Texas Gov. Greg Abbott: Retail stores, restaurants, office buildings, gyms can reopen at 75% capacity as early as Sept. 21
Nursing home and long-term care facilities will also be allowed to reopen for visitation as early as Sept. 24.
Leander lessens water restrictions to Stage 2
The reduced restrictions are a result of lower water usage and lower temperatures since the summer.
Free COVID-19 testing taking place in Leander Sept. 26
The testing will take place Sept. 26 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Restaurant Tony C's to open Sept. 24 in Round Rock and more Central Texas news
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Lawsuit takes aim at start date for early voting as some Texas Republicans challenge Gov. Greg Abbott's order
A group of prominent Texas Republicans has embarked on a legal effort to undo the governor's executive order that extended the early voting period for the Nov. 3 election.
After filing Travis County site plans, Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks to new gigafactory’s place in the company
Tesla has filed the intial site plans for a massive manufacturing plant in southeastern Travis County.
Williamson County adds 18 confirmed cases of coronavirus Sept. 23
The current rolling seven-day positivity rate, or the rate at which tests return positive, is 4.09%, a slight drop from the Sept. 22 reported rate.
Williamson County commissioners allocate $8.85M for capital improvements for fiscal year 2020-21
Capital improvement money can be used for capital projects, facilities maintenance and equipment purchases.
From New Braunfels to Cedar Park, Central Texas outdoor recreation shops scrambling to keep inventory
When combined with temporary state restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many local shop owners are speculating a perfect storm of low supply and high demand is the main reason for changes in an industry that has of late been turned on its head.
Find a polling location where you can vote early in Travis County
Voters can cast their ballots at any of the 37 early voting locations from Oct. 13-30.
Williamson County coronavirus positivity rate returns to 4.32%
As of Sept. 22, there are 18 patients hospitalized, seven in intensive care units and six on a ventilator.
Here is how to register to vote in Williamson County
Sept. 22 is National Voter Registration Day. Are you registered to vote?
Georgetown to get steakhouse, speakeasy plus more Central Texas news
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Williamson County dashboard adds COVID-19 deaths by city
Between Sept. 19-21, Williamson County added 73 confirmed coronavirus cases and six deaths to its count.
Williamson County COVID-19 hospitalizations have dropped dramatically. Here’s why.
A data feed error was corrected Sept. 16.
Coronavirus testing site in Pflugerville to move and more Central Texas news
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Austin Trail of Lights may be drive-thru in 2020 and more popular Central Texas news
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Williamson County adds 54 confirmed cases of coronavirus Sept. 18
As of Sept. 18, eight patients are hospitalized, four are in intensive care units and seven are on a ventilator.
Leander adopts $199M budget, lowered tax rate
The new tax rate would cost the average homeowner $0.41 more than last year in city property taxes.
Central Health finalizes budget with increased tax rate, more health care services for low-income residents
Local health care district Central Health is budgeting a nearly $20 million increase in health care delivery services for Austin’s low-income residents.
Baylor Scott & White Health to host 9 Austin-area drive-thru flu shot clinics
"This season is a big, black box, and there are a lot of unknowns, as far as what the season's going to look like," said Dr. Bradley Berg, a BSW pediatrics doctor in Round Rock.
Leander City Council denies proposal for diversity, inclusion council
After over 200 public comments and council discussion, the Leander City Council denied the proposal in a 6-1 vote.
Free virtual broadcast of ACL Music Festival to be held Oct. 9-11 and more Central Texas news
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Q&A: St. Luke's physician shares advice on flu season, vaccine and prevention
The influenza vaccine is recommended for nearly all patients of all ages ahead of this year's flu season, Dr. Sam Rolon said.
TEA launches statewide COVID-19 dashboard for public schools
The Texas Education Agency, in collaboration with the Texas Department of State Health Services, has launched its latest COVID-19 dashboard for positive cases in Texas public schools.