Lina Fisher

Staff Writer

Lina Fisher is a native Austinite and staff writer for The Austin Chronicle covering labor issues, the environment, the opioid crisis, and more. She graduated Carleton College with a B.A. in Cinema and Media Studies in 2019.

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Democrats Continue Urging Federal Investigation Into Medicaid Coverage Losses
Democrats Continue Urging Federal Investigation Into Medicaid Coverage Losses
More whistleblowers flag broken screening process

News, Sept. 21, 2023

Will Oakwood Remains Find Their Families?
Will Oakwood Remains Find Their Families?
Researchers look for relatives of unidentified bodies

News, Sept. 21, 2023

City Considers Partnership With Chip Manufacturing Giant
City Considers Partnership With Chip Manufacturing Giant
Council will vote Thursday on a $1 million tax deal

News, Sept. 20, 2023

Anti-Abortion Laws Blocking Out-of-State Travel Are Popping Up Across Texas
Anti-Abortion Laws Blocking Out-of-State Travel Are Popping Up Across Texas
Planned Parenthood says it creates “prisoners of the state”

News, Sept. 18, 2023

Steiner Ranch Water Cut Off for Repeat Violations of Drought Restrictions
Steiner Ranch Water Cut Off for Repeat Violations of Drought Restrictions
Residents blame faulty meters, utility says they’re accurate

News, Sept. 15, 2023

Can Federal Funds Clear Up Local Water Problems?
Can Federal Funds Clear Up Local Water Problems?
Water quality is worst in marginalized communities

News, Sept. 14, 2023

City Employees Blast Civil Rights Office Reorganization
City Employees Blast Civil Rights Office Reorganization
Labor and justice advocates worry equity is being deprioritized

News, Sept. 14, 2023

Central Health Budget Suggests Waning Trust in Ascension
Central Health Budget Suggests Waning Trust in Ascension
The budget adds money for direct services

News, Sept. 11, 2023

ERCOT Paid Bitcoin Miner $31 Million to Conserve While Texans Sweat
ERCOT Paid Bitcoin Miner $31 Million to Conserve While Texans Sweat
Bitcoin operations paid by ERCOT to conserve

News, Sept. 7, 2023

Rolling Blackouts Almost Happened Last Night. What About Tonight?
Rolling Blackouts Almost Happened Last Night. What About Tonight?
Risk of outages "very real," mayor says

News, Sept. 7, 2023

Where Are Local Shares of the National Opioid Settlement Going?
Where Are Local Shares of the National Opioid Settlement Going?
Directing drug addiction dollars in Austin and Travis County

News, Sept. 7, 2023

Ascension Seton Nurses Confront Managers Who Refuse to Meet With Them
Ascension Seton Nurses Confront Managers Who Refuse to Meet With Them
Ascension calls the move "antics"

News, Aug. 31, 2023

Rethink35 Is Suing TxDOT Over I-35 Expansion With Broad Community Support
Rethink35 Is Suing TxDOT Over I-35 Expansion With Broad Community Support
TxDOT vs. basically everyone in Austin

News, Aug. 31, 2023

Charging Drug Dealers With Murder Could Increase Overdose Numbers
Charging Drug Dealers With Murder Could Increase Overdose Numbers
The scope of the drug-induced homicide law is up to prosecutors’ interpretation

News, Aug. 31, 2023

First Xylazine-linked Overdose Deaths Reported in Travis County
First Xylazine-linked Overdose Deaths Reported in Travis County
Overdose reversal drugs don't work on this tranquilizer

News, Aug. 30, 2023

Gas and Coal Outages Behind ERCOT’s Constant Calls for Conservation
Gas and Coal Outages Behind ERCOT’s Constant Calls for Conservation
And no progress on energy efficiency programs

News, Aug. 30, 2023

Travis County Resident Dies From Brain Infection After Swimming in Lake LBJ
Travis County Resident Dies From Brain Infection After Swimming in Lake LBJ
Avoid freshwater going in your nose, says Austin Public Health

News, Aug. 30, 2023

Mayor Warns of Possible Rolling Blackouts This Evening
Mayor Warns of Possible Rolling Blackouts This Evening
Grid strained with demand, unexpected production outages

News, Aug. 29, 2023

First Layoffs in Texas Tribune History Raise Questions About Future of Texas News
First Layoffs in Texas Tribune History Raise Questions About Future of Texas News
Still unclear why criminal justice coverage was first to go

News, Aug. 25, 2023

Austin Animal Center Will Waive Fees For Biggest Adoption Event of the Year
Austin Animal Center Will Waive Fees For Biggest Adoption Event of the Year
Shelter urges adoptions amid overcrowding and rapid spread of disease

News, Aug. 25, 2023

Revew: Bottoms
Bottoms
The Shiva Baby team reunite for a ridonkulously horny queer comedy

Movie Review, Aug. 25, 2023

Texas Tribune Lays Off Journalists and Entire Copy Desk
Texas Tribune Lays Off Journalists and Entire Copy Desk
Colleagues call it “a mistake” and “incomprehensible”

News, Aug. 23, 2023

Austin’s Last Independent Reproductive Health Center Could Close
Austin’s Last Independent Reproductive Health Center Could Close
Austin Women’s Health Center provides vital pregnancy services

News, Aug. 23, 2023

Tesla to Expand to Massive Industrial Park in Kyle
Tesla to Expand to Massive Industrial Park in Kyle
What will Musk do with his portion of 1.4 million square feet?

News, Aug. 22, 2023

I-35 Expansion Clears Final Hurdle; Construction to Start Next Year
I-35 Expansion Clears Final Hurdle; Construction to Start Next Year
TxDOT releases final Environmental Impact Statement

News, Aug. 21, 2023

Zilker’s Tiny Train Is Coming Back
Zilker’s Tiny Train Is Coming Back
The Eagle (formerly the Zephyr) has almost landed

News, Aug. 19, 2023

City Confirms “Non-Concerning” Levels of Toxins in Algae in Barton Springs; Pool Still Open
City Confirms “Non-Concerning” Levels of Toxins in Algae in Barton Springs; Pool Still Open
Toxins found at many local waterways due to rising temperatures

News, Aug. 17, 2023

ERCOT Asks for Voluntary Energy Conservation Amid Peaking Demand
ERCOT Asks for Voluntary Energy Conservation Amid Peaking Demand
Triple digits contribute to a stressed grid

News, Aug. 17, 2023

Oil Exec Wants to Redirect Austin’s Drinking Water For His Private Lake
Oil Exec Wants to Redirect Austin’s Drinking Water For His Private Lake
Pending permit would disrupt flows amid severe drought

News, Aug. 17, 2023

With Zilker Plan Dead, When Will Council Move on Park Improvements?
With Zilker Plan Dead, When Will Council Move on Park Improvements?
Parts of the plan should remain, Paige Ellis says

News, Aug. 17, 2023

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