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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
Power lines
DATA: Austin’s residential electricity usage up more than 30% since beginning of March
The city of Austin issued a stay-at-home order March 24. (Christopher Neely/Community Impact Newspaper)
Coronavirus update: With 79 new cases April 3, Travis County total reaches 430
A photo of a census mailer laid out on the American flag
Travis County encourages community response on census day as outreach efforts go virtual
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
The Crowne Plaza Hotel is located at 6121 N. I-35 in North Central Austin. (Courtesy Google Maps)
Austin secures 292-room hotel lease as coronavirus quarantine resource
Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt formally announced that Travis County will issue a shelter-in-place order March 24. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Update March 23-29: There are now 200 confirmed cases in the city of Austin, Travis County
Despite heavy restrictions on public gatherings in place, sizable crowds gathered March 24 on the free side of Barton Springs pool, just hours before Austin's stay-at-home order went into effect. (Christopher Neely/Community Impact Newspaper)
Residents have reported 180 violations since Austin area's stay-at-home order went into effect
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Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt set to pass baton to interim replacement Sam Biscoe on May 13
A stay-at-home order was issued by local officials March 24. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Stay-at-home order FAQs: Answers to questions about child care, schools, outdoor exercise and more
The city of Austin and Travis County are reporting that the number of confirmed coronavirus cases as of March 19 is up to 41. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Number of confirmed coronavirus cases in city of Austin/Travis County rises to 41 as of March 19
A photo of the exterior of the Travis County government headquarters
Travis County Clerk's Office postpones May 2 elections, recommends other political subdivisions do the same
Dripping Springs has canceled all city-sponsored events through May 14. (Nicholas Cicale/Community Impact Newspaper)
Dripping Springs cancels Founders Day, other city events through May 14