GovernmentNorthwest AustinString of racist attacks via videoconferencing software leads to heightened security concernsApril 3, 2020
GovernmentNorthwest AustinDATA: Austin’s residential electricity usage up more than 30% since beginning of MarchApril 3, 2020
GovernmentSouthwest Austin - Dripping SpringsTravis County encourages community response on census day as outreach efforts go virtualApril 1, 2020
GovernmentLake Travis - Westlake‘It is important to recognize how our mental health can be affected by the pandemic': Statewide mental health support line established in light of COVID-19March 31, 2020
GovernmentLake Travis - Westlake'Now is the time to redouble our efforts': Abbott issues executive order for state on COVID-19 extending school closures, clarifying essential servicesMarch 31, 2020
GovernmentCentral AustinAustin secures 292-room hotel lease as coronavirus quarantine resourceMarch 31, 2020
GovernmentSouthwest Austin - Dripping SpringsUpdate March 23-29: There are now 200 confirmed cases in the city of Austin, Travis CountyMarch 27, 2020
GovernmentCentral AustinResidents have reported 180 violations since Austin area's stay-at-home order went into effect
GovernmentCentral AustinNumber of confirmed coronavirus cases in city of Austin/Travis County rises to 41 as of March 19March 20, 2020
GovernmentSouthwest Austin - Dripping SpringsTravis County Clerk's Office postpones May 2 elections, recommends other political subdivisions do the same
GovernmentCentral AustinUPDATED: Carmel Fenves, wife of University of Texas president, tests positive for coronavirusMarch 13, 2020
GovernmentCentral AustinTravis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt set to pass baton to interim replacement Sam Biscoe on May 13March 25, 2020
GovernmentCentral AustinStay-at-home order FAQs: Answers to questions about child care, schools, outdoor exercise and moreMarch 24, 2020
GovernmentGeorgetownState inaction, privacy concerns drive outreach for an accurate count in 2020 censusMarch 23, 2020
GovernmentGeorgetownMoney, power, business at stake in the 2020 census for Central TexasMarch 20, 2020
GovernmentCentral AustinGov. Greg Abbott postpones special Texas Senate election due to coronavirus pandemicMarch 17, 2020
GovernmentCentral Austin‘I’m worried about my staff’: Austin restaurants, bars prepare for unprecedented forced closure in response to coronavirusMarch 17, 2020
GovernmentCentral AustinMost city of Austin employees to work from home through at least March 28 as part of social distancing effort amid coronavirusMarch 16, 2020
GovernmentSouthwest Austin - Dripping SpringsTravis County courts will suspend hearings until April 13March 14, 2020
GovernmentCentral AustinMotoGP Grand Prix postponed amid coronavirus concerns; UT still working on plan for large eventsMarch 10, 2020
At the CapitolCentral AustinState Rep. Eddie Rodriguez officially jumps into race for Kirk Watson’s Senate seatMarch 7, 2020
GovernmentCentral AustinLocal census committee seeks resources to reach residents without internet accessMarch 6, 2020
