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Nicole Akers
Tex-Mex Deliciousness is Tucked Away at The Alcove Cantina in Round Rock
The Alcove, AustinPhoto by author. Austin, TX--You've likely been strolling along the streets in the quaint downtown district on Round Rock, just north of Austin. If you hopped on I-35 to travel a wee bit of distance north, your blood pressure might be raised. And, if you've been putting in some steps, you're likely hungry too. If Tex-Mex is to your liking, may I suggest The Alcove? Find it located at 119 E Main Street Round Rock TX, 78664.
Should Austin Schools Mandate Unvaccinated Students to Wear Masks?
Should Austin students have to mask up at schools?Photo credit: unsplash.com by @kellysikkema. Austin, TX: Back to school should mean back to masks for unvaccinated students, according to new guidelines from the CDC. Safely returning to in-person learning is of the highest priority. The CDC suggests that school-age children under 12 who are not yet vaccinated should wear masks in school and maintain a minimum physical distance of 3 feet.
Can the COVID Vaccine Give You Shingles?
To receive the shot or not, that is the question?Photo by SHVETS production from Pexels. Austin, TX--If my personal experience counts, then yes it can. I'd be one of the earliest cases reported in the Austin area. Three weeks to the day of receiving the second Covid shot I woke up in immense pain. At first, I thought it was just the day after a really intense workout. Delayed onset muscle soreness usually begins the day after an intense workout and can last for up to three days.
Austin's Special Legislation Costs Taxpayers Upward of $1M
Austin's Special Session BeginsPhoto by Sora Shimazaki from Pexels. Austin, TX: Bang! The gavel drops as the Texas special legislative session begins in the state's capital, Austin. According to various estimates. the gavel comes with a hefty price tag--upwards of $1 million.
COVID Outbreak Caused by Clear Creek Church Camp
Kids at camp enjoying life as we once new it.Photo by Anny Patterson from Pexels. Houston, TX--Ah, the sounds of summer. Kids outdoors, laughing, playing, kicking a ball, or throwing a frisbee together. It's the fun of summer and the relaxed atmosphere of fewer responsibilities and being lackadaisical that kids get to enjoy when school is out. No one could blame parents for sending kids to camp. No one could blame kids for wanting to go, and enjoy a little bit of the old life--the pre-COVID one that we can scarcely remember.
Is a COVID Vaccine Patch as Effective as a Shot?
Can a patch effectively replace the COVID vaccine?Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@hyttalosouza?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_con. Austin, TX--No one likes to get a shot, kids least of all. Anxiety goes up, and tensions rise when kids know they are going to the doctor to get a shot. As the youngest of the population--children 11 and younger-- are next in line to receive the vaccine, researchers at the University of Texas at Austin reveal a new technology that could be a game changer. For kids and those who are vaccine-hesitant, a patch may make them turn out to receive the vaccination.
STAAR Test Results Are In and No One is Surprised Austin Students Performed Worse During Pandemic
Austin classrooms were empty, students' scores fellPhoto by Katerina Holmes from Pexels. Austin, TX--The STAAR test results are in and few are surprised. In the Austin ISD and across Texas, students' scores fell. It's not a surprise to many parents who spent a year struggling to meet requirements from their employers and helping kids through the challenges of virtual learning.
Positive Drug Test Dashes Sha'Carri Richardson's Olympic Dreams
Marijuana use dashes olympic dreamsPhoto by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@elsaolofsson?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_con. Dallas, TX--When one of your own goes to the Olympics, your whole town and state go to the Olympics, even if only in pride and spirit. The energy and support for Dallas native Sha'Carri Richardson on the road to run in the Tokyo Olympics are equally as disappointing as the news that Richardson failed a drug test. She tested positive for THC or related chemicals found in marijuana.
Austin Museum Cancels "Forget the Alamo" Book Event Under Pressure from Texas Lawmakers
Austin, TX--A drama as big as the state of Texas is brewing over a newly released book. Forget the Alamo, by Chris Tomlinson and Jason Stanford is under heavy scrutiny. The Bob Bullock Museum, in Austin, canceled a scheduled event just three hours before the event was to begin.
