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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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Here is how Williamson County is being impacted by the coronavirus. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Published 7:25 PM Nov 30, 2020 CST
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Williamson County adds more than 1,000 reported coronavirus cases Nov. 25-30

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Published 7:00 AM Nov 25, 2020 CST
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Q&A: Laura Colangelo discusses challenges facing private schools during pandemic

Of the total cases reported to date, 11,304 are estimated to have recovered, and there are an estimated 806 active cases in Williamson County as of Nov. 24. (Community Impact Staff)
Published 7:04 PM Nov 24, 2020 CST
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Williamson County reports 337 new cases of coronavirus Nov. 24


Local health leaders are urging caution ahead of Thanksgiving. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Published 3:43 PM Nov 24, 2020 CST
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Ahead of Thanksgiving, Travis County health officials urge caution

The Commissioners Court approved funding for the program Nov. 24. (Taylor Girtman/Community Impact Newspaper)
Published 11:07 AM Nov 24, 2020 CST
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Williamson County funds COVID-19 convalescent plasma program

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced a COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan for the state Nov. 23 for a vaccine he said could be available as soon as December. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Updated 10:26 AM Nov 24, 2020 CST
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan

As of Nov. 23, there are 63 patients hospitalized, 23 in intensive care units and 12 on a ventilator. (Community Impact staff)
Published 5:23 PM Nov 23, 2020 CST
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376 new cases, 2 additional deaths reported in Williamson County from Nov. 20-23


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Published 12:22 PM Nov 22, 2020 CST
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Williamson County reports 203 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death Nov. 20

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions ended its grand opening event with a fireworks display Nov. 14. (Ali Linan/Community Impact Newspaper)
Published 7:00 AM Nov 21, 2020 CST
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Kalahari Resorts & Conventions celebrates grand opening in Round Rock and more top Central Texas news

The Round Rock ISD board of trustees discussed the process of closing schools due to COVID-19 cases Nov. 19. (Courtesy Round Rock ISD)
Updated 2:24 PM Nov 20, 2020 CST
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The path to closure: How Round Rock ISD decides to close a school due to COVID-19

Schools now have the power to temporarily suspend on-campus instruction if “a significant number of the instructional staff at the campus is impacted due to a confirmed COVID-19 outbreak." (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Published 1:16 PM Nov 20, 2020 CST
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Texas Education Agency authorizes schools to close doors for 14 days due to coronavirus-related staffing concerns


The red phase of coronavirus transmission is characterized by uncontrolled community spread, according to a Nov. 19 Williamson County and Cities Health District news release. (Community Impact staff)
Published 5:25 PM Nov 19, 2020 CST
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Williamson County enters red phase of COVID-19 transmission, reports 126 new cases Nov. 19

All city events scheduled at this time—including the Pfestive Pfarmers Market, Pfall Pfest Craft Show and Pfestival of Lights—will continue, with face masks and social distancing provisions required. (Courtesy city of Pflugerville)
Published 3:44 PM Nov 19, 2020 CST
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Here's the status of Pflugerville facilities, events under Stage 4 coronavirus risk

The move came with strong cautions about holiday gatherings from local health experts. (Courtesy city of Austin)
Updated 2:22 PM Nov 19, 2020 CST
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Austin and Travis County move to Stage 4 coronavirus risk

After reopening in August following a months-long closure due to the coronavirus pandemic, Flix Brewhouse's Round Rock location closed its doors a second time Nov. 16. (Courtesy Flix Brewhouse)
Published 12:08 PM Nov 19, 2020 CST
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Flix Brewhouse closes in Round Rock 'until further notice,' citing pandemic


Here are the coronavirus data updates to know in Williamson County. (Community Impact staff)
Published 4:56 PM Nov 18, 2020 CST
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100 new cases of coronavirus reported in Williamson County on Nov. 18

See how Williamson County has been impacted by the coronavirus. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Published 5:37 PM Nov 17, 2020 CST
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1 death, 96 cases added to Williamson County coronavirus count

Stony Point High School has transitioned to all-virtual instruction through Nov. 30 due to the number of confirmed positive COVID-19 cases and close contacts, the district announced late Nov. 16. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Updated 4:49 PM Nov 17, 2020 CST
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Round Rock ISD closes Stony Point High School due to COVID-19 cases, moves to virtual-only instruction

Here are the coronavirus data updates to know today in Williamson County. (Community Impact staff)
Published 5:15 PM Nov 16, 2020 CST
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Confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 174 in Williamson County between Nov. 14-16


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