ATX-SWA: Impact 11/10/2025

The city of Austin is partnering with the Military Veterans Empowerment Network to host the 69th annual Veterans Day Parade.

The details: The parade will start at Congress Avenue bridge and end at the Capitol building, beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11.

In addition to the parade, the city will also host a Veterans Day celebration Nov. 10 at the City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, where participants will be able to connect with grassroots organizations, city officials and veteran service groups.

The event requires an RSVP for admittance, and due to high demand and limited space, the event is at capacity.

From new businesses, including a resale boutique and a wellness spa, to anniversaries, here are six business updates in Dripping Springs.

Now open
Lucky Finds: is a luxury resale boutique offering a curated selection of clothing, decor and jewelry. Owner Alexandra Silva said she wants Lucky Finds to provide a space for community and creativity to meet in Dripping Springs.

• Opened Oct. 24
• 215 Old Fitzhugh Road, Ste. A, Dripping Springs

• Opened Oct. 8
• 14141 Hwy. 290, Bldg. 700, Austin

• Opened Nov. 10
• 400 Hwy. 290, C-102, Dripping Springs

Get the latest information on live music and events happening at this year's Wurstfest in New Braunfels from Nov. 7-16.

Check out the top trending Community Impact stories in the Austin metro from Nov. 3-7.

1. New high-rise height limit now in effect for downtown Austin

2. Austinites reject Proposition Q tax hike

3. New Indian grocery store in the works in Pflugerville

4. Lucky Claw Mania now open in Pflugerville

5. Austin ISD to hold off on 3 school closures, delay boundary changes

6. Pflugerville mayoral race heads to runoff; Coffman wins open council seat

More than 20 months after wildfires swept through the Texas Panhandle in early 2024, burning over 1.2 million acres of land, state lawmakers questioned if Texas has the tools needed to tackle another major fire.

The context: Texas is always a fire-prone state, according to the Western Fire Chiefs Association. The association’s website reports that annual wildfire risk is most severe from February-April, when dry grasses and high winds can cause fires to spread, and August-October, when high temperatures and droughts contribute to fires.

“Our purpose today is to figure out—what is our response going to look like next February and March?” Rep. Ken King, a Republican representing Canadian and other Panhandle communities, said during a Nov. 3 committee hearing. “Are we better prepared … or are we in the same position we were in 2024, when our response was lacking?”

The details: Officials said Texas owns just two firefighting aircraft, with others "essentially [subleased] through the federal government."

During peak wildfire season, this means Texas may have access to limited resources.