Austin|News|
Austin Office Closed, Services Altered For MLK Holiday
All municipal offices will close on Monday in observance of the holiday, and some city services will be rescheduled.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
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Hello. My name is Tony Cantu, and I cover the Austin region for Patch -- including the outlying communities of Cedar Park, Leander, Pflugerville and Round Rock, I started my career at the San Antonio Light before an expanded internship at the Wall Street Journal inspired me to pursue business writing for many years at such publications as the San Antonio Business Journal, Dallas Business Journal, Hispanic Business and others. I've also written for the Austin Chronicle, San Antonio Current, Hispanic, and other publications. Please don't hesitate to reach me with any story ideas, tips, comments, or, yes, even complaints. My email is antonio.cantu@patch.com. And thank you for reading!
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Cedar Park-Leander, TX|News|
Missing Cedar Park Boy Found Safe: Police
The 12-year-old had last been seen near the basketball courts at 400 E. Cypress Creek Rd. before being found safe, according to police.
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Austin|News|
Austin Public Health Opens Coronavirus Vaccine Registration
This registration system was launched following the announcement of the Texas Department of State Health Services pilot distribution model.
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Austin|News|
Travis County DA To Take Police-Involved Cases To Grand Jury
DA José Garza said police-involved cases involving the deaths of Javier Ambler and Michael Ramos would go to a grand jury by March 30.
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Cedar Park-Leander, TX|News|
State Championships Timberwolves Send-Off Slated In Cedar Park
Residents can cheer the Cedar Park High School football team en route to Arlington for the Class 5A Division I State Football Title Friday.
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Austin|News|
2nd Trump Impeachment: How Texas House Delegation Voted
The Texas delegation voted in a straight-ticket manner on a move to impeach Trump, with all Democrats voting yes, all Republicans voting no.
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Austin|News|
Austin Police Seek Help Solving Homicide Cold Case
All leads in the shooting death of Ruler Stefon Matthew Bailey, 21, have been exhausted, prompting police to ask the public for help.
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Round Rock, TX|News|
WilCo Offices Closed In Observance Of MLK Day
Residents can avail themselves of online services offered by various departments, and the animal shelter will offer $3 pet adoptions.
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Austin|News|
'The Pivot' Podcast Showcases Austin African American Experience
The broadcast also will also highlight ways local businesses, the creative community and Austin culture can be collaborative.
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Round Rock, TX|News|
Williamson County Adds Traffic Signals On Sam Bass Road
The interim traffic signal at Walsh Ranch Boulevard will improve safety for people turning left to reach Walsh Ranch Middle School.
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Austin|News|
Austin Stages Coronavirus 'Town Halls' In English, Spanish
Austin Public Health has scheduled public virtual gatherings to discuss the coronavirus vaccine on Wednesday and Thursday.
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Round Rock, TX|News|
Online Homework Helpline Service Offered In Round Rock
Originally scheduled to have ended in mid-December, the help service will continue to offer homework support to Round Rock ISD students.
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Round Rock, TX|News|
Round Rock ISD Seeks Name Suggestions For New School
Round Rock ISD Elementary School 35 on the northeast side of the city at 1500 Ty Cobb Place as yet has no name. That's where you come in.
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Cedar Park-Leander, TX|News|
Leadership Leander Application Deadline Fast Approaching
Leadership Leander is a 9-month education and development series training residents to be leaders in their community.
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North Austin-Pflugerville, TX|News|
Pflugerville Coronavirus Testing Site Changes To Appointment Only
To reduce wait times and enable staff to manage growing demand, the downtown testing site for coronavirus will no longer be a walk-up site.
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Austin|News|
Austin Convention Center Readied For Coronavirus Patients
The downtown site typically serving as a community focal point has been transformed into a makeshift clinic as area ICU capacity dwindles.
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North Austin-Pflugerville, TX|News|
Police Seek Northeast Austin Robbery Suspect
The incident took place just before 3 p.m. at the Remco Auto Insurance offices at 8700 N. Lamar Blvd., according to a police advisory.
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North Austin-Pflugerville, TX|News|
Fatal North Austin Wreck Leads To DWI Arrest
A GoFundMe drive has been launched for Khairullah Danish, 41, a father of 7 children who was fatally struck by an intoxicated driver.
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Austin|News|
Armed Pro-Trump Protesters Gather Outside Texas Capitol In Austin
A small but vocal group of demonstrators gathered on the north steps of the state seat of government to decry the outcome of the election.
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Austin|News|
Austin Music Venues Hit By Pandemic Awarded $1.34M In Grants
Operators of the 67 venues sought relief under the Austin Live Music Venue Preservation Fund established by the Austin City Council.
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