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Repeated violators of Round Rock's emergency face coverings ordinance will now only face a maximum $200 fine. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Round Rock lowers mask fine, GTX Jet Skis opens in Georgetown: Business, community news from Central Texas
Former Cedar Park Police Department Chief Sean Mannix is pictured in this 2015 file photo. (Community Impact Newspaper file photo)
Cedar Park police chief moves to Burnet, driver's license offices reopen: Most popular news this week from Central Texas
The new partnership will provide on-site, same-day testing and results for assisted-living facility staff and their residents. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
State announces partnership for increased COVID-19 testing for patients, staff at assisted-living facilities, nursing homes
Eduardo Martinez opened the first Beijing Bistro location in 2014. (Courtesy Beijing Bistro)
Hays County reports new coronavirus cases, partners with city for testing: News from San Marcos, Buda, Kyle
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2020 census: Bureau prepares nonresponse follow-up field operations
A resolution supporting the creation of a River Benefit Parking District was approved by San Marcos City Council members at a July 7 meeting. (Anna Herod/ Community Impact Newspaper)
San Marcos City Council members approve resolution to create river parking district
In-person appointments for driver license renewal and replacement are now being offered at driver license offices across the state. (Nicholas Cicale/Community Impact Newspaper)
Texas driver license offices reopen for in-person renewal, replacement services
The Texas Education Agency and Renaissance have partnered to give students unlimited access to enhanced digital books in English and Spanish. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Texas students given access to thousands of books, news articles for summer reading through TEA partnership
There will be six early voting locations where residents can cast ballots. (Community Impact staff)
Hays County early voting locations now open for primary runoff elections
Activists circled the Hays County Historic Courthouse June 30 to demand the release of pretrial detainees. (Courtesy Mano Amiga)
Caravan of Hays County activists demands the release of jail inmates amid pandemic
Texans receiving unemployment benefits will have a little extra time before they have to prove they are actively looking for work to continue receiving state assistance. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Work search requirement paused for Texans on unemployment benefits
Following Gov. Greg Abbott’s decision to close Texas bars due to a rise in coronavirus cases, more than 30 bar owners filed a lawsuit June 29 challenging Abbott’s emergency order. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
More than 30 Texas bars sue over Gov. Greg Abbott's recent shutdown order
Gov. Greg Abbott was part of a press conference at UT Southwestern Medical Center. (Community Impact Newspaper)
Gov. Greg Abbott, Vice President Mike Pence urge Texans to wear face coverings
The Texas Education Agency, the headquarters for which are located in the William B. Travis building in downtown Austin, issued updated guidance to school districts around the state June 23. (Courtesy Wikimedia Commons)
Districts to offer some in-person classes and more: Most popular news from Central Texas this week
George Bush Intercontinental Airport experienced a 3.5 million drop in passengers in April compared to April 2019. Gov. Greg Abbott signed into order some travel restrictions for passengers from specific states, though those orders expired in May. (Courtesy Houston Airport System)
MAP: Texans may face entry restrictions and mandatory quarantines while traveling in U.S., abroad