The Austin Breakdown

On the first weekly episode of the CI Morning Breakdown, Community Impact’s Round Rock editor Brian Rash discusses the aftermath of severe tornadoes that touched down in Williamson County on March 21. Plus, Austin editor Darcy Sprague breaks down Dripping Springs’ debate over how to manage explosive growth.

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.

Austin City Council and the city’s parks and recreation department search for solutions to a lifeguard shortage leaving city pools short-staffed. Plus, hear development updates from Austin, Buda and Pflugerville.

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.

The city of Austin’s Office of Violence Prevention launches programs geared toward gun safety and mental stress. Williamson County prepares to update rainfall data and flood risk maps.

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 editor Brian Rash discusses Pflugerville’s burgeoning tequila scene—and leads a tequila tasting. Plus, Austin sees another setback in its effort to revise the city’s land development code. 

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.

Austin ISD floats a proposal to give elementary school teachers more planning time as a strategy to improve student performance. The founders of Veracruz All Natural launch a new taco truck in downtown Austin. 

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.

Austin City Council moves forward with plans for three affordable housing projects, including units reserved for people exiting homelessness. ABC Kite Fest returns to Zilker Park. 

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.

The Williamson Central Appraisal District’s chief appraiser says Williamson County home appraisals could shoot up by as much as 40% in some neighborhoods this year. Austin and Bee Cave move forward with traffic and mobility projects.

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.

Austin officials float proposals to promote the city’s involvement in the blockchain development space. Pflugerville and Hutto see major commercial development investments.

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.

On the two-year anniversary of the World Health Organization declaring COVID-19 a pandemic, Community Impact Newspaper’s Austin Managing Editor Amy Denney and host Olivia Aldridge reflect on the impact of the virus and its effect on local journalism. 

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.

Pflugerville terminates its contract with its ambulance service provider. H-E-B breaks ground at the old Nutty Brown Amphitheatre site. 

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.