How to Help Families Separated at the Border

Ways to volunteer, ways to donate, ways to take action

"...The Trump administration’s “zero tolerance” policy of breaking up families who have crossed the U.S./Mexico border illegally has resulted..."

June 20, 2018 Emergency Post by Kimberley Jones

Austin Chefs Return to El Paso to Support Migrant Families

Locals head back to their hometown for Annunciation House benefit

"...works to provide food, shelter, and comfort to migrant families...."

Sept. 23, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Five Families in One Performance Troupe?

'Bad Font' is Austin improv's stylistic supergroup

"...Five Families, yeah – with initial caps on those words, please...."

Aug. 26, 2014 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Some State Prison Cells Are Far Too Cold, Families Report

Texas prison agency denies some claims

"...cells without air conditioning. Now, some of the same families are describing frigid temperatures, open windows, and a lack..."

Jan. 17, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Advocacy Groups: Stop Separating Families at Border

Groups file emergency request to reunite immigrant families

"...to immediately require the U.S. government to reunite immigrant families torn apart by federal policies. The Trump administration under..."

June 8, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

New Healthy and Planned Families Bills Hit Lege

Sen. Leticia Van de Putte and Reps. Ruth Jones McClendon and Mike Villareal team up with healthy family and fam planning bills

"...leave that is exactly what we are asking many families to do."..."

Feb. 12, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Austin ISD Leans in to Win Back Families, Boost Enrollment

Every student counts

"...the Joslin Elementary library is waiting, patiently, for elusive families...."

Aug. 13, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Nursing-Home Families Want Answers as COVID Comes Back

Still seeking safety as the data remains unclear

"...The expected surge is especially bad news for the families of nursing home residents, who ache under restrictions that..."

July 3, 2020 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

CPS: Protecting Children or Destroying Families?

Parents organize group in an effort to reform Child Protective Services

"...charges, is doing more harm than good to Texas families and their children. "Don't get me wrong, we need..."

Dec. 28, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

How to Help Detained Migrant Families

Make an impact by contributing to these advocacy groups

"...monetary donations to fund emergency legal services to refugee families. Casa Marianella..."

July 15, 2019 News Post by Katelyn Landry

Good Apple Works to Get Healthy Food on the Table for East Austin Families

With a $75,000 grant from the Austin City: One Challenge, this grocery delivery service hopes its efforts address food insecurity

"...and then uses those profits to deliver produce to families facing food insecurity...."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Neelam Bohra

UT Austin Offers Free Tuition to Low Income Families

Incoming Longhorns to receive more financial aid thanks to oil revenues

"...Texas at Austin students coming from low- to middle-income families will receive more tuition support, following a vote by..."

July 12, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Families Facing Formula Shortage Turn to Local Milk Bank

Austin's milk bank has seen a 700% increase in postpartum mothers wishing to donate milk

"..."Right now families are in crisis," Kim Updegrove, executive director of the..."

May 27, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

For Black Families, AISD's Special Ed Chaos Is Not New

Special, yet unequal

"...The current special education dysfunction has affected families across the district, but some have felt its impact..."

May 21, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

FamiLIES at ColdTowne Theater

In taking characters beyond improv to a scripted format, this ColdTowne project delivers an exaggerated imitation of life

"...The idea with FamiLIES, the first scripted-and-beyond-just-sketches show from ColdTowne, is to take..."

June 17, 2016 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

Five Texas Families Sue State Over Ban on Health Care for Trans Youth

ACLU says C U in court

"...affirming medical care for minors goes into effect, five families with transgender children, along with three medical providers, are..."

July 21, 2023 News Feature by Dex Wesley Parra

Three Hours and 1,342 Families at the Central Texas Food Bank

Volunteering during a pandemic

"...The cars, and the families within them, were in line to receive groceries from..."

Aug. 28, 2020 Food Feature by Ali Montag

Texas Families Rally for Criminal Justice

Claim state's justice system is broken

"...set free. Such was enough to bring the Texas Families for Justice to the Capitol in a collective effort..."

Nov. 10, 2014 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Ted Cruz: Newtown Families 'Props'

Texas junior senator learns what YouTube is, the hard way

"...control. When the junior senator for Texas called the families of the victims of the Newtown Massacre "political props"..."

April 30, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Run by Families, Run for Families

It's a Friday evening at the Santa Cruz Center for Culture, and as the Aztlan Dance Company rehearses its production of Reflexiones '02, the company shows how after 30 years it's still not only an exhilarating dance company, but very much a family affair.

"...Driana Gonzalez designs the costumes and make-up. Run by families, run for families...."

Nov. 8, 2002 Arts Feature by Sarah Hepola

Zavala Families Facing the Future

As Austin ISD modernizes one Eastside campus, others remain fearful

"...Those gathered on Monday said they could rally families in the neighborhood to commit to enrolling their children..."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Somos Semillas Presents RAICES With $6,000 To Reunite Families

The fundraiser strengthened community bonds and inspired attendees

"...attend the event, but still want to help reunite families? RAICES (Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal..."

July 17, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Families Belong Together Rally

"...Families Belong Together rally against the Trump administration policy of..."

July 2, 2018 Photo Gallery

Wish List: Bus Passes for Families

Austin Voices helps kids get to and from school

"...Weeks. It seeks to make life easier for struggling families by keeping both home and school life stable for..."

Dec. 12, 2016 News Post by Montinique Monroe

SXSW Panel Finds Families Struggling to Make Ends Meet in Different Ways Across America

Mayors meet in Austin to discuss the affordability problem

"...centers. The high cost of childcare not only hurts families, Cognetti said, but in some cases keeps women unemployed..."

March 8, 2024 SXSW Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Opinion: Invest in Women and Families, Not New Jails

"...for three days or less, which deeply destabilizes their families but doesn't give them access to resources. Of the..."

June 4, 2021 Column by Judge Andy Brown

Families Belong Together Rally

"...at the Capitol early on Thursday evening for a Families Belong Together rally to protest the Trump administration’s policy..."

June 15, 2018 Photo Gallery

Foster Families for Furry Friends

TLAC and AHS want you!

"...Animal Center is in "urgent" need of new foster families for an influx of kittens that have been brought..."

May 24, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Demanding Lege Action on Detained Families

Activists hold "People's Hearing" at Capitol to call attention to house resolution demanding alternatives to incarceration of immigrant children .

"...– who are fighting for the release of immigrant families detained at the T. Don Hutto Family Residential Center..."

May 4, 2007 News Column by Patty Ruland

Will Oakwood Remains Find Their Families?

Researchers look for relatives of unidentified bodies

Sept. 22, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

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