Hoot & Annie's Offers a Magical Experience You Don't Want to Miss
Streetview of Hoot and Annie'sPhoto by author. Austin, TX--There's something special about Hoot and Annie's before you ever set foot inside the place. From the outside, it looks a special kind of different. The inside does not disappoint. This is a one-of-a-kind location that's nestled in downtown Round Rock, just north of Austin. If you haven't been, and are looking for a unique atmosphere, look no farther than Hoot and Annie's at 113 West Main Street in Round Rock. This location is so new that it doesn't have a website yet, but you can find it on Facebook here.
Austin Pet Shelters Abandon "No-Kill" Status Due to Overcrowding
Austin pet shelters are overcrowded.Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@tsoydottir?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_conte. Austin, TX: Euthanasia is once again an option for pet shelters in Austin that were previously deemed "No-kill" facilities. If pets could pillow talk, it would probably be:
Biden Seeks to Remove Race Stigma, Makes Juneteenth a Federal Holiday
President BidenWikimedia commons: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2021/01/20/inaugural-ad Austin, TX--President Biden signs a law making Juneteenth a federal holiday. While most laws go into effect later, this law goes into effect immediately.
Senator Cornyn Makes Austin Battleground for Chips Act
Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@briankost?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_conten. Austin, Texas--Senator John Cornyn visited Austin Monday, to get companies in Austin to manufacture microchips in the US, instead of outsourcing chip-building manufacturing overseas. We're losing the microchip race to China. There are plans to build microchip plants in the US, but the only operational plants are in China, mainly because it's cheaper to build microchips overseas.
Operation Reconnect Wants Students Back in the Classroom
Austin ISD wants students back in the physical classroom.Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels. Austin, TX--The KVUE Defenders reported in November 2020 that between 2019 and 2020, Austin ISD recorded a 7% decline in enrollment, its biggest drop ever. The district was down 5,661 students.
Find Your July 4th Celebrations in Austin
Celebrate Independence in AustinPhoto by Matthis Volquardsen from Pexels. Austin, TX--If you're in or near Austin, you're looking for ways to celebrate the Fourth of July, including fireworks, and parades. You can get outside and enjoy local family-friendly events across the Austin area.
Authorities Seek New Suspect in Austin Mass Shooting
Police working crime scene in Austin.Photo by Pixabay from Pexels. AUSTIN, Texas--It was a busy weekend, with more than four shootings, but the one getting the most attention is the mass shooting on Sixth Street because it killed one tourist and wounded more than a dozen others. The mass shooting comes on the heels of Governor Gregg Abbott signing a law to allow handguns to be purchased in Texas with no permit.
El Paso Residents See the Fence From Their Window
The fence in El Paso.Photo by: unsplash.com/@enginakyurt. El Paso, TX--In El Paso many residents can look out the window in their home and see the border fence. The fence is part of daily life. The prospect of seeing the fence at a glance is a way of life some residents are comfortable with, and others, not as much, but whether they like or dislike the fence, they agree that they don't like it being used as a political pawn.
Hollywood: Cancel Culture Comes for Tom Hanks
Tom HanksTom Hanks: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tom_Hanks_2014.jpg, royalty-free. Hollywood, CA--Tom Hanks is likely shaking his head from his Hollywood home, wondering how his efforts to do good can be so badly misinterpreted. Tom Hanks goes synonymously with an all-American good guy and household name. He’s one of my personal favorite movie guys . When you see his name in the headlines, you can safely assume that good news will follow.
San Franciso: Blatant Theft Causes Walgreens to Close Stores
Walgreens stores are closing in San FranciscoCreative Commons License from Wikimedia: [[File:Walgreen's (15037317921).jpg|Walgreen's_(15037317921. San Francisco, CA--Theft is on the rise in San Franciso and thieves don't seem to care if you're watching. Thieves are getting more brazen. They don't care who is watching or recording them in the act of their thievery.
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