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In 'survival mode,' Austin Pets Alive! flooded with community support
Visitors to the Austin Pets Alive! website are greeted by a pop-up message that says, “We are in survival mode and need your help.” The message redirects to a donation page called “Save Pets in Sweats,” which encourages community members…
Austin • By Nina Hernandez • Apr 20, 2020
Faith organizations take services online during the Covid-19 pandemic
The city’s stay-at-home order suspended in-person religious services, but that hasn’t stopped churches, mosques and synagogues from reaching their congregations during the pandemic. With all physical gatherings banned, faith communities are going online to practice. Congregation Beth Israel still hosts…
Austin • By Nina Hernandez • Apr 17, 2020
A perfect storm: Covid-19, the census and redistricting
City demographer Ryan Robinson is worried about the outcome of the 2020 U.S. Census. “This is going to be a horrible census,” he told the Austin Monitor. Because of the need for social distancing to slow the spread of Covid-19,…
Austin • By Jo Clifton • Apr 16, 2020
City, chamber, downtown alliance working to assist small businesses amid Covid-19 restrictions
With many businesses either closed or operating with restrictions caused by the Covid-19 health crisis, the Downtown Austin Alliance and Austin Chamber are gathering data from local business owners about the types of assistance they’ll need to stay open for…
Austin • By Chad Swiatecki • Apr 16, 2020
Austin, Travis County extend stay-at-home orders, which now require face coverings
Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt have extended stay-at-home orders until May 8 and have expanded those orders to mandate that residents wear fabric face coverings during essential work and activities. According to a press release sent out…
Austin • By Elizabeth Pagano • Apr 14, 2020
United Way announces ongoing volunteer opportunities
Each year, United Way for Greater Austin hosts a communitywide Spring Day of Action. This year, with the Covid-19 crisis, United Way decided a change-up was in order. The organization is now hosting a Spring Season of Caring and putting…
Austin • By Nina Hernandez • Apr 10, 2020
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Covid-19: Senior citizens at risk of food shortages and isolation
With Covid-19 upending daily life, many senior citizens in Central Texas are finding their access to food limited and their social isolation increased. “Food became the overall concern for everybody,” Patty Bordie, director of the CAPCOG Area Agency on Aging,…
Austin • By Jessi Devenyns • Apr 7, 2020
Abbott orders statewide limits on nonessential activity, but won't call it a 'stay-at-home' order
Gov. Greg Abbott issued an order Tuesday requiring Texans to limit personal interactions that could lead to the spread of Covid-19. The order states schools will remain closed until at least May 4. People may still leave their homes to…
Austin • By Marisa Charpentier, KUT • Apr 1, 2020
Expanded hotel use among city's strategies for combating Covid-19 among homeless population
Increased availability of public hygiene facilities, emergency food access, coordination with health care organizations and expanded use of local hotels for shelter are some of the steps the city has taken to assist the homeless community in the midst of…
Austin • By Chad Swiatecki • Mar 31, 2020
Local groups call for $10 million to help struggling families
Last Thursday, a coalition of community groups called on City Council to allocate $10 million in emergency spending to be distributed to families struggling financially due to the Covid-19 crisis. “By allowing impacted families experiencing financial hardship brought by Covid-19…
Austin • By Nina Hernandez • Mar 30, 2020
Advocacy groups push for fast, centralized aid for musicians impacted by Covid-19 spread
More than a dozen local music nonprofits have signed on in support of City Council’s recent move to create aid programs to address the business impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, with a letter sent last week calling for quick relief…
Austin • By Chad Swiatecki • Mar 30, 2020
Council wants 'bridge aid' for residents, businesses ahead of federal COVID-19 help
City Council directed staff to move quickly in the coming weeks to allocate direct payments and other forms of aid to residents and small businesses that have taken a severe financial hit from the COVID-19 pandemic. A wide-reaching item passed…
