Chloe Young

.@TravisCountyTX Judge Andy Brown announced $17 million in new child care investments, a museum district and a 1,300-acre county park, among other updates, at the State of the County Address @austinpbs.

#BREAKING: @UTAustin will open the @DellMedSchool Campus for Advanced Research and UT Dell Medical Center w/ MD Anderson in Northwest Austin near The Domain following $750 million in new investments from @MichaelDell & @SusanDell. Stay tuned for more updates from @impactnews.

#BREAKING: The @AustinISD board approved a three school-year contract with education nonprofit Texas Council for International Studies to operate Burnet, Dobie and Webb middle schools. TCIS must raise the schools’ F ratings to a C or higher by the 2027-28 school year.

🔥🚫Travis County has extended the burn ban for unincorporated areas through April 28, 2026. 🚗Don’t park on dry grass 🔗Don’t drag tow chains 🌿Don’t burn brush or debris 🛠️Use caution with outdoor equipment ❓Questions? Visit traviscountytx.gov/fire-marshal/f…

The world's largest semiconductor plant could be coming to Austin following a recent announcement from @elonmusk. Musk said he is aiming for Terafab—a joint venture by @Tesla, @SpaceX & @xai—to support a combined compute capacity of 1 terawatt annually. communityimpact.com/austin/south-c…

NEW: Educational nonprofit Texas Council for International Studies could begin operating Burnet, Dobie and Webb middle schools in @AustinISD next school year. The partnership follows years of failed state ratings. Get the fully story for @impactnews here: communityimpact.com/austin/northwe…

New: @txcomptroller has released regional and ISD-level data for ESA applicants. You can use our map to see the demand near you. #txed @HoustonChron houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas…

NEW: In the March 3 Democratic primary for the @TravisCountyTX Commissioners Court, Precinct 2 incumbent Brigid Shea has been reelected while George Morales III and Susanna Ledesma-Woody will head to a runoff election for Precinct 4 on May 26. communityimpact.com/austin/south-c…

UPDATE: Precinct 2 incumbent Brigid Shea is leading in the Democratic primary for the @TravisCountyTX Commissioners Court with nearly 60% of the vote. George Morales III is leading for Precinct 4 with 39% of the vote. Follow @impactnews for updates here: communityimpact.com/austin/south-c…

.@HHSGov Secretary @SecKennedy visited Cunningham Elementary this morning to see @AustinISD’s school nutrition program in action. In January, the @realDonaldTrump administration released new U.S. dietary guidelines prioritizing protein and full-fat dairy.

#BREAKING: @AustinISD has been released from state oversight after working to improve special education services for 3 yrs. AISD was placed under a state monitor in 2023 when more than 1,800 special education evaluations were overdue, Elle Bent reports: communityimpact.com/austin/north-c…

The NTSB has opened a safety investigation to examine the interaction between Waymo vehicles and school buses stopped for loading and unloading students in Austin, Texas.

5 years after Uri, here’s why Texas leaders say state is better prepared for upcoming freeze @impactnews communityimpact.com/austin/north-c…

On Friday, I made my first live TV appearance on @KXAN_News w/ @SallyHernandez for @impactnews to share my reporting on @libertyhillisd. 🚨📰🎥✨📺 Learn more about the fast-growing district’s new superintendent & his plans for LHISD here: communityimpact.com/austin/leander…

NEW: @TexasChildrens has become the first pediatric hospital in Austin to operate its own helicopter. The new helicopter’s Kangaroo Crew of registered nurses and respiratory therapists will provide faster ICU-level care to more patients across Central Texas.

#BREAKING: @libertyhillisd has named interim Supt. Travis Motal as the superintendent lone finalist. Motal is expected to assume his permanent role in January following board approval. communityimpact.com/austin/leander…

.@Waymo has issued a voluntary software recall after its self-driving cars passed stopped @AustinISD school buses 20 times this fall. The NHTSA launched an investigation into Waymo in October following media reports of a similar incident in Atlanta. communityimpact.com/austin/north-c…

@AustinISD The board’s decision followed nine hours of public comment and deliberation over which schools to close. Learn more about how AISD got here and the changes to come in my latest for @impactnews: communityimpact.com/austin/south-c…

#BREAKING: @AustinISD will close 10 campuses in the 2026-27 school year, including; - Barrington ES - Bedichek MS - Becker ES - Dawson ES - Martin MS - Oak Springs ES - Ridgetop ES - Sunset Valley ES - Widen ES - Winn ES

The @AustinISD board is set to vote on the closure of 10 campuses tonight. Nearly 120 people signed up to speak. Many community members are urging the board to vote against closing Becker, Ridgetop & Sunset Valley elementaries, which have school-wide dual language programs.