Similar to the rising popularity of telehealth for counseling services, several area hospitals and clinics provide e-visits to Round Rock, Pflugerville and Hutto patients, with online visits ranging from annual checkups to urgent care needs. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
As social distancing continues, health care providers turn to online physician visits
Hutto ISD begins free curbside meal pickups during extended school closures
Signage at the Pflugerville Costco illustrates social distancing practices, which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. (Community Impact Staff)
Some Round Rock, Pflugerville, Hutto hourly employees to see bigger paychecks amid coronavirus-related layoffs, closures elsewhere
A photo of Sarah Eckhardt and Mark Escott at a press conference
Austin, Travis County announce shelter-in-place orders to take effect at midnight
Williamson County issues stay-at-home order March 24. (Ali Linan/Community Impact Newspaper)
JUST IN: Williamson County issues stay-at-home order through April 13
Williamson County added $900,000 to its disaster relief fund to cover coronavirus-related expenses. (Screenshot courtesy Williamson County)
Williamson County dumps $900,000 into disaster relief fund for coronavirus response
A photo of a medical face mask, pills and a paper that reads "COVID-19"
With shelter in place coming tomorrow in Travis and Williamson counties, officials preview expectations
Amid a rising coronavirus pandemic, area counseling centers are now offering online therapy services to Round Rock, Pflugerville and Hutto residents. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Area counseling centers provide online mental health resources during coronavirus outbreak
Pflugerville ISD will provide breakfast and lunch, available for curbside pickup, to all students at ten locations across the district. (Iain Oldman/Community Impact Newspaper)
Pflugerville ISD launches curbside meal pickup for students during extended school closures
Here is the latest information on Round Rock ISD's ongoing efforts amid coronavirus concerns. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Round Rock ISD launches e-learning, postpones Round Rock High School, Westwood proms
Beginning March 23, CommUnityCare Health Centers will temporarily shutter seven of its clinics across the Austin area. (Courtesy Adobe Stock Images)
Central Health announces CommUnityCare Health Centers will suspend services at 7 Austin clinics
West Pecan Coffee Beer in Pflugerville is offering beer, wine, coffee and pastries to go in light of recent temporary restrictions on dine-in establishments across the state of Texas. (Taylor Jackson Buchanan/Community Impact Newspaper)
Eat, drink, craft, work out: How to navigate coronavirus restrictions while supporting local businesses
Dr, Mark Escott speaks at a press conference March 20 at the Combined Transportation, Emergency and Communications Center in Austin. (Courtesy ATXN)
UPDATED: Austin Public Health top official: Community is at 'critical stage' in coronavirus pandemic as cases rise to 58
Williamson County will not support May elections, officials said March 20. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Williamson County will not support May elections, officials say
Declarations of disaster provide cities with access to state and federal emergency funds. (Courtesy city of Hutto)
Hutto extends disaster declaration, suspends PIA request deadlines amid coronavirus pandemic
Hutto City Council formally approved a $60,000 homestead exemption for citizens age 65 and older at its March 19 meeting, the first of three possible exemptions to receive council approval. (Courtesy city of Hutto)
Hutto City Council greenlights senior property tax exemption
The city of Austin and Travis County are reporting that the number of confirmed coronavirus cases as of March 19 is up to 41. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Number of confirmed coronavirus cases in city of Austin/Travis County rises to 41 as of March 19
A photo of the exterior of the Travis County government headquarters
Travis County Clerk's Office postpones May 2 elections, recommends other political subdivisions do the same
Dr. John Hellerstedt, commissioner of the Texas Department of State Health Services, left, and Gov. Greg Abbott addressed the media from the Texas Capitol on March 13. (Brian Rash/Community Impact Newspaper)
Gov. Greg Abbott orders Texans to avoid groups of 10; closes bars, gyms and restaurants for dine-in