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The Pushing for Justice Caravan for Javier Ambler was held in San Gabriel Park on Aug. 15. (Ali Linan/Community Impact Newspaper)
Javier Ambler’s Law awaits Texas Senate approval
The program, which began this week in San Marcos, gives Amazon and Whole Foods employees and contractors direct access to COVID-19 vaccinations. (Courtesy Amazon)
Amazon begins rollout of statewide vaccination clinics for employees
Outside of Hutto City Council Chambers there is a vacant spot where former Council Member Patti Martinez's framed picture used to hang. (Megan Cardona/Community Impact Newspaper)
Hutto City Council declares Place 5 seat vacant, amends senior tax exemption
Three of the four Place 5 candidates spoke at the April 14 forum. Candidate Zack Miller was absent. (Courtesy Hutto Chamber of Commerce)
Hutto City Council Place 5 candidates discuss relationship building in chamber forum
Photo of a sign that says "Travis County"
Travis County establishes new emergency rental assistance program for 2021
Federal funding is set aside for public schools to address effects of the pandemic. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Why Texas has not yet distributed $18 billion in federal funds intended for public schools
Pflugerville City Council approved a developer submitting an application for funding of a 324-unit multifamily development called 138 Lofts. (Courtesy City of Pflugerville)
UPDATED: Pflugerville City Council OKs submission of tax credit application for 20-acre multifamily project
The City of Pflugerville Equity Commission voted on a mission statement during its virtual meeting April 12. (Courtesy City of Pflugerville Equity Commission)
Pflugerville Equity Commission's new mission statement highlights monitoring city leadership
Hutto Chamber of Commerce held a virtual forum April 12 for City Council Place 2 candidates ahead of the May 1 election. (Courtesy Hutto Chamber of Commerce)
Hutto City Council candidates talk leadership, communication at chamber forum
Austin Public Health holds a vaccination clinic at the Delco Activity Center in Northeast Austin. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Coronavirus updates from Austin, Travis County; governor bans 'vaccine passports' and more top Central Texas news
The Hutto Chamber of Commerce will host three virtual candidate forums ahead of the May 1 election. (Megan Cardona/Community Impact Newspaper)
Hutto Chamber of Commerce to hold May election candidate forums
Williamson County added more than 200 new COVID-19 cases April 5-7. (Community Impact staff)
Williamson County adds more than 200 new COVID-19 cases April 5-7
Here are the most recent coronavirus updates from Williamson County. (Community Impact staff)
Williamson County adds 146 new COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths April 1-4
Fast-casual restaurant Humpty’s Wall of Breakfast celebrated its grand opening in North Austin on March 1. (Courtesy Humpty’s Wall)
See restaurant updates from NW Austin; Comal ISD removes mask requirement and more top Central Texas news
Hutto City Council discussed an Economic Development Corporation report during its April 1 meeting. (Screenshot courtesy City of Hutto)
Economic Development Corporation report, mayor pro tem position discussed in Hutto City Council meeting
Places 2 and 5 are open on Hutto City Council in addition to two open seats on Hutto ISD's board of trustees. (Kelsey Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper)
Utility rate study, economic development committee report on April 1 Hutto City Council agenda
Photo of a key in a door
Austin, Travis County extend eviction ban through May 1
Here is what you need to know today about COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Williamson County. (Ali Linan/Community Impact Newspaper)
Williamson County judge predicts every adult who wants COVID-19 vaccine will receive one by July 4
The Texas Senate passed a bill March 29 aimed at overhauling the state's energy market. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Texas Senate passes bill mandating changes to state energy market in wake of winter storm