Life Support

The complicated system that is the Austin-Travis Co. EMS is nationally recognized for saving lives. As Austin continues to grow, can the system save itself?

"...begin the deep, fast, and rhythmic compressions of modern CPR until the first paramedic appears on a motorcycle, followed..."

Aug. 16, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

After 18 Months, APD Releases Report on King Shooting

The APD report on the Sophia King shooting answers some questions, leaves others unaddressed

"...City police are required to certify in CPR at the academy, but not to recertify, according to..."

Feb. 20, 2004 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Internal Affairs

One night on adult trauma at Brackenridge

"...somebody's chest and then runs over and starts doing CPR on the guy. That's fucked up, I think. I..."

Aug. 16, 2002 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

CupcakKe Keeps Austin Pride Going, and the Crowd Moaning, at Sold-Out Antone’s Set

Texas openers Lynn, Shirt Off Fe, and Ladi Earth upped the energy

"...full force. The night peaked with her TikTok smash “CPR,” where audience members joined in her moaning on the..."

Aug. 17, 2023 Music Post by Adam Cherian

Pair of Deaths at the County Jail

TCSO believes both men died "of natural causes"

"...his cell just before 6am Saturday morning. They administered CPR on him until medics with Austin-Travis County EMS arrived,..."

April 2, 2018 News Post by Nina Hernandez

Baywatch

Some people stand in the darkness ...

"...repeatedly admonishing the zealous lifeguards to stick to performing CPR, and stop, you know, going undercover to take down..."

May 26, 2017 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Travis Co. Medical Director Resigns

Hinchey says he'll be moving to the private sector

"...significantly increased the general public’s ability to administrate bystander CPR. Ott notes that more than 25,000 residents of Travis..."

June 19, 2015 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

News Roundup: Lawsuits, Laws, and Plea Bargains

Brian Rodgers vs. COA, Abbott vs. women's rights, etc.

"...foresees, among other things, losing its American Heart Association-accredited CPR/First Aid certification program altogether. A full list of expected..."

June 15, 2015 News Post by News Staff

One, Two, Tres, Cuatro: I Heart Austin

Austin's music scene takes another heart-punch after the murder of Esme Barrera

"...so I could find out a little more about CPR, this simple effort that saved Chris' life. AHA Director..."

Jan. 13, 2012 Music Column by Margaret Moser

One, Two, Tres, Cuatro

Carson Brock's grandmother is looking out for him, and other tales from the 'bless their heart' file

"...when the auspicious presence of Metro officers skilled in CPR saved his life. Bless their hearts...."

Dec. 23, 2011 Music Column by Margaret Moser

Don't Fear the Reaper

Chris Gray faces the Grim Reaper and lives to tell

"...collapse at the train stop, called 911 then applied CPR for 15 minutes until the ambulance arrived. Chris had..."

Nov. 3, 2011 Music Post by Margaret Moser

After a Fashion

Your Style Avatar experiences sincere shame and fear for a person's life all at one event

"...because the model had gone into cardiac arrest and CPR was administered immediately while we awaited EMS. Jacki and..."

May 28, 2010 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

The Bicycle Thief

Police say James Clayton befriended – then ripped off – many Austin bicyclists

"...on the floor in my room, and he did CPR, seven to 10 minutes of CPR, and he had..."

April 10, 2009 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

The Battle Against Hep C Rages On

"...a job-site accident where there was blood, and I CPR'd as first responder. In those days they trained CPR..."

Nov. 22, 2006 Postmarks

The Natural History of the Chicken

"...lets it roam the house, another gave her chicken CPR. Lewis also investigates the commericial chicken industry, as well..."

April 4, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Murder in the Suburbs

Good Luck Penny

"...emergency workers moved Penny and the piano bench for CPR photograph courtesy Travis County District Court..."

Dec. 11, 1998 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

Six-String Samurai

"...genre is stone-cold dead, and no amount of clammy-lipped CPR from Kevin Costner is going to bring it back...."

Sept. 18, 1998 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Justice Denied?

Advocates Still Fighting for Lacresha Murray's Freedom

"...weekend traffic to Brackenridge. After 15 minutes of intensive CPR by the hospital emergency room crew, Jayla Latre Belton..."

Aug. 7, 1998 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Mask

"...With a cry of, “Hang on mister, I know CPR,” he dives into the murky water only to discover..."

July 29, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, February 16-22

"...a child from a burning building, or administer successful CPR to a stranger who has collapsed on the street...."

Feb. 16, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

First Xylazine-linked Overdose Deaths Reported in Travis County

Overdose reversal drugs don't work on this tranquilizer

"...upon someone you think is overdosing, and to administer CPR...."

Aug. 30, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Overdose Reversal Training Brings Supplies, Education to Texas State University

To serve and inject

"...PD chief. "Our officers are trained in first aid, CPR, AED. It's just another tool."..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin Man’s Suicide in Jail After Seeking Medical Care Raises Question: Why Was He There?

Suffering from criminal depression

"...the phone cord around his neck. Officers immediately began CPR; paramedics continued it when they arrived. Bell was pronounced..."

April 1, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin-Travis County EMS Saves Real Lives on First Responders Live

Why are local emer­gency medical services on Fox's popular TV show?

"...can do vital signs, they can help us with CPR, they can administer some basic medications if there's an..."

June 19, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

County on Pace to Set Record for In-Custody Deaths

Arthur David Westley is sixth to die in custody this year

"...David Westley unresponsive in his cell. Though officials conducted CPR, and Austin-Travis County EMS dispatched an ambulance, resuscitation efforts..."

Aug. 10, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Gay Place

Long live the long weekend

"...is hosting beach-themed parties every night this weekend, with CPR-ready lifeguards keeping the dance floor safe and sexy. Carry..."

May 25, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Shuck It 101

Making the case for cracking your own oysters

"...have a personality. That's my whole game. It's like CPR: There might be a time when you'll have to..."

Nov. 29, 2017 Food Post by Danny Palumbo

Lege Lines: Do Not Resuscitate

The Texas Lege, back from the dead

"...mechanisms whereby doctors will withhold extreme measures, such as CPR, from end-of-life treatment. Currently, Texas doctors have a strictly..."

July 28, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

My Year With Baywatch

To protect and surf

"...are many lessons to be learned on Mitch's beach: CPR comes to mind, followed by the rule that if..."

May 19, 2017 Screens Feature by Josh Kupecki

DVDanger: Dead Ringers

Re-examining Cronenberg's overlooked masterpiece now on Blu-ray

"...from the dead after an extended bout of over-enthusiastic CPR. The son seems less interested in the Torah than..."

Nov. 30, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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