Austin|News|
Austin Expands Rent Assistance Program Amid Coronavirus
The Relief of Emergency Needs for Tenants program will provide up to 6 months payment for rent incurred between March 1 and Dec. 31.
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|
Mel Kirkland Seeks Cedar Park City Council Seat
The 15-year resident of Cedar Park places a currency on bringing people together despite differences and with a shared love of community.
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Cedar Park-Leander, TX|News|
Corbin Van Arsdale Seeks To Retain Mayoral Post In Cedar Park
The incumbent seeks to bolster the power of taxpayers' ability to shape the city rather than control directed by extremists.
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Austin|News|
Coronavirus Testing Site In East Austin To Change Location
With the start of in-person learning for Austin ISD on Monday, CommUnityCare will move testing to the Turner-Roberts Recreation Center.
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Austin|News|
Austin Traffic Alert: SH 130 Main Lanes To Close For Road Work
From Monday through Wednesday, crews will close the southbound SH 130 main lanes north of Cameron Road to install and test equipment.
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Austin|News|
Former Top Prosecutor In Austin John Bash Joins Global Law Firm
The ex-U.S. Attorney who handled the Austin serial bombings case two years ago has joined Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan as partner.
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Austin|News|
Friday Is The Last Day To Vote In Texas During Early Voting
Polls close at 7 p.m. in the last day of a record-breaking early voting period; absentee ballots should not be mailed but dropped off.
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Austin|News|
Austin Buildings Bathed In Green Light To Alert Of Coronavirus
From 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday night, structures across Austin will be lighted up with verdant hues in solidarity of a common concern.
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Austin|News|
Staffing Services Firm In Austin To Lay Off 80-Plus Workers
Remedy Application Inc. in West Austin alerted the Texas Workforce Commission of its plan to cease local operations, leading to 82 job cuts.
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Cedar Park-Leander, TX|News|
Hazardous Waste Cleanup Day Scheduled In Williamson County
Williamson County and Waste Management of Texas, Inc. will host the free event on Nov. 14 at the Williamson County Expo Center in Taylor.
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Round Rock, TX|News|
Williamson County To Offer Free Flu Shots
Williamson County and Cities Health District will be offering free drive-thru flu shots Tuesdays and Thursdays starting Nov. 3.
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Austin|News|
UT-Austin Enrolls One Of Its Largest Pell Grant Students Classes
Despite a national decline in financial aid, the freshman class with Pell grants comprises 28.4 percent of the entire student body.
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Austin|News|
Free Flu Vaccinations Offered In Austin This Weekend
Central Health has organized two events for people to get vaccinated against the flu, a need heightened this year given the coronavirus.
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Austin|News|
2 More Officers Tied To Protest-Related Violence In Austin
Officers are on administrative leave after protesters were injured when non-lethal projectiles were used for crowd control in May.
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Cedar Park-Leander, TX|News|
Creole-inspired Oyster Bar La Joie To Open In Cedar Park
The new eatery on East Whitestone Blvd. in Cedar Park will open on Thursday, Nov. 19, for dine-in and takeout service, officials said.
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Round Rock, TX|News|
WilCo Elections Chief: There Are No Mail-In Drop-Off 'Boxes'
After a voter's complaint, Williamson County Elections Administrator Chris Davis clarifies the notion of 'boxes' that don't exist.
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Round Rock, TX|News|
Georgetown Mayoral Candidate, Party Chair Spar Over Facebook Post
Mayoral candidate Jonathan Dade has filed a police report against his party's chairman after his campaign materials were thrown out.
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Austin|News|
Austin Water Aims To Rid Treatment Plants Of Zebra Mussels
Utility crews complete inspection and cleaning of raw water intakes at all 3 treatment plants, commissions new systems to deter infestation.
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North Austin-Pflugerville, TX|News|
Pflugerville Police Department Seeks Blue Santa Donations
Donations of unwrapped toys and non-perishable food items are being solicited to benefit the needy after 142 families benefited last year.
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Austin|News|
$6K Reward Offered After Austin Gas Station Clerk Shot In Robbery
3 suspects entered a Shell gas station at 31 N. Interstate 35 earlier this month when a clerk was held at gunpoint before being shot.
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