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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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Published 6:27 PM Nov 19, 2021 CST
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FDA, CDC expand Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine booster authorizations to all adults

Here is the latest data regarding COVID-19 in Collin and Denton counties. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Published 10:19 AM Nov 18, 2021 CST
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Tracking COVID-19: Over 72% of estimated population in two Plano ZIP codes are fully vaccinated as of Nov. 15

Volunteers at the North Texas Food Bank warehouse help prepare thousands of food boxes each year. (Courtesy North Texas Food Bank)
Updated 10:41 AM Nov 15, 2021 CST
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Decrease in volunteerism hindering Plano nonprofits


Natalie Blasingame, Scott Henry and Lucas Scanlon defeated each of the three incumbents—John Ogletree, Don Ryan and Bob Covey, respectively—who served on the Cy-Fair ISD board of trustees for more than 15 years in the Nov. 2 election, according to results reported by the Harris County Elections Administrator’s Office.
Published 3:00 PM Nov 5, 2021 CDT
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CI NATION ROUNDUP: Newly-elected Cy-Fair ISD board members unseat incumbents; Townhome, apartment construction to start soon at Northline in Leander and more top news

Here is the latest data regarding COVID-19 in Plano. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Published 10:12 AM Nov 3, 2021 CDT
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Tracking COVID-19: North Texas now at lowest percentage of patients in hospital beds since late July

The FDA on Oct. 29 authorized the emergency use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to include those in the 5-11 age group. (Courtesy Pexels)
Published 3:30 PM Oct 29, 2021 CDT
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FDA greenlights Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for ages 5-11

Here is the latest data regarding COVID-19 in Denton County. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Published 12:57 PM Oct 26, 2021 CDT
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COVID-19 cases, hospitalization rates continue to decrease in Denton County


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Published 5:55 PM Oct 22, 2021 CDT
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Denton County Public Health now scheduling booster shots for Moderna vaccine

Here is the latest data regarding COVID-19 in Plano. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Updated 10:43 AM Oct 21, 2021 CDT
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Tracking COVID-19: North Texas drops back below 10% of patients in hospital beds

Dr. Matt Richardson presenting at Denton County Commissioners Court.
Published 5:15 PM Oct 13, 2021 CDT
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COVID-19 cases decreasing in Denton County after September spike

Gov. Greg Abbott on Oct. 11 signed an executive order banning all COVID-19 vaccine mandates (Courtesy Office of the Governor)
Updated 5:59 PM Oct 12, 2021 CDT
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Gov. Abbott signs executive order banning all COVID-19 vaccine mandates


See how COVID-19 impacted Collin and Denton counties over the last week. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Published 9:45 AM Oct 7, 2021 CDT
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Tracking COVID-19: Over 70% of estimated population in two Plano ZIP codes fully vaccinated as of Oct. 6

Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine booster shots are easily accessible throughout Collin County, according to the county’s health department. (Lauren Canterberry/Community Impact Newspaper)
Published 5:28 PM Oct 1, 2021 CDT
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Collin County: Pfizer booster shots ‘readily available’ through pharmacies, clinics

On Sept. 28, Gov. Greg Abbott announced six appointees to the Texas Energy Reliability Council. (Courtesy The Texas Tribune)
Published 3:57 PM Sep 29, 2021 CDT
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CI NATION ROUNDUP: Fort Bend County sees COVID-19 cases decline; Abbott announces Texas Energy Reliability Council appointees, and more top stories

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Published 12:34 PM Sep 28, 2021 CDT
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Denton County offering Pfizer vaccine booster shots starting this week for those eligible


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Published 10:16 PM Sep 21, 2021 CDT
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Plano ISD board to allow temporary mask mandate to expire on Sept. 24

New fixtures are being installed at the Cannaday Recreation Area near Clark Middle School. The 4-acre park is being redesigned as an athletic training hub. A budget of $500,000 will bring an obstacle course not unlike something from the “American Ninja Warrior” TV show to the neighborhood. (Courtesy city of Frisco)
Published 7:00 AM Sep 18, 2021 CDT
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Collin County adopts budget and property tax rate; Frisco prioritizes parks and trails development, plus more top news from DFW

See how COVID-19 impacted Collin and Denton counties over the last week. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Published 9:41 AM Sep 16, 2021 CDT
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Tracking COVID-19: Nearly 69% of estimated population in 2 Plano ZIP codes are fully vaccinated

La Hacienda Ranch is closed due to a small kitchen fire at 4110 Preston Road, Frisco. (Matt Payne/Community Impact Newspaper)
Published 7:00 AM Sep 11, 2021 CDT
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The Stix Icehouse sets soft opening date in McKinney; La Hacienda Ranch in Frisco temporarily closed due to kitchen fire, and more top DFW news


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