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Austin Apartment Association To Launch Food Drive
The volunteer-run event scheduled Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. will start at the association’s office at 8620 Burnett Rd.
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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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UT-Austin Study Aims To Provide Guidance On Texas Reopening
With the 7-day average coronavirus positivity rate trending downward since July 16, officials need to determine which firms to open first.
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Austin Police Seek Woman Wanted On Felony Warrant
Maria Vega, 44, has an outstanding felony warrant for assault with a deadly weapon, evading arrest and interfering with a 9-1-1 call.
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Central Texas Heat Wave Prompts Concern, Advice For Residents
Austin medics and police issue advice on staying hydrated amid scorching heat after a heat index of 109 degrees was achieved last week.
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North Austin-Pflugerville, TX|News|
'Pflugerville Cares' To Award $920K To Coronavirus-Impacted Firms
In partnership with Pflugerville Community Development Corp. and the chamber of commerce, the city grants program seeks to mitigate losses.
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Austin-Based Student Housing Provider Takes COVID-19 Precautions
American Campus Communities officials detailed the thoroughnesss of their process in keeping their sites free of the coronavirus.
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Central Texas Food Bank Gets $55K Grant From Starbucks
Funds supporting the mobile pantries enabling them to sustain the program across a 21-county service territory.
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North Austin-Pflugerville, TX|News|
Arrest Made In Pflugerville Apartment Complex Shooting
Police said Joshua Walker, 28, is being detained under a $75K bond in the shooting of Jamil Quinton, 34, who is now in stable condition.
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3 Texas Parks And Wildlife Workers Killed In Helicopter Crash
The group was conducting aerial surveys of desert bighorn sheep in the Black Gap Wildlife Management Area when the chopper went down.
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WilCo Coronavirus Count 6,425, Death Count Rises To 90
According to a statistical dashboard maintained by the county, 187 new cases of the illness were reported over the past 24 hours.
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Interstate 35 Lane Closures For Aug. 8-14, 2020
The Texas Department of Transportation has released its weekly list of lane closures, yielding a helpful primer for motorists.
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North Austin-Pflugerville, TX|News|
Lake Pflugerville Trail Set To Reopen
The trail is slated to be reopened at noon on Aug. 10, but all other park amenities will remain closed amid coronavirus concerns.
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Austin|News|
Whataburger Offering 2-For-1 Deal This Weekend Across Texas
To celebrate its 70th anniversary, the beloved burger chain will offer the deal for online orders or those done via its app.
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Austin Releases Music Venues Reopening Plan Amid Coronavirus
The blueprint is to be used as future primer when it's safe to open, even as 90 percent of venues face the possibility of permanent closure.
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Pet Owners Warned Of Potentially Lethal Algae At Austin Waterways
The Austin Police Department this week reiterated warnings of toxins at area waterways that led to dogs' deaths last summer.
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Austin Councilman Greg Casar Seeks Communications Director
The job entails managing external relations with the press, overseeing the social media presence, and communicating with constituents.
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Austin Hospital One Of 2 Approved For AFib Device Implantation
Doctors at Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute at St. David’s Medical Center implant a device for non-valvular atrial fibrillation patients.
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Austin ISD Votes To Delay Classes Until September
Given the ongoing reach of coronavirus, the board of trustees also agreed in-person learning won't start until at least November.
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WilCo Grass Fire Consumes 200 Acres, 76 Homes Evacuated
Multiple emergency agencies in Williamson County responded to a blaze near 4271 CR 233 in Florence, Texas, amid triple-digit heat Thursday.
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Police Searching For South Austin Gas Store Robber
Law enforcement officials are looking for a suspect wanted in connection to a South Austin convenience store robbery that occurred in June.
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