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Several Austin corridor mobility projects moving forward in 2021, program on track for 2024 completion
Transportation officials said some corridor program improvements previously planned along Guadalupe Street and East Riverside Drive are being reduced ahead of Project Connect expansions.

7 restaurants coming to Cedar Park, Leander; new murals to go up in Georgetown and more top area news
Read the top business and community news from the Central Texas area from the past week.

Amazon begins rollout of statewide vaccination clinics for employees
The program, which began this week in San Marcos, gives Amazon and Whole Foods employees and contractors direct access to COVID-19 vaccinations.

How, where to watch historic first Austin FC match April 17
Check out this list of breweries, pubs and restaurants around Central Texas that are hosting watch parties for April 17's inaugural Austin FC game.

Z'Tejas to open in Avery Ranch; butcher, deli to open in Dripping Springs and more Central Texas news
Read the latest business and community news from the Central Texas area.

Turcotte Butchers & Delicatessen opening in Dripping Springs; furniture store reopens and more Southwest Austin business news
Four Hands opened its newly renovated and expanded flagship showroom this month.

From a rifle to a keyboard: Army Futures Command opens Software Factory at downtown ACC campus
Twenty-five soldiers started in January as part of the Software Factory's first cohort. Gen. Mark Milley, chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will be at the Rio Grande campus for a ribbon-cutting April 15.

Ear piercing studio Studs, more businesses open their doors in South Austin
Four new businesses have opened in South Austin.

Austin's Community First Village for the formerly homeless announces 127-acre, 1,400-home expansion
Officials with the community, which is intended for residents who have experienced chronic homelessness, said that two new expansion phases are expected to begin development in 2022.

Travis County establishes new emergency rental assistance program for 2021
The program will provide $10.7 million in aid to county residents struggling to pay rent due to the pandemic.

Seafood spot opens in The Domain; All Star Liquor now serving Georgetown and more Central Texas news
Read the latest business and community news from the Central Texas area.

Why Texas has not yet distributed $18 billion in federal funds intended for public schools
As budget decisions loom for school districts across Texas, state leaders are holding on to federal funds intended for public schools to use in addressing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.