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Lake Travis | Westlake

6.4-mile median project slated for Hwy. 71 to reduce accidents

By Karoline Pfeil

By implementing raised medians on this stretch of Hwy. 71, TxDOT officials estimate that crashes may be reduced by up to 39%.

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Parking rates at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport will increase May 1 to meet rising demand and growing passenger traffic. (Courtesy Austin-Bergstrom International Airport)

Published 2:37 PM | Apr 28, 2025 CDT

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San Marcos City Council approved on the first of two readings to reduce the speed limit from 30 miles per hour to 25 mph on portions of multiple roads in the Wallace Addition neighborhood at their April 15 meeting. (Jamie Moore/Community Impact)

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The outdoor patio at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is now open to the public, offering lounge chairs, picnic tables and a front-row view of planes in flight. (Courtesy Austin-Bergstrom International Airport)

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An interim solution to address congestion and traffic backups on Main Street in Buda is now complete, according to Public Information Officer Michelle Henley—offering drivers some relief when traveling downtown. (Jamie Moore/Community Impact)

Published 3:49 PM | Apr 23, 2025 CDT

Buda completes interim Main Street fix to ease traffic congestion

Following the City Council’s direction for the city manager to evaluate options and provide recommendations, council received an update on proposed traffic safety improvements at the intersection of Dacy Lane and Downing Way during its April 15 meeting. (Jamie Moore/Community Impact)

Published 3:46 PM | Apr 23, 2025 CDT

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Beginning in August, CapMetro's Bikeshare student passes will be nearly five times more expensive, jumping from just $12 annually to $70. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact)

Published 1:45 PM | Apr 23, 2025 CDT

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Road closures will affect Fourth Street to Railroad Avenue in downtown Pflugerville. (Gracie Warhurst/Community Impact)

Published 11:21 AM | Apr 22, 2025 CDT

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The $4 billion airport expansion program will see the creation of thousands of jobs and hundreds of local business opportunities over the next five years. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact)

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