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COVID-19 May 15 Updates: High Court Asked To Stop Vote-By-Mail, Food Distribution Moved To Sunday

By • May 15, 2020
Cars line up to receive food boxes during a Central Texas Food Bank emergency food relief distribution at Toney Burger Stadium on April 30.
Gabriel C. Pérez / KUT

We'll be updating this story throughout the day Friday with the latest local news on the coronavirus pandemic. If you'd like to go through a roundup of COVID-19 news from Thursday, read it here. If you have a news tip or question, email us at news@KUT.org.

Beneficiarios Del Programa De Alimentos SNAP Ya Pueden Hacer Sus Compras En Internet

By • May 14, 2020
Michael Minasi / KUT

Los tejanos que reciben asistencia alimentaria ya pueden usar sus beneficios para comprar comestibles en Internet. 

La Comisión de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Texas informó que los beneficiarios del Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria (SNAP, en inglés) pueden visitar el sitio web de los comercios participantes y usar su tarjeta Lone Star para comprar comestibles e ir a recogerlos en la acera o que se los entreguen en su domicilio. La nueva disposición entró en vigencia el miércoles 13 de mayo. 

COVID-19 May 14 Updates: Williamson County Begins Free Testing For Those Without Symptoms

By • May 14, 2020
People run and ride bikes near Auditorium Shores on Wednesday.
Gabriel C. Pérez / KUT

This post has local news on the coronavirus pandemic from Thursday, May 14. Read Friday's live updates here. If you'd like to go through a roundup of COVID-19 news from Wednesday, read it here. If you have a news tip or question, email us at news@KUT.org.

COVID-19 May 13 Updates: UT Seeks Volunteer Contact Tracers, National Guard Cleaning Nursing Homes

By • May 13, 2020
An H-E-B employee completes a curbside pickup order during the coronavirus pandemic.
Gabriel C. Pérez / KUT

We'll be updating this story throughout the day Wednesday with the latest local news on the coronavirus pandemic. If you'd like to go through a roundup of COVID-19 news from Tuesday, read it here. If you have a news tip or question, email us at news@KUT.org.

Mientras Reabren Comercios, Adler Recuerda A Residentes De Austin: Aún No Estamos 'Fuera de Peligro'

By • May 12, 2020
Austin Mayor Steve Adler speaks during a news conference announcing the cancellation of South by Southwest on March 6.
Julia Reihs / KUT

Read this story in English.

La presentadora de la edición matutina de KUT, Jennifer Stayton, entrevistó al alcalde de Austin, Steve Adler, sobre cómo la ciudad está respondiendo a las órdenes de reapertura del gobernador Greg Abbott y para preguntarle sobre cómo la ciudad enfrente a la pandemia.

Puedes ver la conversación completa a continuación:

COVID-19 May 12 Updates: Thunderbirds Detail Flight Path Over Austin On Wednesday

By • May 12, 2020
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly over New York on April 28.
Kenneth Wilsey / FEMA

This post has local news on the coronavirus pandemic from Tuesday, May 12. Read Wednesday's live updates here. If you'd like to go through a roundup of COVID-19 news from Monday, read it here. If you have a news tip or question, email us at news@KUT.org.

As Businesses Reopen, Adler Reminds Austinites: We're Not 'Out Of The Woods' Yet

By • May 11, 2020
Austin Mayor Steve Adler speaks during a news conference announcing the cancellation of South by Southwest on March 6.
Julia Reihs / KUT

KUT Morning Edition host Jennifer Stayton talked with Austin Mayor Steve Adler about how the city is responding to Gov. Greg Abbott’s reopening orders and to answer some of your questions about the city’s response to the pandemic.

COVID-19 May 11 Updates: Texas To Test All Nursing Homes; Hospitals See Fewer Heart-Attack Patients

By • May 11, 2020
Cisco's advertises food and margaritas to-go during the coronavirus pandemic.
Jorge Sanhueza-Lyon / KUT

This post has local news on the coronavirus pandemic from Monday, May 11. Read Tuesday's live updates here. If you have a news tip or question, email us at news@KUT.org.

COVID-19 May 8 Updates: COTA Hosting Food Drive Sunday, UT Weighs How To Reopen Campus In Fall

By • May 8, 2020
People run and walk near Lady Bird Lake on March 23.
Julia Reihs / KUT

We'll be updating this story throughout the day Friday with the latest local news on the coronavirus pandemic. If you'd like to go through a roundup of COVID-19 news from Thursday, read it here. If you have a news tip or question, email us at news@KUT.org.

