Austin|News|
Austin Health Authority Extends Coronavirus Emergency Rules
The move comes after the highest number of new respiratory illness cases since September emerged in a 'significantly worsening' situation.'
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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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North Austin-Pflugerville, TX|News|
Pflugerville Approves 'Pickup' Transit Pilot Program
The pilot program signed with Capital Metro will run for 12 months at a a 3.5-square-mile service area along the Pecan Street corridor.
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Austin|News|
Driver Killed After Car Fire Caused By Wreck: Austin PD
The incident on Oct. 30 along the 3800 block of South U.S. Highway 183 southbound left an unidentified man dead at the scene.
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Austin|News|
Texas Reaches All-Time Daily High 10,865 Coronavirus Cases
94 new deaths emerge as the state braces to become the first to reach 1 million coronavirus cases while officials prepare for vaccine.
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North Austin-Pflugerville, TX|News|
Hit-And-Run Driver Sought After Pedestrian's Death In N. Austin
The Oct. 31 incident along Burnet Road left an unidentified pedestrian dead after being fatally struck by a car described only as red.
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North Austin-Pflugerville, TX|News|
Motorist Dies In Multi-Car North Austin Wreck
The incident occurred on Oct. 31 just after 9 p.m. along the 11200 block of Research Boulevard, according to a police advisory.
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Austin|News|
Romaine Lettuce Recall Over Potential E. Coli Includes Texas
Walmart has pulled affected product from its shelves following the California firm's recall; check below to see if your store is included.
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Austin|News|
Japan-Based Firm Establishing Production Site In Austin
Japan-based CKD Corp. plans to bring its first U.S. production site locally, creating 70 jobs through a $13 million investment.
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Austin|News|
Veterans Day 2020 Deals, Freebies In The Austin Area
Merchants across the capital city will express gratitude to military service members by offering special deals and freebies on Wednesday.
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Austin|News|
Designers For New Texas Medal Of Arts Sought
Texas artists and creative teams are invited to develop a new medal concept and artwork, with a qualifications deadline of Nov. 29.
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Austin|News|
Austin Resource Recovery Touts Plastics Recycling
Ahead of America Recycles Day scheduled on Nov. 15, Austin Resource Recovery has heightened awareness of recycling's importance locally.
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North Austin-Pflugerville, TX|News|
Teen Arrested After Fatal Shooting In North Austin
Richard Speed, 18, was arrested in Round Rock in connection to the death of Jose Francisco Galeano Antunez, 38, in North Austin.
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North Austin-Pflugerville, TX|News|
Police Seek Suspect In Pflugerville Restaurant Burglaries
Police seek to ID the man seen in security surveillance images accused of burglarizing a Popeyes and Taco Bell eateries on Pecan Street.
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Austin|News|
Suspect Sought After Fatal Shooting Outside Austin Waffle House
Mario Robinson, 23, of San Antonio was waiting for food with friends when a suspect fired at a car in which he was a passenger, killing him.
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Austin|News|
Arrest Made In Connection To Fatal West Austin Shooting
The incident occurred on Sunday just before 7:30 a.m. at an apartment complex on 1781 Spyglass Dr. where two men struggled over a gun.
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North Austin-Pflugerville, TX|News|
2 Arrested After Fatal Gunfight At North Austin Used Car Lot
Two men have been arrested after the death of a used car dealership manager, including one suspect hospitalized after exchanging gunfire.
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Round Rock, TX|News|
Round Rock Marks 4 Years Of 'Operation Front Porch'
The highly lauded program enables residents to forward their holiday packages to the police department for safekeeping while they travel.
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Austin|News|
2 More Inmates, 7 Workers Get Coronavirus: Travis County Sheriff
The new cases of the virus bring to 50 positive cases among inmates to date and 82 among sheriff's office workers.
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Austin|News|
Food Delivered To Austin Residents Quarantined For Coronavirus
CommunityCare Health Centers spearheads an effort with Cap Metro, Austin Public Health ensuring those stuck at home get nutrition, supplies.
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Austin|News|
Kendra Scott Entrepreneurship Summit Scheduled In Austin
Free registration is open for the inaugural Kendra Scott Women's Entrepreneurship Leadership Institute Summit aimed at women entrepreneurs.
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