"Stay Home, Work Safe" Orders Issued for Central Texas

Urgent measures deemed essential to combat spread of COVID-19

"...Home, Work Safe" - to combat the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, in the..."

March 24, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Mayor Bans Gatherings of 250+ People

New order aims to slow transmission of COVID-19

"...other communities have taken to slow the transmission of COVID-19...."

March 14, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Gov. Abbott Announces State of Disaster, Urges Texans Not to Hoard

Governor says more facilities will have testing capabilities soon

"...the current health crisis spurred by coronavirus, which causes COVID-19...."

March 13, 2020 News Post by Margaret Nicklas

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”

"...declared global pandemic and now-dozens of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Texas, state leaders have yet to budge in..."

March 13, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Council Preview: The City Will RISE Again

$15 million fund proposed to help deliver quick cash relief

"...by the economic fallout caused by the spread of COVID-19. The aid will be distributed to nonprofit service providers..."

April 8, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Top Austin Headlines of 2021: Abbott’s Anti-Mask Moves Spur Revolts

July 29: Gov. Greg Abbott issues executive order GA-38, which prohibits local governments from mandating face masks to combat the spread of COVID-19

"...Amid an unprecedented surge of COVID-19 over the summer, Texas state leadership bucked public health..."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Judge Declines Paxton's Push To Rip Austin's Masks Off ASAP

AG's latest COVID lawsuit set for trial in two weeks

"...to force Austin and Travis County to abandon their COVID-19 public health protocols has been set for a March..."

March 12, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Housing Advocates Demand Relief, Protections as Eviction Crisis Looms

A network of local housing organizations are calling on state leaders to craft a plan for preventing evictions amid the worst months of the COVID-19 pandemic

"...for preventing evictions amid the worst months of the COVID-19 pandemic...."

Dec. 25, 2020 News Feature by Jose Benjamin Montaño

5th Circuit Restores Medication Abortion (For Now)

Latest twist in legal battle offers partial victory to providers

"...state officials’ draconian decision to ban abortion amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has..."

April 14, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Austin Donation and Volunteer Opportunities During Coronavirus Outbreak

Ways to help your neighbor during this trying time

"...COVID-19 has affected everyone and everything, including local nonprofits. Business..."

March 16, 2020 Events Post by Katherine McNevins

Graduations Presage AISD's Return to In-Person Learning

As COVID-19 case counts drop and vaccination rates rise, the district looks to the fall

"...As COVID-19 case counts dropped and vaccination rates rose across Austin,..."

June 11, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Gov. Abbott Issues Executive Order Requiring Face Masks in Public

There are a few exceptions to the rule

"...Welp, it’s not every day the governor issues an..."

July 2, 2020 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Council Recap: Tip the Band, Skip the Pork Chop

Relief funds for artists, planning for fair and just mobility

"...Artist Disaster Relief Fund to soften the impact of COVID-19...."

April 24, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin Creative Alliance's Artists Emergency Relief Fund

ACA provides pandemic assistance, one artist at a time

"...a prolonged recovery period, all her arts-related income. The COVID-19 shutdown meant dance studios had to close, forcing Morrow..."

April 9, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Faster Than Sound – Austin Radio: “We Never Stopped or Went Off the Air”

Austin radio stations stay on-air and spirited during COVID-19

"...At COVID-19's onset, many local stations switched to a remote jukebox..."

May 8, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

More Than 200 UT Students Traveled to Cabo San Lucas for Spring Break. Guess How Many Now Have Coronavirus.

Ages 20-40 account for half of positive cases in Travis County

"...Mexico for spring break, despite travel warnings during the COVID-19 pandemic – 49 of whom have now tested positive..."

April 8, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Umlauf After Dark ft. Daphne Tunes

Popular sculpture garden presents live music to recover from burglary

"...As if an arts organization didn't have enough to..."

July 27, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Gov. Greg Abbott Reverses Course on Face Masks

COVID-19 roars back and Abbott fails to lead ... again

"...As COVID-19 roars back with a vengeance all over Texas, Gov...."

June 19, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

We Have an Issue: Redefining Distancing

How Austin's recovery community is adapting to COVID-19

"...around to well and truly being done.) During this COVID-19-mandated bout of intense isolation and anxiety, I've occasionally thought..."

May 15, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

The Common Law

COVID-19 and Austin – answering your legal questions (part 3)

"...Law," which typically runs monthly, has started to address your COVID-19 questions on a weekly basis. You ask. "The Common..."

April 17, 2020 Column by Luke Ellis

State Officials "Exploiting" Coronavirus Pandemic to Ban Abortion?

Reproductive rights groups blast Abbott, Paxton

"...abortion procedures would halt across the state amid the COVID-19 pandemic...."

March 24, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

University of Texas Classes Move Online for Remainder of Spring Semester

Students will also have to vacate residence halls

"...In its latest response to COVID-19, UT-Austin announced it will be moving all spring semester..."

March 18, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

We Have an Issue: Brace for Impact

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

"...public health decision made out of concerns of a COVID-19 outbreak – has been the most obvious barometer, locally,..."

March 13, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

Travel news a year into the pandemic

"...month marks the anniversary of the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Traveling is tough, but we’ve learned new protocols..."

March 5, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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

After Five Decades, Austin Recovery to Close

Nonprofit succumbs to financial challenges made worse by COVID

"...Texas recovery community, citing financial struggles made worse by COVID-19...."

April 22, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

The Central Market Cooking School is Alive and Well and Real, Real Tasty

Local powerhouse of nourishing knowledge returns to full strength

"...So here’s the Central Market Cooking School, back in..."

Sept. 19, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Applications for Rent Relief Lottery Open Tomorrow

City will distribute $12.9 million in direct aid to renters

"...Calling all renters who have lost income because of COVID-19: The city wants to pay your rent. No, really...."

Aug. 18, 2020 News Post by Clara Ence Morse

Virtual Cooking Classes With Top Austin Chefs

Extraordinary new series to benefit Southern Smoke Foundation

"...Central Market Cooking Classes were, right? And now the COVID-19 situation’s shut down that favorite epicenter of culinary instruction...."

April 29, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Latest Effects of Coronavirus on Texas Elections

Abbott postpones run-offs, Dems sue to expand vote-by-mail

"...Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and the various public responses, political campaigns in..."

March 23, 2020 News Post by Michael King

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