Round Rock, TX|News|
Round Rock ISD Staff To Get Coronavirus Vaccines
The program is made possible by the Ascension Seton and the Round Rock ISD Partners In Education Foundation partnership.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Texas: Finding Our Way Forward
The coronavirus shutdown brought civic life and commerce to a standstill for months. These stories of revival show how communities, businesses, schools and essential institutions in Texas are finding ways to reopen, recover and move forward.
Related:Finding Our Way Forward
Austin, TX|News|
Austin ISD Teachers Receive Coronavirus Vaccine
A partnership with Ascension Seton enables district staff members 65-plus along with those with compromised immune systems to get the shot.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Austin, TX|News|
Texas Small Biz Owners Can Apply For Coronavirus Disaster Loans
The Small Business Administration has extended the deadline to apply for low-interest loans for those affected by COVID-19 until Dec. 31.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Austin, TX|News|
Central Texas Food Bank Sets January Food Distribution Events
The Central Texas Food Bank has revealed the dates for its January mass food distributions for those in need of meals amid the pandemic.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Austin, TX|News|
Central Texas Food Bank Distribuirá Alimentos En Enero
El Central Texas Food Bank revela las fechas para distribuciones de alimentos para aquellos que necesitan alimentos durante la pandemia.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Austin, TX|News|
Willamson County EMS Medics Receive Coronavirus Vaccine
The first round of inoculations for paramedics comes 6 days after the health district received its first allotment of 900 Moderna vaccines.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Austin, TX|News|
Austin Area Poised To Enter Coronavirus 'State Of Emergency'
The health authority said ICU bed capacity is close to being exhausted as hospitalizations increase, spurring talk of a possible curfew.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Round Rock, TX|News|
6 Quarantine New Year's Eve Ideas To Ring In 2021 In WilCo
Saying goodbye to a year we’d like to forget doesn’t have to be boring. Here’s how to safely celebrate New Year's in Williamson County.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Austin, TX|News|
6 Quarantine New Year's Eve Ideas To Ring In 2021 In Austin
Saying goodbye to a year we’d like to forget doesn’t have to be boring. Here’s how to safely celebrate New Year's in Austin.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Round Rock, TX|News|
Vea El Riesgo De Coronavirus En Interiores Del Condado Williamson
Una herramienta desarrollada por investigadores universitarios le permite ver su riesgo de exposición al coronavirus en espacios interiores.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
San Antonio, TX|News|
See The Risk Of Coronavirus Exposure Indoors In Bexar County
A tool developed by researchers from several universities lets you see your risk of being exposed to the coronavirus indoors.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
San Antonio, TX|News|
Vea El Riesgo De Coronavirus En Interiores Del Condado Bexar
Una herramienta desarrollada por investigadores universitarios le permite ver su riesgo de exposición al coronavirus en espacios interiores.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Austin, TX|News|
Vea El Riesgo De Coronavirus En Interiores Del Condado Travis
Una herramienta desarrollada por investigadores universitarios le permite ver su riesgo de exposición al coronavirus en espacios interiores.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Austin, TX|News|
See The Risk Of Coronavirus Exposure Indoors In WilCo
A tool developed by researchers from several universities lets you see your risk of being exposed to the coronavirus indoors.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Austin, TX|News|
See The Risk Of Coronavirus Exposure Indoors In Travis County
A tool developed by researchers from several universities lets you see your risk of being exposed to the coronavirus indoors.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
North Austin-Pflugerville, TX|News|
Pflugerville ISD To Resume In-Person Classes Despite Stage 5
Those students choosing to return to in-person classes after the winter break can do so, but extracurricular activities are suspended.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Cedar Park-Leander, TX|News|
St. David’s Foundation Awards $550K To WilCo Nonprofits
This year's grant cycle comes at an especially needed time to advance health equity by supporting those impacted by the coronavirus.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Austin, TX|News|
St. David’s Foundation Awards $31.7M Across Central Texas
From A Gift Of Time to Young Invincibles, nonprofits gain windfalls as part of the foundation's winter gift cycle in a year of much need.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Austin, TX|News|
Texas Capitol Scheduled To Reopen On Jan. 4, 2021
At a time when other capitol buildings remain closed in light of the coronavirus pandemic, the state hub of government will reopen soon.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Austin, TX|News|
Holiday Safety Tips Issued In Austin Amid Growing Coronavirus
Worried about a potential spike in illness cases following holiday gatherings, health officials offer guidance to residents.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Austin, TX|News|
Austin Medics Receive Coronavirus Vaccine
Thanks to the University of Texas at Austin, area paramedics and emergency medical technicians began inoculations earlier than planned.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Austin, TX|News|
​St. David's HealthCare Workers Get Coronavirus Shots In Austin
'To have it available to start vaccinating staff and physicians,' infectious diseases medical director said, 'it's an exciting day.'
