEO on Nov. 1. (Courtesy Concordia University Texas) Concordia University Texas has named Provost and Executive Vice President Kristi Kirk as its next president and CEO, the university announced Sept. 16.

The free senior placement service will launch Oct. 1 and provide guidance for transitioning older adults into independent, assisted living or memory care communities. (Courtesy Pexels) Heavenly Care Home Health in far Northwest Austin is expanding its senior home health services Oct. 1 with a new senior placement service. The...

Celebree School of Leander at Bryson will offer child care programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. (Courtesy Celebree School of Leander at Bryson) Two Celebree Schools will open in the Leander area next year. The two franchise locations will be owned by different owners. Celebree School has over...

The Liberty Hill ISD board of trustees discussed the results of an external efficiency audit at a Sept. 16 meeting. (Chloe Young/Community Impact) Liberty Hill ISD receives and spends less money per student than similar districts and the state average, according to an external audit of the district’s finances.

Learn more about the candidates running for Round Rock ISD Place 1 ahead of the Nov. 5 election. (Courtesy Joshua Escalante, Chuy Zárate/Community Impact) Learn more about the candidates running for Round Rock ISD Place 1 ahead of the Nov. 5 election. Early voting will be available Oct. 21-Nov. 1.

Commissioners approved the guaranteed maximum price proposals of two justice system improvement projects at a Sept. 17 meeting. (Anna Maness/Community Impact) Williamson County officials approved the maximum price to be paid for two construction projects related to improving justice system spaces, which will add room to hear more cases and improve security.

The new police department will open in the fall at 204 Depot St. in Elgin. (Courtesy city of Elgin) The $6 million, 11,500-square-foot facility located in the historic downtown area near the recently renovated Veterans' Memorial Park will be the new home to the 48-person police department and its staff.

The Round Rock ISD board of trustees will hold a public hearing and potentially take action regarding the district's tax rate for the 2024-25 fiscal year Sept. 19. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact) The Round Rock ISD board of trustees will hold a public hearing and potentially take action regarding the district's...

The new feature allows parents in Lake Travis ISD to restrict which books their children read through the district's online library catalog. (Chloe Young/Community Impact) Parents in Lake Travis ISD may now restrict what their children read through the district’s online library catalog. The parental control feature comes months...

Six Strings Guitar & Lounge sells guitars on the Georgetown square. (Anna Maness/Community Impact) Six Strings Guitar & Lounge held its grand opening Sept. 7 at the shop’s location on the Georgetown square. The gist. Previously Ken’z Guitars & Accessories, Six Strings Guitar & Lounge will continue selling stringed...