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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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Montgomery County's 2nd vaccine hub set in The Woodlands; Conroe hub, public health district to get more doses

By Ben Thompson
10:28 AM Jan 25, 2021 CST
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North Texas drivers will soon have an opportunity to weigh in on a potential highway widening planned by the Texas Department of Transportation. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Published 1:30 PM Apr 26, 2022 CDT
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CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: TxDOT to hold public meeting in Frisco on proposed US 380 widening; after consistent declines, new COVID-19 cases flatten out in Texas Medical Center and more top news

The blow dry franchise launched its "no cuts, no color" concept in 2007 and features only blowouts. (Courtesy Blo Blow Dry Bar)
Published 1:30 PM Mar 29, 2022 CDT
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CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: 5 businesses and restaurants coming to Southlake, Grapevine; Via 313 opens Cedar Park restaurant and more top news

Colleges and universities in Austin updated health and safety protocols, including face masks no longer being required. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Published 3:50 PM Mar 18, 2022 CDT
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COVID-19 health and safety protocol updates for colleges and universities in Austin; face masks no longer required


Here are the latest COVID-19 data updates from Travis County. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Published 11:00 AM Mar 4, 2022 CST
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Austin Public Health moves to Stage 2 COVID-19 guidelines as hospitalizations decrease

Austin Public Health shifted to Stage 4 risk based COVID-19 guidelines Feb. 24. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Published 11:18 AM Feb 24, 2022 CST
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Austin Public Health moves to Stage 4 COVID-19 safety recommendations as cases dip

A new transit-oriented rail line is being proposed that could connect downtown Plano to downtown McKinney. (Courtesy DART)
Published 3:00 PM Feb 21, 2022 CST
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CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Regional Transportation Council looks to extend DART rail line from Plano to McKinney; The Cookshack coming soon to Spring and more top news

Row of houses
Published 4:15 PM Feb 18, 2022 CST
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Eligible Texas homeowners to receive up to $65K to pay late mortgage payments, taxes, insurance through new state program


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Published 5:40 PM Feb 10, 2022 CST
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IDEA Parmer Park to host Valentine's market and COVID-19 testing, vaccine event Feb. 12

Reveille Barbecue Co. opened in Pinehurst in 2021. (Courtesy Reveille Barbecue Co.)
Published 3:00 PM Jan 31, 2022 CST
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CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: 18 restaurants in Tomball, Magnolia that opened in 2021 or are coming in 2022; Slab BBQ & Beer relocating Oak Hill location to Westgate Lanes in South Austin and more top news

COVID-19 news update graphic
Published 1:44 PM Jan 28, 2022 CST
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Despite emergence of omicron subvariant BA2, Austin Public Health officials spread ‘good news’

Leslie Stephens, AISD's chief of human capital, provided substitute data at the Jan. 27 school board meeting. (Screenshot courtesy of AISD)
Published 10:14 AM Jan 28, 2022 CST
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Need for substitutes in Austin ISD appears to have peaked, dropped


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Published 3:29 PM Jan 25, 2022 CST
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Hospitalizations in the Austin-Travis County area beginning to plateau

Photo of child receiving COVID-19 vaccination
Published 11:50 AM Jan 21, 2022 CST
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Austin Public Health: Spike in pediatric COVID-19 cases causing staffing shortage ripple effect

Williamson County Commissioners Court approved spending $250,000 of American Rescue Plan Act funds Jan. 18 to address the backlog of mental health-related cases in the county. (Courtesy Brian Jackson/Adobe Stock)
Published 4:01 PM Jan 19, 2022 CST
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Williamson County approves $250,000 for visiting judge to handle increase in mental health cases

Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde is seen at a Jan. 13 Austin ISD meeting. (Screenshot courtesy Austin ISD)
Published 2:57 PM Jan 19, 2022 CST
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AISD superintendent, office staff subbing to fill teacher absences due to COVID-19


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Published 10:47 AM Jan 19, 2022 CST
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COVID-19 test demand in the Austin area leads to longer wait times and availability issues

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Published 4:22 PM Jan 18, 2022 CST
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Austin-Travis County area breaks record again for 7-day hospitalizations

The city will give out tens of thousands of masks to help small business owners reduce the spread of COVID-19. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Published 5:33 PM Jan 17, 2022 CST
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Austin to give 96,000 free masks to small business owners

Construction on US 380 is still years away, and the feasibility study will be completed in 2022. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Published 3:00 PM Jan 14, 2022 CST
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CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: TxDOT officials recommend freeway alignment for US 380 in Denton County; Conroe ISD moves to COVID-19 safety alert Level 4 and more top news


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