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Three new coronavirus deaths reported in Travis County May 26
The deaths bring Travis County's total fatalities during the pandemic to 88.
Travis County sees renewed upward trend in recent coronavirus cases, indicating a possible second surge
Weeks after Texas loosened public health restrictions, local authorities are seeing increased COVID-19 cases in Travis County.
Baylor Scott & White Health to lay off 1,200 after reporting 'drastic drop' in visits
The layoffs represent 3% of the health system’s workforce.
Gov. Abbott issues proclamation allowing water parks to open
Starting Friday, May 29, water parks will be allowed to open but must limit guests to 25% of their normal operating capacity.
Austin nonprofit launches $25,000 campaign for Austin Nature & Science Center
In May, local nonprofit organization Friends of Austin Nature and Science Center kicked off its campaign to raise $250,000. The funding would go toward critical maintenance and landscaping needs as well as toward several new projects.
Is now the right time to rethink transit in Austin? Local leaders respond to community questions about Project Connect
Austin City Council and the Capital Metro board of directors will decide June 10 on whether to adopt Project Connect—the plan to revamp public transportation in the area.
Texas schools may begin hosting sports workouts, band practices June 8
The University Interscholastic League released guidelines for allowing sports workouts and marching bands to practice.
Rollingwood officials approve budget and tax rate calendar for fiscal year 2020-21
The tentative calendar for approving the budget and fiscal year 2020-21 tax rate was set during a May 20 council meeting.
Central Texas Pediatric Dentistry coming soon to Lakeway area
The practice, led by husband and wife Drs. Steve and Angie Hernandez, is located at 1008 S. RM 620, Ste. 201, Lakeway, directly above Plains Capital Bank.
From academic to pandemic: UT Dell Medical School's inaugural class graduates into historic moment
The Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin graduated its first class May 21.
172 new COVID-19 cases in Travis County, two new deaths over Memorial Day weekend
May 25 specifically saw 86 new coronavirus cases, the single largest one-day jump in the county during the pandemic.
Trustees review a list of 2020-21 bond projects at Lake Travis ISD
Calling it the last big push on the 2018 bond program, Johnny Hill assistant superintendent for business, financial and auxiliary services presented a list of upcoming projects during a May 20 board meeting.