Stephanie Hayden-Howard will become an assistant city manager in Austin on May 10. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Role changes coming for health officials leading Austin-Travis County COVID-19 efforts
As more Austin residents get vaccinated, COVID-19 transmission statistics are trending downward as of May 7. (Courtesy Texas Children's Hospital)
Austin could enter Stage 2 under health guidelines by next week if downward COVID-19 trend continues
Here are the most recent coronavirus updates from Williamson County. (Community Impact staff)
Here is what you need to know about COVID-19 in Williamson County
At the start of the pandemic in March 2020, child abuse advocates feared they would see a drop in reported cases of suspected abuse and/or neglect. (Ali Linan/Community Impact Newspaper)
As pandemic restrictions ease, reports of child abuse increase
Photo of a gloved hand holding a vaccine vial with the words "vaccine news" superimposed
Austin-area health officials prep for vaccines to open to kids 12 and up
Photo of hands in purple gloves prepared a vaccine vial
As Travis County receives fewer vaccines this week, state asks for 'one more big push' in distribution
Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde, pictured here in January, said Austin ISD will look to spend federal dollars on direct services to students. (Courtesy Austin ISD)
Austin ISD to receive $156 million in federal COVID-19 support with goal of recouping academic losses
Here are the most recent coronavirus updates from Williamson County. (Community Impact staff)
Williamson County COVID-19 positivity rate drops to 4%, plus more updates
Here are the latest coronavirus updates from Williamson County. (Community Impact staff)
More than half of Williamson County residents have received at least one vaccine dose, plus more COVID updates
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Texas providers authorized to resume use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine
The Zach Theatre has hosted an outdoor performance series this year. (Olivia Aldridge/Community Impact Newspaper)
Local venues, festivals anticipate fall shows as Austin opens door for live events
Austin ISD trustees approved a resolution April 22 regarding federal education funding currently being held by the state. (Courtesy Austin ISD)
Austin ISD asks state to provide school districts with CARES Act funding earmarked for education spending
Photo of nurses offering drive-thru vaccines
Appointments no longer needed for drive-thru vaccines at Circuit of the Americas
Austin ISD staff at Pleasant Hill Elementary School distribute meals over the summer in 2020. (Nicholas Cicale/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin ISD to again offer free lunch to students during 2021-22 school year
As part of President Joe Biden’s plan to reopen schools safely nationwide, the department’s National School Lunch Program Seamless Summer Option is being expanded beyond the summertime. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
USDA extends free school meals provision through 2021-22 school year
Austin Public Health Director Stephanie Hayden-Howard speaks to reporters March 13 at the Delco Actiity Center in Northeast Austin. Residents can walk up to the Delco Center on April 22 and 23 and receive vaccines without an appointment. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin Public Health will accept walk-up vaccinations at the Delco Activity Center starting April 22
Here are the most recent coronavirus updates from Williamson County.(Community Impact staff)
Nearly half of Williamson County is vaccinated, but positivity rate climbs again
The Delco Activity Center in Northeast Austin is one of the locations where residents can receive a COVID-19 vaccine. (Jack Flalger/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin vaccine updates: Demand slows as state begins marketing push
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Austin Public Health lengthens windows for vaccine appointment signups