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Dr. Anthony Fauci gave remarks while accepting the Ken Shine Prize in Health Leadership from Dell Medical School. (Screenshot via The University of Texas)
Austin
2:01 PM Jan 14, 2021 CST
Dr. Anthony Fauci praises UT researcher’s role in vaccine development
Photo of a female physician putting on blue latex gloves
Austin
12:36 PM Jan 7, 2021 CST
Travis County Medical Society issues call for physicians in response to COVID-19 surge in hospitals
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Dec. 2 that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has allotted 1.4 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccines to the state of Texas. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Austin
2:36 PM Dec 4, 2020 CST
Austin Public Health leaders offer insight on COVID-19 vaccine distribution schedule
The number of coronavirus hospitalizations in Texas has surged in June. On June 24 the Texas Department of State Health Services reported 4,389 hospitalizations, a new high. (Design by Shelby Savage/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
9:50 AM Jun 25, 2020 CDT
As Fourth of July approaches and coronavirus numbers spike, local officials, medical experts plead with Texans to be safe
An employee at Terry Black's BBQ in South Austin wears a protective face covering during the restaurant's first day open on May 1. (John Cox/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
7:19 PM May 6, 2020 CDT
Looking back: Two months of Community Impact Newspaper's coronavirus coverage from March to May
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has expanded the pool of residents going back to work with his phased approach of reopening the state from a prolonged coronavirus shutdown. (Christopher Neely/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
5:51 PM May 5, 2020 CDT
Most people contracting coronavirus in Travis County are those still going to work, health officials say
Dr. Mark Escott, Austin-Travis County Interim Health Authority, said nursing homes are at high risk not just from the health of facility residents but also from staff and resource shortages. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
9:07 PM Apr 29, 2020 CDT
‘Shockingly vulnerable’: As coronavirus cases, deaths surge in Travis County's long-term care facilities, providers and medical authorities search for help
Austin Mayor Steve Adler made the city's initial disaster declaration at a news conference March 6. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
5:10 PM Apr 28, 2020 CDT
‘Concerned’ Austin mayor, medical experts criticize Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan to reopen Texas
Local health authorities have said that ramping up testing is a crucial element to reopening society. (Christopher Neely/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
5:30 PM Apr 27, 2020 CDT
More than 500 people have qualified for free coronavirus testing through Travis County’s public enrollment program
(Christopher Neely/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
3:49 PM Apr 21, 2020 CDT
Travis County’s top doc: Wearing face masks and maintaining social distance likely need to last at least a year
Austin Mayor Steve Adler said Gov. Greg Abbott's plans to reopen Texas' economy aligns with the city's. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
2:46 PM Apr 21, 2020 CDT
Austin mayor says Gov. Greg Abbott’s strategy to reopen society aligns with city’s plans, so far
Local restaurant Emmer & Rye is offering groceries at its Rainey Street location. (Courtesy Emmer & Rye)
Austin
3:00 PM Apr 3, 2020 CDT
Local business efforts to help the community: restaurants open grocery markets; Service Dogs, Inc. donates 18,000 pounds of dog food
Courtesy Norah Levine
Austin
6:15 AM Apr 2, 2020 CDT
55 ways to volunteer in the Central Austin community
From left: Marshall Cothran and Belinda Clare of Travis Count Medical Society stand with Kathy Gichangah and Tom McHorse of Project Access.
Austin Metro
2:00 PM Dec 29, 2018 CST
Local healthcare provider Project Access offers Travis County residents a ‘medical home’
Austin-area H-E-Bs were cleaned out of their bottled water supply early Monday morning.
Austin Metro
2:18 PM Oct 22, 2018 CDT
UPDATE: Boil advisory tests city of Austin's bottled water supply
Austin Metro
7:03 PM Apr 24, 2017 CDT
It's National Volunteer Week; here's how you can get involved in Central Austin
RESULTS FROM OTHER COMMUNITIES
Circle C Ranch residents have been painting stones and placing them along local sidewalks and trails. (Courtesy Laurie Lejeune)
Austin
2:15 PM
Recent highlights: See how the Southwest Austin community has supported one another in April
America's ER operates a drive-thru coronavirus testing site in The Woodlands north of Houston. (Andy Li/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
2:15 PM
Texas hospitals begin offering some elective procedures again
(Graphic by Mel Stefka/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
8:15 PM
Animal adoption, foster numbers up as Austin community comes together to support shelters
April is National Child Abuse Awareness Month. (Community Impact Staff)
Austin
5:15 PM
Experts fear increase in child abuse and decline in mental health as coronavirus pandemic persists
Churches, parishes and other religious establishments are reacting to the spread of the coronavirus in the Austin metro. (Joe Warner/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
11:30 AM
UPDATED: How Austin-area religious organizations are responding to limits on mass gatherings
Habitat for Humanity of Williamson County teams build homes for local low-income families and help with the thrift store. COURTESY DAVID VALDEZ
Austin
1:15 PM
2019 Volunteer Guide: 26 ways to give back in Cedar Park and Leander
New Legislation, House Bill Three mandated minimum salary hikes for veteran teachers in 2019-20. Despite the raises many educators still face financial struggles.
Austin Metro
2:03 PM
Despite raises, educators still face financial struggles
Figures from the Texas Department of State Health Services show the conscientious exemption rate for at least one required immunization at Austin ISD is the highest it has been since at least the 2013-14 school year.
Austin Metro
5:23 AM
State data shows vaccination exemption rates on the rise in Austin-area districts
A 48-unit residential development, Sodalis Buda Summit Oaks Assisted Living, opened in November as an expansion of the adjacent memory care facility.
Austin Metro
6:43 AM
Rising number of seniors in Hays County will require more resources, services
Statistics from DSHS state that in Travis County, the rate of students with conscientious exemptions to vaccines has jumped from 1.53% for the 2011-12 school year to 2.72% for the 2017-18 school year.
Austin Metro
9:00 AM
Health workers in Lake Travis-Westlake area endorse higher rates of vaccination, stress need for continued education