ATX-NNW: Impact 10/20/2025

Eyewear retailer Oliver Peoples is now selling sunglasses, eyeglasses and accessories at Domain Northside.

The details: The optical boutique features a range of collections including Roger Federer, Series and Gregory Peck. Customers can visit the storefront for a complimentary fitting and adjustment as well as pick up any online orders.

The company operates a handful of boutiques throughout the state in Dallas, Houston, The Woodlands and Austin.

• 11700 Rock Rose Ave., Ste. 162, Austin

For the last 25 years, at least one person has died on Texas roads every day, according to TxDOT. Austin’s Vision Zero program—adopted in 2015 to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries—shows targeted street redesigns are saving lives.

The big picture: Since launching the initiative, Austin has invested more than $1.3 billion through three voter-approved mobility bonds, funding hundreds of safety projects including intersection upgrades, pedestrian crossings and protected bike lanes. City data shows serious injuries dropped to their lowest level in 2024, while intersection projects alone have reduced severe crashes by 38% on average.

Still, fatalities remain “stubbornly high,” particularly on state-managed roads that account for most deadly crashes. The Vision Zero 10-year report also notes ongoing equity concerns, with Black and low-income Austinites disproportionately affected.

The outlook: Officials say Austin’s next challenge is sustaining funding and expanding partnerships with TxDOT as the city works toward its goal of zero traffic deaths.

Check out the top trending Community Impact stories in the Austin metro from
Oct. 13-17.

1. Williamson County Fair and Rodeo coming to Taylor in October

2. Trader Joe’s expected to begin construction in Cedar Park this January

3. Pflugerville home sales decline, prices drop in Hutto

4. Austin ISD offers naming rights at district facilities to generate additional revenue

5. 'Shovel-ready:' Austin ISD nears groundbreaking on affordable apartment community

6. Home sale prices continue to decline in September for Cedar Park and Far Northwest Austin

Early voting in the Nov. 4 election begins Oct. 20 and runs through Oct. 31. During early voting, registered voters can cast ballots at any polling place within their county of residence, according to the secretary of state’s office.

What to bring: Voters must bring one of seven forms of identification to the polls:

• A Texas driver license (issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety)
• A Texas personal ID card (issued by the DPS)
• A Texas handgun license (issued by the DPS)
• A Texas election ID certificate (issued by the DPS)
• A U.S. military ID card with the voter’s photograph
• A U.S. citizenship certificate with the voter’s photograph
• A U.S. passport

As Community Impact enters its third decade, it’s returning to its roots of growth and deeper reader connections. The “Patron” program, which began in 2020 by reader demand, is relaunching as the InCIder this month.

“This relaunch represents our renewed commitment to readers who support our local news,” CEO John Garrett said. “Beyond funding great journalism, we also want to reward our InCIders and build deeper connections with them, creating a true sense of community around the work we do.”

The InCIder program currently gives donors access to a special Saturday email edition across each metro: Austin, Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth and San Antonio.

Memberships are currently $10 per month or $110 annually. A membership will include the previously mentioned perks, as well as:

• Quarterly discounts at local businesses 
• Invites to in-person events
• Optional naming and “thank you” in our newspaper
• Community Impact swag
• InCIder anniversary gift