News Roundup: Refugees, Republicans, & Rhetoric

Refugee politics take center stage

"...refugees to the city, and encourages homes for veterans; Austin's sole Dem congressman backpedals hard from an anti-refugee bill;..."

Nov. 22, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Bastrop Fire Volunteer Opportunities

Learn how to aid victims of last week's blaze

"...Smoke from the fire traveled over the city of Austin, causing disrupted 911 dispatchers to beg that concerned citizens..."

Oct. 20, 2015 News Post by Nina Hernandez

Council: Marriott Pays, Austin Annexes

White Lodging agrees to repay $2.4 million in waived fees

"...ranging from payments for the city's participation in the Emergency Communi­ca­tion District 911 database, to the Austin Police Department's..."

Oct. 2, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Council Preview: Marriott Pays Up

Thursday ends fee dispute, broods contact teams, and welcomes torment

"...That’s Item 11 on the consent agenda, although the..."

Sept. 29, 2015 News Post by Michael King

A Healthier Workforce

ATCEMS Employees Association head skeptical of EMS chief's budget plan

"...That Friday, June 19, word got out from city management that Travis County Medical Director Dr. Paul Hinchey would..."

Sept. 4, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

News Roundup: Confederates, Cookies, and Cream

Statues taken down, Blue Bell returns, all is well

"...the Texas Supreme Court, and on Sunday morning the UT-Austin administration removed the statues of Confederate President Jefferson Davis..."

Aug. 31, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

What Do Austinites Want?

10-1 City Council wrangles its first budget

"...for the moment, is it in fact true that Austinites are unwilling to pay more to underwrite city services,..."

Aug. 21, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

News Roundup: Lawsuits, Laws, and Plea Bargains

Brian Rodgers vs. COA, Abbott vs. women's rights, etc.

"...Brian Rodgers files a lawsuit claiming the city of Austin is withholding public information; Texas businesses warn that anti-LGBTQ..."

June 15, 2015 News Post by News Staff

Diminishing Returns: Budget Cuts Under Future Consideration

"...Austin Police Department: $8.7 million APD listed 93 positions ("full-time..."

June 12, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Memorial Weekend Flood Assistance

Resources for folks hit by the Memorial Weekend floods

"...• ATX Floods for areas in flood emergency and flooded low-water crossings • Hays County Emergency Information..."

May 24, 2015 News Post by Nina Hernandez

High Stress at EMS

ATCEMS saves lives every day, but the stresses of the job have high costs

"...New Year's resolution to "be done with this place," Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services paramedic Ryan Burger took a..."

May 8, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

From the Archive: Welcome to Chaos

Originally published on Nov. 12, 1993: ATCEMS saves lives every day, but the stresses of the job have high costs

"...window that separates the cab from the vehicle's mobile emergency room, and grins. "We go in quick, buddy," he..."

May 8, 2015 News Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Parsing Buehler for Public Safety

Police accountability activist's commission nomination makes waves

"...Friday’s news that Council Member Don Zimmerman plans to..."

May 3, 2015 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

What Now for SXSW?

A year after tragedy, the city and the Festival look to a sustainable future

"...who at the time was an eight-year veteran of Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services, was stationed with his partner..."

March 13, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Lege Lines: Gov. Abbott Takes the Stage

Abbott delivers the State of the State and lawmakers get a per diem boost

"...State address to the Lege, and designated his five emergency items for the session:..."

Feb. 20, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin City Election

Endorsements for mayor and Council

"...districts and the needs of the whole city of Austin. We hope that, whoever you may choose, you keep..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Campaign Snapshots

Get up-to-date on the D3 and D4 candidates before next week's Ballot Boxing forums

"...Ballot Boxing, produced and sponsored by the Chronicle, the Austin Monitor, KUT-FM, Univision, and KXAN-TV. For more info, including..."

Sept. 12, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

What's Next for American YouthWorks?

TEA's closing leaves at-risk students adrift

"...job skills for young people and adults in East Austin, concentrating on vocational training in fields like emergency management,..."

Sept. 12, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

District 5 Candidates Tout Public Safety Chops at AFA Forum

D5 candidates oppose DOJ consent decree

"...safety bona fides during a forum hosted by the Austin Firefighters Association...."

Aug. 24, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Getting off the Road

Rail will help, roads will help – but so will your decision not to drive today

"...Say you had an emergency root canal and your bank account balance has sunk..."

June 27, 2014 News Feature by Robyn Ross

The Road to 10-1: Western Additions

Add two more – Districts 8 and 10

"...Ellen Troxclair, a Realtor and also chief of staff..."

June 24, 2014 News Post by Michael King

The Road to 10-1 ... Is Getting Crowded [Updated May 12]

As May money season opens, candidates blossom

"...sense of where they fit into the overall dynamic Austin tapestry...."

May 2, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Post-Flood Report: Mixed 'After Action' Reviews

171 action items needing improvement

"...Friday, April 11, City Manager Marc Ott released the Austin and Travis County "After Action Report" on the Oct...."

April 18, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

City Issues Post-Flood Report

Mixed ‘After-Action’ review by city-county-nonprofit agencies

"...Friday, April 11, City Manager Marc Ott released the Austin and Travis County “After Action Report” on the Oct...."

April 13, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Driving on Thin Ice

Bad weather exposes bad road design

"...It doesn't take much to bring Austin to a grinding halt: barely freezing temperatures and a..."

Feb. 14, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Threat of Ice Means Austin Goes Nowhere Fast

UPDATE: Third day of school and city closures: Is this a record?

"...two weeks there'll be a slew of closures around Austin, as schools and local government take Friday – or..."

Feb. 6, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Then There's This: High Water

After losing everything in the flood, onion creek residents still have nothing

"...the Hal­lo­ween flood waters tore through neighborhoods in southeast Austin, killing six people – including a mother and child..."

Jan. 31, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

Brown and Eckhardt Face Off in Circle C

Circle C Area Dems host Travis County Judge candidates

"...For true policy detail wonks, Newsdesk (@PointAustin) live-tweeted the event (#TCJudge), including such priceless gems as:..."

Jan. 14, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Obama Proclaims Halloween Floods Federal Disaster

Funds to be available for public assistance

"...The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency announced today that the Halloween flooding in..."

Dec. 20, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

'Nothing Is Done Alone' Extended Interview

The TxCC and their role in Bastrop's recovery after the fires

"...of Texas Conservation Corps at American YouthWorks, here in Austin. I wanted to learn about the corps and how..."

Dec. 2, 2013 Chronolog Post by Kate X Messer

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