In the 2016 runoff, according to data from the Secretary of State's office, 2.12% of registered voters in the largest 15 counties at the time voted early. In the 2020 runoff, comparing those same counties, 6.45% of registered voters cast their ballots early.
Dr. Escott made the suggestion during a presentation to the Travis County Commissioners Court, and he also shared some grim numbers of how many kids could potentially die from COVID-19 in a school setting.
On Monday, the state was notified of 97 positive cases of COVID-19 at 78 child care operations. According to Texas Health and Human Services Commission, 61 of the cases included staff and 36 were children.
The maps shows both stationary and mobile test sites in Austin and the surrounding area. The map also includes operating hours and which lab the company uses to process the tests, the city says.
The deadline was extended to July 17 from July 10 after several potential bidders requested additional time. An auction will follow on July 23 and a bankruptcy court hearing to approve the sale is scheduled for August 17.
Joshua Thomas Argires, 29, faces charges of making false statements to a financial institution, wire fraud, bank fraud and engaging in unlawful monetary transactions.
The polls for the primary runoff election opened at 7 a.m. The big question is how will voting work during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Voters — those who haven't voted early, at least — are headed to the polls for the primary runoff election and special election to fill a spot vacated by a Texas state senator.
Violation of the rules could result in a fine of up to $2,000.
Travis County Clerk Dana DeBeauvoir is expecting a big turnout for Tuesday's election after 81,522 people cast their ballots during the early voting period. There were also 16,441 mail in votes for a total of 97,963 total votes, which is 11.8% turnout.
The City of Georgetown will enact Stage 1 of its drought contingency plan on Tuesday, July 14 after increasing levels of landscape and lawn irrigation water use.
Further details weren't available on Monday. Neither a location or a timeline have been finalized, according to the spokesperson.
In response to a KXAN public information request regarding county communication about House Bill 147, which aimed to close the so-called dead suspect loophole, a county attorney said he will request guidance from the Attorney General as to whether the information has to be released under public records law.
All districts are required to offer some sort of in-person learning or risk losing funding. Some teachers say it's not a fair choice.
Round Rock ISD leadership sent a letter to the Texas Education Agency asking for additional resources on Monday.
The Austin Police Department Homicide Unit is investigating the death of a man in southeast Austin as suspicious.
Police say two men robbed a convenience store at gunpoint at 5029 Manor Road and left the scene in a light-colored SUV going east on 51st Street. No injuries were reported.
