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COVID-19 Latest: Applications For Austin Rent Assistance Open Wednesday

By • Aug 17, 2020
A sign in Spanish at Austin Country Flea Market encourages people to stay 6 feet apart during the coronavirus pandemic.
Gabriel C. Pérez / KUT

This post has local news on the coronavirus pandemic from Monday, Aug. 17. If you have a news tip or question, email us at news@KUT.org.

Hostage Situation Ends Peacefully After Shooting Of 3 Cedar Park Police Officers

By • Aug 16, 2020
Cedar Park Police said none of the officers wounded in Sunday's shooting have life-threatening injuries.
Michael Minasi / KUT

Lee esta historia en español. 

Cedar Park police say the suspect who shot three officers responding to an emergency call Sunday afternoon has surrendered peacefully and has released all of his family members who were being held hostage.

COVID-19 Latest: Austin And Travis County Extend Rules On Masks And Gatherings Until December

By • Aug 14, 2020
A marker tells people to keep their distance during the city's budget adoption hearing at Palmer Event Center on Wednesday.
Gabriel C. Pérez / KUT

This post has local news on the coronavirus pandemic from Friday, Aug. 14. If you have a news tip or question, email us at news@KUT.org.

COVID-19 Latest: Austin Public Health Reports A Record 15 Deaths In A Single Day

By • Aug 13, 2020
A sign at the Austin County Flea Market tells people to wear masks, social distance and wash their hands.
Gabriel C. Pérez / KUT

This post has local news on the coronavirus pandemic from Thursday, Aug. 13. If you have a news tip or question, email us at news@KUT.org.

COVID-19 Latest: Austin Creative Workers Affected By Pandemic Can Apply For A $2,000 Grant Monday

By • Aug 12, 2020
A mural on Sixth Street by @ladyparaffin on May 21.
Michael Minasi / KUT

This post has local news on the coronavirus pandemic from Wednesday, Aug. 12. If you have a news tip or question, email us at news@KUT.org.

COVID-19 Latest: Nation's First Virtual Criminal Jury Trial Takes Place In Travis County

By • Aug 11, 2020
The Travis County Courthouse
Gabriel C. Pérez / KUT

This post has local news on the coronavirus pandemic from Tuesday, Aug. 11. If you have a news tip or question, email us at news@KUT.org.

COVID-19 Latest: Disaster Relief Grant Program For Austin Musicians Reopens

By • Aug 10, 2020
Stasia Erickson busks on South Congress Avenue on May 22.
Michael Minasi / KUT

This post has local news on the coronavirus pandemic from Monday, Aug. 10. If you have a news tip or question, email us at news@KUT.org.

COVID-19 Latest: Texas Allows Limited Visitation At Nursing Homes

By • Aug 7, 2020
Medical supplies is stored at Austin Public Health's Alternative Care Site, which is a field hospital set up at the Austin Convention Center to treat COVID-19 patients if needed.
Gabriel C. Pérez / KUT

This post has local news on the coronavirus pandemic from Friday, Aug. 7. If you have a news tip or question, email us at news@KUT.org.

COVID-19 Latest: Researchers Seek Participants In Central Texas For Vaccine Trial

By • Aug 6, 2020
A sign at Galindo Elementary School in South Austin reminds people that face coverings are required.
Gabriel C. Pérez / KUT

This post has local news on the coronavirus pandemic from Thursday, Aug. 6. If you have a news tip or question, email us at news@KUT.org.

COVID-19 Latest: Health Care Jobs At Risk In Texas As Uninsured Rate Soars

By • Aug 5, 2020
Austin Public Health has set up an alternate care Site at the Austin Convention Center to take in COVID-19 patients, if needed.
Gabriel C. Pérez / KUT

This post has local news on the coronavirus pandemic from Wednedsay, Aug. 5. If you have a news tip or question, email us at news@KUT.org.

COVID-19 Latest: Big 12 Limits Football Season, Austin Emergency Center Offers Free Tests

By • Aug 4, 2020
Cars line up for CommUnityCare's drive-thru COVID-19 testing at Hancock Center.
Gabriel C. Pérez / KUT

This post has local news on the coronavirus pandemic from Tuesday, Aug. 4. If you have a news tip or question, email us at news@KUT.org.

COVID-19 Latest: Austin ISD Union Demands Start Of School Year Be Pushed Back

By • Aug 3, 2020
Medical supplies are stored at the Austin Convention Center, which has been turned into a field hospital if area hospitals get overwhelmed by COVID-19 patients.
Gabriel C. Pérez / KUT

This post has local news on the coronavirus pandemic from Monday, Aug. 3. If you have a news tip or question, email us at news@KUT.org.

COVID-19 Latest: Hays County Preparing Cash Assistance Program For Local Businesses

By • Jul 31, 2020
The Hays County Courthouse.
Gabriel C. Pérez / KUT

This post has local news on the coronavirus pandemic from Friday, July 31. If you have a news tip or question, email us at news@KUT.org.

Watch Live: Austinites Weigh In On Police Funding In Second Public Hearing

By • Jul 30, 2020
Protesters outside Austin City Hall on July 11 call for defunding the police department.
Gabriel C. Pérez / KUT

The second public hearing on the City of Austin’s proposed budget is taking place today. Speakers are phoning in to a virtual City Council meeting to tell council members their thoughts on the proposal.

COVID-19 Latest: Despite Drop In Hospital Average, Austin Will Stick With Stronger Restrictions

By • Jul 30, 2020
Austin Public Health has set up an Alternate Care Site at the Austin Convention Center to take in COVID-19 patients, if needed.
Gabriel C. Pérez / KUT

This post has local news on the coronavirus pandemic from Thursday, July 30. If you have a news tip or question, email us at news@KUT.org.

