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Thursday, March 26, 2020 by Nina Hernandez
Health & Human Services
Central Texas counties echo Travis, issue stay-at-home orders
While the city of Austin’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic has dominated the headlines, surrounding counties are also working to keep their communities safe.Alongside the news of its first presumptive coronavirus case, Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra issued a state…
Thursday, March 26, 2020 by Chad Swiatecki
City Hall
Council vote could allow online board and commission meetings during COVID-19 quarantine
The city’s boards and commissions, which have been sidelined since mid-March because of bans on large gatherings linked to the spread of COVID-19, could get the green light to hold virtual meetings.Today City Council is expected to vote on temporarily…
Thursday, March 26, 2020 by Elizabeth Pagano
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TipSheets
TipSheet: City Council, 3.26.20
Today City Council meets for its first regular meeting since shelter-in-place orders designed to slow the spread of coronavirus were put into effect. In light of the public health crisis, Council will be meeting virtually, with half of the members…
Wednesday, March 25, 2020 by Jo Clifton
Elections
Worrying about elections in the time of coronavirus
While some people may be worrying about their health or their business, it is Travis County Clerk Dana DeBeauvoir’s job to worry about elections. One of her major worries is how she’s going to conduct the July 14 runoffs for…
Wednesday, March 25, 2020 by Jessi Devenyns
Police
APD’s curtailed operations could impact equity
Last week, the Austin Police Department announced changes to its daily operations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. While there will be no change to the department’s response to critical calls where life and safety are jeopardized, smaller offenses and…
Wednesday, March 25, 2020 by Jessi Devenyns
Politics
Eckhardt to remain county judge until May 13
In yet another unprecedented decision linked to COVID-19, County Judge Sarah Eckhardt will not be stepping down from county government after all, despite her March 10 resignation.Eckhardt said at a press conference Monday that she could not have foreseen the…
