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Travis County vaccine providers receive 46,540 doses week of March 1
Seton Medical Center in Austin received the largest allocation this week, with over 14,000 doses.

Williamson County COVID-19 dashboard returns: 1,108 new cases reported between Feb. 13-March 1
Here are the latest coronavirus updates from Williamson County.

SXSW's virtual festival, the PGA Tour returns and more events in Austin this month
From Amplify Austin Day beginning 6 p.m. on March 4 to Bill Gates discussing his new book, "How to Avoid a Climate Disaster," here are eight events happening this month in the Austin area, including both in-person and virtual options.

SHARE YOUR STORY: How did you survive the Texas freeze?
We want to hear how the winter storms affected you.

Williamson County distributors to receive 20,000 COVID-19 vaccines week of March 1
This is the largest number of weekly doses distributors in the county has collectively received.

Austin FC preseason scrimmages planned for late March start
Preseason matches for Austin FC will be held in South Austin ahead of the team's inaugural MLS season.

Austin weekly roundup: The storm is over, but the questions are just beginning
In hearings last week, a state senator from the Houston area called the power and water outages in Texas "the largest trainwreck in the history of degregulated electricity."

Blue-green algae toxic to animals found in Hudson Bend area of Lake Travis
Solid organic material was taken for testing from the edge of Travis Landing located on the east side of Hudson Bend. Those samples indicated the presence of algae and decaying algae containing cyanotoxin, which is fatal to dogs and other animals.

Pflugerville ISD approves one-time PPE, vaccine incentive stipends for staff
Full-time staff would receive a $500 allotment for personal protective equipment, while part-time employees would be given a one-time $250 payment.

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.