COVID-19 Latest: UT Austin Tops Survey Of Colleges With Most Coronavirus Cases

By • Jul 29, 2020
UT Austin's DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium undergoing renovation work on May 28.
Gabriel C. Pérez / KUT

This post has local news on the coronavirus pandemic from Wednesday, July 29. If you have a news tip or question, email us at news@KUT.org.

Familias Tienen Hasta El 21 De Agosto Para Solicitar El Beneficio Único De Alimentos

By • Jul 28, 2020

Se ha ampliado el plazo para que las familias con hijos que han perdido el acceso a comidas gratuitas o con descuento debido al cierre de las escuelas.

Esas familias tenían originalmente hasta el viernes para solicitar un beneficio único de $285 por niño para pagar los alimentos. Este martes, el gobernador Greg Abbott amplió el plazo hasta el 21 de agosto.

COVID-19 Latest: Austin Area's Average Of New Hospital Admissions Drops For 10th Day In A Row

By • Jul 28, 2020
Medical equipment sits at the field hospital located at the Austin Convention Center on July 24.
Gabriel C. Pérez / KUT

This post has local news on the coronavirus pandemic from Tuesday, July 28. If you have a news tip or question, email us at news@KUT.org.

COVID-19 Latest: STAAR Test Won't Determine If Fifth- And Eighth-Graders Advance Next School Year

By • Jul 27, 2020
A sign requiring face coverings at the entrance of Galindo Elementary School in South Austin.
Gabriel C. Pérez / KUT

This post has local news on the coronavirus pandemic from Monday, July 27. If you have a news tip or question, email us at news@KUT.org.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning In Effect In Parts Of Williamson And Travis Counties

By • Jul 26, 2020

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning in parts of Williamson County and Northeast Travis County until 4:15 p.m. The warning includes Round Rock, Cedar Park and Georgetown.

Man Shot At Downtown Austin Protest Dies From His Injuries

By • Jul 25, 2020
The scene of a shooting Saturday night in downtown Austin, near the corner of Fourth and Congress.
Mose Buchele / KUT

A man shot during a protest in downtown Austin has died at an Austin hospital from his injuries, police say.

A Facebook Live video showed protesters marching up Congress Avenue on Saturday night. A group bunched together at the corner of Fourth Street and Congress when several gunshots rang out.

COVID-19 Latest: Austin Area Sees Highest Number Of COVID-19 Deaths In A Single Day

By • Jul 24, 2020
Gabriel C. Pérez / KUT

This post has local news on the coronavirus pandemic from Friday, July 24. If you have a news tip or question, email us at news@KUT.org.

COVID-19 Latest: Travis County Sees 243 New COVID-19 Cases And 7 More Deaths

By • Jul 23, 2020
A sign at Galindo Elementary School in South Austin reminds people that face coverings are required.
Gabriel C. Pérez / KUT

This post has local news on the coronavirus pandemic from Thursday, July 23. If you have a news tip or question, email us at news@KUT.org.

COVID-19 Latest: Ban On Evictions In Travis County Extended Until Sept. 30

By • Jul 22, 2020
A face covering is placed over a statue at Taco Xpress in South Austin during the coronavirus pandemic.
Gabriel C. Pérez / KUT

This post has local news on the coronavirus pandemic from Wednesday, July 22. If you have a news tip or question, email us at news@KUT.org.

UT Austin Says It Will Allow 50% Capacity At Longhorn Football Games This Fall

By • Jul 21, 2020
UT Austin plans to allow 50% seating capacity at football games at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium this fall during the coronavirus pandemic.
Gabriel C. Pérez / KUT

Texas Longhorns football plans to return to the Forty Acres this fall.

UT Austin has announced it will move forward with a 50% seating capacity for football games at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.

COVID-19 Latest: UIL Delays Start Of Fall Sports For 5A And 6A Schools

By • Jul 21, 2020
The University Interscholastic League released a modified athletics schedule for Texas high schools on Tuesday.
Michael Minasi / KUT

This post has local news on the coronavirus pandemic from Tuesday, July 21. If you have a news tip or question, email us at news@KUT.org.

COVID-19 Latest: Travis County Sees Lowest Number Of New Cases Reported Since July 4

By • Jul 20, 2020
People wear face coverings while walking along South Congress Avenue on July 15.
Gabriel C. Pérez / KUT

This post has local news on the coronavirus pandemic from Monday, July 20. If you have a news tip or question, email us at news@KUT.org.

COVID-19 Latest: Paxton Says Religious Schools Can Decide For Themselves When To Reopen

By • Jul 17, 2020
Michael Minasi / KUT

This post has local news on the coronavirus pandemic from Friday, July 17. If you have a news tip or question, email us at news@KUT.org.

COVID-19 Latest: APH To Host Virtual Event Addressing Black Austinites' COVID-19 Concerns

By • Jul 16, 2020
Cars line up for CommUnityCare's drive-thru COVID-19 testing at Hancock Center.
Gabriel C. Pérez / KUT

This post has local news on the coronavirus pandemic from Thursday, July 16. If you have a news tip or question, email us at news@KUT.org.

COVID-19 Latest: Texas Teachers Protest TEA's Requirement For In-School Learning This Fall

By • Jul 15, 2020
Weston and Lorri Boyd hold signs outside the Capitol on Wednesday.
Michael Minasi / KUT

This post has local news on the coronavirus pandemic from Wedensday, July 15. If you have a news tip or question, email us at news@KUT.org.

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