Three Georgetown firefighters in isolation after helping someone who tested positive for COVID-19
At the time of the emergency call, the patient was not known to have COVID-19 but had mild symptoms. When the firefighters were transporting the patient to the hospital, that’s when things took a turn.
At the time of the emergency call, the patient was not known to have COVID-19 but had mild symptoms. When the firefighters were transporting the patient to the hospital, that’s when things took a turn.
Georgetown residents celebrate 9-year-old's birthday with parade
Although she couldn’t hug or get close to her guests, individually wrapped cookies from a local bakery were passed out so everyone could feel the love.
Although she couldn’t hug or get close to her guests, individually wrapped cookies from a local bakery were passed out so everyone could feel the love.
Round Rock ISD distributing Chromebooks to students needing access to online learning
Curbside distribution began Tuesday and will continue through Friday, April 3. Teacher-led, at-home instruction begins on April 6, says RRISD.
Curbside distribution began Tuesday and will continue through Friday, April 3. Teacher-led, at-home instruction begins on April 6, says RRISD.
Facilities to open in Travis, Williamson counties for elderly COVID-19 patients
Austin Public Health is working on a way to protect the most vulnerable in the community, the elderly, as the mortality rate is higher than other populations.
Austin Public Health is working on a way to protect the most vulnerable in the community, the elderly, as the mortality rate is higher than other populations.
Austin Regional Clinic offers drive-up COVID-19 testing
A site at its South 1st clinic in Austin is already operating, says ARC, and the other four sites will open by April 2.
A site at its South 1st clinic in Austin is already operating, says ARC, and the other four sites will open by April 2.
First COVID-19 death reported in Williamson County
To protect yourself, wash your hands well and often, keep them away from your face, and avoid crowds and standing close to people.
To protect yourself, wash your hands well and often, keep them away from your face, and avoid crowds and standing close to people.
Williamson County businesses, government work together in effort to prevent spread of COVID-19
“We’ve prepared for tornadoes, we’ve prepared for mass shootings, we’ve prepared for flooding but we don’t have a book on the shelf about pandemics,” said County Judge Bill Gravell.
“We’ve prepared for tornadoes, we’ve prepared for mass shootings, we’ve prepared for flooding but we don’t have a book on the shelf about pandemics,” said County Judge Bill Gravell.
Hutto ISD distributes Chromebooks to students for online learning
Hutto ISD announced they would be passing the Chromebooks out starting Thursday.
Hutto ISD announced they would be passing the Chromebooks out starting Thursday.
Round Rock police: Suspect robs pharmacy of prescription pain meds, flees on foot
Round Rock police say he followed a pharmacy employee inside, brandished a gun and demanded multiple bottles of prescription pain medication.
Round Rock police say he followed a pharmacy employee inside, brandished a gun and demanded multiple bottles of prescription pain medication.
Wag Heaven offering free pet food for fosters
Fostering an animal frees up valuable space and resources, allowing the shelter to welcome even more animals in need.
Fostering an animal frees up valuable space and resources, allowing the shelter to welcome even more animals in need.
City of Georgetown announces park closures
According to officials, the City of Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department will close all amenities and playgrounds that don't allow for physical distancing.
According to officials, the City of Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department will close all amenities and playgrounds that don't allow for physical distancing.
Austin COVID-19 Update: EMS employee tests positive, only three cases in Travis County are hospitalized
Chief of Austin/Travis County EMS Ernesto Rodriguez and Deputy Medical Director for the City of Austin and Travis County Dr. Jason Pickett answered questions from the media.
Chief of Austin/Travis County EMS Ernesto Rodriguez and Deputy Medical Director for the City of Austin and Travis County Dr. Jason Pickett answered questions from the media.
From retirement population to lack of testing, Williamson County discusses stay-at-home order
Williamson County is joining other Texas counties in issuing a stay home, work safe order in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Williamson County is joining other Texas counties in issuing a stay home, work safe order in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Travis, Williamson counties are under stay-at-home orders
The city said all are ordered to stay home unless you absolutely have to leave for essential reasons. All essential businesses like grocery stores, banks, mail services all can remain open for use.
The city said all are ordered to stay home unless you absolutely have to leave for essential reasons. All essential businesses like grocery stores, banks, mail services all can remain open for use.
Travis County, Williamson County issue stay at home orders
The order is effective from today, March 24, to April 13.
The order is effective from today, March 24, to April 13.
Leander ISD provides update on services in response to COVID-19
Leander ISD will start providing breakfast and lunch meals starting Tuesday, March 24.
Leander ISD will start providing breakfast and lunch meals starting Tuesday, March 24.
Williamson County reports more cases of COVID-19
Two cases are from the Austin area in the county, four in Cedar Park, four in Georgetown, one in Leander, and three in Round Rock.
Two cases are from the Austin area in the county, four in Cedar Park, four in Georgetown, one in Leander, and three in Round Rock.
Desert Door Distillery donates hand sanitizer to local law enforcement agencies
Desert Door Distillery, a veteran-owned sotol distillery in Driftwood, recently began producing hand sanitizer last week.
Desert Door Distillery, a veteran-owned sotol distillery in Driftwood, recently began producing hand sanitizer last week.
Officials confirm additional coronavirus cases in Williamson County
By the direction of the Willamson County Health District and recommendations from the office of Emergency Management, Williamson County leaders have announced additional orders to mitigate the spread of coronavirus.
By the direction of the Willamson County Health District and recommendations from the office of Emergency Management, Williamson County leaders have announced additional orders to mitigate the spread of coronavirus.
Coronavirus shuts down movie theaters, but you can still go to a drive-in
Practice social distancing from the comfort of your car.
Practice social distancing from the comfort of your car.