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One of the largest festivals in Texas, South by Southwest, is set to return in 2022,...

APH says record numbers show 1 in 3 tests positive for COVID-19 in Central Texas and that without behavioral changes Stage 5 of its COVID-19 Risk-Based Guidelines is "imminent."

Austin reportedly only has 16 ICU beds left due to COVID surge By FOX 7 Austin Digital Team Published  AUSTIN, Texas - Central Texas is now facing the lowest staffed ICU bed capacity since the beginning of the pandemic with only 16 staffed beds available, according to Austin Public Health (APH).  The 16 ICU beds are the only ones available for as many as 11 counties with over 2.3 million residents. 11 county Trauma Service Region O (TSA-O), which includes Austin and provides service to over 2.3 million residents, is facing low ICU bed capacity similar to the beginning of the pandemic, accor...

Barton Springs Pool to begin requiring reservations after May 21 By Lauren Reid AUSTIN, Texas - Starting Friday, May 21, Barton Springs Pool will start requiring reservations. The reservations will help manage capacity for the safety of staff and guests, according to the Austin Parks and Recreation Department. Reservation time slots will be available in two-hour increments beginning at 8:00 AM until the pool closes at 10:00 PM. All other aquatic facilities do not currently require reservations. The first set of reservations, as well as season passes, will be available beginning on May 10. Peo...

Thresholds for entering Stage 1 and Stage 2 also updated. Austin, Texas – Austin Public Health (APH) updated the COVID-19 Risk-Based Guidelines today, May 4, to clarify personal behavior recommendations for those who are fully vaccinated versus those who are partially or not vaccinated.        Attend private indoor gatherings in Stages 1-5, with precautions recommended in Stages 3-5  Attend private outdoor gatherings in Stages 1-5, with precautions recommended in Stages 4-5  Travel in Stages 1-5, with precautions recommended  Dine and shop in Stages 1-5, with precautions recommend...