Roughly a million gallons of sewage flowed into the San Marcos River on Feb. 18. (Katharine Jose/Community Impact Newspaper)
Some 1M gallons of sewage overflows into San Marcos River; counties resume vaccinations and more top Central Texas news
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee recommended Johnson & Johnson’s one-shot vaccine for emergency authorization use Feb. 26. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine recommended for emergency authorization use by FDA
Snow covers I-45 in Houston during a winter storm that hit Texas the night of Feb. 14. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact Newspaper)
Legislators probe energy officials over power failures, lack of preparation heading into winter storm
Jo's Coffee opened a North Austin location in January. (Courtesy Chad Wadsworth)
Jo's Coffee opens in Central Austin; new restaurant coming to Georgetown Square and more Central Texas news
Here is everything you need to know about Williamson County’s COVID-19 vaccine plan. (Ali Linan/Community Impact Newspaper)
Here is everything you need to know about Williamson County’s COVID-19 vaccine plan
As many as 31 stores across nine states will be shuttered as Fry's Electronics shuts down due to market changes and the pandemic. (Courtesy Qygen, Wikimedia Commons)
Fry's Electronics calls it quits after nearly 36 years in business
A lone runner jogs on a snow-covered road in Austin. Transportation projects across the city were briefly paused due to Winter Storm Uri. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
ERCOT: Texas power system was less than 5 minutes from collapse during winter storm
If approved, the bill would also establish goals for emissions reductions by 2030, 2040 and 2050. (Courtesy James Talarico)
After Winter Storm Uri, Rep. James Talarico files climate action plan in Texas House
Four campuses will not resume on-campus operations Feb. 24 due to damages resulting from Winter Storm Uri. (Amy Bryant/Community Impact Newspaper)
Round Rock ISD outlines plans for in-person campus operations following winter storm
Williamson County is expecting two weeks' worth of COVID-19 vaccine doses after the winter storm delay. (Courtesy Pexels)
Williamson County expects double COVID-19 vaccine doses after winter storm delay
cars on snowy road
Texas Disaster Declaration opens door to federal aid for losses sustained during winter storms
Williamson County, like the entire state of Texas, continues to deal with rolling blackouts, but county Judge Bill Gravell wants to remind residents the county does not have any control over water or electric utilities. (Ali Linan/Community Impact Newspaper)
Judge: Williamson County has no control over water, electricity utilities and other popular news from Central Texas
In addition to water damage and outages at Round Rock ISD campuses, the district announcement also addressed RRISD families and staff members struggling with their own lack of water, heat, power and internet access following the week's storms. (Amy Bryant/Community Impact Newspaper)
UPDATED: Round Rock ISD cancels classes Feb. 22-23 following winter storm
Gov. Greg Abbott held a press conference Feb. 19 updating residents on the state's response to recent winter storms. (Courtesy Office of the Governor)
Gov. Abbott: Texas is working with federal, local agencies to offer financial relief, resources to residents impacted by winter storms
An unprecedented amount of snow fell across Pflugerville and Texas, leaving many without power. (Nicholas Cicale/Community Impact Newspaper)
Fewer than 500 Oncor customers without power remain in Pflugerville area