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Whitmire: Janek Must Go From Health and Human Services
Update: Second lawmaker call for resignation over contracts
"...The ever-swirling controversy surrounding the Health and Human Services Commission could claim another head. Sen...."

Jan. 15, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Health and Human Services: Making Do With Less
Health and Human Services takes another hit
"...Among the myriad 2011-12 functions of the Health and Human Services Department, Director Carlos Rivera reports more..."

Aug. 31, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Travis County Declares an Opioid Crisis
The declaration comes with funding for harm reduction
"...emotional town hall at the beginning of May, the Travis County Commissioners Court unanimously declared the opioid overdose epidemic..."

June 3, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

First Xylazine-linked Overdose Deaths Reported in Travis County
Overdose reversal drugs don't work on this tranquilizer
"...Travis County officials held a press conference today alerting the..."

Aug. 30, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Travis County Revisits Creating Public Defenders’ Office
Legal panel ponders questions pondered many times before
"...Monday night’s “conversation” about the possibility of creating a Travis County Public Defenders’ Office, the myriad stakeholders still want..."

April 16, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Austin-Travis County EMS Saves Real Lives on First Responders Live
Why are local emer­gency medical services on Fox's popular TV show?
"...it bleeds, it leads. There are easy ratings in human tragedy and accidents, from the combination of voyeurism, morbid..."

June 19, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Coexisting With the Coyotes of Travis County
Austin’s wildlife management program goes countywide
"...ago, there was a coyote showdown of sorts in Travis County. After 13 years of using the controversial Texas..."

Feb. 22, 2019 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

No Chairs for Travis County in House Committees
Local delegation still scores six vice-chairs
"...the 84th Legislature, he's finally sorted through seniority picks and placated wounded egos enough to release the decision-making lineups...."

Feb. 4, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

You Have a Right to Counsel. So Why Doesn’t Travis County Allow Attorneys at Bail Hearings?
Get out of jail free $10K
"...sits in the basement of the Downtown jail. There, Travis County Sheriff's Office staff – often working on a..."

Aug. 4, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Health Officials on Lookout for Woman Exposed to Rabies
"...According to a press release from the Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services Department, officials are hoping..."

July 18, 2008 News Post by Nora Ankrum

County Reports on Drug Use and Poverty
New studies and what they mean for Austin
"...... On Drug Use and Casualties..."

May 25, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Health Inequities Dog Austin
Racial disparities are glaring
"...Today, a partnership between the City of Austin, Travis County, and Central Health unveiled Healthy ATC, a web..."

Aug. 19, 2015 News Post by Amy Kamp

1995-96 City Budget: Health Care Relief Comes Painfully
"...the city's books. The imminent merger between city-owned Brack and private, non-profit Seton Medical Center has yet to be..."

Aug. 18, 1995 News Feature by Louisa C. Brinsmade

Planned Parenthood Still in the Women's Health Program...For Now
Travis County judge issues temporary injunction
"...Travis County District Judge Stephen Yelenosky Thursday afternoon granted a..."

Nov. 8, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

City Hall Hustle: Go Foodie and Multiply
Council sings happy food trails to you
"...or better yet, a cupcake – anywhere in Austin, and you're likely to hit a food trailer. It ain't..."

Sept. 24, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

The Human Element
"...parking lot adjacent to its existing facility at Seventh and Red River photograph by John Anderson..."

Feb. 5, 1999 News Feature by Bryan Mealer

City Offers $10 Million to County for Palm School
Funds to purchase historic landmark to come from hotel tax
"...Eight months and an election later, the city has finally responded to..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Talking Travis: Dawnna Dukes
Legeland catches up with the state rep for district 46
"...The only Travis County state rep on the all-powerful House Appropriations Committee,..."

May 12, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Food Health Guidlines
"...Info provided by the Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services: 469-2015..."

June 4, 1999 Food Feature

What Now for Central Health?
Medical school planning begins, and associated care programs move to implementation
"...a good day at the East Austin headquarters of Travis County Ce­ntral Health – an unsurprising conclusion confirmed recently..."

Nov. 23, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

News Roundup: Reports, Rappers and (Dis)Enfranchisement
Government may or may not be a farce
"...In this week's news roundup: a Texas health official steps down after criticisms for a study that..."

Feb. 22, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

County Revives Proposal for Palm School / Expo Center Land Swap
County Judge’s latest offer to city manager expires Dec. 16
"...Now that Austin and Travis County voters have expressed their wishes, it's time..."

Nov. 22, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

State Can Ban Planned Parenthood from New Texas Women's Health Program – For Now
Injunction hearing scheduled for January
"...to ban Planned Parenthood from its new Texas Women's Health Program, slated to begin tomorrow, Jan. 1...."

Dec. 31, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Texas Women's Health Program Back in Court
Planned Parenthood files new suit in state court
"...ban Planned Parenthood from participation in the Texas Women's Health Program, a state judge has entered a temporary restraining..."

Oct. 27, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

County Rejects City's $10 Million Offer for Palm School
The fate of the historic building at I-35 and Cesar Chavez remains in flux
"...The fate of the historic Palm School at I-35 and Cesar Chavez remains in flux, as the Travis County..."

July 16, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Smokey and the Bandit
Enforcing the Smoking Ban
"...enforcement. In other cities, enforcement has been somewhat problematic and some bans have even given rise to outlaw establishments..."

April 15, 2005 News Feature

Talking Travis: Elliott Naishtat
District 49 rep shows the value of experience
"...Rep. Elliott Naishtat is arguably the dean of the Travis County House delegation. Watching him on the floor, his..."

May 15, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

A Moveable - and Musical - Feast
Eating at ACL Fest
"...the organizers from C3 Presents take what they've learned and use it to refine and tweak things for the..."

Sept. 14, 2007 Music Feature

The Debate Over How and Whether to Jail Kids in Austin Is Just Getting Started
Travis County proposes a new facility to hold kids accused of crimes
"...Rundberg Lane in North Austin. Both groups drew guns and shot. A 32-year-old man lost his life. Wallace was..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Destruction of Texas Health Care
The GOP crusade against Planned Parenthood is devastating basic care for Texas women
"...spent Tues­day, Jan. 24, closing up the CAI women's health clinic in Elgin. As she packed up supplies and..."

Feb. 3, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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