Round Rock, TX|News|
Round Rock Mayor Tapped As 'Citizen Of The Year'
The Round Rock Chamber has bestowed the honor since 1967 to recognize the most impactful members of the community.
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|
Man Fatally Shot In East Austin
Police responded to reports of shots being fired along the 6000 block of Manor Road where they found a man in his 50s mortally wounded.
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Austin|News|
Travis County Has Coronavirus Shots For Under 2% Of Population
Even though demand far outstrips supply, residents are encouraged to preregister to be on deck for the next round of vaccinations.
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Cedar Park-Leander, TX|News|
Coronavirus Call Center In Williamson County Off To A Slow Start
Residents report no luck in securing vaccine details at a call center actually comprising county workers taking turns answering phones.
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Cedar Park-Leander, TX|News|
Community Feedback Sought For Cedar Park Library Design
Public engagement capturing 'creative aspirations and ideas' is wanted for a new, multi-storied library that will anchor the Bell District.
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Cedar Park-Leander, TX|News|
'First Down Ride Along' Event Slated In Cedar Park
Featuring former Longhorn Mike Davis, the iniative aims to promote positive interaction between cops and community at-risk youth.
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Austin|News|
Southern Poverty Law Center Identifies 54 Hate Groups In Texas
The number of active hate groups declined for the second year in a row, but analysts note there are record levels of hate statewide.
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Round Rock, TX|News|
'Fear The Walking Dead' Filming To Close Round Rock Streets
Chisholm Trail Road between Old Settlers Boulevard and U.S. 79 will be closed during the filming, expected to last from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Round Rock, TX|News|
Round Rock ISD Offers Free Coronavirus Testing To Students, Staff
The free, rapid tesing is by appointment at the Raymond E. Hartfield Performing Arts Center, 5800 McNeil Dr. in Austin.
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Austin|News|
Austin Summer Camps, Pool Programs Delayed Amid Coronavirus
Summer programs have been delayed given an ongoing reach of the respiratory illness virus, but a time frame for resumption is unknown.
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Austin|News|
Austin Extends Eviction Moratorium Until April 21, 2021
Mayor Steve Adler said the move helps mitigate the coronavirus spread while aiding residents who have suffered financially amid pandemic.
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Round Rock, TX|News|
WilCo Opens Coronavirus Information Call Center
Residents can call (512) 943-1600 to find out more about their vaccination status or how to sign up to get inoculated.
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North Austin-Pflugerville, TX|News|
Travis County Sheriff's Office Reports 69 New Coronavirus Cases
There were 49 new cases of the respiratory illness on Monday along with 20 more cases among employees.
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Round Rock, TX|News|
Precinct 1 Justice Of The Peace Office To Close
Members of the public can use the drop box on the north end of the building at 1801 East Old Settlers Blvd. or pay online.
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Austin|News|
Multi-Car Wreck Leaves 1 Dead In West Austin
The incident occurred along the 1700 block of North Mopac Expressway headed southbound just before 8 p.m., Austin-Travis County EMS said.
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Austin|News|
1 Dead In Wreck Between Car, 18-Wheeler In South Austin
The collision occurred along East Ben White Boulevard headed westbound near the intersection with the Montopolis Avenue ramp early Friday.
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Cedar Park-Leander, TX|News|
WilCo Bars Allowed To Reopen Amid Lowered Coronavirus Rates
County Judge Bill Gravell secured permission for bars to reopen after being alerted of a sustained drop in coronavirus hospitalizations.
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Round Rock, TX|News|
Coronavirus Business Restrictions Loosened In Williamson County
Some businesses will operate at increased 75% capacity and bars will be allowed to open after a sustained drop in COVID-19 hospitalizations.
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Austin|News|
Coronavirus Business Restrictions Loosened In Travis County
Drops in COVID-19 hospitalizations trigger lifting of past rules, and restaurants and retailers can now operate at 75 percent occupancy.
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North Austin-Pflugerville, TX|News|
Wigs Left At Scene Of Fatal Shooting In North Austin
Police found a mortally wounded man and a pair of wigs at the scene near the Quail Creek Neighborhood Park.
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