CORONAVIRUS IN AUSTIN: More than $7 million in relief funds could be allocated by City Council

The appropriation of $7.7 million in coronavirus relief funds will be a central focus Thursday when the Austin City Council gathers remotely for its second meeting of the month. The council is expected to vote on 13 proposals that would funnel the money to impacted community members through local charities. Central Texas Food Bank would get $2 million, while Caritas and the Society of St. Vincent De Paul would each get $1 million. Separately,…