Austin|News|
Texas Reports Record 12,293 New Coronavirus Cases, 230 Deaths
The single-day record comes two days after a previous all-time high of 10,824 cases as Gov. Abbott traveled to hard-hit Lubbock.
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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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North Austin-Pflugerville, TX|News|
False Alarm: Austin Medics' Reports Of Downed Aircraft Downgraded
Austin-Travis County EMS medics wrote of a plane crash at Lake Austin on Twitter before leaving the scene without incident.
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Austin|News|
WilCo Raises Coronavirus Alert Level To Critical 'Red' Status
The raised alert for Williamson County indicates 'uncontrolled community COVID-19 transmission,' health officials said.
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Austin|News|
Austin 'Spread Joy, Not Germs' Quiz Helps Ensure Safe Holidays
As Travis County enters Stage 4 alert in light of rising coronavirus rates, officials devise a quiz to help residents guard against illness.
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Austin|News|
Austin Is Nation's Best City For Dating Amid Pandemic: Report
Apartment List assessed 40 U.S. metros to achieve rankings that put the capital city on top, with two other Texas cities among top ten.
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Austin|News|
Austin Moves To Stage 4 Coronavirus Alert Level
Health officials suggest diminished occupancy at businesses, urge residents to limit gatherings to less than 10 people amid illness spikes.
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North Austin-Pflugerville, TX|News|
Pflugerville Set To Stage Elaborate Drive-Through Holiday Display
Coronavirus has shown itself to be a pformidable pfoe cast as grinch this year, but it won't stop the holiday merriment.
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Round Rock, TX|News|
Kenney Fort Boulevard Extension Planned In Round Rock
Texas Department of Transportation officials have scheduled a Dec. 2 public hearing to apprise residents of the road's proposed extension.
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Austin|News|
Is Coronavirus Changing Thanksgiving: Take Austin Patch's Survey
Take Patch’s survey and let us know whether your Thanksgiving will look different this year.
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Austin|News|
WilCo Fire Marshal’s Office Adopts International Code
Taking effect on Tuesday, the Fire Marshal’s Office will operate under the newly adopted IFC 2018 Fire Code for unincorporated areas.
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Austin|News|
REI Co-Op Foregoes Holiday Sales To Let Workers Be With Families
Citing a heightened need to spend quality time amid pandemic, retailer will grant paid time off to its nearly 13,000 employees.
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North Austin-Pflugerville, TX|News|
Pflugerville Seeks To Fill Several Civic Board Seats
Applicants are generally required to have resided within Pflugerville city limits for at least 12 months prior to their appointment.
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Austin|News|
Saturday's Texas-Kansas Game Canceled Over Coronavirus Testing
Kansas officials announced the Jayhawks could not 'meet the minimum position requirements' established by the league office.
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Austin|News|
Identical Triplet Boys Born In Austin Brighten Pandemic Days
News of triplets' birth at Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin reminds that life goes on, and brighter days are just across the horizon.
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Round Rock, TX|News|
Williamson County Offices To Close For Thanksgiving
Government offices will close Thursday, Nov. 26, and on Friday, Nov. 27. The county will resume normal working hours on Monday, Nov. 30.
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Austin|News|
Austin Traffic Alert: I-35 Near U.S. 183 To Close For Road Work
The streth of roadway will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday night to allow crews to install guard rail for a new flyover.
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Round Rock, TX|News|
WilCo Reports 96 New Coronavirus Cases, 1 Additional Death
Round Rock has had the greatest number of cases with 3,036, followed by Georgetown with 1,868, trailed by Cedar Park, Hutto and Leander.
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Austin|News|
Texas Reports Record 10,826 New Coronavirus Cases, 117 New Deaths
The new daily high recorded on Tuesday is 35 more than the previous record of 10,791 cases recorded on June 15.
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Austin|News|
Police Seek Suspect In South Austin Drive-By Shooting At Car Show
The incident dates to Nov. 8 in a parking lot at 2410 E. Riverside Dr. where a spectator was shot in the arm.
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Round Rock, TX|News|
St. David’s HealthCare Sites In WilCo Honored For Stroke Care
Four Austin-area medical facilities were lauded by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association for 'exceptional' care.
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