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ABOUT US
Owners John and Jennifer Garrett launched the rst edition of Community Impact Newspaper in 2005 with three full-time employees covering Round Rock and P ugerville, Texas. Now in 2022, CI is still locally owned. We have expanded to include hundreds of employees, our own software platform and printing facility, and over 30 hyperlocal editions across the state with a circulation to more than 2.4 million residential mailboxes.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS MONTH
FROM CHRISSY: The real estate market has been great for those wanting to sell, but for buyers, this market has posed many challenges. Inside you’ll nd our 2022 Real Estate Edition. We hear from local experts providing updates on the real estate market, home improvement tips, information on homestead exemptions and multifamily communities. Chrissy Leggett, GENERAL MANAGER
Community Impact Newspaper teams include general managers, editors, reporters, graphic designers, sales account executives and sales support, all immersed and invested in the communities they serve. Our mission is to build communities of informed citizens and thriving businesses through the collaboration of a passionate team. Our core values are Faith, Passion, Quality, Innovation and Integrity.
FROM ANNA: Students and teachers will be returning to school in just a few weeks. As we look forward to the upcoming school year, the Lone Star College-Creekside Center in Tomball is preparing for a grand reopening and expanding its library services o ered there. See Page 11 for more, and keep an eye out for our annual Education Edition in August as we dive into the top stories in education. Anna Lotz, SENIOR EDITOR
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