Doggett: Keep Hope Alive

Lloyd Doggett on Trump, the future, and the responsibility of citizens

"...solution to all that was wrong in Washington. In fact, he is a part of what is wrong in..."

Jan. 12, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Texas Maternal Mortality Rate Soars

Local health department examining deaths: Is the Lege to blame?

"...stats for more information on the societal and medical factors accounting for the stark figures...."

Sept. 9, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Obama Administration Extends Short-Term Medicaid Funds in Texas

Feds, state reach deal on 15-month extension to assist hospitals

"...Health and Human Services Commission and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services brokered a deal that prolongs the..."

May 2, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Stop Fluoridation!

"...true. Access to topical fluoride, via dental products and practices, is the effective way to strengthen tooth enamel, allowing..."

Aug. 20, 2015 Postmarks

The Hightower Report

"...The California GOP's Fake Health Care Website..."

Feb. 7, 2014 News Column by Jim Hightower

The Egg & I

How an experimental treatment for major depression introduced me to the medical magnet and the return of 'energetic' medicine

"...Welcome to the future of psychiatric care: low lights, an old massage table, and three spinning..."

Aug. 23, 2013 News Feature by Greg Harman

A Whiff of Prosperity

City's proposed budget reflects daylight beyond the tunnel

"...of Austin's proposed Fiscal Year 2012-13 budget, it's probably "careful." The last three budgets have been, by contrast, apprehensive:..."

Aug. 31, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Women Would Benefit From New Proposals

Nonpartisan group recommends a bevy of preventative services

"...Human Services, recommending that a number of preventative health care services for women be added to guidelines included in..."

July 22, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Austin's Blue Surge Pushes Wendy Davis and Mike Siegel Toward D.C.

After losing recent elections, two candidates come out fighting

"...Though both districts are products of past gerrymanders to fracture the Austin vote, they're also both dominated by the..."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Republican Incumbent Bill Flores’ Exit Raises Dem Odds in TX-17

Democrat Rick Kennedy currently running unopposed

"...moderate Dem­ocrat on issues such as immigration and health care. The former tops the list here, especially among Repub­lican..."

Sept. 13, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Dems Vie for Incumbent Rep. John Carter’s Round Rock Seat

North of Austin, a range of liberals in TX-31 contest

"...John Cornyn this cycle. Eady Mann is a family practice physician, and her candidacy emphasizes health care – advocating..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: What’s That Smell?

Our Austin-bashing governor knows how to spread manure

"...cause alarm to rational Texans, and to confirm the reaction of Mayor Steve Adler that Abbott's shotgun agenda amounts..."

June 9, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Playback – Still Standing: Savannah Welch

Austin songbird Savannah Welch rehabs serenely after losing her right leg

"...been enjoying an idyllic afternoon in Wimberley. The local singer/actress, her esteemed songwriting father Kevin Welch, and young son..."

Nov. 18, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Obamacare: Deadline Looms for Immigration Status

Health insurance consumers must send in paperwork or risk losing their coverage

"...An Obamacare deadline is on the horizon, but many are unaware..."

Aug. 22, 2014 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Bleak Day at SCOTUS for Women, Unions

Hobby Lobby ruling hits reproductive rights, Illinois wings labor

"...employers who might cloak illegal discrimination as a religious practice." In shorter terms: Evangelicals can prevent women from receiving..."

June 30, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

City Slickers

How the state's most influential conservative think tank works to undermine our local control

"...the Capitol, in a pristine auditorium on Congress Avenue, attorney/activist Fred Lewis, District 8 City Council candidate Bobby Levinski,..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Council: It Never Rains but It Pours

How moving quickly on buyouts for the nearly 300 Onion Creek homeowners went unresolved

"...but on the other hand, the low supply of affordable housing in Austin's still red-hot market is forcing residents..."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Council Preview: Short Termers

City Council resumes regular business today, on a short-term fuse

"...length on the proposed regulations, intended to contain “bad actors” giving rental houses a bad name (as de facto..."

Sept. 17, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Headlines

"...Court is expected to make rulings on both the Affordable Care Act and marriage equality before the end of..."

June 26, 2015 News Feature

News Ticker: October 2

All the news that's fit to blog

"...• Texas Democrats are having a good ole fashioned..."

Oct. 2, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Headlines

"...will provide free health insurance enrollment assistance under the Affordable Care Act beginning in October...."

Aug. 30, 2013 News Feature

News Ticker: August 21

All the news that's fit to blog

"...• Texas ACT scores are finally lining up with the national average...."

Aug. 21, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Austin at Large: Your Servants Are Listening

Angry readers, busted City Hall aides, triumphant politicians: The system works!

"...journalists in today's media ecosystem, I find myself wondering exactly who I'm talking to. We have access to many..."

Jan. 21, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

HAAM’s CEO Reenie Collins Announces Retirement

Community leader puts herself out to pasture

"...The 60-year-old actually hoped to transition into retirement earlier, but the pandemic..."

July 14, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

In 1990, We Predicted What 2020 Would Look Like. Did We Get Anything Right?

And since we're here, why not place some bets on 2050?

"...be able yet to explain why music has the attraction, beauty and emotional power it does. Some will try...."

Jan. 10, 2020 Features Feature by Kimberley Jones

The Threat Is Real

Still wonder how Kavanaugh will rule on abortion? Look no further than his record in Texas

"...Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court, a dozen activists – frustrated by the accession of a clear misogynist..."

Oct. 26, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

So Long Sendero Health Plans?

Nonprofit health insurer could be phased out by close of 2019

"...of Managers requested a delay in approving the health care district's FY 2019 budget to receive further public input...."

Sept. 21, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Lloyd Doggett Talks ACA, Tax Plan

The congressman took a few minutes from "Trouble in Toyland"

"...the September failure of the GOP majority to repeal Obamacare. He emphasized that Austinites should not be discouraged, and..."

Dec. 1, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Activists Nod to The Handmaid's Tale to Protest Anti-Abortion Bills

Pro-choice protest at Capitol channels dystopian fiction

"...red robes and white bonnets, more than two dozen activists stood outside the Capitol on Tuesday, May 23, to..."

May 23, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Point Austin: The Age of Trump

As D.C. moves backward, cities must lead forward

"...of course, where suburban and rural legislators impose a reactionary agenda on major cities – prioritizing "border security" and..."

Jan. 6, 2017 News Column by Michael King

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