COVID-19 May 7 Updates: Austin City Council Approves Funds To Aid Nonprofits And Child-Care Centers

By • May 7, 2020
A closed sign is placed on a business in Austin during the coronavirus pandemic.
Gabriel C. Pérez / KUT

This post has local news on the coronavirus pandemic from Thursday, May 7. Read Friday's live updates here. If you'd like to go through a roundup of COVID-19 news from Wednesday, read it here. If you have a news tip or question, email us at news@KUT.org.

COVID-19 May 6 Updates: AISD Sticking With Virtual Graduations, Lottery For Rent Help Closes Tonight

By • May 6, 2020
A drive-thru COVID-19 testing center in Austin.
Julia Reihs / KUT

This post has local news on the coronavirus pandemic from Wednesday, May 6. Read Thursday's live updates here. If you'd like to go through a roundup of COVID-19 news from Tuesday, read it here. If you have a news tip or question, email us at news@KUT.org.

Conciertos En Jardines Dan A Artistas De Austin La Oportunidad De Actuar Mientras Ayudan A Otros

By • May 5, 2020
Singer Mela Sarajane Dailey hosts a free concert on the lawn of a Northwest Austin home on Saturday.
Gabriel C. Pérez / KUT

Click here to read this story in English. 

Los cantantes entonaron melodías desde el jardín delantero de una casa del noroeste de Austin el sábado, mientras una audiencia de unos 30 vecinos distantes físicamente miraban desde el césped y al otro lado de la calle.

COVID-19 May 5 Updates: Escott Calls Construction Sites 'Hotspots,' Giving Tuesday Underway

By • May 5, 2020
Central Texas Food Bank distributed food boxes at Toney Burger Stadium in South Austin on April 30.
Gabriel C. Pérez / KUT

This post has local news on the coronavirus pandemic from Tuesday, May 5. Read Wednesday's live updates here. If you'd like to go through a roundup of COVID-19 news from Monday, read it here. If you have a news tip or question, email us at news@KUT.org.

COVID-19 May 4 Updates: Eligible Austinites Can Apply For Rent Assistance Monday Through Wednesday

By • May 4, 2020
Gabriel C. Pérez / KUT

We'll be updating this story throughout the day Monday with the latest local news on the coronavirus pandemic. If you have a news tip or question, email us at news@KUT.org.

COVID-19 May 1 Updates: Austin Issues Guidance On New State Rules, Businesses Start To Reopen

By • May 1, 2020
A woman in a mask and gloves looks out from Altered State in the Domain
Jorge Sanhueza-Lyon / KUT

We'll be updating this story throughout the day Friday with the latest local news on the coronavirus pandemic. If you'd like to go through a roundup of COVID-19 news from Thursday, read it here. If you have a news tip or question, email us at news@KUT.org.

COVID-19 April 30 Updates: Texas Relaxes Jobless Benefit Rules, Advocate Warns Of Unseen Child Abuse

By • Apr 30, 2020
Michael Minasi / KUT

This post has local news on the coronavirus pandemic from Thursday, April 30. Read Friday's live updates here. If you'd like to go through a roundup of COVID-19 news from Wednesday, read it here. If you have a news tip or question, email us at news@KUT.org.

COVID-19 April 28 Updates: Lyft Pulls Scooters From City, UT Hopes To Open In The Fall With Changes

By • Apr 29, 2020
A closed sign is placed on the door of a business in East Austin during the pandemic. Gov. Greg Abbott announced some businesses can reopen with limited capacity on Friday, but not all are choosing to do so.
Gabriel C. Pérez / KUT

This post has local news on the coronavirus pandemic from Wednesday, April 29. Read Thursday's live updates here. If you'd like to go through a roundup of COVID-19 news from Tuesday, read it here. If you have a news tip or question, email us at news@KUT.org.

COVID-19 April 28 Updates: Alamo Drafthouse Won't Open Theaters, Austin ISD Opens Outdoor Spaces

By • Apr 28, 2020
Murals adorn closed businesses in downtown Austin during the coronavirus pandemic.
Michael Minasi / KUT

We'll be updating this story throughout the day Tuesday with the latest local news on the coronavirus pandemic. If you'd like to go through a roundup of COVID-19 news from Monday, read it here. If you have a news tip or question, email us at news@KUT.org.

COVID-19 April 27 Updates: Catholic Charities Inundated With Calls For Aid Money

By • Apr 27, 2020
A mural on a business on Sixth Street tells people to stay home and stay safe.
Michael Minasi / KUT

We'll be updating this story throughout the day Monday with the latest local news on the coronavirus pandemic. If you have a news tip or question, email us at news@KUT.org.

