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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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Fruits and vegetables on shelves in a grocery store.
Published 3:59 PM Aug 2, 2022 CDT
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Texas extends emergency SNAP benefits through August

A white pencil rests on a standardized test form.
Published 5:55 PM Jul 11, 2022 CDT
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STAAR results show statewide recovery after COVID-19 undermines education

Photo of the Texas State Capitol on a sunny day, from a downward angle.
Published 6:08 PM Jul 6, 2022 CDT
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Texas launches recovery grant program for tourism businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19


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

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

peach-colored COVID-19 graphic
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


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

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

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


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

covid-19 information graphic
Published 5:24 PM Jan 19, 2022 CST
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McKinney ISD hits record high number of active COVID-19 cases as of Jan. 19

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


Amy's Ice Creams in Cedar Park will include an exterior 3D structure similar to the location on Guadalupe Street in Austin. (Courtesy Amy's Ice Creams)
Published 3:00 PM Jan 11, 2022 CST
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CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Amy's Ice Creams opening Cedar Park location; construction on Elm and Main streets to kick off Frisco’s Downtown Master Plan and more top news

Curry Pizza House's curry chicken masala pizza includes a curry sauce, cheese, bell peppers, red onion, diced tomato, masala chicken and cilantro. (Courtesy Curry Pizza House)
Published 3:00 PM Jan 10, 2022 CST
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CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: 8 eateries now open, coming soon in the Cedar Park area; 4 Hwy. 105 projects to start across Conroe, Montgomery in 2022 and more top news

The Round Rock ISD board of trustees met Jan. 3 to consider and possibly take action on a recommendation from Texas Education Agency monitor David Faltys to put Superintendent Hafedh Azaiez on administrative leave. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact Newspaper)
Published 3:00 PM Jan 5, 2022 CST
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CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Fort Bend County sees record COVID-19 cases; Round Rock ISD considering placing superintendent on leave and more top news

Conroe ISD Superintendent Curtis Null said the district has entered COVID-19 safety alert Level 3 during a video update Jan. 3. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Published 3:00 PM Jan 4, 2022 CST
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CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: School districts maintain, increase pandemic protocols ahead of spring semester and more top news


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