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After a Million Texas Kids Were Kicked Off Medicaid, Thousands More Are Still in Limbo
Application backlog grew from December to January
Maggie Quinlan
Maggie Quinlan worked as an editor and news writer at The Austin Chronicle from 2022 to 2025, focusing especially on criminal justice, environmental issues, and the Texas legislature. She is now freelancing as she studies journalism in a European master's program.
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Dog Toys and Puppy Sports Lead Our Recommended Community Events
Bucking broncos, drag vampires, and more highlights
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How Much You Need to Make to Buy a House in Austin
In 2024, we’ve got lower prices, higher monthly payments
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Austin Milk Bank Surpasses 10 Million Ounces Dispensed
The only accredited nonprofit milk bank in Central Texas isn’t slowing down
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Feds Approve Texas’ Plan to Expand Medicaid to Postpartum Moms
Texas is one of the last states to offer new moms coverage
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Tips for Freezing Temperatures in Austin and Where to Go to Stay Warm
It’s gonna be cold! Here’s what you should do.
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Is Medicaid for Postpartum Moms Still Happening? Most Likely.
Federal agency has a track record of long delays answering Texas’ requests
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Three Years After the January 6 Insurrection, What’s Changed in Central Texas?
Locals have pleaded guilty, but conspiracy theories still reign
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Texas Can Ban Urgent Abortions in Emergency Rooms, Appeals Court Rules
Federal ER mandate doesn’t apply to abortions, court rules
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With Mental Health Diversion Center Forthcoming, Sheriff Still Wants More Humane Jail Facilities
Can healing happen in jail?
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“Dumb” Rounds to Be Manufactured Nearby, Amid Calls to Stop Sending Them to Israel
Imprecise and massive Howitzer rounds kill civilians
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APD Kills Armed Man, and Three Bystanders Are Injured in East Sixth Street Shooting
One bystander is in critical condition