Deep in the Heart of West, Texas, Part 1

How you can help our neighbors in West

"...• American Red Cross will need donations. Call for specifics. You..."

April 18, 2013 Emergency Post by Kate X Messer

The Death of Brad Will

An American reporter films his own murder in Oaxaca, and Mexican and U.S. authorities look the other way

"...automatic-weapon fire the flimsy barricades erected by masked rebels. Hundreds were killed, wounded, or imprisoned...."

Aug. 10, 2007 News Feature by John Ross

Public Notice

Love Being a Girl?

"...play: King Cheese, Fifteen Minutes of Shame, and Missing Ingredient, for example. And of course, since this is Bike..."

May 14, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer

Austin Braces for Weekend Rush of Evacuees

After the flood

"...but the relief for local shelters will be short-lived. Red Cross and the city have spent most of the..."

Sept. 1, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

How to Help After Harvey

Donate, send goods, foster a dog, do your part

"...may have stopped, but Harvey continues to wreak havoc across Texas. Last weekend’s storm dumped more than 11 trillion..."

Aug. 30, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

UPDATE: Flood of Relief

In tragedy's wake, Central Texas continues to care for her own

"...at the X Games will go to Central Texas Red Cross. Runs until July 15. • Rockin’ the Recovery..."

May 29, 2015 Emergency Post by Kate X Messer

Hard Times in the Land of Plenty

Service nonprofits and their funders face the economic gale

"...and load them on trucks. Soon those meals and ingredients will be delivered to more than 350 partner agencies,..."

Oct. 23, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

TCB

Austin steps up to help our New Orleans brothers and sisters the best way we know how: benefits, benefits, benefits

"...it comes to marshaling money and supplies for our beleaguered neighbors to the east, Austin has been anything but..."

Sept. 9, 2005 Music Column by Christopher Gray

In Love and War

"...time in A Farewell to Arms, another of my required, somewhat impenetrable high school texts. Attenborough’s film, however, is..."

Jan. 24, 1997 Movie Review by Alison Macor

Flood Cleanup Ongoing: Donations Welcome

"...Assistance Center at the Dove Springs Recreation Center will reduce hours of operation to 1:30-6:30pm. The Red Cross served..."

Nov. 15, 2013 News Feature by Brandon Watson

Wish List

Give 'Til It Helps, Part 2

"...1640-A E. Second #100, 442-0252. www.adaptoftexas.org AMERICAN RED CROSS OF CENTRAL TEXAS..."

Dec. 21, 2007 Features Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the District 48 state House election – 2.43% of registered voters. At this rate, Todd Baxter's successor will be..."

Jan. 13, 2006 News Feature

Public Notice

Pull the Jumpsuit Outta the Closet, Elvis

"...to Two O'Clock Courage and Widening Gyre, the night's featured artists. 708-1877. Tot Shot Slots..."

July 9, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer

Event Menu

There's something for everyone this week, even if you don't want to leave the house

"...• Raise money for the American Red Cross while choosing between Pisco Sour recipes from..."

Nov. 12, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Community Needs: Food, Shelter, Support

"...some of the major players in Austin's nonprofit community. American Red Cross of Central Texas..."

Oct. 23, 2009 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...the release of a report last week from a Republican-chaired Senate intelligence committee that concludes not only did Saddam..."

Sept. 15, 2006 News Feature

Comic Relief, Katrina-Style

Ron 'Tater Salad' White will headline an all-star comedy concert to benefit the American Red Cross Hurricane Relief Fund

"...will headline an all-star comedy concert to benefit the American Red Cross Hurricane Relief Fund. Joining the star of..."

Sept. 16, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Make List More Inclusive

"...If the Chronicle does this series in 2005, the American Red Cross of Central Texas would greatly appreciate being..."

Dec. 15, 2004 Postmarks

Disaster Relief

In the wake of last week's terrorist attacks on New York City and Washington, D.C., Austin theatre artists are doing their part to help out: raising funds for disaster relief from audiences attending their shows.

"...and the Austin Shakespeare Festival solicited donations for the American Red Cross during their weekend performances of Big Love..."

Sept. 21, 2001 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Dancing About Architecture

Texas musicians report from NYC and D.C., Nick Cave and others cancel shows, and the Trail of Dead headline a Red Cross benefit at the Mercury

"...Auditorium, Sept. 28), the former calling off their North American tour, and the latter postponing his until at least..."

Sept. 21, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Postmarks

The Gotham backlash continues.

"...on the exterior. The exterior was clad in bright red brick, painted cinder block, fiberglass resin made to look..."

Oct. 15, 1999 Column

Public Notice

Ill Winds

"...Here again are the numbers for the American Red Cross and Central Texas Blood Center, two groups..."

June 6, 1997 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

"...groups like Project Transitions, Pediatric AIDS League, Center for Battered Women, and more. Donations for the sale will also..."

Nov. 28, 1997 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, among other things, and "Public Notice" wants you to feel the love.

"...while the Susan Komen, Breast Cancer Resource Center, and American Cancer Society people are encouraging Pink Ribbon wearing for..."

Oct. 6, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

Game of Thrones Is Coming to SXSW. Let the Bloodletting Begin.

Hit HBO show launches massive blood drive, SXSW activation

"...the Throne blood donation drive in partnership with the American Red Cross. Blood drives will take place in 43..."

Feb. 19, 2019 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

Explosion at Plant in West, Texas Shakes the State

As many as 30 feared dead in fertilizer plant accident

"...of West – perhaps best-known for the Czech Stop (pictured) and its kolaches on the I-35 corridor – was..."

April 18, 2013 News Post by Monica Riese

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, April 7-14

"...as detailed in his book Green Is the New Red: An Insider's Account of a Social Movement Under Siege...."

April 8, 2011 News Column

Evacuation Nation

From 13 shelters this morning to 21 tonight, Austin's got about 6,000 new guests this weekend... or beyond.

"...agencies and departments from local governments, school districts, the American Red Cross, area hospitals, and several other volunteer groups."..."

Sept. 13, 2008 Emergency Post by Kate X Messer

Volunteers of America

The Red Cross wants YOU!

"...Central Texas Red Cross and the City of Austin will open the..."

Sept. 11, 2008 Emergency Post by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

Get Out, Get Proud, Get Down

"...deadly tornados and havoc-wreaking floods. Well, this year the Red Cross still needs you. They are assisting with the..."

June 5, 1998 Column by Kate X Messer

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