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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
Ascension Seton Dripping Springs Health Center held a grand opening Nov. 12. (courtesy Ascension Seton Dripping Springs Health Center)
Austin
6:50 AM Nov 17, 2020 CST
Ascension Seton expands into Dripping Springs with new health center
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
Southeast Austin resident Ofelia Maldonado Zapata is in line to replace trustee Jayme Mathias in Austin ISD. (Courtesy Ofelia Maldonado Zapata)
Austin
11:47 PM Nov 3, 2020 CST
Ofelia Maldonado Zapata wins Austin ISD District 2 race
Photo of Dripping Springs ISD sign
Austin
11:47 PM Nov 3, 2020 CST
Incumbents Ron Jones and Barbara Stroud re-elected to Dripping Springs ISD board of trustees
(Courtesy Vanessa Fuentes campaign)
Austin
8:24 PM Nov 3, 2020 CST
Newcomer Vanessa Fuentes wins handily to take Austin City Council District 2 seat
Ofelia Maldonado Zapata leads the District 2 race, with Lynn Boswell ahead in District 5 and Leticia Moreno Caballero ahead for Place 8 after early voting. (Nicholas Cicale/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
7:50 PM Nov 3, 2020 CST
Update: Two Austin ISD board elections heading to December runoffs
Marc Bruner has an early lead in the mayoral race, while Alfonso Carmona and Robert Johnson lead for Sunset Valley City Council. (Nicholas Cicale/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
8:31 PM Nov 3, 2020 CST
Marc Bruner to take over as Sunset Valley mayor; Mayor Rose Cardona misses out on city council seat
Good Shepherd on the Hill in South Austin is one of 178 voting locations open on Election Day in Travis County. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
2:05 AM Nov 3, 2020 CST
Election Day in Southwest Austin and Dripping Springs: Voting locations, local candidate information and more
This fall, firefighters from Central Texas—including from the Austin, Oak Hill and North Hays County fire departments—have traveled to California to help with the state's ongoing fire season. (Courtesy Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System)
Austin
9:34 AM Oct 22, 2020 CDT
As wildfires burn in the western United States, South Austin neighborhoods, firefighters work to reduce local risks
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
Austin ISD trustees met for a board meeting in person Oct. 12, although the public was only permitted to participate virtually. (Courtesy Austin ISD)
Austin
7:49 PM Oct 14, 2020 CDT
About 11% of Austin ISD students return to campuses during district's first phase of reopening
Austin
11:20 AM Oct 8, 2020 CDT
Q&A: Austin ISD District 5 candidates address COVID-19, school closures and equity
Austin
9:30 PM Oct 5, 2020 CDT
Q&As: Austin ISD candidates in District 2 address challenges facing East and Southeast Austin
Remote instruction began at Austin ISD on Sept. 8, three weeks later than scheduled after the school district's board of trustees delayed the start of the school year as a safety precaution. In-person learning is scheduled to begin Oct. 5. (Nicholas Cicale/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
3:42 PM Oct 2, 2020 CDT
As over 1,000 teachers pledge to stay home Oct. 5, Education Austin optimistic for resolution between union, Austin ISD
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Austin
3:45 PM
October home sales increased 22% in Cedar Park, 50% in Leander
Local health leaders are urging caution ahead of Thanksgiving. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Austin
12:37 PM
Ahead of Thanksgiving, Travis County health officials urge caution
There have been 80 closed sales on townhouses in the year to date for the three-city market area, per the Austin Board of Realtors' analysis. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Austin
11:46 AM
October townhouse sales jump 150% in Round Rock, Pflugerville, Hutto
The Commissioners Court approved funding for the program Nov. 24. (Taylor Girtman/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
9:59 AM
Williamson County funds COVID-19 convalescent plasma program
Flu story headline
Austin
4:00 AM
As we head into the holidays, what could the flu season look like in Austin in the midst of a pandemic?
Hamilton Pool Road residents protest outside of Bee Cave City Council on Nov. 10. (Courtesy Nancy Hernandez)
Austin
9:39 AM
West Travis County Public Utility Agency delays settlement decision on development off Hamilton Pool Road
A voter enters a polling place Nov. 3. (Christopher Neely/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
6:55 AM
‘Hand-to-hand combat’: Campaigns battling in Austin City Council runoffs switch gears as December election nears
Lakeway Mayor Sandy Cox urged continued use of masks and social distancing until a vaccine is available. (Screenshot courtesy city of Lakeway)
Austin
6:12 PM
No new COVID-19 recommendations for Lakeway, but mayor urges continued caution
All city events scheduled at this time—including the Pfestive Pfarmers Market, Pfall Pfest Craft Show and Pfestival of Lights—will continue, with face masks and social distancing provisions required. (Courtesy city of Pflugerville)
Austin
2:43 PM
Here's the status of Pflugerville facilities, events under Stage 4 coronavirus risk
The move came with strong cautions about holiday gatherings from local health experts. (Courtesy city of Austin)
Austin
11:39 AM
Austin and Travis County move to Stage 4 coronavirus risk