CoronavirusCentral AustinAs workers continue to contract coronavirus, some Austin City Council members seek additional health and financial protectionsMay 15, 2020
GovernmentCentral AustinBalancing act between public health, viable economy continues as Austin-Travis County enters ‘Stage 3’ coronavirus riskMay 14, 2020
CoronavirusCentral AustinAustin aims to boost coronavirus rent relief program after less than 10% of applicants receive helpMay 14, 2020
Public SafetyCentral AustinVictim in fatal officer-involved shooting was unarmed, Austin police say as questions mountMay 12, 2020
GovernmentCentral AustinAs economy begins to reopen, Austin leaders plan for second lockdown, surge in casesMay 8, 2020
Real EstateCentral AustinAustin tenants who miss rent will be safe from eviction through July 25; City Council extends 60-day grace period rent payments through Aug. 24May 7, 2020
GovernmentCentral AustinAustin to begin funneling millions in CARES Act funding into local small businesses, organizationsMay 7, 2020
GovernmentCentral AustinMost people contracting coronavirus in Travis County are those still going to work, health officials sayMay 5, 2020
GovernmentCentral AustinLatest batch of coronavirus tests in Travis County shows 2.5% positive rate, down from 9%-12% in weeks priorMay 4, 2020
GovernmentAustinAustin City Council Member Greg Casar pivots from Texas Senate race, says he'll run for re-election in light of pandemicMay 4, 2020
GovernmentCentral AustinAustin city manager delays June police academy class as audit into racist, discriminatory culture continuesMay 4, 2020
CoronavirusCentral Austin‘We want people to decide for themselves’: Several Austin restaurants reopen dining rooms following coronavirus shutdownMay 2, 2020
EconomyCentral AustinINTERACTIVE: ZIP code breakdown of unemployment claims in Central AustinMay 1, 2020
CoronavirusCentral Austin‘Shockingly vulnerable’: As coronavirus cases, deaths surge in Travis County's long-term care facilities, providers and medical authorities search for helpApril 30, 2020
GovernmentCentral Austin‘Concerned’ Austin mayor, medical experts criticize Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan to reopen TexasApril 28, 2020
Public SafetyCentral AustinDeadly officer-involved shooting spurs calls to fire Austin's police chief, leaves mayor 'disturbed'April 27, 2020
GovernmentCentral AustinMore than 500 people have qualified for free coronavirus testing through Travis County’s public enrollment programApril 27, 2020
GovernmentCentral AustinAustin City Council pulls $1.5 million from emergency reserves to buoy local live music industryApril 24, 2020
GovernmentCentral AustinCity adds Embassy Suites in Northwest Austin to arsenal of quarantine facilities in battle against coronavirusApril 23, 2020
Public SafetyCentral AustinQuestions over Austin Police Department’s June cadet class loom large following independent investigationApril 23, 2020
CoronavirusCentral AustinTravis County’s top doc: Wearing face masks and maintaining social distance likely need to last at least a yearApril 21, 2020
GovernmentCentral AustinAustin mayor says Gov. Greg Abbott’s strategy to reopen society aligns with city’s plans, so farApril 21, 2020
ImpactsCentral AustinAfter 39 years, Threadgill’s, an Austin institution, permanently closes due to coronavirusApril 20, 2020
EconomyCentral AustinAustin metro unemployment jumped to 3.5% in March after over 43,000 residents sought jobless benefits amid coronavirus shutdownApril 17, 2020
TransportationCentral AustinAustin blocks vehicular traffic along portion of Riverside Drive as social distancing measureApril 16, 2020
CoronavirusCentral AustinTravis County health officials: Face masks need to become part of culture to reopen societyApril 14, 2020
HealthcareAustinFace masks now required when out in public for Austin-Travis County residents, part of community's foreseeable future per health officialsApril 13, 2020
CoronavirusCentral AustinAustin, Travis County extend shelter-in-place orders through May 8April 13, 2020
NonprofitCentral AustinSalvation Army temporarily closes downtown Austin homeless shelter after 12 clients test positive for coronavirus in one dayApril 13, 2020
Parks & RecreationCentral AustinCity of Austin converts Butler Hike and Bike Trail into one way, decreases parking access at parks to reduce gathering sizesApril 13, 2020
