CoronavirusSouthwest Austin - Dripping SpringsTravis County reaches 2,000 coronavirus cases, courts postpone additional hearings and trialsMay 8, 2020
BusinessSouthwest Austin - Dripping SpringsA divided industry: Southwest Austin salons and barbershops weigh opening May 8 under new guidelines
Real EstateCentral AustinAustin tenants who miss rent will be safe from eviction through July 25; City Council extends 60-day grace period rent payments through Aug. 24May 7, 2020
GovernmentKaty - FulshearTexas receives $31M in federal dollars to expand coronavirus testingMay 7, 2020
BusinessSouthwest Austin - Dripping SpringsVault Stone Shop hosts window mask gallery to support South Austin community during pandemicMay 7, 2020
NonprofitKaty - FulshearTexas COVID Relief Fund launched to bring financial help to communities in needMay 7, 2020
GovernmentCentral AustinAustin to begin funneling millions in CARES Act funding into local small businesses, organizationsMay 7, 2020
GovernmentKaty - FulshearGov. Abbott: Texans can no longer be jailed for violating COVID-19 ordersMay 7, 2020
CoronavirusSouthwest Austin - Dripping Springs70 new cases brings Travis County coronavirus total to 1,946May 7, 2020
HealthcareNorthwest AustinMore than $5 million in federal aid rolls into Texas for crisis counseling servicesMay 7, 2020
GovernmentSouthwest Austin - Dripping SpringsTravis County staff discuss possible adjustments for 2020 elections, including expanded mail-in votingMay 6, 2020
Data & ReferenceNorthwest AustinDATA: Austin not hit as hard by sales tax revenue dip compared to other Texas citiesMay 6, 2020
EducationNorthwest AustinTexas issues guidelines for hybrid, in-person high school graduation ceremoniesMay 6, 2020
BusinessSouthwest Austin - Dripping SpringsRemedy's South Austin drive-thru clinic administering 100 tests a day, encouraging more to get testedMay 6, 2020
BusinessSouthwest Austin - Dripping SpringsGovernor's guidelines give Southwest Austin and Dripping Springs wedding vendors the go-ahead for limited seating eventsMay 6, 2020
CoronavirusSouthwest Austin - Dripping SpringsTravis County sees 5 new coronavirus deaths May 5, bringing total to 58May 6, 2020
GovernmentCentral AustinMost people contracting coronavirus in Travis County are those still going to work, health officials sayMay 5, 2020
EducationSouthwest Austin - Dripping SpringsDuring FY 2020-21 budget preview, Austin Community College trustees vote to keep tuition stable for next yearMay 5, 2020
GovernmentSpring - KleinTexas barbershops, salons to reopen May 8; gyms, nonessential manufacturers, office buildings to reopen May 18May 5, 2020
HealthcareSouthwest Austin - Dripping SpringsTravis County COVID-19 cases top 1,800 with 60 new cases May 4May 5, 2020
BusinessSouthwest Austin - Dripping SpringsCordovan Art School & Pottery Parlor pushes forward after coronavirus restrictions cut March opening shortMay 5, 2020
TransportationSouthwest Austin - Dripping SpringsDATA: SH 45 SW toll sees 41.2% decrease in usage in April compared to MarchMay 4, 2020
GovernmentCentral AustinLatest batch of coronavirus tests in Travis County shows 2.5% positive rate, down from 9%-12% in weeks priorMay 4, 2020
