Austin|News|
CapMetro Adjusts New Year's Holiday Schedule In Austin
While riders are asked to limit trips to essential errands over the holiday, bus trips will be offered for free after 5 p.m. on Thursday.
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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Austin|News|
How to Watch Austin’s New Year's Day Virtual Event
The New Year celebration will be virtual, devoid of crowds and bereft of fireworks, but soul-enriching music will lift spirits from home.
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Cedar Park-Leander, TX|News|
Free Pet Food, Low-Cost Vaccinations Offered In Williamson County
The regional animal shelter is teaming up with Wag Heaven Pet Supplies and Self-Serve Dog Wash and Jarrell Animal Hospital to help pets.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
North Austin-Pflugerville, TX|News|
P. Terry’s Burger Stand To Open In Pflugerville
The local burger restaurant at 18801 FM 685 is the 5th new store in 9 months for the expansion-minded chain and the 20th site overall.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Round Rock, TX|News|
Williamson County Lifts Burn Ban As Rain Falls Upon Region
The burn ban for unincorporated areas of the county that was issued Dec. 15 was lifted effective at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday as rain fell.
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Austin|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.
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Austin|News|
Medical Workers, Military To Be Honored With Free Movie In Austin
Thanks is the word for those on the frontlines, a sentiment reflected with a free screening of the movie 'Grease' at Ultimate Drive-in ATX.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Austin|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
Round Rock, TX|News|
Defeated WilCo Sheriff Chody Claims Election Fraud
Robert Chody hints of election fraud at a Leander polling place based on victor Mike Gleason's wife's ties to a software solutions firm.
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Austin|News|
AG Paxton Sues Austin Over Restaurant Industry Pandemic Curfew
Attorney General Ken Paxton made good on an earlier threat to sue the city and county the day before the local order was to take effect.
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Austin|News|
Driver Critically Injured After Crashing Into Bridge In E. Austin
The collision between the 1900 and 3000 block of Ed Bluestein Boulevard Tuesday left an adult motorist with life-threatening.injuries.
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North Austin-Pflugerville, TX|News|
Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Car In Northeast Austin
The incident near the intersection of a northbound frontage road at Interstate 35 an FM 1825 left an adult crash victim dead at the scene.
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Austin|News|
Restaurant Curfew Issued In Austin Amid Coronavirus
Beginning Thursday, dine-in food and beverage service will be restricted by city and county order from 10:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Sunday.
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Austin|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.
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Austin|News|
Texas Secondary Schools Among Most Sought After For College Prep
Test Innovators listed the 50 most sought-after independent schools of 2020 based on admission requests, and six in Texas made the cut.
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Austin|News|
Austin Roads Prepped For Potential Icing, Flooding Conditions
Road crews pretreated bridges and overpasses on major roads to prevent ice from sticking, but freezing temps are not being forecast.
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Austin|News|
Woman Dies After Austin Road Rage Shooting
A woman died after being shot the day after Christmas in a road rage incident as police continue to search for a suspect.
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Austin|News|
City Of Austin New Year's Holiday Schedule Hours
While city offices will be mostly closed for the New Year's holiday, some will operate with modified hours. Read below for service hours.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Cedar Park-Leander, TX|News|
WilCo Shelter Officials Outline Holiday Safety Tips For Pets
Fireworks that are often a part of year-end festivities can spook pets, yielding an influx of animals at the regional shelter.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Round Rock, TX|News|
Road Enhancement Projects In WilCo Aim To Reduce Wrecks
In an ongoing effort to reduce deaths on area roadways, the Texas Department of Transportation plans $2.5M worth of projects.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