COVID-19 April 24 Updates: Travis County Residents Can Apply Online For MAP, Retail-To-Go Starts Up

By • Apr 24, 2020
People have painted murals on boarded up businesses on Sixth Street during the coronavirus pandemic.
Michael Minasi / KUT

We'll be updating this story throughout the day Friday with the latest local news on the coronavirus pandemic. If you'd like to go through a roundup of COVID-19 news from Thursday, read it here. If you have a news tip or question, email us at news@KUT.org.

COVID-19 April 23 Updates: Austin Launches Online Testing Tool, Council Approves Fund For Musicians

By • Apr 23, 2020
Firefighters from Austin Fire Department Station 22 wear face masks during the coronavirus pandemic.
Gabriel C. Pérez / KUT

We'll be updating this story throughout the day Thursday with the latest local news on the coronavirus pandemic. If you'd like to go through a roundup of COVID-19 news from Wednesday, read it here. If you have a news tip or question, email us at news@KUT.org.

COVID-19 April 22 Updates: Loan Program For Small Businesses Opens, Workforce Solutions Posts Jobs

By • Apr 22, 2020
An H-E-B employee delivers groceries to a customer's car as part of the store's curbside pickup service.
Gabriel C. Pérez / KUT

This post has local news on the coronavirus pandemic from Wednesday, April 22. Read Thursday's live updates here. If you'd like to go through a roundup of COVID-19 news from Tuesday, read it here. If you have a news tip or question, email us at news@KUT.org.

COVID-19 April 21 Updates: Report Warns Of Mental Health Impacts, New Rules Issued For Nursing Homes

By • Apr 21, 2020
A face mask hangs in the rearview mirror of a car.
Gabriel C. Pérez / KUT

We'll be updating this story throughout the day Tuesday with the latest local news on the coronavirus pandemic. If you'd like to go through a roundup of COVID-19 news from Monday, read it here. If you have a news tip or question, email us at news@KUT.org.

COVID-19 April 20 Updates: Nonprofits To Get Money From City Fund, Cap Metro Gives Passengers Masks

By • Apr 20, 2020
CommUnity Care conducts drive-up COVID-19 screening at the Hancock Center on March 18.
Gabriel C. Pérez / KUT

This post has local news on the coronavirus pandemic from Monday, April 20. Read Tuesday's live updates here. If you have a news tip or question, email us at news@KUT.org.

COVID-19 April 17 Updates: Manor ISD Halts Meal, Tech Distribution After Employees Test Positive

By • Apr 17, 2020
Jeff Levine places a face covering over the Stevie Ray Vaughan statue at Auditorium Shores.
Gabriel C. Pérez / KUT

We'll be updating this story throughout the day Friday with the latest local news on the coronavirus pandemic. If you'd like to go through a roundup of COVID-19 news from Thursday, read it here. If you have a news tip or question, email us at news@KUT.org.

COVID-19 April 16 Updates: Protesters Want State Reopened, 1.2M Texans Have Applied For Unemployment

By • Apr 16, 2020
Jorge Sanhueza-Lyon / KUT

This post has local news on the coronavirus pandemic from Thursday, April 16. Read Friday's live updates here. If you'd like to go through a roundup of COVID-19 news from Wednesday, read it here. If you have a news tip or question, email us at news@KUT.org.

COVID-19 April 15 Updates: More UT Students Test Positive, Applications Open For Relief Fund

By • Apr 15, 2020
Hundreds of cars line up to receive a box of free food from the Central Texas Food Bank, at LBJ High School on Wednesday.
Jorge Sanhueza-Lyon / KUT

This post has local news on the coronavirus pandemic from Wednesday, April 15. Read Thursday's live updates here. If you'd like to go through a roundup of COVID-19 news from Tuesday, read it here. If you have a news tip or question, email us at news@KUT.org.

COVID-19 April 14 Updates: Austin ISD Students 'Displaced,' Two More Cap Metro Drivers Test Positive

By • Apr 14, 2020
Downtown Austin parking garages sit mostly empty during the city's stay-at-home order to help stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Gabriel C. Pérez / KUT

This post has local news on the coronavirus pandemic from Tuesday, April 14. Read Wednesday's live updates here. If you'd like to go through a roundup of COVID-19 news from Monday, read it here. If you have a news tip or question, email us at news@KUT.org.

COVID-19 April 13 Updates: Austin Sets Up Rental Help Program, Hotline For Restaurants Established

By • Apr 13, 2020
Jorge Sanhueza-Lyon / KUT

This post has local news on the coronavirus pandemic from Monday, April 13. Read Tuesday's live updates here. If you'd like to go through a roundup of COVID-19 news from Friday, read it here. If you have a news tip or question, email us at news@KUT.org.

Severe Thunderstorms Expected Overnight, Tornado Watch Issued

By • Apr 11, 2020

Severe thunderstorms and possible tornadoes could hit the Austin area overnight into early Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.

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