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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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Pfizer vaccines could become available to kids 12 and up as soon as next week. (Courtesy Adobe Stock/Graphic by Justin Howell/Community Impact Newspaper)
Updated 9:34 AM May 11, 2021 CDT
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FDA expands Pfizer vaccine authorization to children ages 12 to 15 years old

Richardson ISD is slated to receive more than $46 million of the funding as part of the first allocation. (William C. Wadsack/Community Impact Newspaper)
Published 7:00 PM May 7, 2021 CDT
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Richardson ISD to receive nearly $70M in federal COVID-19 relief funding; Alex's Pizza and Pasta opens in Fort Worth and more news from Dallas-Fort Worth

From left: Grapevine-Colleyville ISD trustee Coley Canter; Grapevine-Colleyville ISD junior Lauren Abell; and Alexis Miller, a third-grade teacher in Lewisville ISD, were among the many speakers voicing their support for funds to be released to public schools. (Sandra Sadek/Community Impact Newspaper)
Published 7:45 PM Apr 27, 2021 CDT
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North Texas educators call on state leaders to release federal stimulus funds for public schools


Photo of a gloved hand holding a vaccine vial
Updated 2:30 PM Apr 26, 2021 CDT
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Texas providers authorized to resume use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Frisco ISD has plans to launch a new virtual learning school for the 2021-22 school year. (Courtesy Canva)
Published 9:12 AM Apr 22, 2021 CDT
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Frisco ISD to launch virtual school for 2021-22

As part of President Joe Biden’s plan to reopen schools safely nationwide, the department’s National School Lunch Program Seamless Summer Option is being expanded beyond the summertime. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Published 12:00 PM Apr 21, 2021 CDT
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USDA extends free school meals provision through 2021-22 school year

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Updated 6:16 PM Apr 19, 2021 CDT
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Looking to get a COVID-19 vaccine? Collin County has thousands of openings this week


The program, which began this week in San Marcos, gives Amazon and Whole Foods employees and contractors direct access to COVID-19 vaccinations. (Courtesy Amazon)
Updated 10:17 AM Apr 16, 2021 CDT
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Amazon begins rollout of statewide vaccination clinics for employees

Federal funding is set aside for public schools to address effects of the pandemic. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Published 1:03 PM Apr 14, 2021 CDT
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Why Texas has not yet distributed $18 billion in federal funds intended for public schools

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommended health providers pause distribution of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine April 13. (Olivia Aldridge/Community Impact Newspaper)
Published 11:29 AM Apr 13, 2021 CDT
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State, federal health authorities recommend pause of Johnson & Johnson vaccine after 6 rare, severe blood clots

Daniel Stockton, Frisco ISD's executive director of government and legal affairs (left) reviews a chart tracking positive COVID-19 cases among students and staff since November at the April 12 school board meeting. (Valerie Wigglesworth/Community Impact Newspaper)
Updated 1:41 PM Apr 15, 2021 CDT
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Frisco ISD updates quarantine guidelines for COVID-19


Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order April 5 banning governments from issuing "vaccine passport" mandates that would require residents to show proof of vaccination in order to enter a public place or receive services. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Updated 10:39 AM Apr 6, 2021 CDT
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New order from Gov. Greg Abbott bans government-mandated 'vaccine passports' in Texas

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Published 8:36 PM Apr 5, 2021 CDT
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Tracking COVID-19: Frisco, McKinney vaccine hubs wrap up while Collin County continues signups

The temporary waiver covering initial vehicle registration, vehicle registration renewal, vehicle titling, renewal of permanent disabled parking placards and 30-day temporary permits will end April 14. (Hannah Zedaker/Community Impact Newspaper)
Published 12:46 PM Apr 5, 2021 CDT
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Officials: No grace period to follow end of statewide waiver for vehicle title, registration requirements

The new tool will give Texans one place to sign up for a COVID-19 vaccine through multiple health departments, including the eight DSHS public health regions—which provides public health services to nearly 200 Texas counties—as well as more than a dozen local health entities statewide. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Published 3:41 PM Mar 29, 2021 CDT
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Department of State Health Services launches Texas Public Health Vaccine Scheduler


McKinney businesses now have the opportunity to apply for COVID-19 rapid tests through the city’s chamber of commerce. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Published 2:46 PM Mar 25, 2021 CDT
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McKinney businesses can apply for COVID-19 rapid tests from McKinney Chamber of Commerce

Photo of a vaccine going into an arm
Published 10:49 AM Mar 23, 2021 CDT
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Texas to expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to all adults March 29

The Centers for Disease Control released new guidance on in-person instruction for K-12 grade schools on March 19. (Courtesy Pexels)
Updated 2:36 PM Mar 19, 2021 CDT
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CDC loosens guidelines on social distancing in schools

Rice Stadium Vaccine Site
Published 5:03 PM Mar 16, 2021 CDT
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Texas vaccine rollout: After 90 days, over 2.9 million fully inoculated


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