CoronavirusGeorgetownState to get $54M in federal funds to support older Texans and people with disabilities during coronavirusApril 23, 2020
GovernmentSouthwest Austin - Dripping SpringsNewly formed Opening Central Texas for Business Task Force to create recommendations on reopening local economy
GovernmentCentral AustinCity adds Embassy Suites in Northwest Austin to arsenal of quarantine facilities in battle against coronavirusApril 23, 2020
TransportationCentral AustinCould Texas End the Streak of roadway fatalities? So far, no, despite 2020 declines in traffic across Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, AustinApril 23, 2020
HealthcareNorthwest AustinStaff looks to secure more protective equipment as CommUnityCare sets up new testing sitesApril 23, 2020
CoronavirusSouthwest Austin - Dripping SpringsThere are now 1,263 coronavirus cases in Travis CountyApril 23, 2020
HealthcareCy-Fair - Jersey VillageTexas hospitals begin offering some elective procedures againApril 22, 2020
NonprofitSouthwest Austin - Dripping SpringsFearing increase in child abuse due to pandemic stressors, Austin-area foster organizations seek supportApril 22, 2020
ImpactsAustinAustin-area businesses from Vulcan Video to Threadgill’s permanently shutter during coronavirus pandemicApril 22, 2020
BusinessCy-Fair - Jersey VillageH-E-B to extend store hours statewide starting April 27April 22, 2020
NonprofitCentral AustinAustin nonprofits will distribute RISE funding to help residents pay for rent, food, other essentialsApril 22, 2020
CoronavirusSouthwest Austin - Dripping SpringsCoronavirus death toll rises to 27 in Travis County, with 1,233 total confirmed cases as of April 21April 22, 2020
ImpactsSouthwest Austin - Dripping SpringsHill Country Conservancy CEO George Cofer postpones retirementApril 22, 2020
GovernmentSouthwest Austin - Dripping SpringsTravis County officials outline timeline adjustments for 2020 census, project snags with planned redistricting effortsApril 21, 2020
BusinessNorthwest AustinPinballz tilts business model; will begin selling groceries, renting its arcade gamesApril 21, 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
HealthcareSouthwest Austin - Dripping SpringsCoronavirus cases in Travis County climb to 1,174 with 66 new cases April 20April 21, 2020
ImpactsCentral AustinAfter 39 years, Threadgill’s, an Austin institution, permanently closes due to coronavirusApril 20, 2020
TransportationCentral AustinCapital Metro discusses plan to cover an estimated $136 million in lost revenueApril 20, 2020
