Author Archives: Lynette

2020-21: Either a 100% virtual program or a 100% in-person program

DISTRICT PROVIDES MORE DIRECTION FOR STARTING SCHOOL ON AUG. 13

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Student is National Geographic GeoBee state semifinalist

Xavier Leffler, an outgoing 8th grader at Canyon Ridge Middle School, qualified to compete at the National Geographic State Championship GeoBee before COVID-19 canceled the event

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Austin and several other Texas cities worry hospitals may run out of beds in two weeks or sooner

As Texas hit another record high Sunday, reporting 8,181 people hospitalized for the new coronavirus, local officials predicted cities like Houston could soon run out of space to care for the sickest patients. Photo credit: May-Ying Lam for the Texas Tribune

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K-8 Bridges Academy opens up in Steiner Ranch

Alexandra Elliot, Bridges Academy Austin director

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Mayor Adler bans social gatherings of more than 10 people until Aug. 15, face coverings and distancing are part of the new order

The order goes into effect Friday, July 3 at 12:01 p.m. and runs until Aug. 15.

Austin Mayor Steve Adler

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