The Austin Breakdown

After 2021’s Winter Storm Uri and a citywide boil-water notice earlier this year, Austin Water fell under increased scrutiny and has since completed dozens of recommendations to improve Austin’s drinking water systems. In Williamson County, a recently passed $72.5 million allocation toward water infrastructure also aims to better meet the needs of water purveyors.

Bonus: Listen to the Austin Next podcast here featuring an interview with Community Impact’s CEO John Garrett. Production services for Austin Next are by EveryWord Media. Their music is “Tech Talk” by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons 4.0 License.”

The Austin Breakdown is a production of Community Impact Newspaper. This episode was produced by Morgan O’Neal with editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather.

As Austin plans to add 20 towers to the city skyline in the next few years, Reporter Ben Thompson explains how growth could come at a cost to familiar elements of the downtown landscape, including historic buildings and businesses. Plus, this episode delves into the trend of teacher shortages in districts across Texas and what experts are saying about the national baby shortage formula. 

The Austin Breakdown is a production of Community Impact Newspaper. This episode was produced by Morgan O’Neal with editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather.

Guest Soll Sussman of the organization Hays County Friends of the Night Sky weighs in on the importance of Dark Sky initiatives in Central Texas, especially during the current bird migration season. Reporter Hunter Terrell gives insight on the booming industrial development scene in Georgetown.

The Austin Breakdown is a production of Community Impact Newspaper. This episode was produced by Olivia Aldridge with editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather.

Austin tests out a guaranteed income pilot program. Plus, will Project Connect tie into transit systems in the suburbs?

The Austin Breakdown is a production of Community Impact Newspaper. This episode was produced by Olivia Aldridge with editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather.

Community Impact Newspaper’s Austin City Hall reporter Ben Thompson breaks down an item to appear on Austin ballots on May 7, which would eliminate enforcement of Class A and Class B misdemeanors related to marijuana possession and end the practice of no-knock warrants by the Austin Police Department. Editor Eric Weilbacher stops by with an update on the new Hays County Jail, which has run out of capacity before even opening.

The Austin Breakdown is a production of Community Impact Newspaper. This episode was produced by Olivia Aldridge with editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather.

In this development-focused episode, Community Impact Newspaper Senior Editor Brian Rash discusses Round Rock, Pflugerville and Hutto’s efforts to revamp their downtown areas as the cities grow in population. Plus, reporter Lauren Canterberry discusses how New Braunfels is adjusting as Austin grows to its north along with San Antonio to its south.

The Austin Breakdown is a production of Community Impact Newspaper. This episode was produced by Olivia Aldridge with editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather.

Community Impact Newspaper’s Austin City Hall reporter Ben Thompson discusses rising eviction rates in Travis County following the repeal of eviction moratoriums in late 2021. Plus, managing editor Amy Denney and reporter Claire Shoop reflect on 15 years of The Domain and what’s next in North Austin development.

The Austin Breakdown is a production of Community Impact Newspaper. It is produced by Olivia Aldridge with editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather.

A city block home to several LGBTQ bars in downtown Austin could be demolished to make way for a new tower. Plus, reporters Carson Ganong and Glorie Martinez discuss recapture at local school districts and South Austin transportation projects.

The Austin Breakdown is a production of Community Impact Newspaper. It is produced by Olivia Aldridge with editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather.

Leander-area editor Eddie Harbour breaks down the city’s upcoming vote on whether to leave Capital Metro’s transit system. Reporter Grace Dickens discusses climatologists’ warnings that Travis County should prepare for future megadrought.

The CI Morning Breakdown is a production of Community Impact Newspaper. It is produced by Olivia Aldridge with editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather.

Community Impact Newspaper City Hall reporter Ben Thompson discusses recent overcrowding and traffic at Austin Bergstrom International Airport and an upcoming City Council vote that could affect the airport’s future. Reporter Claire Shoop discusses what to expect in Travis and Williamson counties during tax appraisal season.

The CI Morning Breakdown is a production of Community Impact Newspaper. It is produced by Olivia Aldridge with editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather.