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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
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
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
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
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
The new tool will give Texans one place to sign up for a COVID-19 vaccine through multiple health departments, including the eight DSHS public health regions—which provides public health services to nearly 200 Texas counties—as well as more than a dozen local health entities statewide. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Department of State Health Services launches Texas Public Health Vaccine Scheduler
Here is what you need to know today about COVID-19 in Williamson County.(Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Williamson County remains in orange phase of COVID-19 community spread; positivity rate remains low
Mike Snyder is sworn in as mayor of Hutto during the March 16 special session. (Megan Cardona/Community Impact Newspaper)
Get to know Hutto's new Mayor Mike Snyder, City Council Member Amanda 'Mandi' Villarreal Salvo
Here is what you need to know today about COVID-19 in Williamson County. (Community Impact staff)
Nearly 10% of Williamson County residents vaccinated as positivity rate drops
Dell Diamond opened as a drive-thru vaccine site March 12. (Ali Linan/Community Impact Newspaper)
Williamson County vaccine providers open to Phase 1C
Here is what you need to know today about COVID-19 in Williamson County. (Community Impact staff)
Williamson County adds 200 new cases, 5 deaths March 8-10
Three weeks after the the state's power grid failed leaving millions of Texans without power amid freezing temperatures, the Public Utility Commission of Texas named Adrianne Brandt as the agency's new director of ERCOT accountability in a news release March 11. (Courtesy Public Utility Commission of Texas)
Public Utility Commission of Texas names new director of ERCOT accountability
Williamson Central Appraisal District is offering a property tax exemption due to the Texas winter storm. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Williamson Central Appraisal District offers property tax exemption due to Texas winter storm
With the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's emergency use authorization of a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine developed by the Janssen Pharmaceutical Cos. of Johnson & Johnson in late February, U.S. residents who want to get inoculated against the coronavirus now have three vaccines to choose from—each with varying degrees of efficacy. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
More than 32,000 COVID-19 doses coming to Williamson County vaccine hubs, plus more updates
While not all of the bills announced have been filed as of March 9, according to the Texas Legislature Online, legislators have until March 12 to file bills for consideration in the 2021 session. (Ali Linan/Community Impact Newspaper)
After winter storm, electricity reform dominates House, Senate priorities for 87th Texas Legislature