Austin Updates COVID Protocols Amid Abbott's Tightening Grip on Local Authorities' Powers

Local and state officials wrestle over mask mandates, again

"...Following several relatively uneventful months in COVID-19 sparring between local and state officials, Austin and state..."

May 21, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Can TABC Really Lift a Restaurant’s License Over COVID Rules? It’s Complicated.

The experts weigh in on the challenges for both sides

"...The ongoing COVID-19 crisis, and the recent return to Stage 5 of..."

Aug. 18, 2021 News Post by Jessi Cape

No, Vaccinated People Will Not Need a Negative COVID-19 Test to Attend ACL Fest

Dispelling rumors, the fest updated safety requirements this morning

"...Dispelling rumors of changes to COVID-19 safety requirements, ACL Fest announced updated protocols this morning...."

Sept. 21, 2021 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Without COVID-19 Checks, Two Artists Cancel at Frank Erwin Center

After Michael Bublé dropout, Tame Impala relocates to COTA

"...Frank Erwin Center, citing the venue’s inability to enforce COVID-19 safety protocols...."

Sept. 23, 2021 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Local, State Health Leaders Try to Keep Up with COVID-19

Six known cases in Travis County but actual number likely higher

"...across the country, driven by the coronavirus that causes COVID-19...."

March 16, 2020 News Post by Margaret Nicklas

How Fantastic Fest Is Adapting to COVID (Again)

Tim League on doing business in Texas and upgrading FF's home viewing experience

"...prefer a vaccine, but we will accept a negative COVID test within 24 hours [from a] certified lab."..."

Sept. 24, 2021 Screens Feature by Matthew Monagle

COVID Hospitalizations Are on the Rise Again in Central Texas

Find out where to get vaccinated right now, free of charge

"...Austin-Travis County has returned to Stage 3 of its COVID-19 Risk-Based Guidelines. Austin Public Health reports that confirmed COVID..."

July 15, 2021 News Post by Kimberley Jones

COVID-19 Finally Arrives at Travis County Jail

Outbreak is "small," but inmates and advocates are angry

"...The Travis County jail is four weeks into a COVID-19 outbreak that George Lobb has been predicting since the..."

Feb. 11, 2021 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Chronicle Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19

Staff member self-quarantined on first symptoms

"...Today’s Austin case count for confirmed COVID-19 infection raised to 23 today, and sadly, it includes..."

March 18, 2020 News Post by the News Staff

Austin Closes Bars, Dining Rooms in Latest COVID-19 Measures

Gatherings of 10 or more prohibited; orders in effect through May 1

"...dining rooms be shuttered to slow the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, through at..."

March 17, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Via 313 Workers Protest for COVID, Employment Protections

Staff claim management suspended them following petition

"...the community, and requested sick leave, hazard pay, enhanced COVID safety protocols, and more transparency around COVID-related communication from..."

Jan. 9, 2022 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Health Care Needs Your Help to Slow COVID-19’s Spread

Keep your distance

"...to try to head off the rapid spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus. Events have unfolded..."

March 20, 2020 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

Abbott Lifts COVID Rules: Will a Surge Follow?

Governor's move seen as premature, reckless by local leaders, businesses

"...The first anniversary of Texas' COVID-19 crisis will be observed with tragic irony as the..."

March 5, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

COVID-19 Turns the Texas Lege's Routines Upside Down

The challenge ahead – how to get back to the business of legislating without staging a superspreader event

"...COVID-19 is endangering record numbers throughout Texas, but state leaders..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Local Org Offers Beefed-Up COVID-19 Guidelines for Hospitality Businesses

Initiatives aimed at preventing the virus' spread and sustaining local businesses

"...hospitality businesses during these difficult times while also developing protocols for community safety. Initiatives include a food bank serving..."

July 3, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

The COVID-19 Long Haulers

Nearly 1 in 3 coronavirus survivors have strange, often changing symptoms without known causes or cures. Here’s what they and their doctors are doing about it.

"...For many of the unlucky people who have contracted COVID-19, the virus has led to numerous health problems that..."

March 26, 2021 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

Nursing-Home Families Want Answers as COVID Comes Back

Still seeking safety as the data remains unclear

"...homes and protect their residents from the ravages of COVID-19, and almost as long since the federal government began..."

July 3, 2020 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

On the COVID-19 Front Lines, Providers Feel Exposed

Seeking protection

"...The reality of the COVID-19 pandemic has settled like an invisible fog over Austin,..."

April 3, 2020 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

Advocates Call on City, County to Protect Most Vulnerable During COVID-19 Outbreak

Education, health, housing, justice addressed by list of demands

"...on social distancing to help slow the spread of COVID-19 – not only banning public gatherings (as the city..."

March 16, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Following Protests, Expect a Jump in COVID-19 Cases

City releases new metric for judging stages of risk, and promises better outreach to communities of color

"...Health has released a comprehensive staging dashboard to track COVID-19 hospitalizations, new confirmed cases, and other key indicators that..."

June 5, 2020 News Feature by Kimberley Jones and Beth Sullivan

Right Now, COVID-19 Is “Spreading Quickly in an Uncontrolled Fashion”

All of a sudden, is it too late?

"...months after Austinites brought the metro area's rate of COVID-19 transmission down to nearly zero – amid an economically..."

July 3, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Robert Rodriguez Brings His Next Project Back to Austin to Trailblaze Safe Production Protocols

Troublemaking in the time of pandemic

"...The protocols are derived from the Safe Way Forward production guidelines,..."

July 3, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

COVID Stage 4 “Imminent” as Delta Variant Looms

Austin Public Health reports troubling increases in new cases and hospitalizations

"...Travis County returned to Stage 3 of the local COVID-19 Risk-Based Guidelines, local health officials are saying that moving..."

July 23, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

City, County Extend COVID-19 Orders for the Long Haul

Mask mandate, ban on gatherings through December 15

"...As expected, Austin and Travis County extended their COVID-19 orders last Friday, on the eve of their August..."

Aug. 21, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

COVID at AISD: Union Lodges Grievances as District Plays Hardball

Education Austin files over 100 grievances on behalf of teachers denied accommodations for spring semester

"...the district's process for weighing staff risks during the COVID-19 pandemic violates the Americans With Disabilities Act. However, the..."

Dec. 25, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

ACL Festival To Require COVID Vaccination Card or Negative Test

C3 Presents roll out new safety requirements for October event

"...vaccination card or a printed copy of a negative COVID-19 test result obtained within 72 hours. As for masking..."

Aug. 19, 2021 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

LGBTQIA Advocacy Groups Navigate COVID Restrictions While Keeping Texans Engaged This Lege Session

Equality Texas, TENT go online to boost queer, trans voices at Capitol

"...advocacy groups are getting creative in order to navigate COVID-19 restrictions at the Capitol while working to ensure that..."

March 19, 2021 Qmmunity Post by Lilli Hime

How Medical Cannabis Provider Compassionate Cultivation Is Adapting to COVID-19

Ineligible for federal aid, Compassionate Cultivation adjusts to a new paradigm: more deliveries and less contact

"...While many companies have had to adapt protocols to meet public health needs, the stakes here are..."

May 1, 2020 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

How Austin's Performing Artists Are Reopening Their Spaces

After months behind screens, the folks who run the city's theatres, concert halls, and comedy clubs are welcoming audiences back inside

"...reality check, we became very serious about establishing new COVID operations and safety protocols...."

July 16, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin at Large: The Way to Safety

The cops are useless against COVID. But they have all the money.

"...Ever since COVID-19 began to wreak havoc in Austin in March, the..."

June 19, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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