Winter Weather Emergency Update

Who's open, who's closed for the cold snap in Austin

"...Winter is headed back to Austin with a vengeance tonight, with freezing conditions and the..."

Jan. 15, 2018 News Post by Richard Whittaker

COVID-19 Emergency Center Takes On Social Service Needs

Task forces tackle food access, behavioral health, homelessness

"...A new “social services” branch of the Austin-Travis County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has been established to..."

April 4, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin Officials Ready for F1 Weekend

Public safety and transpo ready. Weather? We'll see.

"...Marc Ott said during a Wednesday morning press briefing, Austin officials have learned that three things can make or..."

Nov. 7, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Austin Water Issues Boil Notice

When will we get good water back? Good question.

"...In what appear to be slightly conflicting reports, