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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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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

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


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

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


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

Juan Rodriguez
Published 4:52 PM Feb 15, 2022 CST
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Denton County continues to see drop in COVID-19 cases

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott
Updated 9:17 PM Feb 1, 2022 CST
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Winter storm to bring ice, snow, treacherous driving conditions to Dallas-Fort Worth area


Denton County
Published 5:24 PM Feb 1, 2022 CST
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Denton County reports decrease in COVID-19 cases after omicron surge

Reveille Barbecue Co. opened in Pinehurst in 2021. (Courtesy Reveille Barbecue Co.)
Published 3:00 PM Jan 31, 2022 CST
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CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: 18 restaurants in Tomball, Magnolia that opened in 2021 or are coming in 2022; Slab BBQ & Beer relocating Oak Hill location to Westgate Lanes in South Austin and more top news

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Published 5:38 PM Jan 25, 2022 CST
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COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Denton County

On Jan. 25, the county reported 6,405 new cases, a marked decrease from the 10,466 new cases reported the previous day, according to Vinny Taneja, Tarrant County Public Health director. (Community Impact Newspaper)
Published 5:21 PM Jan 25, 2022 CST
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COVID-19 case numbers in Tarrant County declining, public health director reports


Frisco City Council on Jan. 18 approved a temporary speed limit reduction along US 380. The speed limit was lowered from 60 mph to 50 mph from the city’s western limits to the Denton County and Collin County line. (Map courtesy city of Frisco)
Published 7:00 AM Jan 22, 2022 CST
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Frisco City Council temporarily lowers speed limit along US 380; Lewisville to see beginnings of I-35E interchange expansions and more top DFW news

The Austin-Travis County area remains in Stage 5 as hospitalizations continue to increase. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Published 4:51 PM Jan 18, 2022 CST
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Spread of COVID-19 still high but could start to ebb by end of January, Tarrant County public health director reports

Find out which businesses and renovations are coming to Frisco. (Courtesy Canva)
Published 7:00 AM Jan 15, 2022 CST
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Check out 5 new commercial projects in Frisco, including a Taco Bell; Lewisville ISD trustees approve 2022-23 academic calendar and more top DFW news

Construction on US 380 is still years away, and the feasibility study will be completed in 2022. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Published 3:00 PM Jan 14, 2022 CST
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CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: TxDOT officials recommend freeway alignment for US 380 in Denton County; Conroe ISD moves to COVID-19 safety alert Level 4 and more top news


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