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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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The new Fort Bend Epicenter multipurpose facility could be used as a spot for trade shows and sporting events, could act as a large-scale shelter for county residents in an emergency and more. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Published 7:00 AM Feb 27, 2021 CST
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Large multipurpose complex coming to Fort Bend County; Sugar Land to widen University Blvd. and more top Houston-area news

As many as 31 stores across nine states will be shuttered as Fry's Electronics shuts down due to market changes and the pandemic. (Courtesy Qygen, Wikimedia Commons)
Updated 10:56 AM Feb 25, 2021 CST
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Fry's Electronics calls it quits after nearly 36 years in business

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo
Published 7:17 PM Feb 22, 2021 CST
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FEMA to administer 126,000 COVID-19 vaccinations at NRG Stadium


Daily new cases, hospitalizations and the testing positivity rate all continued to decline in Harris County over the past week, but public health officials warned the drop in cases may be due in part to Winter Storm Uri, which shut down county testing facilities for at least four days and delayed data reporting. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Published 6:49 PM Feb 22, 2021 CST
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Harris County coronavirus count: Trends continue downward as winter storm temporarily muddles data

Memorial Hermann is making new vaccine appointments in West University and League City the weekend of Feb. 20-21. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Published 9:06 AM Feb 20, 2021 CST
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Memorial Hermann opens West U, League City vaccine appointments

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Published 5:51 PM Feb 17, 2021 CST
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Houston vaccine and testing sites closed Feb. 18

Harris County residents should brace for more winter weather this week. (Screenshot courtesy Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management)
Published 5:54 PM Feb 15, 2021 CST
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‘Things will likely get worse before they get better’: Judge Lina Hidalgo tells Harris County residents to brace for more winter weather


Walmart and Sam's Club pharmacies across Texas will begin administering COVID-19 vaccines through the U.S. Federal Retail Pharmacy Program on Feb. 12, officials with Walmart announced in a news release Feb. 9. (Courtesy Walmart)
Published 7:00 AM Feb 13, 2021 CST
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Sam's Club, Walmart offering vaccines statewide; H-E-B coming to Magnolia and other top Houston-area news

Hot Dogs Express Magnolia is a food stall that operates out of Kitty's Cafe daily after 3 p.m. (Courtesy Hot Dogs Express Magnolia)
Published 7:00 PM Feb 12, 2021 CST
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Hot Dogs Express Magnolia now open; Creole Flava food truck operating in Sugar Land and more Houston-area news

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Published 4:37 PM Feb 12, 2021 CST
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Houston Health Department reopens vaccine waitlist for those over 65

Although the Johnson & Johnson vaccine has a lower efficacy rate in the U.S. compared against the Moderna and Pfizer versions, which stand at about 94%, officials said it is important to note that there have been no deaths associated with the new vaccine. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Updated 4:55 PM Feb 11, 2021 CST
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DSHS: Texans could see a third COVID-19 vaccine join the rollout effort as soon as March 1


In the past two days, 1,200 vaccine doses have been distributed in a new vaccination site at Texas Southern University. (Courtesy Pexels)
Published 2:36 PM Feb 11, 2021 CST
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New TSU vaccine site delivers 1,200 doses to Third Ward

The average number of new COVID-19 cases to be confirmed in Harris County has sharply decreased over the past week, according to data from the Harris County Public Health Department. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Published 9:17 PM Feb 10, 2021 CST
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Harris County coronavirus count: Average new daily cases down sharply over past week

The new Wolfies Restaurants and Sports Bars opened in Sugar Land on Jan. 23. (Courtesy Pexels)
Published 3:59 PM Feb 10, 2021 CST
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Wolfies, a restaurant and sports bar, opens in Sugar Land and more Houston-area news

Three "mass community vaccination sites" are slated to open in Texas on Feb. 24—including one at NRG Stadium in Houston—to provide vaccines for COVID-19. (Courtesy Visit Houston)
Updated 3:56 PM Feb 10, 2021 CST
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FEMA to open mass vaccination site at NRG Stadium as part of federal pilot program


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  • Daily new cases, hospitalizations and the testing positivity rate all continued to decline in Harris County over the past week, but public health officials warned the drop in cases may be due in part to Winter Storm Uri, which shut down county testing facilities for at least four days and delayed data reporting. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
    Harris County coronavirus count: Trends continue downward as winter storm temporarily muddles data
  • The new Fort Bend Epicenter multipurpose facility could be used as a spot for trade shows and sporting events, could act as a large-scale shelter for county residents in an emergency and more. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
    Large multipurpose complex coming to Fort Bend County; Sugar Land to widen University Blvd. and more top Houston-area news
  • Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo
    FEMA to administer 126,000 COVID-19 vaccinations at NRG Stadium
  • As many as 31 stores across nine states will be shuttered as Fry's Electronics shuts down due to market changes and the pandemic. (Courtesy Qygen, Wikimedia Commons)
    Fry's Electronics calls it quits after nearly 36 years in business
  • Memorial Hermann is making new vaccine appointments in West University and League City the weekend of Feb. 20-21. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
    Memorial Hermann opens West U, League City vaccine appointments
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