Posted: Dec 29, 2020 / 06:44 PM CSTUpdated: Jan 5, 2021 / 01:45 PM CSTAUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas health officials are giving local pharmacies the go-ahead to start vaccinating those in Phase 1B for COVID-19 while Phase 1A is still underway. However, many pharmacies say they are not yet prepared or willing to vaccinate those in Phase 1B. Supplies are still limited for many, and providers want to make sure they are able to fully vaccinate each phase before moving on to the next. On Tuesday, Texas Department of State Health Services Commissioner Dr. John Hellerstedt released the following...…Posted: Dec 29, 2020 / 06:44 PM CSTUpdated: Jan 5, 2021 / 01:45 PM CSTAUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas health officials are giving local pharmacies the go-ahead to start vaccinating those in Phase 1B for COVID-19 while Phase 1A is still underway. However, many pharmacies say they are not yet prepared or willing to vaccinate those in Phase 1B. Supplies are still limited for many, and providers want to make sure they are able to fully vaccinate each phase before moving on to the next. On Tuesday, Texas Department of State Health Services Commissioner Dr. John Hellerstedt released the following...WW…

Posted: Jul 21, 2020 / 05:56 PM CDTUpdated: Jul 21, 2020 / 06:21 PM CDTROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — On July 9, the Round Rock City Council voted to hold the general and special elections originally scheduled for May 2020 on May 1, 2021.Council Members voted 6-1 on the new date, with Council Member Hilda Montgomery being the one member to vote no.Several Round Rock community members have said this is a slippery slope to allow elected officials to lengthen their terms.“From top-down this is something I’m very concerned with,” said Adam Simms. “We understand there are inherent risks to keeping...…Posted: Jul 21, 2020 / 05:56 PM CDTUpdated: Jul 21, 2020 / 06:21 PM CDTROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — On July 9, the Round Rock City Council voted to hold the general and special elections originally scheduled for May 2020 on May 1, 2021.Council Members voted 6-1 on the new date, with Council Member Hilda Montgomery being the one member to vote no.Several Round Rock community members have said this is a slippery slope to allow elected officials to lengthen their terms.“From top-down this is something I’m very concerned with,” said Adam Simms. “We understand there are inherent risks to keeping...WW…

Posted: May 5, 2020 / 05:52 PM CDTUpdated: May 5, 2020 / 07:09 PM CDTWILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Williamson County is now dealing with three COVID-19 outbreaks in nursing homes. Round Rock’s Trinity Care Center confirms have tested positive inside that facility, after a second surge there. Williamson County commissioners discussed these nursing home challenges during commissioners court Tuesday.“We have had some pass away. We will perhaps have more pass away, but they have saved lives,” said Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell during Tuesday’s Court.The first...…Posted: May 5, 2020 / 05:52 PM CDTUpdated: May 5, 2020 / 07:09 PM CDTWILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Williamson County is now dealing with three COVID-19 outbreaks in nursing homes. Round Rock’s Trinity Care Center confirms have tested positive inside that facility, after a second surge there. Williamson County commissioners discussed these nursing home challenges during commissioners court Tuesday.“We have had some pass away. We will perhaps have more pass away, but they have saved lives,” said Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell during Tuesday’s Court.The first...WW…