City Plans New Emergency Homeless Shelter, But Without Much Community Input

A Southeast Austin warehouse will soon become a shelter

"...As Austin struggles to provide enough emergency shelter beds for the..."

May 12, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Public Notice: More Drama in Hays County

Plus APD at City Council, and what’s one man’s trash ...

"...fight over the expansion of SH 45 in Southwest Travis County took a bizarre turn last week, with Hays..."

Sept. 23, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Narcan Vending Machine Lands Outside Sunrise Navigation Center

The lifesaving medication is free and in high demand

"...a small vending machine outside the Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center at 4430 Menchaca Rd. The machine is the culmination..."

Sept. 2, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Coronavirus and the Threat to Those Recovering From Addiction

Maintaining connections – at a distance – to stay sober during the pandemic

"...group meetings can be a foundational aspect of maintaining sobriety. They offer a space where someone just coming to..."

May 15, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

After Five Decades, Austin Recovery to Close

Nonprofit succumbs to financial challenges made worse by COVID

"...Austin Recovery will stop serving adult clients on May 15,..."

April 22, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

For Patients With Opioid Use Disorders, the B-Team Offers Help

Dell Seton Medical Center’s “Buprenorphine Team” and its innovative approach to addiction

"...did not have to spend at Dell Seton Medical Center, she thought. She was homeless, and she had been..."

Nov. 29, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines

"...Austin Already Audits: Today's City Council agenda (Oct. 4) looks..."

Oct. 5, 2018 News Feature

A Medication-Assisted Therapy to Treat Opioid Abuse

Sponsors unveil new partnership at CommUnityCare clinic

"...Austin gets spared most disasters, both natural ones like earthquakes..."

Aug. 31, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Community-Built, Community-Driven Oversight?

Austin's activists have got a plan

"...of the Texas Criminal Justice Coalition, who presented alongside Austin Justice Coa­li­tion co-founder Chas Moore and attorney Brian McGiverin...."

Feb. 9, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Headlines

"...Ink: There will be no CodeNEXT election in May. IndyAustin organizer Linda Curtis told The Austin Bulldog last week..."

Jan. 26, 2018 News Feature

Headlines

"...overturned for lack of evidence in 2015; this year Travis County D.A. Margar­et Moore issued a declaration of "actual..."

Aug. 25, 2017 News Feature

Public Notice: Sunrise, Moonset

Darkness at midday, bright lights at night

"...eclipse is this coming Monday, Aug. 21; here in Austin it begins at 11:41am and ends at 2:39pm, with..."

Aug. 18, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Austin: “Strong, Unique, and Special”

“State of the City” emphasizes change, permanence, independence

"...Mayor Steve Adler, and the predictably upbeat speech declared Austin “strong,” “weird,” and “creative.” The capacity crowd was friendly..."

Jan. 30, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Public Notice: Inconvenient Details

Council aims for the stars, stuck in the dirt

"...As Michael King notes in his "Point Austin" column, this is a busy week for the Austin..."

Aug. 12, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

The Devil in the Details

Council faces a daunting slate of work sessions

"...meetings (including one meeting-within-meeting as the board of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation), the August calendar for the full..."

Aug. 5, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Homestead Exemption Puts Sobriety Center at Risk

City Council will weigh the cost of sobriety

"...Austin is a party town. After all, the city has..."

July 22, 2016 News Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

Council: Escape From City Hall!

Members navigate homestead exemption politics en route to vacation

"...Devout Chronicle readers might recall last year's debate over..."

July 1, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

While Austin Slept

City Council passes major bond package – & lots of other stuff

"...City Council adjourned just before 3am this morning, and..."

June 24, 2016 News Post by Michael King

Herding Council Cats

City Council takes on 103 items ranging from bonds to staff review

"...regular meeting, beginning at 10am; 2) a "Smart City Austin Appreciation" event, at the Vic Mathias Trailhead (aka Auditor­ium..."

June 24, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Headlines

"...other persistent matters are on the agenda: the proposed sobriety center, base zoning for the Grove PUD, the central..."

Oct. 9, 2015 News Feature

Council: Welcome to Solar City

Council buys megawatts, ponders PUDs, and contacts neighbors

"...there was a bit of lectern-wrassling over proposals for Austin Energy to move quickly toward larger purchases of solar..."

Oct. 7, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Franklin Enters Precinct 1 Race

Announces for Commissioners Court at Victory Grill

"...second candidate to announce his intention to replace retiring County Commissioner Ron Davis in the Precinct 1 race, Monday..."

Aug. 4, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Headlines

"...low-income assistance programs, and a move to create a "sobriety center" to reduce public intoxication arrests...."

June 12, 2015 News Feature

Council: Have We Got Deals for You!

CMs postpone discussion on budget 'surplus'

"...where the money should come from. (See also "Point Austin".)..."

March 21, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Brown and Eckhardt Face Off in Circle C

Circle C Area Dems host Travis County Judge candidates

"...The Democratic candidates for Travis County judge – Andy Brown and Sarah Eckhardt –..."

Jan. 14, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Niche Justice

Travis County specialty courts try to break the cycle of crime

"...got so bad that she didn't leave her Northwest Austin home except to meet her dealer; several times she..."

March 26, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Recovery Projects

Help for defendants who are homeless, alcoholic, or mentally ill

"...Project Recovery, County Judge Nancy Hohengarten presiding, is designed for homeless, chronic..."

March 26, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...the coalition of neighbors opposing the new 24-hour Wal-Mart Supercenter planned for Northcross Mall, is still stinging and frustrated..."

Jan. 12, 2007 News Feature

County Jail: Not So Bad

"...imposed by the regulatory Texas Commission on Jail Standards, Travis County's jail system is finally in compliance. But will..."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

"...voters approved $49 million in mold-busting bonds for the Austin Independent School District. The money will also help AISD..."

Feb. 8, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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