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Since February, Community Impact Newspaper journalists have been covering what the coronavirus pandemic means at the local level for residents, businesses and local government entities across three major metro areas in Texas.

The articles below highlight coverage from our journalists in Houston, Austin and Dallas-Fort Worth to provide more insight on topics such as contact tracing, testing and other issues related to the pandemic. Our team is speaking with health experts, political leaders, residents and business owners on a regular basis to help inform all readers.

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Austin City Council finds $15 million to lighten pandemic pain on music venues, child care, legacy businesses

By Christopher Neely
8:31 PM Oct 1, 2020 CDT
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Registration for Williamson County COVID-19 vaccines opened Jan. 19. (Sandra Sadek/Community Impact Newspaper)
Published 6:11 PM Jan 19, 2021 CST
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Registration for Williamson County COVID-19 vaccines now open

Here are the coronavirus updates you need to know in Williamson County. (Community Impact staff)
Published 5:45 PM Jan 19, 2021 CST
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Williamson County adds nearly 1,500 new coronavirus cases, 7 deaths over MLK weekend

Williamson County is on schedule to receive 6,000 COVID-19 vaccines the week of Jan. 18. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Published 12:21 PM Jan 19, 2021 CST
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Williamson County awaiting 6,000 COVID-19 vaccines


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Published 5:17 PM Jan 18, 2021 CST
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DATA: Texas has vaccinated about 9% of estimated Phase 1 recipients

H-E-B is preparing to accept coronavirus vaccine appointments through an online portal. (Nicholas Cicale/Community Impact Newspaper)
Published 7:00 AM Jan 16, 2021 CST
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H-E-B launches vaccine portal; Whipped Bakery opens in Leander and more top Central Texas news

Trauma Service Area O, which comprises 11 counties, is nearing hospital and ICU bed capacity. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Updated 10:26 AM Jan 18, 2021 CST
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Record-high 582 new COVID-19 cases reported in Williamson County on Jan. 15

A group of Austin-area school districts is advocating for early distribution of COVID-19 vaccines for school staff members. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Published 12:52 PM Jan 15, 2021 CST
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Austin-area school districts advocate for teachers to receive COVID-19 vaccines


See how COVID-19 is impacting Williamson County. (Community Impact staff)
Published 5:16 PM Jan 14, 2021 CST
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455 new cases of coronavirus reported in Williamson County on Jan. 14

Williamson County broke 25,000 total confirmed COVID-19 cases and added seven deaths Jan. 13. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Updated 9:19 AM Jan 14, 2021 CST
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Williamson County breaks 25,000 total confirmed COVID-19 cases, adds 7 deaths Jan. 13

Georgetown sales tax revenue continues to climb despite the COVID-19 pandemic. (Community Impact staff)
Published 12:07 PM Jan 13, 2021 CST
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Georgetown sales tax revenue continues to climb despite COVID-19

Here is what you need to know today about coronavirus in Williamson County. (Community Impact staff)
Published 5:02 PM Jan 12, 2021 CST
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Williamson County nears 25,000 total confirmed coronavirus cases, adds 15 deaths Jan. 12


Williamson County has set plan in hopes of becoming a COVID-19 vaccination hub. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Published 4:57 PM Jan 12, 2021 CST
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Williamson County sets plan in hopes of becoming COVID-19 vaccination hub

Bashaw's Steakhouse & Seafood in late November started serving diners in the Northwest Austin area. (Iain Oldman/Community Impact Newspaper)
Published 7:00 PM Jan 11, 2021 CST
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Steakhouse opens in Northwest Austin; Nancy's Sky Garden to return to Georgetown and more Central Texas news

See how COVID-19 is impacting Williamson County. (Community Impact staff)
Published 5:52 PM Jan 11, 2021 CST
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Williamson County adds more than 900 new cases Jan. 9-11

Photo of H-E-B Fresh Foods sign
Published 11:00 AM Jan 11, 2021 CST
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H-E-B launches COVID-19 vaccine registration portal, but awaits additional doses


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