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BY: community impact staff

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 6:09 PM Apr 6, 2020 CDT
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Where to go for coronavirus testing in Round Rock

El Taquito, located at 130 Louis Henna Blvd., Round Rock, is offering drive-thru, delivery and takeout, including margaritas to go. (Taylor Jackson Buchanan/Community Impact Newspaper)
Updated 4:53 PM Apr 6, 2020 CDT
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GALLERY: 19 photos of Round Rock while residents are ordered to stay at home

(Brian Perdue/Community Impact Newspaper)
Published 3:28 PM Apr 6, 2020 CDT
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April 6: 8 coronavirus stories Austin-area readers need to know


Williamson County receives 1,000 test kits from a Georgia laboratory. (Screenshot courtesy Williamson County)
Updated 12:40 PM Apr 22, 2020 CDT
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Williamson County receives 1,000 test kits

Round Rock ISD Chromebook distribution will run from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 8 at Round Rock High School. (Courtesy Round Rock ISD)
Updated 9:39 PM Apr 6, 2020 CDT
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Round Rock ISD reschedules Chromebook distribution following April 3 cancellation

Williamson County is moving to a virtual platform for Commissioners Court.  (Ali Linan/ Community Impact Newspaper)
Published 9:47 AM Apr 6, 2020 CDT
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Williamson County moves to virtual platform for Commissioners Court

The city of Austin issued a stay-at-home order March 24. (Christopher Neely/Community Impact Newspaper)
Updated 7:28 PM Apr 5, 2020 CDT
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Coronavirus update: Austin and Travis County advise residents to start using face masks, coverings when in public


(Courtesy Round Rock Sports Center)
Updated 7:50 AM Apr 6, 2020 CDT
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VIRTUAL TO-DO LIST: 9 Round Rock, Pflugerville-area activities to stream from home April 6-12

(Taylor Jackson Buchanan, Community Impact Newspaper)
Published 2:56 PM Apr 4, 2020 CDT
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City of Pflugerville to close all parks Easter weekend, April 10-13

Nearly a week and a half after launching, Round Rock Cares has received more than 140 applications and approximately $900,000 in financial assistance requests. (Community Impact Staff)
Updated 3:33 PM Apr 3, 2020 CDT
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More than 80 small businesses receive funds from Round Rock Cares

Economic relief options for small business owners include the Small Business Administration's Economic Injury Disaster Loan. (Community Impact Newspaper Staff)
Published 2:37 PM Apr 3, 2020 CDT
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Has your Austin-area small business been affected by the coronavirus? Here are resources you can access.


A recent string of incidents where Zoom meetings have been “hacked” has put the future viability of teleconferencing security in doubt. (Courtesy Pixabay)
Updated 7:57 PM Apr 3, 2020 CDT
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String of racist attacks via videoconferencing software leads to heightened security concerns

St. David's HealthCare has temporarily consolidated services provided by St. David's Surgical Hospital, St. David's Emergency Center—Bee Cave and St. David's Emergency Center—Cedar Park. (Evan Marczynski/Community Impact Newspaper)
Published 1:31 PM Apr 3, 2020 CDT
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St. David’s temporarily closes three Austin locations, redeploys resources during COVID-19 pandemic

Williamson County will not release nonviolent inmates to reduce risk of spreading COVID-19 as neighboring counties have suggested. (Ali Linan/Community Impact Newspaper)
Updated 12:53 PM Apr 3, 2020 CDT
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Williamson County will not release inmates as neighboring counties have suggested

Austin and Travis County's orders went into place March 25 and require residents to stay home for everything but essential travel. (Christopher Neely/Community Impact Newspaper)
Updated 10:48 AM Feb 3, 2021 CST
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5 recent coronavirus stories from the Austin area readers should know


Austin FC and Upper Ninety on March 30 released a guide of resources for local families. (Iain Oldman/Community Impact Newspaper)
Published 8:42 AM Apr 3, 2020 CDT
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Austin FC, Upper Ninety compile bilingual resource guide for Austin families

Friday's digital telethon will help Austin metro residents through nonprofits during the coronavirus pandemic.
Updated 6:58 AM Apr 3, 2020 CDT
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Donations to All Together ATX will help local residents through grants to nonprofits

April is National Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month. (Community Impact Staff)
Updated 10:51 AM Apr 6, 2020 CDT
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Experts fear child abuse will rise as stressors related to coronavirus pandemic increase

Matt Silk, left, delivers food from Modern Market Eatery to a St. Davids Medical Center health care worker. (Courtesy Matt Silk)
Published 6:53 PM Apr 2, 2020 CDT
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Rollingwood resident creates program to help businesses and feed health care workers


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