Palestinian Woman Finds a Friend in Austin and a Plan to Escape From Gaza
How a Snapchat message turned into an evacuation campaign
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News, May 16, 2024
Adoptable Poison Ivy-Munching Goats Make Dramatic Return to Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail
They will be back
News, May 9, 2024
Remembering the Reasons for the Protests
Students call for UT to divest from weapons manufacturers
News, May 2, 2024
SCOTUS Blocked Shackles in Court. What About Jail Cell Hearings in Austin?
Bail hearings in confinement are common in Travis County
News, April 22, 2024
Books, Sculpture, and Weed Lead Our Recommended Arts Events
It'd be a lot cooler if you went to one of these events this week
Arts, April 18, 2024
Geto Gala, Two Step Inn, and a 420 Smokeout Headline Our Crucial Concerts
From country to hip-hop to sludge metal, get some ideas for your week in live music
Music, April 18, 2024
VIDEO: Travis County Violating Rights by Barring Attorneys From Bail Hearings, ACLU Claims
Virtual hearings at times conducted through slots in jail cell doors
News, April 18, 2024
ACLU Sues Demanding Attorneys Be Present at Initial Bail Hearings
Travis County blocks defenders; ACLU says that's unconstitutional
News, April 11, 2024
Texas Has Kicked 1.3M Kids Off Medicaid, Most Often for Incomplete Applications
The state has the rest of April to process another 195,000 pending cases
News, April 11, 2024
Squirrel Fest, a Bidi Bidi Birthday, and More Community Events
Plan your week with some of our recommended happenings around town
Arts, April 11, 2024
Mini Music Fests Abound in This Week's Crucial Concerts
Country, hip-hop, pop, and more shows worth the cover
Music, April 11, 2024
No Beyoncé, Lots of Jelly Roll, and More Takeaways From the CMT Music Awards
Best and worst moments from the ceremony’s uneven Moody Center return
Music, April 8, 2024
After DEI Cuts, This Sixth-Gen Austinite Is Losing Access to UT
“It feels like Jim Crow”
News, April 5, 2024
Elizabeth Morris: 100 Years of Memories in Austin
Of back porches, corrupt politicians, and fireworks at Zilker
News, April 4, 2024
Texas Maternal Mortality Task Force Hasn’t Counted Abortion Death Cases for 10 Years
Committee members discovered longtime omission this year
News, March 22, 2024
Texas Task Force That Reviews Pregnancy-Related Deaths Losing Advocate Role
When state withheld death data, advocate pushed back
News, March 13, 2024
SXSW Panel Finds Families Struggling to Make Ends Meet in Different Ways Across America
Mayors meet in Austin to discuss the affordability problem
SXSW, March 8, 2024
Sherine Thomas Unseats Incumbent in Family-Focused 353rd Court, Takes On Backlog
She aims to have streamlined court processes in the first six months
News, March 7, 2024
José Garza Wins Democratic Primary in Contentious District Attorney Race
Garza got two thirds of the vote
News, March 6, 2024
Will Texas Outlaw IVF Following Alabama Ruling?
Abbott not pushing legislation, but signals support for IVF
News, Feb. 27, 2024
After a Million Texas Kids Were Kicked Off Medicaid, Thousands More Are Still in Limbo
Application backlog grew from December to January
News, Feb. 15, 2024
Dog Toys and Puppy Sports Lead Our Recommended Community Events
Bucking broncos, drag vampires, and more highlights
Arts, Feb. 8, 2024
How Much You Need to Make to Buy a House in Austin
In 2024, we’ve got lower prices, higher monthly payments
News, Feb. 1, 2024
Austin Milk Bank Surpasses 10 Million Ounces Dispensed
The only accredited nonprofit milk bank in Central Texas isn’t slowing down
News, Jan. 25, 2024
Feds Approve Texas’ Plan to Expand Medicaid to Postpartum Moms
Texas is one of the last states to offer new moms coverage
News, Jan. 17, 2024
Tips for Freezing Temperatures in Austin and Where to Go to Stay Warm
It’s gonna be cold! Here’s what you should do.
News, Jan. 12, 2024
Is Medicaid for Postpartum Moms Still Happening? Most Likely.
Federal agency has a track record of long delays answering Texas’ requests
News, Jan. 11, 2024
Three Years After the January 6 Insurrection, What’s Changed in Central Texas?
Locals have pleaded guilty, but conspiracy theories still reign
News, Jan. 6, 2024
Texas Can Ban Urgent Abortions in Emergency Rooms, Appeals Court Rules
Federal ER mandate doesn't apply to abortions, court rules
News, Jan. 3, 2024
With Mental Health Diversion Center Forthcoming, Sheriff Still Wants More Humane Jail Facilities
Can healing happen in jail?
