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Austin Water looks to Bastrop County for future water storage

Austin Water utility is hoping for approval from Bastrop County to move forward with plans to inject drinking water into the Carrizo-Wilcox aquifer in an effort to store water for future needs.

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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

Published 3:42 PM | Apr 22, 2025 CDT

Austin reports decreased e-scooter use; regulations to be updated this summer

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

Published 3:56 PM | Apr 17, 2025 CDT

Officials break ground on $1.6B Austin Convention Center redevelopment

Published 4:47 PM | Apr 16, 2025 CDT

Austin legalizes taller 'single-stair' residential buildings

Published 5:55 AM | Apr 15, 2025 CDT

Austin council pushes for continued monitoring of Sixth Street safety, business trends downtown

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