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New life has been breathed into an initiative to change the way Austin is represented by its City Council—a proposal that has been rejected by Austinites since the 1970s, the last time being in 2002. more »
Feb 29, 2012 by Mitzie Stelte in Central Austin
One thing I enjoy about working at Community Impact Newspaper is that each local edition has the freedom to provide stories that matter most to its own readers. more »
Feb 29, 2012 by Andrea Leptinsky in Central Austin
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The Austin City Council unanimously approved more money Feb. 9 for the schematic design of the Seaholm Substation Wall Art in Public Places Project, bringing the cost to more than $800,000. more »
Feb 29, 2012 by Joe Olivieri | Mitzie Stelte in Central Austin
The Texas Facilities Commission is developing a plan that will drastically change the landscape of Austin’s Capitol complex, as well as relocate some state offices throughout Austin into the downtown district. more »
Feb 29, 2012 by Andrea Leptinsky in Central Austin (1 Comments)
Counter Culture, a food trailer previously located at 120 E. North Loop Blvd. in North Central Austin, will relocate to 2337 E. Cesar Chavez St. in late March. more »
Feb 29, 2012 in Central Austin Impacts
Guy Villavaso and Larry Foles will open Salty Sow at 1917 Manor Road. The duo—who is also the pair behind South Congress Avenue’s Hopdoddy Burger Bar—will build the restaurant to provide a more upscale setting that offers comfort food. more »
Feb 29, 2012 in Central Austin Impacts
Squealers BLT opened this winter at 1620 E. Riverside Drive. The food trailer serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and specializes in bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwiches. more »
Feb 29, 2012 in Central Austin Impacts
Owner Jessica Nadeau opened Tickle Boutique this winter at 1107 E. 11th St. The boutique sells apparel, shoes and jewelry, and also offers manicures and pedicures. more »
Feb 29, 2012 in Central Austin Impacts
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Out on the patio, toward the back of the restaurant, sits a worn, silver Airstream recreational trailer that has been there since the day Shady Grove opened almost 20 years ago. more »
Feb 29, 2012 by Kevin Stich in Central Austin
Hollywood and Broadway award-winners Kaye Ballard, Liliane Montevecchi and Lee Roy Reams star in “Doin’ It For Love,” a Broadway-style tribute to the standards and the stories behind the music. more »
The sixth annual Paramount Break-A-Leg 5K will take place Sunday, February 19 in conjunction with the LIVESTRONG Austin Marathon and Half Marathon. more »
Austinites can join a community effort to feed their neighbors in need during a Mardi Gras fundraiser dinner February 26, complete with award-winning jazz, Cajun food and a silent auction. more »