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Austin, TX|News|
Austin Extiende Protecciones Contra Coronavirus Para Inquilinos
Las autoridades han extendido medidas contra el desalojo hasta el 1 de febrero de 2021 para ayudar a frustrar la propagación de enfermedad.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Austin, TX|News|
Austin, Travis County Extends Tenant Protections Amid Coronavirus
Officials have extended anti-eviction measures until Feb. 1, 2021, to help thwart the further spread of illness in the area.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Austin, TX|News|
Coronavirus Testing Urged In Austin Amid Rising Illness Rates
Health officials cited a tripled rate of hospitalizations and increased fatality rates in urging residents to get pre-holiday testing.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Austin, TX|News|
St. David's HealthCare Gets Coronavirus Vaccine Delivery
The hospital network will begin administering the vaccine to its employees and medical staff on Friday using a tiered system.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Austin, TX|News|
Austin Ascension Seton Frontline Workers Get Coronavirus Vaccine
Caregivers at four area hospitals on Thursday received the first vaccinations designed to protect them from COVID-19.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Round Rock, TX|News|
Free Pet Food For Those In Need Offered In WilCo
The Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter and Wag Heaven Pet Supplies & Self-Serve Dog Wash team up to provide free dog and cat food.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Austin, TX|News|
Texas Reports 14,805 New Coronavirus Cases, 252 More Deaths
The number of newly confirmed cases is the second-highest in two weeks after 15,100 were reported on Dec. 7.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Round Rock, TX|News|
Round Rock ISD Seeks Priority Coronavirus Vaccines For Teachers
The school district joined counterparts across Texas asking the governor to classify educators as frontline workers on vaccinations queue.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Austin, TX|News|
Austin-Based Meals On Wheels Gets $8M From Philanthropist
MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has pledged to donate the personal wealth over the course of her lifetime.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Austin, TX|News|
Austin Extends 'Stay Home' Orders Amid Coronavirus Spikes
Austin, Travis County and the health authority implemented bolstered orders effective until early next year to help thwart illness spread.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Austin, TX|News|
Austin Officials Outline Coronavirus Vaccine Distribution Plan
Austin Public Health will be an information hub as vaccine distribution ramps up, but will not have a direct hand in distributing vaccines.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Austin, TX|News|
El Condado De Williamson Ofrece Pruebas De Coronavirus Gratuitas
Las pruebas están disponibles en 211 Commerce Blvd. en Round Rock y 707 S. Martin Luther King Jr St. en Georgetown.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Cedar Park-Leander, TX|News|
WilCo Sending Jury Summonses Via Smart Phone Amid Coronavirus
The Jury Manager software from Tyler Technologies will serve as the county's new jury summons going forward, officials said in an advisory.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Round Rock, TX|News|
WilCo Offers Free Coronavirus Testing In Round Rock, Georgetown
Testing is available at 211 Commerce Blvd. in Round Rock and 707 S. Martin Luther King Jr St. in Georgetown.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Austin, TX|News|
Texas Gets First Batch Of Coronavirus Vaccines
Four sites received 19,500 doses on Monday, and an additional 19 medical sites are expected to get 75,075 doses by Tuesday.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Austin, TX|News|
Austin Braces For Potential Coronavirus Surge
Curfews, bolstered enforcement and a bars crackdown are being mulled amid illness spikes; officials consider moving into red Stage 5 alert.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Round Rock, TX|News|
Round Rock ISD Da Consejos De Seguridad Durante Las Vacaciones
Funcionarios del distrito escolar quieren que todos estén seguros durante las vacaciones de invierno a medida que avanza el coronavirus.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Round Rock, TX|News|
Round Rock ISD Outlines Winter Break Safety Tips Amid Coronavirus
In light of the continued COVID-19 scourge, district officials want everyone to stay safe until classes resume Jan. 4, 2021.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
