Round Rock, TX|News|
Shelter In Place Notice Issued After WilCo Chemical Plant Fire
Those living in Walburg, Texas, were urged to be vigilant of wind direction after CPI Plastics plant fire at 4100 FM 1105 in Walburg, Texas.
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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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Austin|News|
Texas Governor Signs Pro-Police Pledge After Austin Defunding
Abbott also signed a legislative proposal aimed at moving the Austin Police Department under state control after cuts; Austin mayor reacts.
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Austin|News|
Texas Tour Educates Residents On Voting Requirements
The 'Ready. Check. Vote' initiative will visit multiple cities to educate voters on the proper documents needed to cast a vote in November.
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Austin|News|
Austin Police Department To Honor Lives Lost On 9/11
The police corps will honor those who perished as they have done so solemnly for more than ten years; governor asks for moment of silence.
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North Austin-Pflugerville, TX|News|
Traffic Lights Fixed At Key Pflugerville Intersection
Police alerted drivers the lights at Pflugerville Parkway and North Heathwilde Boulevard would be out for 2 hours.
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Austin|News|
Austin Chamber Reveals Business Awards, CEO Award Recipients
Now in their 20th year, the awards celebrate regional businesses illustrating unique vision, innovation and best business practices.
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Austin|News|
Texas Offers $10.3M In Grants For Zero Emission Vehicles Gear
The Texas Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Program is accepting grant applications to buy and install Level 2 charging equipment.
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Austin|News|
Austin Appoints Members To Community Police Review Commission
The first members assigned to will help provide civilian oversight of the Austin Police Department as the city moves toward reform.
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Austin|News|
Texas Has 9th Slowest Recovery For Weekly Unemployment Claims
To achieve its rankings, WalletHub researchers compared the 50 states and District of Columbia across three key metrics.
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Austin|News|
Modern Asian-Fusion Restaurant JOI To Open At Domain Northside
Slated for an October opening, the eatery specializes in sushi, Asian fried chicken/wings, poke, tempura, ramen and artisan cocktails.
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Austin|News|
Mattress Seller Tuft & Needle Opens Austin Store
The leading digitally native brand that changed the way mattresses are designed and sold opened a storefront at 1011 S. Congress Ave.
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Austin|News|
Central Texas Blood Bank In Need Of Donations Amid COVID-19
We Are Blood officials said an 'urgent' need for blood has emerged after mobile blood drives have been canceled amid coronavirus contagion.
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Austin|News|
Austin Police Seek Sonic Drive-In Robbery Suspect
The incident occurred on Friday, Aug. 14, around 12:40 p.m. at the restaurant located on 9916 Brodie Lane.
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Cedar Park-Leander, TX|News|
WilCo Tax Offices Closing Next Week
During closures scheduled from Sept. 15-17 on a rotating schedule for staff training, other offices will remain open.
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Round Rock, TX|News|
Free Coronavirus Testing Offered In Williamson County
Testing will be conducted at the Georgetown Community Center located at 445 East Morrow St. from Sept. 12-13.
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Austin|News|
Travis, Williamson Counties Under Flash Flood Watch
An earlier flash flood warning for the Austin metro area and west of Interstate 35 expired earlier Wednesday.
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Round Rock, TX|News|
Mosquito Trap In Round Rock Tests Positive For West Nile Virus
This is the 2nd trap in 2 weeks to test positive in the Brushy Creek area, and the 14th positive test in WilCo this year — the most ever.
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Cedar Park-Leander, TX|News|
2 Killed In Motorcycle-Car Crash In Leander
According to reports, one of those killed in the early morning hit-and-run crash at 183.
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Austin|News|
COVID-19 Spike Among Those 10-19 Deemed 'Concerning' In Austin
The age group this week represents 6.1 percent of hospitalizations, with 8 more cases seen as a troubling trend.
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Austin|News|
Iconic Luby's Cafeteria Chain Slated For Liquidation
Started in San Antonio in 1947, the beleaguered restaurant chain cited the corrosive effects of coronavirus for its plan to sell assets.
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