Round Rock, TX|News|
WilCo Creates Site To Help People Register For Coronavirus Shots
A Vaccine Registration Technical Assistance site is set up at the Sun City Ballroom, 2 Texas Dr., in Georgetown with more planned soon.
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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|
Interstate 35 Lane Closures From Jan. 30-Feb. 5, 2021
The Texas Department of Transportation has released its latest list of lane closures along the key artery, yielding a nice driving primer.
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Austin|News|
Foundation Formed To Benefit Fallen Austin Doctor's Children
Friends of pediatrician Lindley Dodson, who was fatally shot this week, formed the foundation to benefit the 3 children she leaves behind.
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Austin|News|
Travis County Far Short Of Coronavirus Herd Immunity Goal: Report
Sendero Health says 1.7M vaccine doses are needed to reach 67 percent immunity in a region where only 30K have been administered to date.
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Austin|News|
3rd Coronavirus Vaccination Site Opens In North Travis County
Austin Public Health has opened the site to improve access to vaccines in a region where some 30,000 shots have been administered so far.
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Austin|News|
Austin City Council Appoints New Civil Rights Officer
Carol Johnson was named to head a newly created office against a backdrop of ongoing police reform and 'reimagining' public safety.
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Austin|News|
Fatal Wreck Shuts Down Portions Of U.S. 290
The fatal collision occurred along the 9400 block of East U.S. 290, according to a police tweet issued just before 4 a.m.
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Round Rock, TX|News|
WilCo Administers 15K Coronavirus Vaccines So Far
On Tuesday, the Williamson County Commissioners Court approved a contract with Curative Inc. to set up additional vaccination sites.
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Cedar Park-Leander, TX|News|
Leander Boil Water Notice Canceled Following Line Break
Residents of the Travisso subdivision no longer need to boil their water before consumption after the water was found to be bacteria-free.
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North Austin-Pflugerville, TX|News|
Nearly 30 Displaced After North Austin Apartment Complex Fire
Although just 1 unit along Longspur Boulevard was damaged by fire, residents at 8 units were displaced after electricity was knocked out.
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Austin|News|
Artists Serve As Centerpiece Of New Downtown Austin Initiative
An effort to heighten downtown vibrancy will feature commemorative banners featuring the work of local artists and photographers.
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Austin|News|
Travis County Attorney Dismisses Police Protesters' Charges
Charges against demonstrators calling for law enforcement reform in the wake of police killings are dismissed 'in the interest of justice.'
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Austin|News|
Austin Seeks Municipal Civil Service Commission Members
The five-member board is the ruling body on appeals of disciplinary actions taken against municipal workers.
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Austin|News|
Woman Missing From South Austin Home Found Safe
Modesta Soliz, 56 had last been seen on Wendesday afternoon, with concern heightened given existing health conditions.
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Cedar Park-Leander, TX|News|
Leander Boil Water Notice In Effect After Line Break
City officials are awaiting lab results to assess water quality following a rupture of a line at a construction line this week.
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Austin|News|
Austin City Council Approves Buying Hotel To House Homeless
Texas Bungalows Hotel & Suites was approved unanimously for purchase at a cost of $9.5 million; purchase of a second hotel was postponed.
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Cedar Park-Leander, TX|News|
WilCo Taps Pennington To Key Adult Probation Role
Jameson Pennington was appointed director of Williamson County Community Supervision and Corrections Department by a board of judges.
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Austin|News|
Flood Mitigation At Center Of New Austin City Council Resolution
Austin City Council on Wednesday passed a resolution sparking an upcoming inventory of municipal flood mitigation efforts and assess risk.
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Round Rock, TX|News|
Man Sues WilCo After 'Humiliating' Arrest Filmed By 'Live PD'
Scott Phillip Lewis claims an arrest that left him with physical and emotional scars was escalated for the benefit of reality show drama.
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Austin|News|
2 Doctors Killed In Hourslong Austin Standoff Identified
Police said a doctor who had been to the office the previous week returned armed, took hostages and killed a fellow physician.
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