Austin|News|
6 More Austin Protesters Arrested Amid Civil Unrest
Texas Department of Public Safety obtained arrest warrants for 6 people wanted for crimes stemming from protests in late May.
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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North Austin-Pflugerville, TX|News|
Free Coronavirus Testing Offered In Del Valle, Pflugerville
Public health officials next week will roll out walk-up sites to detect the virus in an ongoing effort to blunt the spread of illness.
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Austin|News|
UT-Austin Research Tools Help Cities Assess Coronavirus Risks
Local researchers joined counterparts at Northwestern University in pinpointing what data to track in enacting safety measures.
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Austin|News|
Annual Austin Birthday Bash To Be Virtual This Year
The Aug. 15 event that typically takes place at Republic Square commemorates the sale of the first lots that ultimately begat Austin.
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North Austin-Pflugerville, TX|News|
Pflugerville Budget Aims To Raise 7 Percent More Property Taxes
Residents will have an opportunity to discuss the proposed budget to raise an additiona. $2.1 million, some $1.3 million from new property.
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Cedar Park-Leander, TX|News|
Car Crash Closes Key Intersection In Cedar Park
The wreck at RM 1431 and Discovery Boulevard has resulted in westbound lanes being closed; drivers are urged to avoid the area altogether.
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Austin|News|
Texas Outlines School Reopenings Plan Amid Coronavirus
Gov. Greg Abbott and other Republican officials reiterated their push to reopen schools this fall, giving school boards sway over schedule.
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Austin|News|
Body Found In East Austin: EMS
Medics said the dead person was found in a field along the 14000 block of FM 1100, the 2nd body found in as many days.
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Austin|News|
Austin Police Seek Surveillance Footage In Death Of Protester
Five days after the fatal shooting of Garrett Foster, police dispelled rumors and asked for video footage.
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Austin|News|
Texas Touts 'Save Our Stages' Act Introduced By Lawmakers
The Save Our Stages Act would provide Small Business Administration grants to independent music venues in an effort to prevent closures.
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Austin|News|
WilCo Elections Department To Close
The closure is to accommodate a move to the Inner Loop Annex, 301 S.E. Inner Loop in Georgetown, but staff members can still be reached.
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Austin|News|
Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Car In East Austin Identified
The incident dates to last Friday, July 24, just after 11:30 p.m. along the 1000 block of Old Bastrop Highway.
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Round Rock, TX|News|
Round Rock Police Department Seeks Reaccreditation
Residents are invited to submit public comment toward the pursuit of accreditation by the police department.
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Austin|News|
Austin Traffic Alert: SH 130 Lanes Slated For Weekend Closure
Texas Department of Transportation crews will close northbound lanes this weekend so crews can safely install overhead toll equipment.
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Round Rock, TX|News|
WilCo Officials Outline Back-To-School Guidance Amid Coronavirus
County officials and school administrators are collaborating to determine the best way to assess risk based on available evidence.
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Austin|News|
Burn Ban Implemented At All Austin Parks
High temperatures and a lack of rainfall have combined to create a need for a ban on burning at all parks, greenbelts and preserves.
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Austin|News|
School Supplies Drive Launched In Williamson County
Those donating through the month of August can drop off at the Williamson County Juvenile Services in Georgetown or arrange for pickup.
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Cedar Park-Leander, TX|News|
Cedar Park Councilman Under Fire For Calling Teachers 'Leeches'
A special meeting on Thursday has a sole agenda item in addressing incendiary social media comments against educators wary of coronavirus.
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Austin|News|
Austin Issues Guidance As Coronavirus Cases Exceed 20,000
Health district officials reiterated the continuing need for safety guidelines after reaching a grim illness milestone.
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Round Rock, TX|News|
WilCo Coronavirus Death Count Downgraded After Calculation Change
Recorded fatalities dropped to 79 from a previously reported 99 countywide after state health officials changed their methodology.
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