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Economic relief options for small business owners include the Small Business Administration's Economic Injury Disaster Loan. (Community Impact Newspaper Staff)
Has your Austin-area small business been affected by the coronavirus? Here are resources you can access.
A recent string of incidents where Zoom meetings have been “hacked” has put the future viability of teleconferencing security in doubt. (Courtesy Pixabay)
String of racist attacks via videoconferencing software leads to heightened security concerns
San Marcos City Council members had a spacial called meeting March 31, via Zoom. (Evelin Garcia/ Community Impact Newspaper)
San Marcos City Council members postpone special election; economic relief efforts underway
Businesses have been granted an extension to file personal property renditions in Hays County. (Evelin Garcia/Community Impact Newspaper)
Hays County business personal property rendition deadline moves forward to May 15
Texas Health and Human Services announced in a press release March 31 the statewide COVID-19 support line will be available seven days a week and toll free at 833-986-1919. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
‘It is important to recognize how our mental health can be affected by the pandemic': Statewide mental health support line established in light of COVID-19
Gov. Greg Abbott updated Texans and issued an executive order regarding the state's response to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis during a March 31 afternoon press conference. (Screenshot via livestream)
'Now is the time to redouble our efforts': Abbott issues executive order for state on COVID-19 extending school closures, clarifying essential services
Hays County issued a shelter-in-place order March 25. (Evelin Garcia/Community Impact Newspaper)
Shelter-in-place order FAQs: Find out what is and is not allowed under the order
The city of San Marcos has closed parks to encourage social distancing. (Evelin Garcia/Community Impact Newspaper)
San Marcos closes parks; Hays County residents have coronavirus hotline
There are six cases of coronavirus reported in Hays County as of March 20. (Evelin Garcia/Community Impact Newspaper)
Updated: 10th case of coronavirus recorded in Hays County
The signed orders prohibiting community gatherings of 10 people or more will last through April 1. (Evelin Garcia/Community Impact Newspaper)
San Marcos, Hays County prohibit gatherings of over 10 people
The order that prohibits public and private gatherings of over 50 people will become effective March 17 and last through May 11. (Community Impact Newspaper Staff)
Mayor of San Marcos orders to prohibit gatherings of over 50 people
The city of Buda proclaims a state of disaster on March 15. (Community Impact staff)
City of Buda proclaims state of disaster, following Hays County and San Marcos
Dr. John Hellerstedt, commissioner of the Texas Department of State Health Services, left, and Gov. Greg Abbott addressed the media from the Texas Capitol on March 13. (Brian Rash/Community Impact Newspaper)
Gov. Abbott declares state of disaster for Texas
Dr. Mark Escott speaks to reporters during a news conference March 6 at Austin City Hall. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
UPDATED: Carmel Fenves, wife of University of Texas president, tests positive for coronavirus
Joca Marquez, a San Marcos City Council member, presented her resignation letter March 9. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Joca Marquez resigns as San Marcos City Council member