The Austin Breakdown

The Austin Breakdown

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The Austin Breakdown episodes

  • River Ranch County Park gets back on track & Leander ISD prepares to launch early college high school
    Williamson County says progress on River Ranch County Park is back on track. Travis County says it will pause applications for its new rental assistance program soon.
    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.
    6 min
  • Austin gears up for South by Southwest
    Austin gears up for South by Southwest. Round Rock works to identify an issue at its wastewater treatment plant. 
    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.
    6 min
  • Lakeway looks at local airport safety & Georgetown approves new business district
    Georgetown green lights a new business district, Lakeway takes a closer look at operation and safety at Lakeway Airpark and Austin looks at Sixth Street safety. 
    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.
    6 min
  • Dell Children’s North Medical Center tops out
    Dell Children’s North Medical Center celebrates a construction milestone. Austin ISD makes masks optional. 
    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.
    6 min
  • Primary results roll in & Austin gets a professional bull-riding team
    Results from primary elections roll in. Plus, Austin Public Health lowers Travis County’s COVID-19 risk status and a new professional bull-riding team prepares to make its debut in 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.
    Correction: This episode was updated to reflect that Margaret Gomez and Susanna Ledesma-Woody vied for the Precinct 4 position on Travis County Commissioners Court, not Precinct 2.
    5 min
  • Local traffic fatalities rise & Austin ISD considers mask policy
    Austin Transportation Department data shows a significant uptick in traffic collision fatalities over the past year. Plus, Austin ISD considers lifting its mask mandate and Central Texas voters head to the polls.
    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.
    Correction: The majority of respondents in an Austin ISD survey referenced in this episode were parents, not teachers.
    5 min
  • Cedar Park’s Perfect Game development moves forward & Williamson County conducts point-in-time count
    Cedar Park makes progress on the future Perfect Game development. Plus, Williamson County conducts a point-in-time count of people experiencing homelessness and the Violet Crown Amphitheater project tangles with local entities over water lines. 
    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.
    6 min
  • What’s next for APD’s cadet academy & Georgetown’s latest pet fire response
    Community Impact Newspaper reporter Ben Thompson discusses staffing levels at the Austin Police Department and efforts to change the culture of its training programs. Plus, Georgetown takes more steps to amend its fire code to protect pets. 
    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.
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    7 min
  • Williamson County & Georgetown approve tax incentives for future major employer
    Williamson County and the city of Georgetown offer tax breaks to two companies bringing a new electronic wiring hub to the area, along with 2,000 jobs. Travis County initiates its annual budget process.
    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.
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    6 min

About The Austin Breakdown

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A weekly podcast by Community Impact focused on local headlines from across the Austin metro. We‘ll talk transportation, education, public safety and new business openings—all the news that hits home…