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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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Hays County opened its COVID-19 vaccine portal Jan. 22. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Published 7:00 PM Jan 22, 2021 CST
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Vaccine portal opens in Hays County; read Austin business news and more Central Texas info

Hays County opened its COVID-19 vaccine portal Jan. 22. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Published 2:16 PM Jan 22, 2021 CST
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Hays County vaccine signup portal is now live, but officials warn of short supply

Despite a spring slowdown, real estate sales in Hays County saw double-digit increases in volume and price in 2020. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Published 6:42 PM Jan 21, 2021 CST
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Hays County's real estate market soared in 2020


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

(Community Impact staff)
Published 7:43 AM Jan 21, 2021 CST
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January already deadliest month of pandemic for Hays County

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

During his Jan. 19 update, Urbanovsky said he planned to update county officials on Buda’s situation Jan. 20. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Published 2:49 PM Jan 20, 2021 CST
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Mayor delivers grim COVID-19 update for Buda


The process will start with a letter to Gov. Greg Abbott but has the potential to escalate to a legal battle with the state of Texas. (Ali Linan/Community Impact Newspaper)
Updated 5:02 PM Jan 20, 2021 CST
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San Marcos may challenge governor over COVID-19 restrictions

Hays county is still waiting for larger distributions of the vaccine, but it is preparing an online portal for registration. (Eva Vigh/Community Impact Newspaper)
Updated 4:47 PM Jan 20, 2021 CST
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Hays County now a vaccine hub, to receive 1,950 doses

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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


A group of Austin-area school districts is advocating for early distribution of COVID-19 vaccines for school staff members. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Published 12:52 PM Jan 15, 2021 CST
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Austin-area school districts advocate for teachers to receive COVID-19 vaccines

For now, Hays County residents have two options for receiving the vaccine. (Courtesy Texas Children’s Hospital)
Published 5:35 PM Jan 13, 2021 CST
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Hays County issues guidance on COVID-19 vaccinations

The continuing surge in new cases increased the total number of cases since the pandemic began by more than 10% over the course of a single week. (Community Impact staff)
Published 6:56 PM Jan 12, 2021 CST
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Hays County reports 1,155 COVID-19 cases in seven days

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


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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
  • The process will start with a letter to Gov. Greg Abbott but has the potential to escalate to a legal battle with the state of Texas. (Ali Linan/Community Impact Newspaper)
    San Marcos may challenge governor over COVID-19 restrictions
  • Hays County opened its COVID-19 vaccine portal Jan. 22. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
    Hays County vaccine signup portal is now live, but officials warn of short supply
  • Hays County opened its COVID-19 vaccine portal Jan. 22. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
    Vaccine portal opens in Hays County; read Austin business news and more Central Texas info
  • 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
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