Nicole Villalpando
Austin American-Statesman
Austin, TX, United States
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Recent articles by Nicole:
Should your child get the COVID-19 booster? Central Texas experts weigh in
Once the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention signs off on boosters for ages 5-11 , Austin area clinics ready to roll them out. → Read More
Use hydration, common sense to protect yourself from Central Texas heat
Everything from your clothing choices to the time of day you are outside can play a role in helping avoid a heat-related emergency. → Read More
Do I need a second COVID-19 booster shot? Here's how to know
Here is a look at who qualifies for the second COVID-19 booster, how to get it, and whether you can mix brands. → Read More
At SXSW, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy takes on loneliness, polarization
For many, the COVID-19 pandemic made our lack of connection more obvious, he says. → Read More
Here's how to prevent a trip to the emergency room during winter weather in Austin
Avoid falls, car accidents, hypothermia, fire-related injuries when the Austin weather brings freezing temperatures later this week. → Read More
Life of Austin YouTube sensation Adalia Rose Williams will be celebrated on Sunday
15-year-old with rare genetic condition shared her life, makeup tips with millions. The celebration of her life will be streamed on her social sites. → Read More
Skin dry and cracked? Could be our chaotic Central Texas winter weather
How to save your skin from wind, temperature fluctuations and heaters during colder weather. And you still need sunscreen during winter. → Read More
'Scary' need for blood with COVID-19 omicron surge, Austin growth outpacing donations
We Are Blood asks hospitals to conserve blood products more regularly as omicron surges and Austin area growth affects supplies. → Read More
50-degree temperature swing possible on New Year's Day in Austin
First freeze of the season expected overnight as strong cold front arrives → Read More
Ready to light some fireworks for New Year's Eve? Celebrate in a way that's legal and safe
Stay sober, keep your distance, have water handy and other tips for celebrating with fireworks. You also can watch Austin's celebration from afar. → Read More
Mother's headstone soon will be placed for siblings who lost mom to COVID-19
Stasswender-Dietz Memorial donated memorial stone to Season for Caring's Gaston-Ellis family → Read More
Women used to giving to others need help after vision loss, husband's death
Austin's affordability, inaccessibility made living here difficult for Cheryl Selby and BJ Lentz, who both had lived lives of self-reliance. → Read More
What we now know about the omicron variant as Austin braces for COVID-19 holiday surge
University of Texas COVID-19 Modeling Consortium predicts possible bigger U.S. COVID-19 surge than December 2020. → Read More
P. Terry's to donate all profits on Saturday to Season for Caring
Eleven local nonprofit organizations to benefit from burger stand's quarterly giving event → Read More
Austin Season for Caring families seek help with medical bills, supplies
Statesman Season for Caring families need help with medical bills, supplies, eye care and orthodontia. → Read More
Crib, wheelchair, winter coats: Donors help Season for Caring families through Amazon wish lists
For the second year, each featured Austin family in the Statesman's Season for Caring program has an Amazon registry for online shopping. → Read More
Sheth family matching $500,000 in Season for Caring donations
Now through Christmas, gifts will be matched to help 11 local nonprofit organizations provide emergency relief to hundreds of families. → Read More
Where are they now? Catching up with last year's Statesman Season for Caring families
The Statesman Season for Caring program helped featured families with better housing, medical care, education and more last year → Read More
Can going to bed at 10 p.m. reduce heart disease risk?
What's important is consistency: going to sleep at the same time every day, getting up at the same time every day, eating meals at the same time every day. → Read More
What to do in Austin and Central Texas this 2021 holiday season with the family
Drive-thru displays, take-home kits and Santa's workshop are all on the holiday calendar. Here are the Christmas events around Austin in 2021. → Read More