ImpactsCentral AustinHome Slice, Hestia feed health care workers; nonprofits launch funds to help those in need; and more business efforts to support the Central Austin communityApril 17, 2020
EducationLake Travis - WestlakeLake Travis ISD superintendent Brad Lancaster responds to extended school closures mandated by governorApril 17, 2020
GovernmentNew BraunfelsComal County reports second day without new coronavirus cases, introduces epidemiologistApril 17, 2020
EducationNew BraunfelsUpdated: New Braunfels ISD and Comal ISD schools closed for remainder of semesterApril 17, 2020
GovernmentCedar ParkUtility payment penalties reduced through June 30 for Leander customers; city extends disaster declarationApril 17, 2020
EducationSouthwest Austin - Dripping SpringsDripping Springs ISD announces closures through end of school yearApril 17, 2020
NonprofitLake Travis - WestlakeLake Travis High School students plan virtual 5K to benefit Bee Cave’s parksApril 17, 2020
EconomyCentral AustinAustin metro unemployment jumped to 3.5% in March after over 43,000 residents sought jobless benefits amid coronavirus shutdown
EducationLake Travis - WestlakeOfficials: Leander ISD graduations will happen—but they may be virtualApril 17, 2020
NonprofitSouthwest Austin - Dripping SpringsAfter years of financial struggles, longtime nonprofit Austin Recovery will close adult addiction, treatment services beginning May 15
NonprofitSan Marcos - Buda - KyleSt. David’s Foundation launches $10 million grant fund to support nonprofits in Hays County, other Central Texas counties
EducationCedar ParkLeander ISD has distributed 52,413 free meals to students as of April 15April 17, 2020
EducationAustinRound Rock ISD closes school campuses for remainder of 2019-20 academic yearApril 17, 2020
NonprofitGeorgetownGeorgetown chamber offers free, virtual small-group meetings to help build business relationsApril 17, 2020
EducationCedar ParkOfficials: Leander ISD graduations will happen—but they may be virtualApril 17, 2020
GovernmentCedar ParkUpdate: Leander postpones approving initial emergency business grants to April 21April 17, 2020
EducationGeorgetownGeorgetown ISD special education teachers face unique challenges with distance learningApril 17, 2020
CoronavirusSan Marcos - Buda - KyleConcerns over in-home testing and 4 more stories Hays County readers should knowApril 17, 2020
TransportationSan Marcos - Buda - KyleSan Marcos Municipal Airport will receive $157K in federal aidApril 17, 2020
NonprofitCedar ParkEmergency fund created for Leander ISD community for food, utility paymentsApril 17, 2020
NonprofitAustinWith requests for help up 30%, Round Rock Area Serving Center adapts services to address coronavirus crisisApril 16, 2020
CoronavirusSan Marcos - Buda - KyleHere is how Hays County conducts contact tracing for coronavirus casesApril 16, 2020
