ATX-NNW: Impact 9/8/2025

Cover 2 announced its closure on Research Boulevard after over a decade of making connections in the local community.

The details: The business shared the news in an Instagram post stating its thanks to the community for support throughout its time in business since 2012.

“We are deeply thankful for your friendship, your loyalty and all of the memories we’ve shared over the years—whether it was celebrating a big game, catching up over brunch or simply gathering to enjoy good food, drinks, and friends,” the business stated in the post. “It’s been an honor to serve you and to be a part of this neighborhood for so long.”

The business’ Anderson Lane and Round Rock locations will remain open.

• 13701 Research Blvd., Austin

Austin's first-ever logo was unveiled Sept. 4 as the city moves to implement a new, unified brand.

The rebranding initiative was conducted by consultants Pentagram Design Inc. and Austin-based TKO Advertising Inc. over the past year-plus through a $640,000 contract, and with almost $500,000 in other city expenses. Officials said the process, which included public surveys and focus groups to inform final designs, is needed to improve the consistency of Austin's branding.

The new blue and green logo is meant to reflect the area's natural features and energy, according to the city. The rebrand officially starts in October, when the new logo will be used for digital assets like websites alongside other new materials being produced. Going forward, it'll be gradually phased in by city departments as they replace or purchase new clothing, vehicles and other items.

Here are the top trending Community Impact stories from the Austin metro from Sept. 1-5.

1. Cedar Park denies request for business to operate late hours in north Cedar Park neighborhood

2. Georgetown to use eminent domain to complete Williams Drive intersection improvements

3. Chuy's to build restaurant near Georgetown, Leander border

4. Farmers markets, fried chicken and sports training: 19 business updates from Cedar Park

5. 230 homes sold across Georgetown's 3 area ZIP codes in July

6. City Council approves request to rezone Apple campus in North Austin

Two months after 25 campers and two counselors died in the historic July 4 flooding at Camp Mystic, Gov. Greg Abbott signed three new laws Sept. 5 that he said will “make youth camps safer” and ensure Texas communities are better prepared for future disasters. The flood victims' families attended the Sept. 5 bill signing ceremony in Austin.

The details: Under the two-pronged camp safety package, summer camps are required to remove existing cabins from floodplains by Jan. 1.

Camps must also develop and annually update comprehensive emergency plans, set up warning systems to notify campers if something is wrong and install ladders so campers can climb on cabin roofs during floods.

Looking ahead: Two other disaster preparedness bills, as well as legislation designed to regulate Texas’ multibillion-dollar THC industry, did not pass during the recent special legislative session, which ended around 1 a.m. Sept. 4.

When asked Sept. 5 if he planned to call a third legislative overtime to continue work on those policies, Abbott told reporters to "stay tuned."