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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

After a Decade of Decline in Teen Parents, Support Services Brace for Rising Demand

It takes a village

"...Rocio Villarreal remembers feeling scared and anxious at her first prenatal checkup at People's Community..."

Dec. 23, 2022 News Feature by Sara Hutchinson

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

Mixed-Income, Mixed-Use Travis Flats Open in North Loop

County-backed development combines offices with affordable housing

"...On Nov. 10, the Travis County Commissioners Court celebrated the grand opening of Travis..."

Nov. 19, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The History of the LGBTQ Movement in Austin

From Stonewall to today, how Pride has progressed in our city

"...Tesía Samara, Lauryn Paige Fuller, Steve Thomas, Lisa Davis, and all those we've lost along the way...."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Point Austin: Reasons To Vote

Take the time to take responsibility for your own community

"...tongues have been clucking all week over relatively low Travis County early voter turnout (much higher than May, but..."

Nov. 2, 2012 News Column by Michael King

How Austin Is Tackling Homelessness on the Street and at City Hall

More shelters, more beds, and more fights about ordinances ahead

"...Page was at an appointment with a medic from Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services' Community Health team when the..."

Aug. 2, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin’s Least-Loved Landfill May Be Poised to Grow Again

The other ACL: The Austin Community Landfill

"...Late last year, four people showed up at the Travis County Commissioners Court to tell their elected officials about..."

Jan. 18, 2019 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

New Assaults in War on Women's Health Care

New rule places stranglehold on Planned Parenthood

"...On Thursday, June 9, members of the state Health and Human Services Commis­sion's Medical Care Advisory Committee voted..."

June 17, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

“Reimagining” APD and Its Huge Budget Starts Now

City Council and the city manager try to move away from policing, but is it enough?

"...spending plan includes $11.3 million in cuts to the Austin Police Department's base budget, of which $3.2 million is..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Top 10 Austin News Milestones of 2018

Days like these

"...The biggest stories of any year in Austin tend to unfold over weeks and months, sometimes fading..."

Dec. 28, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Travis Co. Delegation: Progress Report

Local legislators fill us in on their work this session

"...was upbeat about this session. "There's not much I'm standing on the sidelines saying, 'Woe is me.' ... We're..."

May 15, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

City Budget: More Cuts and Hikes on the Way

Austin Energy, Austin Water both proposing fee increases

"...Once again, Travis County tax rolls have saved the city of Austin's..."

July 29, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Lege Notes: Taser talk and more

Stories from under the pink granite dome

"...Worth Weekly, which suggested police were using Tasers frequently, and perhaps too casually, said Burnam assistant Doug Lewin. The..."

March 2, 2007 News Column

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