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The fiber optic network would provide faster internet speeds to the city, officials said. (Courtesy Google Fiber)

Bee Cave considers installation options for Google Fiber

By Karoline Pfeil

If approved, construction of the new network will begin before the end of 2025.

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City officials shared updates on the project at an April 23 council meeting. (Grace Dickens/Community Impact)

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Travis County commissioners have reappointed Gary Howell as the county’s fire marshal following his provisional term, which began in 2024. (Courtesy Travis County)

Published 2:35 PM | Apr 24, 2025 CDT

Travis County Fire Marshal Gary Howell appointed to 2-year term

Since taking office in 2020, Travis County Judge Andy Brown has led multiple initiatives focused on improving mental health care and addressing substance use. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact)

Published 4:28 PM | Apr 23, 2025 CDT

‘Substantial decline’ in fentanyl-related deaths across Travis County

Recommended safety improvements were shared at an April 21 council meeting. (Community Impact staff)

Published 9:33 AM | Apr 23, 2025 CDT

Lakeway considers safety improvements along Highlands Boulevard

Texans can purchase batteries, flashlights, generators and other emergency preparedness supplies without state and local sales taxes from April 26-28. (Courtesy Texas A&M Forest Service)

Published 2:46 PM | Apr 22, 2025 CDT

Texans urged to prepare for disasters with tax-free emergency supplies, April 26-28

State funding through Upskill Texas program can help local business expand by helping foot the bill for employee job training. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Published 1:40 PM | Apr 22, 2025 CDT

Central Texas businesses can now tap into $6M in state funding to boost workforce

Published 9:53 AM | Apr 22, 2025 CDT

Austin remains behind decade-long affordable housing goals; thousands of units added

A resolution was passed April 9 establishing the new subcommittee (Community Impact Staff)

Published 4:11 PM | Apr 17, 2025 CDT

New West Lake Hills committee to guide architecture, design process

A City Council meeting was held April 9 to address the need for intersection improvements. (Grace Dickens/Community Impact)

Published 3:50 PM | Apr 14, 2025 CDT

TxDOT to address child pedestrian safety at intersection of Bee Caves Road, Camp Craft Road

TSTF will be funded through charitable donations, corporate partnerships and fundraising events and invites businesses, community leaders and citizens to join their cause, per the release. (Hannah Norton/Community Impact)

Published 2:47 PM | Apr 14, 2025 CDT

Texas State Troopers Foundation launches to support DPS officers

Affordability ranked as the largest barrier to internet access in Travis County according to recent study. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Published 3:16 PM | Apr 11, 2025 CDT

Affordability found as biggest barrier to internet access in Austin, Travis County