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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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Published 5:28 PM Jan 25, 2021 CST
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Travis County vaccine providers receive 16,450 coronavirus vaccine doses for week of Jan. 25

Dr. Judith L. Thompson recently took the time to answer several general questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. (Courtesy Texas Children’s Hospital)
Published 2:10 PM Jan 21, 2021 CST
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'We still have a long way to go': Central Texas physician answers questions about COVID-19 vaccine

In addition to vaccine hubs, there are also smaller community vaccine providers throughout Texas, such as pharmacies, that may also have the vaccine available. (Eva Vigh/Community Impact Newspaper)
Updated 7:58 PM Jan 21, 2021 CST
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EXPLAINED: When, where and how Texans can receive the COVID-19 vaccine


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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

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


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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

Published 5:50 PM Jan 10, 2021 CST
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Central Texas must roll back business capacities, put elective surgeries on hold under state orders

Mike Gleason is Williamson County's newest sheriff. (Courtesy Mike Gleason)
Published 7:00 AM Jan 9, 2021 CST
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Q&A with new Williamson County sheriff; Mighty Fine Burgers sold and more top Central Texas news

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Updated 4:14 PM Jan 10, 2021 CST
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Austin Public Health will serve as regional COVID-19 vaccination hub, expects 12,000 doses in upcoming week


Curative mobile testing clinics are stationed at sites in the Houston, Austin and Dallas metropolitan areas, including in The Woodlands. (Courtesy The Woodlands Township)
Published 5:33 PM Jan 8, 2021 CST
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FDA alerts patients regarding possible false negatives from COVID-19 tests offered at Curative sites, including in Texas

Here is what you need to know today about the coronavirus in Williamson County. (Community Impact staff)
Published 5:30 PM Jan 8, 2021 CST
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Williamson County adds 230 newly confirmed coronavirus cases to end first week of 2021

The hubs may better streamline the state's distribution process, which has been labeled confusing and inequitable. (Courtesy Ascension Seton)
Published 12:43 PM Jan 8, 2021 CST
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COVID-19 ‘vaccination hubs’ coming to Texas next week as officials plead for better distribution

The changing protocols, effective Jan. 11, are reflective of rising COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in both Travis and Williamson counties. (Community Impact Staff)
Published 8:18 AM Jan 8, 2021 CST
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Round Rock ISD enacts new safety, capacity protocols for spring sports


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  • In addition to vaccine hubs, there are also smaller community vaccine providers throughout Texas, such as pharmacies, that may also have the vaccine available. (Eva Vigh/Community Impact Newspaper)
    EXPLAINED: When, where and how Texans can receive the COVID-19 vaccine
  • Dr. Judith L. Thompson recently took the time to answer several general questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. (Courtesy Texas Children’s Hospital)
    'We still have a long way to go': Central Texas physician answers questions about COVID-19 vaccine
  • Photo of a hand holding a vaccine vial
    Travis County vaccine providers receive 16,450 coronavirus vaccine doses for week of Jan. 25
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