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Shoal Creek Saloon brings a piece of New Orleans to Austin
COVID-19 has dealt the Shoal Creek Saloon a blow, but owner Ray Canfield is hanging in there and said he was prepared for a disaster. He just thought it would be another flood, not a virus.

Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine recommended for emergency authorization use by FDA
This is the third COVID-19 vaccine that has been approved for emergency authorization use after those produced by pharmaceutical company Pfizer and biotechnology company Moderna.

Long-time Austin theater Blue-Starlite Mini Urban Drive-In takes on new life in pandemic
Drive-in theater Blue Starlite found itself in a unique position in 2020: After more than 10 years as a small business “just getting by,” demand for drive-in movies exploded, owner Josh Frank said.

2021 Central Austin summer camp guide: 44 options including virtual and in-person offerings
Our list of camps happening in Austin this summer includes options focusing on academics, arts, sports and language.

Samsung’s request to pay no property tax on $17 billion plant tests Austin’s incentive policy
Samsung is asking for 100% property tax reimbursement over 25 years, which would mark the most aggressive corporate tax break in Austin history.

Johnson & Johnson vaccine could mean additional supply, easier distribution rollout in Travis County
If approved, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be a valuable weapon against the ongoing pandemic, according to local health officials.

Take a look at Austin ISD’s newly approved calendar for the 2021-22 school year
Austin ISD trustees have approved the academic calendar for the upcoming 2021-22 school year.

Some 1M gallons of sewage overflows into San Marcos River; counties resume vaccinations and more top Central Texas news
Read this week's top business and community news from the Central Texas area.

Legislators probe energy officials over power failures, lack of preparation heading into winter storm
The Texas Legislature held hearings Feb. 25 with energy companies including Oncor Electric Delivery and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas in response to last week’s historic winter storm, which left millions of Texans without electricity for days.

Winter storm damage could prevent 10 Austin ISD campuses from reopening next week
Austin ISD students are scheduled to return to classrooms March 1 for the first time since Winter Storm Uri.

Still in crisis mode, Austin City Council initiates recovery following winter storm
With 200 to 400 apartment and condo complexes in Austin still without water, City Council is aiming to direct aid and relieve some of the financial burden felt by residents following the devastating winter storms.

La Barbecue heads to new home on East Cesar Chavez Street
The popular barbecue joint will move to its new location in May.