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Learn more about the candidates running for Plano City Council Place 2 ahead of the May 1 election. (Liesbeth Powers/Community Impact Newspaper)
Election Q&A: Candidates for Plano City Council Place 2
As of March 4, Austin and Travis County COVID-19 dashboard shows area hospitalizations declining since a winter peak. Lakeway Mayor Sandy Cox said it is currently unknown what effect vaccinations will have on the continued rate of decline in area hospitalizations. (Screenshot courtesy city of Austin/Travis County)
Winter Storm Cleanup, COVID-19 hospitalizations noted by Lakeway mayor
Server Kristen Pierce takes food orders at Maple Bacon, a participating restaurant in the Taste of Plano Foodie Pass challenge. (Liesbeth Powers/Community Impact Newspaper)
Taste of Plano Foodie Pass promotes local restaurants with dining challenge
Here is what you need to know today about COVID-19 in Williamson County. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Williamson County adds 145 COVID-19 cases, 8 deaths March 1-3
For a third consecutive semester, Texas public school districts will not be penalized financially due to declining enrollment and attendance as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, due to an extension of the hold-harmless guarantee, state leaders announced March 4. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Texas leaders ensure financial stability for public school districts through spring semester with hold-harmless extension
Twin Coves Park will offer free entry to the public March 6 as part of an open park day. (Courtesy town of Flower Mound)
Flower Mound to offer free entry to Twin Coves Park on March 6
Winter Storm Uri caused restaurants across Austin to close due to power outages and unsafe road conditions. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin Energy GM Jacqueline Sargent resigns from ERCOT's board of directors in wake of winter storms
The Keller Public Library
Keller Public Library prepares to end contract with Fort Worth
Chandler City Council appoints acting city manager, launches search for new city manager
The Rollingwood Utility Commission met March 3 to discuss a possible relief program for residents following a historic Texas winter storm. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Rollingwood considering utility bill relief program in light of February’s winter storm
Colleyville City Hall and fountain
Colleyville police chief presents annual crime report
Learn more about the candidates running for Richardson's Place 6 City Council seat ahead of the May 1 election. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Candidate Q&A: Richardson City Council Place 6
Cars wait their turn for a vaccine dose at the Texas Motor Speedway, on Feb. 2. The hub was hosted by Denton County Public Health. (Sandra Sadek/Community Impact Newspaper)
Denton County opens vaccine signup process to school employees, childcare personnel
Georgetown officials have estimated the cost for energy during the storm to be between $45 million-$50 million. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Georgetown to issue $47.8M in debt to pay Texas winter storm energy costs
The city of McKinney is offering water bill adjustments and other relief efforts to aid residents and businesses affected by the winter storm. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
City of McKinney authorizes disaster relief measures