Austin|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
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|
Interstate 35 Lane Closures For Dec. 26-Jan. 1, 2021
The latest Texas Department of Transportation list of highway lane closures lists but five spots along the key artery slated for work.
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Round Rock, TX|News|
WilCo Officials Criticized For Delaying Coronavirus Vaccination
Health district officials opted to close for Christmas break despite having received 900 vaccine doses meant for frontline workers on duty.
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Round Rock, TX|News|
Santa Tracker 2020: When St. Nick Arrives In WilCo
See when the jolly old elf and his reindeer are scheduled to arrive in WilCo by tracking him on NORAD or the official Santa Tracker.
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Austin|News|
Santa Tracker 2020: When St. Nick Arrives In Austin
See when the jolly old elf and his reindeer are scheduled to arrive in Austin by tracking him on NORAD or the official Santa Tracker.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Austin|News|
Austin Braces For Potentially Exceeded Hospital ICU Capacity
Unless residents alter their behavior to thwart coronavirus spread in the course of the next week, ICU capacity may max out by Jan. 7.
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Austin|News|
Holiday Gift Ideas Offer Unique Texas Twist
It's a time of giving, and mom-and-pop shops, boutiques and bigger retailers offer myriad gift ideas — from bourbon to skydiving.
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Austin|News|
Texas Gains 12,783 Coronavirus Cases, 308 New Deaths
The additional cases emerging on Christmas Eve are 6,412 less than the 19,195 new cases reported the prior day that set a single-day record.
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Cedar Park-Leander, TX|News|
Suspects Arrested In Cedar Park Letter Carrier Robbery
A man and woman were taken into custody in Austin after the robbery of a postal worker on Nov. 28, the Cedar Park Police Department said.
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Round Rock, TX|News|
Bond Denied Round Rock Man Accused Of Drug Trafficking
Tu Hoang Dinh, 38, previously entered a not guilty plea to drug trafficking and money laundering conspiracy charges involving the dark web.
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Austin|News|
Austin Police Officer Shot At During Service Call
Police are looking for a driver whose license plate was obscured by duct tape while approaching an officer in his car before firing shots.
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Austin|News|
Most Austin-Area Stores To Close Christmas Day
Most stores will be closed on Christmas Day, ushering in the mad rush to retailers during shortened hours before the holiday.
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Austin|News|
Texas Hits Record High 19,195 New Coronavirus Cases
A new single-day high is reached just days before Christmas with 294 new deaths reported over the course of the past 24 hours.
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Austin|News|
2 Aggravated Robbery Suspects Sought By Austin Police
The incident occurred on Wednesday, Sept. 2, just before 2:15 p.m. in a Rite Care Pharmacy located at 3706 Guadalupe St., police said.
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Austin|News|
Cedar Park-Based Firefly Aerospace Signs Launch Contract
The multi-year pace with Adaptive Launch Services calls for four launches next year, company officials said.
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Round Rock, TX|News|
Williamson County Gets First Allotment Of Coronavirus Vaccines
WilCo received 900 doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, with firefighters, last responders and school nurses among the first to get shots.
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North Austin-Pflugerville, TX|News|
Pflugerville ISD Mulls Boundaries Changes Amid Brisk Growth
With three schools slated to open in 2021 and robust expansion east of SH 130, officials seek community input on accommodating growth.
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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.
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Austin|News|
Austin-Travis County Placed Under Stage 5 Coronavirus Alert
After a rise in cases and hospitalizations, health district officials elevated the health alert level to the highest, red-colored tier.
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Austin|News|
FBI Report Ranks Austin Crime Data
The city ranks 11th safest in crimes against persons, but data from just 22 major cities are found as cities adjust to new methodology.
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