Austin’s new law: Follow health authority rules or face $2,000 penalty
Austin-Travis County Interim Health Authority Dr. Mark Escott is set to publish new orders mandating masks and social distancing this week.
Travis County updates Tesla incentive package, pushing for $1 billion-plus investment from the company
Poised for a possible July 13 vote, Travis County has released a refined incentives structure proposal with electric carmaker Tesla.
Education organizations call for STAAR requirements to be waived another year
Gov. Greg Abbott waived the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, or STAAR, testing requirements in March of earlier this year in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Q&A: Baylor College of Medicine's Dr. David Corry discusses immunity, vaccine production amid COVID-19 pandemic
Rapid development and distribution of a vaccine worldwide and successful achievement of herd immunity will be key players in determining the lifespan of the COVID-19 pandemic, said Dr. David Corry, a professor of Medicine in the Immunology, Allergy and Rheumatology Section at Baylor College of Medicine.
State announces partnership for increased COVID-19 testing for patients, staff at assisted-living facilities, nursing homes
These test sites will help the state work toward the goal of processing up to 100,000 tests in the first month.
COVID-19 concerns force cancellation of National Night Out in West Lake Hills
The annual event focused on building relationships between local law-enforcement agencies and the communities they serve sees about 1,000 attendees a year, according to Scott Gerdes, West Lake Hills police chief.
Lake Travis region saw largest-yet weekly spike in COVID-19 cases, per Lakeway mayor
Cox said the region saw an increase of 75 confirmed coronavirus cases since the previous broadcast July 2, which brought the cumulative total past 200.
University of Texas researchers will test Lady Bird Lake algae for harmful toxins
Last summer, five dogs died in Lady Bird Lake after coming into contact with the toxic blue-green algae.
Lake Travis-Westlake cities see slight uptick in sales tax revenue in May
Western Travis County cities could be approaching a rebound in sales tax revenue amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
West Lake Hills officials overview 'very lean' 2020-21 budget
Conservatism is the main theme of initial budget discussions in West Lake Hills for the 2020-21 fiscal year.
Del Valle ISD approves Tesla incentives, paving way for possible Travis County agreement
The school district's July 9 vote could yield Tesla around $46.4 million in tax abatements if the company chooses Travis County as its next factory site.
Travis County tops 700 new COVID-19 cases for second straight day July 9
Travis County has had 13,864 total confirmed coronavirus cases since the beginning of the pandemic.
MAP: Governor expands restrictions on elective surgeries to more than 100 Texas counties
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott expanded the restrictions that initially required only hospitals in Bexar, Dallas, Harris, and Travis counties to postpone all non-medically necessary surgeries and procedures that are unrelated to COVID-19.
Leander ISD sets July 31 deadline for parents to choose between online or in-person learning
The deadline for Leander ISD parents to determine the method of their child’s learning is July 31—two weeks before the first day of school Aug. 13.
Eanes ISD officials say Texas Education Agency guidelines would eliminate any efforts to control social distancing
The guidance from the TEA in several ways contradicts EISD’s tentative reopening plan, referred to as "Ready to Re-Engage," which was released June 24.
UIL releases guidelines for conducting summer activities during COVID-19 pandemic
The University Interscholastic League released udpated guidelines for schools conducting summer activities such as sports training and marching band practices on July 8.
West Lake Hills cancels $22 million infrastructure bond
The bond would have included a list of the city’s critical infrastructure needs, encompassing two propositions dedicated to the construction of a new combined City Hall and police building, and a list of roadway and drainage projects.
Travis County reports 753 new coronavirus cases July 8
The Austin MSA is still hovering near Stage 5 risk with 67 new hospital admissions in the past day.
Area businesses get PPP loans, One Love Tattoos aims to make a mark and more: Business, community news from Central Texas
Read the latest business and community news from Central Texas.
2020 census: Bureau prepares nonresponse follow-up field operations
For individuals who have not responded to the 2020 census, one of about 500,000 census takers will visit the their household between Aug. 11-Oct. 31.
Emler Swim School now offering interactive lessons online
Families can choose to receive training via weekly video calls or through instructional videos online.
If new shelter-in-place orders are needed in Austin, local officials hope to have 'productive dialogue' with Gov. Abbott
With area ICU beds at 85% capacity, officials are preparing the Austin Convention Center to accept hospital patients and are calling on health professionals from around the country to assist in Texas.
Paul Norton is officially Lake Travis ISD’s new superintendent
The former superintendent of Texarkana ISD will fill the role left vacant by outgoing Superintendent Brad Lancaster, who has served LITSD for more than eight years.
DATA: Lake Travis-Westlake region reports 618 confirmed COVID-19 cases
Austin Public Health reported 482 new coronavirus cases in Travis County on July 7, bringing the total to 12,408. Of that, there have been 9,348 recovered cases and 151 fatalities.
Postal Annex opens at the Hill Country Galleria
Postal Annex offers packaging supplies, copy services, notary services, greeting cards and more.