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FDA, CDC expand Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine booster authorizations to all adults
Natalie Blasingame, Scott Henry and Lucas Scanlon defeated each of the three incumbents—John Ogletree, Don Ryan and Bob Covey, respectively—who served on the Cy-Fair ISD board of trustees for more than 15 years in the Nov. 2 election, according to results reported by the Harris County Elections Administrator’s Office.
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The FDA on Oct. 29 authorized the emergency use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to include those in the 5-11 age group. (Courtesy Pexels)
FDA greenlights Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for ages 5-11
Children arrive for the first day of school Aug. 17 at O Henry Middle School in Austin, where the public school district mandated mask wearing against Gov. Greg Abbott's order. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper)
Texas Education Agency allows mask mandates after federal lawsuit
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Region including Travis, Williamson, Hays counties down to 2 staffed ICU beds
Gov. Greg Abbott's office announced Aug. 9 the state has asked hospitals to voluntarily postpone elective medical procedures. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Abbott pens letter asking hospitals to voluntarily postpone elective medical procedures
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Austin health experts warn delta variant could pose higher risk for pregnant women
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Health officials warn ICU space is critically low as Travis County sees its 900th COVID-19 death
Flix Brewhouse was one of several businesses planned for the Co-Op District in Hutto. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact Newspaper)
Plans for Flix Brewhouse in Hutto nixed; ground broken on Southeast Loop project and more top Central Texas news
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Austin-Travis County moves down to Stage 2 coronavirus risk, relaxes mask recommendations for vaccinated individuals
Pfizer vaccines could become available to kids 12 and up as soon as next week. (Courtesy Adobe Stock/Graphic by Justin Howell/Community Impact Newspaper)
FDA expands Pfizer vaccine authorization to children ages 12 to 15 years old
The Comal County Public Health Department will close the vaccine standby list on Wednesday morning. (Courtesy Adobe Stock/Graphic by Justin Howell/Community Impact Newspaper)
Comal County to close vaccine standby list as doses become more widely available
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 program, which began this week in San Marcos, gives Amazon and Whole Foods employees and contractors direct access to COVID-19 vaccinations. (Courtesy Amazon)
Amazon begins rollout of statewide vaccination clinics for employees
Federal funding is set aside for public schools to address effects of the pandemic. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Why Texas has not yet distributed $18 billion in federal funds intended for public schools
The temporary waiver covering initial vehicle registration, vehicle registration renewal, vehicle titling, renewal of permanent disabled parking placards and 30-day temporary permits will end April 14. (Hannah Zedaker/Community Impact Newspaper)
Officials: No grace period to follow end of statewide waiver for vehicle title, registration requirements
The new tool will give Texans one place to sign up for a COVID-19 vaccine through multiple health departments, including the eight DSHS public health regions—which provides public health services to nearly 200 Texas counties—as well as more than a dozen local health entities statewide. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Department of State Health Services launches Texas Public Health Vaccine Scheduler
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Texas to expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to all adults March 29