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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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Austin City Council finds $15 million to lighten pandemic pain on music venues, child care, legacy businesses

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Less than 7,000 COVID-19 cases remained active in Montgomery County as of Jan. 22. (Community Impact staff)
Updated 4:56 PM Jan 22, 2021 CST
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Montgomery County's active COVID-19 case count falls below 7K, 7 new deaths reported Jan. 20-22

One local health system leader said he expects everyone, including those under age 65, will have access to the vaccine within the next 90 days. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Published 1:17 PM Jan 21, 2021 CST
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Houston-area health system leaders talk progress, hurdles during COVID-19

During a North Houston Association meeting Jan. 20, Jazz Hamilton—first vice president with the Retail Brokerage Services Group for CBRE—discussed how the future of retail will likely be shaped by the conveniences to which consumers have become accustomed amid the coronavirus pandemic. (Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper)
Updated 6:23 PM Jan 21, 2021 CST
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Pandemic-induced retail conveniences are here to stay, official says


In addition to vaccine hubs, there are also smaller community vaccine providers throughout Texas, such as pharmacies, that may also have the vaccine available. (Eva Vigh/Community Impact Newspaper)
Updated 7:58 PM Jan 21, 2021 CST
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EXPLAINED: When, where and how Texans can receive the COVID-19 vaccine

The estimated number of active COVID-19 cases in Harris County has surpassed 50,000, reaching 51,362 as of the most recent data Jan. 20, according to the Harris County Public Health Department. (Community Impact staff)
Published 6:55 PM Jan 20, 2021 CST
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Harris County coronavirus count: Active cases top 50,000

Montgomery County continues to see new daily highs in active COVID-19 case counts as hospitalizations rise. (Community Impact staff)
Published 5:40 PM Jan 19, 2021 CST
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Montgomery County COVID-19 total case count increases to over 34,000; active case count decreases by 1,500

The provider, Lone Star Family Health Center, received 2,000 doses Jan. 17. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Published 4:53 PM Jan 19, 2021 CST
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Appointment slots for Montgomery County's first COVID-19 vaccination hub now full


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Published 5:17 PM Jan 18, 2021 CST
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DATA: Texas has vaccinated about 9% of estimated Phase 1 recipients

The Conroe clinic was allocated 2,000 doses of Moderna Inc.'s COVID-19 vaccine the week of Jan. 18 because of its designation as a hub provider. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Published 10:49 AM Jan 18, 2021 CST
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Conroe's Lone Star Family Health Center designated as COVID-19 vaccination hub, receives 2,000 doses

Officials expect demand for the vaccine will be huge once it opens to the general public. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Published 7:00 AM Jan 16, 2021 CST
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Montgomery County plans vaccine distribution; FDA warns of false negatives and more top Houston-area news

At a Jan. 15 emergency court hearing, officials came up with a plan to try to reduce the inmate population at the Harris County Jail that centers on hosting more bail reduction hearings. (Courtesy Brian Jackson/Adobe Stock)
Updated 5:38 PM Jan 15, 2021 CST
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With open beds dwindling, officials look for ways to reduce Harris County jail population


The independent pharmacy went through 500 doses of the Moderna vaccine in nine days. (Eva Vigh/Community Impact Newspaper)
Updated 5:22 PM Jan 15, 2021 CST
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Magnolia Pharmacy aims to open volunteer-run COVID-19 vaccine clinic Jan. 22

Hundreds of positive COVID-19 case reports among Conroe ISD students and employees have been recorded so far this year. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Published 6:49 PM Jan 14, 2021 CST
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Conroe ISD sees COVID-19 case reports climb with second semester underway

Montgomery County continues to see new daily highs in active COVID-19 case counts as hospitalizations rise. (Community Impact staff)
Published 4:36 PM Jan 12, 2021 CST
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Montgomery County passes 10K active, 31K total COVID-19 cases as hospitalizations reach new high

Officials expect demand for the vaccine will be huge once it opens to the general public. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Updated 2:58 PM Jan 12, 2021 CST
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Montgomery County’s mass vaccine distribution plan includes 5 major drive-thru sites


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  • In addition to vaccine hubs, there are also smaller community vaccine providers throughout Texas, such as pharmacies, that may also have the vaccine available. (Eva Vigh/Community Impact Newspaper)
    EXPLAINED: When, where and how Texans can receive the COVID-19 vaccine
  • During a North Houston Association meeting Jan. 20, Jazz Hamilton—first vice president with the Retail Brokerage Services Group for CBRE—discussed how the future of retail will likely be shaped by the conveniences to which consumers have become accustomed amid the coronavirus pandemic. (Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper)
    Pandemic-induced retail conveniences are here to stay, official says
  • Less than 7,000 COVID-19 cases remained active in Montgomery County as of Jan. 22. (Community Impact staff)
    Montgomery County's active COVID-19 case count falls below 7K, 7 new deaths reported Jan. 20-22
  • The Conroe clinic was allocated 2,000 doses of Moderna Inc.'s COVID-19 vaccine the week of Jan. 18 because of its designation as a hub provider. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
    Conroe's Lone Star Family Health Center designated as COVID-19 vaccination hub, receives 2,000 doses
  • One local health system leader said he expects everyone, including those under age 65, will have access to the vaccine within the next 90 days. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
    Houston-area health system leaders talk progress, hurdles during COVID-19
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