Marisa Charpentier
Digital ProducerMarisa Charpentier joined KUT as a digital producer in January 2020. After graduating from The University of Texas at Austin with degrees in journalism and Plan II Honors in 2018, she worked as a reporter for Community Impact Newspaper, covering the Central Texas communities of Cedar Park and Leander.
She is originally from St. Louis but grew up in Flower Mound, Texas. You can email her at mcharpentier@kut.org.
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La decisión ocurre dos semanas después de que APH bajara el riesgo de COVID-19 de 5, el nivel más alto, a 4. Es otra señal de que la tercera ola del virus está amainando en el área. -
The move comes two weeks after APH lowered its COVID risk stage from the highest level down to Stage 4. It’s another sign that the third wave of the virus is easing in the area.
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Austin-Travis County Health Authority Dr. Desmar Walkes said Friday it’s likely the area will move to Stage 3 early next week if current trends continue. But the health department is also reassessing its guidance to take flu season into account.
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Anteriormente los residentes que vivían fuera de la ciudad de Austin debían pagar $120 al año por tener una tarjeta de la Biblioteca Pública de Austin. A partir del pasado viernes, estudiantes que viven en cualquier parte del Condado de Travis tendrán acceso gratis a los servicios de la biblioteca.
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As ACL kicks off, Austin health officials urge people to remain vigilant and prevent COVID-19 spreadHealth officials are still urging people to be vigilant — especially as many people prepare to attend the Austin City Limits Music Festival this weekend and next.
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Normally residents who live outside Austin have to pay $120 a year for an Austin Public Library card. Starting Friday, students who live anywhere in Travis County can get access to the library's offerings for free.
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El lunes es la fecha límite en Texas para registrarte para votar en las elecciones del 2 de noviembre. En la boleta aparecerán ocho enmiendas a la constitución del estado, al igual que dos propuestas locales.
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Eight state constitutional amendments are on the Nov. 2 ballot, as well as a couple of Austin measures.
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Local hospitals have already been pushed to operate beyond their normal capacity because of the recent COVID-19 surge. To avoid straining them even more, health officials are urging people to get a flu shot.
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Austin health officials are touting several pieces of good news this week. Travis County hit a milestone with its vaccination efforts: 70% of people 12 and older in the county are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19. And hospitalizations are on a downward trend.
