With Community Spread, Austin Enters "Critical Stage" of COVID-19 Pandemic

Keep your distance, take your temperature, more tests coming

"...now, we're in a critical stage as this evolving pandemic strikes Austin and Travis County."..."

March 20, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin Homeless Service Organizations That Need Your Help Now

Donate money and materials

"...As the new coronavirus spreads through Austin, many in our community are struggling..."

March 19, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

City Loses Court Challenge Over LDC Protest Rights

Ruling voids prior 7-4 votes on code rewrite; next steps unclear

"...wake of social distancing measures to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, but now the future of the rewrite – which..."

March 19, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Now Streaming in Austin: Also Starring Austin

Documentary about Austin's history in film streaming free now

"...team: With Austin cinemas on lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, we're going to highlight Austin films you can..."

March 19, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Social Justice Advocates Call for Big Moves to Ease the Blow of Coronavirus

The most at risk

"...those most marginalized in the community amid the escalating coronavirus outbreak...."

March 20, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Austin Hunkers Down and Waits as the Pandemic Grows

It’s closing time

"...spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, through at least May 1. Community gatherings of 10..."

March 20, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Increased Pressure for “Vote-by-Mail”

Mail vote would expand franchise and public safety – but not without problems

"...Under the restrictive conditions of the coronavirus pandemic, more people are calling for expanded – including..."

March 20, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

People Experiencing Homelessness Brace for More Changes in Support Systems

Where are they supposed to go?

"...retreat into isolation to slow spread of the new coronavirus, people experiencing homelessness are asking: Where are they supposed..."

March 20, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

Keep your distance

"...backdrop of the widely criticized federal mishandling of the coronavirus crisis, state and local officials have doubled down to..."

March 20, 2020 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

Local Music to Livestream, Download, and Otherwise Enjoy Digitally

What we’re watching and listening to

"...he challenged Austin songwriters to write a tune about "coronavirus, social isolation, lost wages, closed clubs, and paranoia." His..."

March 20, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Criminal Justice Advocates and Officials at Odds Over Pandemic Precautions

Campaigning by another name

"...The coronavirus crisis has evoked a range of ideas over how..."

March 18, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Livestreaming in the Age of Quarantine

Austin musicians “going live” instead of playing live

"...Having their public gigs wiped from the books by coronavirus, Austin musicians are now “going live” instead of playing..."

March 18, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Cap Metro Begins Modified Transit Schedule March 18

New boarding and cleaning protocols also announced

"...to take precautions aimed at slowing the spread of coronavirus into Austin-Travis County...."

March 17, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Day Trips & Beyond: Pandemic's Effect on Travel

Out of town closings due to the threat of COVID-19

"...With the rapidly changing situation caused by the COVID-19/coronavirus, daytrippers and travelers are advised to check with any..."

March 17, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Campaigns Respond to Pandemic Crisis (Continued)

Candidates steadily re-adjust and reduce public campaigning

"...officials and political campaigns continue to react to the coronavirus outbreak and the increasing restrictions on public meetings and..."

March 17, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Austin Expected to Shut Down Bars, Dining and More Amid COVID-19 Crisis

Adler, Eckhardt to announce next steps 11am Tuesday, March 17

"...As the COVID-19 pandemic's scale becomes impossible to diminish, Austin is expected to..."

March 16, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

10 Cases of COVID-19 Now Reported in Travis County, and the Rest of the Day's Developments

We round up the latest closures, take-out options, and more

"...been another fast-moving day of developments in the COVID-19 pandemic...."

March 16, 2020 News Post by the News Staff

Patreon Announces Weird Stream-A-Thon to Help After SXSW Cancellation

Three-hour streaming event to raise funds for affected artists

"...Now, in the wake of SXSW's cancellation amid the coronavirus pandemic, Patreon is mounting a special fundraising streaming event..."

March 16, 2020 Emergency Post by Richard Whittaker

If You Have To Leave The House, Why Not Donate Blood?

Hospitals could face critical shortages as outbreak disrupts drives

"...disruptions being created in our area by the COVID-19 pandemic...."

March 16, 2020 News Post 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

"...those most marginalized in the community amid the escalating coronavirus outbreak...."

March 16, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

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

Six known cases in Travis County but actual number likely higher

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

March 16, 2020 News Post by Margaret Nicklas

AISD Board Votes to Give Superintendent Broadened Authority

Resolution lets Cruz take "immediate action" on COVID-19 response

"...Superintendent Paul Cruz authority to take “immediate action” on coronavirus prevention as “necessary to be able to minimize the..."

March 14, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

The Latest on COVID-19 and Its Effects on Austin

Our News team's ongoing coverage of events in Austin and Texas

"...Despite a declared global pandemic and now dozens of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in..."

March 13, 2020 News Post by the News Staff

Utility Shut-offs, Evictions, Court Dates Suspended Due to Pandemic

City and county officials aim to soften economic blow of COVID-19

"...first cases of the disease caused by the new coronavirus were confirmed...."

March 13, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Amid Coronavirus, Labor Advocates Call on State to End Attack on Paid Sick Leave

Abbott fails to account for millions who can’t just “work from home”

"...Despite a declared global pandemic and now-dozens of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Texas,..."

March 13, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Local Politicians Call for Voting by Mail

Sheryl Cole and Mike Siegel demand “common sense and good policy”

"...issue a declaration of emergency in response to the coronavirus epidemic, “and that the declaration specifically protect voting rights..."

March 13, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Frank Erwin Center Postpones Shows Indefinitely

Plus an extended spring break and more cancellations

"...with the local cancellations caused by the looming COVID-19 pandemic is a full-time job. Conveniently, we have people who..."

March 12, 2020 News Post by the Editorial Staff

Lit in the Time of Coronavirus

From emerging writer to potential vector at AWP in San Antonio

"...will mutate into making me a vector in the coronavirus pandemic...."

March 12, 2020 Arts Post by Mark Gozonsky

Writers Conference in San Antonio Carries On Despite Coronavirus

The Association of Writing Programs conference proceeded even under a public health emergency and with reduced attendance

"...San Antonio-Lackland; shortly afterward, they tested positive for the coronavirus...."

March 13, 2020 Arts Feature by Mark Gozonsky

We Have an Issue: Brace for Impact

Either way, COVID-19 is coming. Let’s look out for each other.

"...has been the most obvious barometer, locally, that this coronavirus thing is maybe starting to go south on us...."

March 13, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

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