UPDATED: Round Rock, Pflugerville, Hutto ISDs react to statewide mask mandate lift
Gov. Greg Abbott announced March 2 that the state's mask mandate will lift March 10.
Here is everything you need to know about Williamson County’s COVID-19 vaccine plan
Here is a breakdown of what happened, how decisions were made and how vaccine distribution is moving forward in Williamson County.
Austin ISD, other Central Texas school districts await TEA guidance on updated mask mandates
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced March 2 that mask mandates and business capacity restrictions will be lifted in Texas.
Gov. Greg Abbott lifts statewide mask mandate, business restrictions in Texas
With vaccine distribution increasing, Gov. Greg Abbott said "people and businesses don't need the state telling them how to operate." Some local officials are pushing back, saying the relaxed restrictions are coming too early.
Williamson County to set up COVID-19 vaccine site at Dell Diamond, plus more distribution updates
The county has also started mobile vaccine operations.
Williamson County hires San Antonio law firm in Austin hotel for homeless housing
Williamson County has not yet taken any formal legal action.
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.
Cork & Barrel to celebrate Round Rock opening this March
Raise a glass to this, Round Rock: Cork & Barrel Craft Kitchen + Microbrewery has announced its grand opening.
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.
H-E-B to open in Oak Hill in Aug.; comedy club coming to The Domain and more news from February
Read business and community news from the past month from Central Texas.
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.
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.
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.
Jo's Coffee opens in Central Austin; new restaurant coming to Georgetown Square and more Central Texas news
Read the latest business and community news from the Central Texas area.
Fry's Electronics calls it quits after nearly 36 years in business
As many as 31 stores across nine states will be shuttered as Fry's Electronics shuts down due to market changes and the pandemic.
ERCOT: Texas power system was less than 5 minutes from collapse during winter storm
ERCOT's CEO offered details into what led to the massive blackouts that left millions of Texans in the cold last week.
After Winter Storm Uri, Rep. James Talarico files climate action plan in Texas House
The Texas Climate Action Act would require the development of a climate action plan to help alleviate future climate-related disasters and establish goals for reducing emissions for 2030, 2040 and 2050.
Round Rock ISD outlines plans for in-person campus operations following winter storm
Four campuses will not resume on-campus operations Feb. 24 due to damages resulting from Winter Storm Uri.
Williamson County expects double COVID-19 vaccine doses after winter storm delay
Officials said the county will prioritize individuals who were scheduled to receive a vaccine during the week of Feb. 15 before offering appointments to waitlisted individuals.
Texas Disaster Declaration opens door to federal aid for losses sustained during winter storms
Individuals and businesses who sustained losses during the winter storm are eligible for federal assistance, according to a Texas Disaster Declaration approved
Judge: Williamson County has no control over water, electricity utilities and other popular news from Central Texas
Read popular news from the past week from the Central Texas area.
UPDATED: Round Rock ISD cancels classes Feb. 22-23 following winter storm
The district will decide by the evening of Feb. 20 whether campus operations are possible for the week of Feb. 22.
Gov. Abbott: Texas is working with federal, local agencies to offer financial relief, resources to residents impacted by winter storms
Gov. Greg Abbott said the state continues to prioritize four main areas of concern: power, water, supplies and fuel production.
Fewer than 500 Oncor customers without power remain in Pflugerville area
Those without power in the 78660 ZIP code region can report outages by calling 888-313-4747.
ERCOT chief: 'We are completely back to normal operations' as of Feb. 19
Officials with the Texas electric grid manager also said they are preparing for state and federal reviews of this week's power outages.