Data & ReferenceSpring - KleinMAP: Governor expands restrictions on elective surgeries to more than 100 Texas countiesJuly 9, 2020
HealthcareSpring - KleinUIL releases guidelines for conducting summer activities during COVID-19 pandemic
ImpactsNorthwest AustinDell Children’s Medical Center doubles size of pediatric sleep programJuly 9, 2020
GovernmentCentral AustinIf new shelter-in-place orders are needed in Austin, local officials hope to have 'productive dialogue' with Gov. AbbottJuly 8, 2020
HealthcareBellaire - Meyerland - West UniversitySurvey: Texans support emphasis on improving economy, safety, pollution to address overall healthJuly 2, 2020
GovernmentCentral AustinDeluge of new COVID-19 cases forces Austin-area health officials to limit testing, shift tracing strategyJuly 2, 2020
Data & ReferenceNorthwest AustinCommUnityCare will no longer test asymptomatic people for COVID-19 as testing demand swellsJuly 2, 2020
NonprofitNorthwest AustinWe Are Blood puts out call for recovered coronavirus patients to donate plasmaJune 29, 2020
TransportationNorthwest AustinMAP: Texans may face entry restrictions and mandatory quarantines while traveling in U.S., abroadJune 26, 2020
GovernmentConroe - MontgomeryTexas’ coronavirus positivity rate exceeds 'warning flag' level Abbott set as businesses reopenedJune 25, 2020
HealthcareConroe - MontgomeryGovernor suspends elective surgeries in 4 counties to ensure hospital availabilityJune 25, 2020
PeopleSouthwest Austin - Dripping SpringsSt. David's South Austin COVID-19 patient returns home after two months hospitalizedJune 23, 2020
HealthcareNorthwest AustinHere is how Austin-area hospitals are preparing for a possible surge in coronavirus patientsJune 22, 2020
HealthcareCentral AustinPandemic reveals Austin’s inequitable health divides along racial, economic linesJune 19, 2020
HealthcareNorthwest AustinAustin officials say community spread, not increased testing, causing record-high daily coronavirus numbersJune 11, 2020
GovernmentThe WoodlandsGov. Abbott announces expanded coronavirus testing in underserved communitiesJune 9, 2020
HealthcareNorthwest AustinAustin Public Health director cautions residents against unauthorized antibody testsJune 4, 2020
NonprofitSouthwest Austin - Dripping SpringsCentral Texas Food Bank serves 1,071 families at South Austin distribution eventMay 29, 2020
GovernmentSouthwest Austin - Dripping SpringsTravis County officials: 20 new coronavirus hospitalizations per day would strain local hospital capacityMay 29, 2020
GovernmentNorthwest AustinEarly budget forecasts from Central Health show anticipated 'slow-down' in tax revenue collectionMay 28, 2020
ImpactsNorthwest AustinDell Children’s Medical Center, Dell Medical School announce new addition to executive teamMay 27, 2020
EconomyPlanoBaylor Scott & White Health to lay off 1,200 after reporting 'drastic drop' in visitsMay 26, 2020
HealthcareCentral AustinFrom academic to pandemic: UT Dell Medical School's inaugural class graduates into historic momentMay 26, 2020