Whitmire: Janek Must Go From Health and Human Services

Update: Second lawmaker call for resignation over contracts

"...The ever-swirling controversy surrounding the Health and Human Services Commission could claim another head. Sen...."

Jan. 15, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Health and Human Services: Making Do With Less

Health and Human Services takes another hit

"...Among the myriad 2011-12 functions of the Health and Human Services Department, Director Carlos Rivera reports more..."

Aug. 31, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

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

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

"...it bleeds, it leads. There are easy ratings in human tragedy and accidents, from the combination of voyeurism, morbid..."

June 19, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Coexisting With the Coyotes of Travis County

Austin’s wildlife management program goes countywide

"...ago, there was a coyote showdown of sorts in Travis County. After 13 years of using the controversial Texas..."

Feb. 22, 2019 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

First Xylazine-linked Overdose Deaths Reported in Travis County

Overdose reversal drugs don't work on this tranquilizer

"...Travis County officials held a press conference today alerting the..."

Aug. 30, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Travis County Revisits Creating Public Defenders’ Office

Legal panel ponders questions pondered many times before

"...Monday night’s “conversation” about the possibility of creating a Travis County Public Defenders’ Office, the myriad stakeholders still want..."

April 16, 2019 News Post by Michael King

You Have a Right to Counsel. So Why Doesn’t Travis County Allow Attorneys at Bail Hearings?

Get out of jail free $10K

"...If you are arrested in Austin this Friday, a lot of things will go how..."

Aug. 4, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Health Officials on Lookout for Woman Exposed to Rabies

"...According to a press release from the Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services Department, officials are hoping..."

July 18, 2008 News Post by Nora Ankrum

Austin's Next Shot at Ending Homelessness

Thanks to an infusion of philanthropic cash, the city and its iTeam embark on a new effort

"...street back in the Eighties. "I was having a grand adventure being homeless, and I was having fun and..."

Aug. 24, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

No Smoking, Austin: 10 Years Later

Chronicle revisits smoking ban at bars, music venues

"...On May 7, 2005, Austin citizens cast their ballots regarding an ordinance to ban..."

Sept. 4, 2015 News Post by R.U. Steinberg

East Austin Nonprofit Mired in Controversy CEACO Sinking

"...declined to sit for a photograph. photograph by John Anderson..."

March 5, 1999 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

County Reports on Drug Use and Poverty

New studies and what they mean for Austin

"...... On Drug Use and Casualties..."

May 25, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

1995-96 City Budget: Health Care Relief Comes Painfully

"...the city's books. The imminent merger between city-owned Brack and private, non-profit Seton Medical Center has yet to be..."

Aug. 18, 1995 News Feature by Louisa C. Brinsmade

City Hall Hustle: Go Foodie and Multiply

Council sings happy food trails to you

"...– or better yet, a cupcake – anywhere in Austin, and you're likely to hit a food trailer. It..."

Sept. 24, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Health Inequities Dog Austin

Racial disparities are glaring

"...Today, a partnership between the City of Austin, Travis County, and Central Health unveiled Healthy ATC, a..."

Aug. 19, 2015 News Post by Amy Kamp

The Human Element

"...parking lot adjacent to its existing facility at Seventh and Red River photograph by John Anderson..."

Feb. 5, 1999 News Feature by Bryan Mealer

Food Health Guidlines

"...Info provided by the Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services: 469-2015..."

June 4, 1999 Food Feature

Curbside Cuisine Goes Big in Austin

Due to an unforgiving economy, the food trailer scene in Austin has exploded (in a good way)

"...During the past year, Austin has witnessed a huge explosion in not only the..."

May 21, 2010 Food Feature by Mick Vann

City Offers $10 Million to County for Palm School

Funds to purchase historic landmark to come from hotel tax

"...Eight months and an election later, the city has finally responded to..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin Schools Get COVID-19 Vaccines Into Arms

Schools help promote vaccination while addressing community hesitancy

"...Standing inside the half-built house at her construction site job,..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Smokey and the Bandit

Enforcing the Smoking Ban

"...enforcement. In other cities, enforcement has been somewhat problematic and some bans have even given rise to outlaw establishments..."

April 15, 2005 News Feature

A Moveable - and Musical - Feast

Eating at ACL Fest

"...The Austin City Limits Music Festival is a work in progress...."

Sept. 14, 2007 Music Feature

What Now for Central Health?

Medical school planning begins, and associated care programs move to implementation

"...Nov. 7 was a good day at the East Austin headquarters of Travis County Ce­ntral Health – an unsurprising..."

Nov. 23, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Point Austin: Ounces of Prevention, Or

How is a Health Clinic Not Like an Investment Bank?

"...This might have been the year of health-care reform...."

Oct. 10, 2008 News Column by Michael King

News Roundup: Reports, Rappers and (Dis)Enfranchisement

Government may or may not be a farce

"...In this week's news roundup: a Texas health official steps down after criticisms for a study that..."

Feb. 22, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

County Revives Proposal for Palm School / Expo Center Land Swap

County Judge’s latest offer to city manager expires Dec. 16

"...Now that Austin and Travis County voters have expressed their wishes, it's..."

Nov. 22, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

County Rejects City's $10 Million Offer for Palm School

The fate of the historic building at I-35 and Cesar Chavez remains in flux

"...The fate of the historic Palm School at I-35 and Cesar Chavez remains in flux, as the Travis County..."

July 16, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin's Service Community

"...Some of Austin's HIV and AIDS service providers and organizations:..."

Sept. 27, 1996 News Feature

The Debate Over How and Whether to Jail Kids in Austin Is Just Getting Started

Travis County proposes a new facility to hold kids accused of crimes

"...two groups of men near Rundberg Lane in North Austin. Both groups drew guns and shot. A 32-year-old man..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Destruction of Texas Health Care

The GOP crusade against Planned Parenthood is devastating basic care for Texas women

"...spent Tues­day, Jan. 24, closing up the CAI women's health clinic in Elgin. As she packed up supplies and..."

Feb. 3, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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