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Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell said the county is receiving about 500 coronavirus test kits a day April 8. (Screenshot courtesy Williamson County)
Officials: Williamson County receiving about 500 coronavirus test kits a day
At an April 8 press conference, Dr. Mark Escott, the Austin Public Health interim health authority, said emergency backup medical facilities will open soon in case local hospitals are not able to provide enough space for coronavirus patients. (Courtesy ATXN)
Austin, Travis County officials planning for up to 1.7 million coronavirus cases, 9,000 deaths in metro
New Braunfels Public Library opens applications for online catalog access
Nearly half of Central Texas residents have completed the 2020 census as of April 6, U.S. Census Bureau data shows. (Graphic by Community Impact staff)
Nearly half of Central Texas residents have completed the census so far
Austin's and Travis County's orders went into place March 25 and require residents to stay home for everything but essential travel. (Christopher Neely/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin looks to lease 3 hotels in $3.6 million coronavirus shelter plan
Projections from University of Texas researchers say continued social distancing is working. (Screenshot courtesy University of Texas at Austin)
UPDATED: UT projections say continued social distancing is working
Lakeway Mayor Sandy Cox took to Facebook on April 7 to update the community. (Courtesy city of Lakeway)
‘Find the positive in every day': Lakeway Mayor Sandy Cox updates citizens on COVID-19
Bee Cave Public Library Director Barbara Hathaway is leading an effort to assist small businesses amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. (Brian Rash/Community Impact Newspaper)
Bee Cave City Council gets update on Small Business Assistance Center
Bee Cave City Council accepted Bill Goodwin's resignation April 7. (Brian Rash/Community Impact Newspaper)
Bee Cave officials accept Bill Goodwin's resignation from City Council
The chamber connects over 1,000 member businesses and professionals and is one of the largest chambers in Central Texas. (Ali Linan/Community Impact Newspaper)
Georgetown Chamber of Commerce moves events online, offers support to local businesses
Williamson County extends 'Stay Home Stay Safe' order through April 30. (Ali Linan/Community Impact Newspaper)
JUST IN: Williamson County extends 'Stay Home Stay Safe' order through April 30
Williamson County added $2.5 million to a coronavirus relief fund April 7. (Ali Linan/Community Impact Newspaper)
Williamson County adds $2.5M to coronavirus relief fund, reinstates weekly meetings
Williamson County predicts 100,000 sick, deaths in the hundreds during coronavirus pandemic. (Community Impact Staff)
Williamson County predicts 100,000 sick, deaths in the hundreds during coronavirus pandemic
Five new cases were announced by Comal County on April 7. Eleven new cases were reported by Guadalupe County on April 6. (Warren Brown/Community Impact Newspaper)
BREAKING: 5 new coronavirus patients reported in Comal County, largest single-day increase so far
Williamson County recommends residents start using face coverings April 6. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Williamson County recommends residents start using face coverings