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Williamson County is seeking volunteers to help make masks for first responders. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Williamson County seeks volunteers to help make masks
The Texas Workforce Commission's phone and online systems have been overwhelmed as measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus continue to have a crippling effect on the economy. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
More Texans have filed for unemployment in past three weeks than in all of 2019
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
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
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
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
Williamson County recommends residents start using face coverings April 6. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Williamson County recommends residents start using face coverings
VIDEO: Texas Tribune interview with Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar about the coronavirus's effects on the state economy
Williamson County receives 1,000 test kits from a Georgia laboratory. (Screenshot courtesy Williamson County)
Williamson County receives 1,000 test kits from Georgia laboratory
Williamson County is moving to a virtual platform for Commissioners Court. (Ali Linan/ Community Impact Newspaper)
Williamson County moves to virtual platform for Commissioners Court
The applications for aid will be accepted until August 1 or until funds are used, and they will be reviewed and awarded weekly. (Community Impact staff)
UPDATED: Georgetown Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Department creates $200,000 relief program for small businesses