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Campuses in Austin ISD may close to in-person learning the week after Thanksgiving break. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
3:04 PM Nov 20, 2020 CST
Austin ISD classes could go virtual for the week following Thanksgiving break
Allison Trotter, founder of Solid Ground Ministry, walks underneath Ben White Boulevard in South Austin. (Nicholas Cicale/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
8:36 AM Nov 19, 2020 CST
Nonprofits fighting to end homelessness in Austin say COVID-19 measures have created new challenges
Austin ISD Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde said Nov. 16 she believes Austin High School will reopen by Nov. 19. (Courtesy Austin ISD)
Austin
7:46 PM Nov 16, 2020 CST
Austin High School campus closed through Nov. 18 as district COVID-19 cases increase over past week
Austin ISD trustees met Oct. 26, discussing in-person learning during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. (Courtesy Austin ISD)
Austin
10:32 PM Oct 26, 2020 CDT
Twice as many Austin elementary students have returned to campus compared to first day of in-person instruction, district says
Photo of Sycamore Springs Middle School
Austin
6:52 PM Oct 21, 2020 CDT
Dripping Springs ISD parents voice concern over COVID-19 cases linked to middle school football
Meanwhile Brewing Co.'s bar will offer mixed cocktails as well as beer. (Courtesy Meanwhile Brewing Co.)
Austin
1:33 PM Oct 16, 2020 CDT
Support Cobalt Blue Salon’s Cut For A Cure, two new bars open and more Southwest Austin business news
With the coronavirus pandemic still active across the country, traditional fall activities could be seen as risky in 2020. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Austin
4:38 PM Oct 15, 2020 CDT
Planning to trick or treat this year? Local doctors weigh in on dangers, suggestions for fall activities
The Dripping Springs Fair and Rodeo will take place Oct. 16-17. (Courtesy Dripping Springs Fair and Rodeo)
Austin
1:44 PM Oct 12, 2020 CDT
Dripping Springs rodeo returns, Disc Nation moves and more Southwest Austin business news
Four candidates are running to replace Delia Garza for the Austin City Council District 2 seat. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Austin
12:28 PM Oct 6, 2020 CDT
Q&A: 4 newcomers vying for Austin City Council District 2 seat weigh in on pandemic response, food access, public safety
Photo of students entering Dripping Springs High School with masks on
Austin
7:32 AM Sep 22, 2020 CDT
Dripping Springs ISD seeks to provide support for students who missed instruction during spring semester
Austin ISD Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde said at a meeting Sept. 14 that she does not plan on submitting a waiver to the Texas Education Agency to request a delay of in-person learning. (Courtesy Austin ISD)
Austin
6:12 PM Sep 16, 2020 CDT
UPDATE: Austin ISD superintendent submits TEA waiver, but in-person classes are still scheduled to start Oct. 5
Many local music venues remain closed under government orders designed to slow the spread of the coronavirus. (Design by Rachal Russel/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
12:39 PM Sep 2, 2020 CDT
South Austin and Dripping Springs music venues shapeshift to push through coronavirus
A photo of a Dripping Springs ISD sign
Austin
3:27 PM Aug 25, 2020 CDT
Dripping Springs ISD commits to Sept. 14 start date for in-person learning
Frios Gourmet Pops of Austin held a ribbon-cutting Aug. 7. (Courtesy Frios Gourmet Pops of Austin)
Austin
9:00 AM Aug 20, 2020 CDT
Roundup: 10 Southwest Austin business updates from August
A screenshot of a DSISD meeting
Austin
2:58 PM Aug 11, 2020 CDT
Nearly 60% of Dripping Springs ISD families opt to send their students back to campus in mid-September
Austin ISD trustees approved a new school calendar Aug. 7, delaying the start of the school year until Sept. 8. (Courtesy Austin ISD)
Austin
7:56 AM Aug 7, 2020 CDT
Austin ISD officially delays start of school year until Sept. 8
RESULTS FROM OTHER COMMUNITIES
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced a COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan for the state Nov. 23 for a vaccine he said could be available as soon as December. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
5:25 PM
Number of daily new COVID-19 cases in Galveston County up nearly 300% since late October
In Denton County, the number of beds occupied by confirmed COVID-19 patients has been rising sharply since October. (Community Impact staff)
Dallas - Fort Worth
3:35 PM
Tracking COVID-19: Where Denton County hospitalizations stand heading into Thanksgiving
There is no data to support whether homelessness has increased since March, according to Austin’s Ending Community Homelessness Coalition, but ECHO executive director Matt Mollica said anecdotally, he believes the pandemic, job loss and lack of federal rent relief has led to more people locally experiencing homelessness. (Olivia Aldridge/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
1:46 PM
Nonprofits fighting to end homelessness in Austin say COVID-19 measures have created new challenges
Harini Logan, 10, won the 66th annual Express-News Spelling Bee at the University of Texas at San Antonio downtown campus on March 17, 2019. For 2021, the event is slated to be held in March at the Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre in New Braunfels. (Photo by Jerry Lara, courtesy the San Antonio Express News)
Austin
9:10 AM
Still in need of sponsors, New Braunfels venue to host prestigious regional spelling bee in March
Houston
3:20 AM
Katy-area business owners adapt to COVID-19
The $8.5 million sales tax allocation Frisco received in November was more than a 4% increase as compared to the same month a year ago. (Community Impact staff)
Dallas - Fort Worth
3:00 AM
DATA: Frisco's latest monthly sales tax revenue up more than 4% year over year
The seven-day average for new cases reached its highest level since early July at the tail-end of the first surge. (Community Impact Staff)
Austin
6:33 PM
Hays County COVID-19 flare continues ahead of Thanksgiving
Of the total cases reported to date, 11,304 are estimated to have recovered, and there are an estimated 806 active cases in Williamson County as of Nov. 24. (Community Impact Staff)
Austin
6:21 PM
Williamson County reports 337 new cases of coronavirus Nov. 24
Between Nov. 15-21, Tarrant County reported 8,791 new confirmed cases and 1,047 probable cases of COVID-19. (Community Impact staff)
Dallas - Fort Worth
2:34 PM
Tarrant County officials urge caution ahead of holidays as COVID-19 cases surge
(Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Nashville
2:22 PM
Middle Tennessee hospital leaders project 10% increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations by next week