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Governor suspends elective surgery in 75 Texas counties to ensure there's room for COVID-19 patients

By Bob Pepalis | 4 years ago

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has suspended elective surgeries for hospitals in 75 counties across 11 trauma service areas to make sure beds are available for COVID-19 patients as a surge in cases continues.

Austin brewpubs struggle to stay in business through pandemic closures

By Bob Pepalis | Mar 30, 2020

AUSTIN – Breweries in Austin closed their taprooms to the public in response to the coronavirus pandemic, and some fear they’ll never reopen their doors.