Austin Public Health begins coronavirus vaccine preregistration for vulnerable populations

Preregistration begins

for COVID-19 vaccine

Austin Public Health has started preregistration for the COVID-19 vaccine, focusing on providing it for vulnerable populations and communities.

To complete the preregistration process, create an account at austintexas.gov/covid19-vaccines, answer questions and wait to be contacted to schedule an appointment.

Those who can get a vaccine through their health care provider, a pharmacy or another provider are asked to not use this method, which saves Austin Public Health’s currently limited allocation for the most vulnerable populations.

Those deemed eligible for the COVID-19 vaccination will receive an email allowing them to schedule an appointment; the preregistration does not guarantee a vaccine or appointment.

Due to high demand, you may experience technical issues and your submission may not go through. If you receive an error message, please try re-submitting after some time.

CENTRAL TEXAS

Catholic Charities, Atmos

offer gas bill assistance

Catholic Charities of Central Texas has received a $20,000 grant from the Atmos Energy Sharing the Warmth Program, which is designed to assist individuals and families in financial distress with payment of their natural gas bill from Atmos Energy.

Sharing the Warmth Program funds will be administered through Catholic Charities of Central Texas’ Financial Stability program, which helps families avoid homelessness and achieve financial security through case management, education and emergency financial assistance.

For more information on how to apply: 512-651-6500.

BUDA

Art Center event

benefits food bank

The Inspired Minds Art Center, 121 Main St., will celebrate its first anniversary with an empty bowl fundraising event titled “Buy a Bowl, Feed 100 People” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.Jan. 30 to benefit the Hays County Food Bank.

Bowls will be handcrafted and decorated by local artists and sold for $25 each. Each bowl will come with a choice of soup to-go from Amici, Batwings Co., Helen’s Casa Alde or Los Olivos Market.

The Inspired Minds Art Center has set a birthday goal is to raise over $2,500 so that the Hays County Food Bank can provide at least 10,000 meals for members of the community in need.

To RSVP, call 512-689-4203 or visit inspiredminds.art.

WWII VETERANS' BIRTHDAYS

World War II veteran Gerald Champagne of San Marcos turned 96 on Friday.

World War II veteran Margaret "Joy" Goodlett Smith of Valley Spring turned 100 on Saturday.

American-Statesman staff

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