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.
700 homes now for sale in Dripping Springs’ new Big Sky Ranch community
The new community is located near Founders Memorial Park.
South Austin entertainment center reopens with revamped health and safety measures
Epic Fun is fighting to keep its family-friendly offerings going despite economic hardships caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
High-injury roadway Slaughter Lane to receive safety updates this month
Slaughter Lane is among 13 roadways targets by Austin Transportation Department as part of its Vision Zero program.
Dell Children’s Medical Center doubles size of pediatric sleep program
The newly expanded, six-bed sleep lab at Dell Children’s now has the ability to offer diagnostic sleep studies and therapeutic studies for children with potential sleeping disorders.
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.
Austin ISD teachers demand keeping classes online for start of school year
Education Austin says that keeping all classes online is in the best interest of district employees, students and families.
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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.
With 74.8 new hospitalizations per day over past week, Travis County could move into coronavirus risk Stage 5
Under Stage 5, Austin Public Health could suggest only essential businesses remain open.
UPDATE: Travis County postpones public discussion on Tesla economic incentives until July 14
County commissioners will continue discussions on Tesla with economic development staff at their next regular voting session.
Texas Education Agency issues guidelines for 2020-21 school year
The guidelines address on-campus activities, attendance requirements, and health and safety precautions that should be enforced at Texas schools this year.
New Sport Clips Haircuts CEO to succeed founder
In his early work with Sport Clips, Edward oversaw the company-owned stores, taking many of them to top performers within the system.
Texas driver license offices reopen for in-person renewal, replacement services
The second phase of reopening announced July 7 expanded services offered at driver license offices.
New U.S. guidelines require exchange students to take in-person classes this fall
The guidelines released by ICE require foreign students to take mostly in-person classes to stay in the U.S. on education visas.
Texas students given access to thousands of books, news articles for summer reading through TEA partnership
The Texas Education Agency and Renaissance have partnered to give students unlimited access to enhanced digital books in English and Spanish.
State Fair of Texas cancels 2020 season
This is the eighth time in the fair’s 134-year history that the event has been called off.
Vegan restaurant to replace Full English cafe in South Austin
South Austin-based food trailer The Vegan Yacht will open a brick-and-mortar restaurant at the space.
University of Texas custodial services staff member dies from COVID-19
This is the university's first death related to COVID-19, according to a message from interim President Jay Hartzell.
Austin Community College approves $416.11 million budget for FY 2020-21, defers salary increases
The budget does not include staff raises, but raises will be re-evaluated in the fall.
Travis County reports 7 new coronavirus deaths July 6
Travis County is appoaching Stage 5 risk with 69 new hospitalizations July 6 and 64.6 per day this past week.
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