All across the state of Texas, we’ve heard from folks who are trying to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Some of these messages are success stories, like the stories coming out of Amarillo below. Others are more of a mixed bag. But many are stories of frustration and confusion: the inability to get on a list or secure an appointment to get that jab in the arm. We’re collecting these stories – good, bad or in-between – in an effort to depict what the vaccine distribution process looks like on the ground. And we want to hear your story. You can read more about that in today’s newsletter. We’re doing our best to stay on top of the vaccine story, and hope you can tune in today to hear one members of Texas’ vaccine allocation panel describe how the state decides where the doses actually go. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy the stories we highlighted below. Until next week, stay safe - and don't give up.

- Laura Rice
@LauraRiceKUT

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'Not Going To Turn Anybody Away': Amarillo Vaccine Rollout Reaches Beyond Panhandle

For some Texans, getting a COVID-19 vaccine has been a challenge. But the county judge in Amarillo says that isn't the case there.

Family Reunification, SB 4 Repeal Top Priorities For Mexican American Legislative Caucus

As immigration policies and priorities begin to shift under the Biden administration, some lawmakers in Texas see it as an opportunity to push for change.

After A Devastating Fire, Mason County Intends To Rebuild Its Courthouse

The structure, built in 1909 and located about two hours northwest of Austin, was consumed by fire last week. Here's the plan for what happens next.

Owen Wilson On His New Movie And Texts With Willie Nelson

The Dallas-born actor says he’s not really a conspiracy person, like the plot his character gets caught up in during the new film "Bliss."

‘We Know What We Want’: 5th Ward Residents Demand Action After Another Confirmed Cancer Cluster (Houston Public Media)
Despite Biden's Order, Transgender Recruits Still Wait To Join The Military (Texas Public Radio)
With 6,000 Rapid COVID-19 Tests, Homeless Organizations Remove A Barrier To Shelter (KERA News)
Should I Have My Name Removed From A Provider's Waitlist If I Get A COVID Vaccine Somewhere Else? (KUT Austin)

Here at Texas Standard, we’re trying something different to highlight some of the frustrations and obstacles facing Texans who are eligible and want to get COVID-19 vaccines. It’s a crowdsourced project that puts your stories front and center. Visit the Vaccinating Texas page on our website. There, you can share some information about yourself, including a photo and an audio recording of your experience. The plan is to follow Texans on their vaccine journey, and share valuable perspectives with our friends and listeners along the way. We’ve already aired our first segment following ordinary Texans seeking the COVID-19 vaccine. Want to be a part of our reporting going forward? Visit texasstandard.org/vaccinatingtexas to share your story and help us report on the pandemic.

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