Olivia Aldridge
Community Impact
Austin, TX, United States
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Smallhold shakes up the mushroom industry from Buda
The Oct. 14 episode of the Austin Breakdown takes a trek to a mushroom farm south of Austin. → Read More
Dayglow anticipates new album ‘People in Motion,’ out Oct. 7
Ahead of his new album's release, Sloan Struble, the artist behind indie-pop project Dayglow, sat down with Community Impact for its The Austin Breakdown podcast. → Read More
Singer-songwriter duo Beth // James cut their teeth in Austin, find big-screen success
Jordan and Mikaela Burchill credit the Austin music scene with a lot of their success as the indie-Americana act Beth // James. → Read More
Officials mull gun violence solutions; mental health care poses challenges in Central Texas
The June 10 episode of The Austin Breakdown digs into local responses to gun violence and rising mental health needs across Central Texas. → Read More
As production at Tesla's gigafactory ramps up, Austin feels economic effects
Following Tesla’s decision to move its headquarters to Travis County, manufacturing is ramping up at the company’s new gigafactory. Local experts expect an influx of jobs and say Austin's reputation as a global hub for innovation is on the rise. → Read More
Tesla officially names Texas gigafactory as its new headquarters
A U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing shows the Travis County manufacturing plant as Tesla's new home base. → Read More
Coffee shop Buzz Mill up and running at new East Austin location
The coffee shop is partnering with Brunch Bird to offer a food menu at the East Seventh Street location. → Read More
Travis County district attorney announces plan to curb gun violence
District Attorney Jose Garza said his office would partner with other city and county officials to address rising homicides and gun-related crime. → Read More
Early-voting results show strong lead for Proposition B in Austin
Early-voting totals show 73.38% of Austinites in favor of Proposition B. → Read More
Elon Musk announces Tesla headquarters will move to Austin
The company will now be based out of Tesla's new gigafactory in Southeastern Travis County. → Read More
Q&A: What you need to know about COVID-19 booster shots
Wondering if it's time for you to get a booster COVID-19 shot? Here is what you need to know. → Read More
California-style Mexican restaurant Ma’Coco opens, plus more business news from East Austin
The restaurant previously had a Bastrop location, which is now closed. → Read More
Windsor Park eatery Hank's aims to be ‘neighborhood hub’
When Andy Means opened Hank’s Austin in 2017, he said he aimed to create a local institution. → Read More
Austin-Travis County shifts down to Stage 4 pandemic risk
Austin Public Health leaders called for continued vigilance against coronavirus to prevent future surges and lighten the load of area ICUs. → Read More
New Domino's location to open on Airport Boulevard, and more businesses coming to North Austin
Businesses coming soon to North Austin include a ghost kitchen space for Brooklyn Breakfast Shop and a new senior living community. → Read More
Nutty Brown Amphitheatre announces Nov. 28 closure, final shows before move to Round Rock
The long-time Southwest Austin music venue is set to open at its new home in Round Rock in 2022. → Read More
Austin Public Health eyes possible shift to Stage 4 guidelines
Local health leaders said they want to see the current downward trend of COVID-19 hospitalizations persist before making any changes. → Read More
Succulent Native opens new South Lamar shop and more South Austin business news
It is the second location for the local succulent and cactus purveyor. → Read More
Travis County approves fiscal year 2021-22 tax rate
The newly approved rate, paired with higher home appraisal rates, will result in an increase in taxes for many homeowners. → Read More
City of Austin approves ACL health and safety plan, holds off on final permit
Austin Public Health gave ACL the go-ahead to allow proof of vaccination in lieu of a negative COVID-19 test, but asked organizers to require masking in some areas. → Read More