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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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Here are the latest COVID-19 data updates from Collin and Denton counties. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Published 10:54 AM Apr 28, 2022 CDT
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Tracking COVID-19: Hospitalizations in North Texas have remained under 2% since March

North Texas drivers will soon have an opportunity to weigh in on a potential highway widening planned by the Texas Department of Transportation. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Published 1:30 PM Apr 26, 2022 CDT
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CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: TxDOT to hold public meeting in Frisco on proposed US 380 widening; after consistent declines, new COVID-19 cases flatten out in Texas Medical Center and more top news

Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins announced in a news conference April 22 that it has lowered its COVID risk level to green. (Jackson King/Community Impact Newspaper)
Updated 8:03 PM Apr 22, 2022 CDT
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Dallas County lowers COVID risk level to 'new normal'


Dallas Area Rapid Transit bus.
Published 5:01 PM Apr 21, 2022 CDT
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Dallas Area Rapid Transit lifts face mask requirement for passengers

Here are the latest COVID-19 data updates from Collin and Denton counties. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Published 9:24 AM Mar 31, 2022 CDT
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Tracking COVID-19: Hospitalizations in North Texas drop to record low

The blow dry franchise launched its "no cuts, no color" concept in 2007 and features only blowouts. (Courtesy Blo Blow Dry Bar)
Published 1:30 PM Mar 29, 2022 CDT
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CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: 5 businesses and restaurants coming to Southlake, Grapevine; Via 313 opens Cedar Park restaurant and more top news

Dr. Matt Richardson
Published 3:16 PM Mar 22, 2022 CDT
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Denton County hospitalization rates at a pandemic low


AJ Jain, an owner of Delhi6 Indian Kitchen, puts together to-go orders on March 2. (Samantha Douty/ Community Impact Newspaper)
Updated 11:34 AM Mar 22, 2022 CDT
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Local retailers find success amid ongoing challenges

Denton County health officials reported a decrease in COVID-19 cases during a March 15 county commissioners meeting. (Courtesy Denton County)
Published 3:29 PM Mar 15, 2022 CDT
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Denton County reports continued drop in COVID-19 cases

Explore the two-year anniversary of the pandemic in Dallas-Fort Worth. (Jay Jones/CommunityImpactNewspaper)
Updated 4:57 PM Mar 11, 2022 CST
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CATALOGUING COVID-19: The 2-year anniversary of the pandemic in Dallas-Fort Worth

Chuck Lo and Jean Xue of Pokeworks
Published 12:00 PM Mar 10, 2022 CST
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DFW-area businesses finding success amid challenges, annual forecast shows


Here are the latest COVID-19 data updates from Collin and Denton counties. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Published 9:42 AM Mar 10, 2022 CST
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Tracking COVID-19: Hospitalizations in North Texas falling

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Published 3:42 PM Mar 9, 2022 CST
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Tracking COVID-19: McKinney ISD cases hit record low as of March 4

Juan Rodriguez, with the county’s public health department, reported a decrease in COVID-19 cases during a March 8 Commissioners Court meeting. (Screenshot courtesy Denton County)
Updated 9:42 AM Mar 10, 2022 CST
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Denton County reports decrease in COVID-19 cases

Denton County Public Health Director Dr. Matt Richardson shares a COVID-19 update with county commissioners during a March 1 meeting. (Screenshot Courtesy Denton County)
Published 6:16 PM Mar 1, 2022 CST
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Denton County sees decrease in COVID-19, low transmission rates


Cases of COVID-19 among Plano ISD students and staff members have decreased by more than 94% since early February. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Published 12:12 PM Feb 24, 2022 CST
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Tracking COVID-19: Cases in Plano ISD down by more than 94% since Feb. 2

A new transit-oriented rail line is being proposed that could connect downtown Plano to downtown McKinney. (Courtesy DART)
Published 3:00 PM Feb 21, 2022 CST
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CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Regional Transportation Council looks to extend DART rail line from Plano to McKinney; The Cookshack coming soon to Spring and more top news

Row of houses
Published 4:15 PM Feb 18, 2022 CST
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Eligible Texas homeowners to receive up to $65K to pay late mortgage payments, taxes, insurance through new state program

The spike and decline of the omicron variant in Denton County. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Updated 4:04 PM Feb 16, 2022 CST
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Tracking COVID-19: the rise and decline of the omicron variant in Denton County


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