Austin|News|
UT-Austin Rolls Out Holographic Professors Amid Coronavirus
Taking the tactics of physical distancing to a whole new level, the university's business school teams with a tech startup.
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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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Cedar Park-Leander, TX|News|
Leander ISD Disciplines Students In Racist Theft Incident
Disciplinary action and a needed dialogue at campuses were triggered after a group of teens stole Black Lives Matter yard signs in July.
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Austin|News|
Austin Community College Tapped For Army's 'Software Factory'
The site will be the first of its kind toward providing a training pipeline for soldiers and students of the college district.
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Austin|News|
Homeless Man Fatally Shot At South Austin Bus Stop
The incident occurred just before 5:30 a.m. along the 6500 block of 1st St. where the victim was fatally shot as he slept at a bus stop.
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Cedar Park-Leander, TX|News|
Juvenile Arrested After Cedar Park Shooting Incident
A young man was charged after a shooting at The View at Cedar Park apartment complex where a person found a bullet hole in a car window.
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Austin|News|
Arrest Made In Killing Of Man Found In South Austin Ditch
Stephen Alvarado, 25, was arrested on a charge of murder in the killing of game room employee Desmond Alexander Herrera, 25.
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Austin|News|
Typhoon Texas Opens 'The Patio' Dining, Entertainment Venue
The seasonal indoor-outdoor dining and entertainment venue at 18500 TX-130 North Service Road in Pflugerville is open through December.
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Austin|News|
Tesla Auto Plant Taking Shape In East Travis County
Design plans, drone flyover images yield an approximate vision of what the plant will look like after its completion slated by year's end.
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Austin|News|
Austin To Open Additional COVID-19 Testing Site In South Austin
Located at 1416 Montopolis Dr. in the 78741 zip code, the screening site will be located in one of the areas hardest hit by coronavirus.
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North Austin-Pflugerville, TX|News|
Pflugerville Set To Expand Openings For Parks, Recreational Sites
Park and recreational facility openings will be extended starting Friday and Sept. 25, but residents should adhere to safety guidelines.
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North Austin-Pflugerville, TX|News|
Construction Cranes Collide In North Austin; Over 20 Injured
Austin-Travis County EMS medics said the number of injuries numbered 22, including 20 requiring hospitalization.
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Austin|News|
171 Austin Workers Laid Off In Austin Amid Coronavirus Woes
The pandemic continues to wreak havoc locally, with Live Nation Entertainment Inc., Scoobeez Inc. and Avis Budget Car Rental laying off.
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Austin|News|
Austin Extends Coronavirus Financial Assistance To Nonprofits
The Austin Non-Profit Relief Grant will be reopened on Sept. 21 with $6.35 million to award $20,000 grants to local organizations.
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Round Rock, TX|News|
Williamson County Awarded $1.3 Million In Coronavirus Aid
The federal windfall is aimed at preventing, preparing for and responding to the continual spread of COVID-19.
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Austin|News|
Annual Benefit For Austin Musicians Launched Virtually
The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians on Tuesday launched its annual drive to provide affordable health care for low-income musicians.
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North Austin-Pflugerville, TX|News|
Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Car In Northwest Austin
The victim was transported to a hospital after the incident at Cameron Road and Ferguson Lane just before 9 a.m., but later died.
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Austin|News|
Austin Council District 2 Candidate Forum Scheduled
The Ethics Review Commission and League of Women Voters Austin Area will host a forum for each of the five district council seats.
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Austin|News|
'40 Hours For The 40 Acres' Launched At UT-Austin
Donors can send monetary gifts to students during the drive, helping them realize projects reflecting the current challenges in society.
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North Austin-Pflugerville, TX|News|
Woman Attacked At North Austin Hotel, Suspect Sought
Law enforcement officials said the suspect entered the Country Inn and Suites at 14620 N. Interstate 35 before attacking a female employee.
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Austin|News|
COVID-19 Dashboard Compiles Illness Data At Austin Nursing Homes
The newly launched portal identifies nursing homes, assisted living facilities and intermediate care facilities by name in tallying cases.
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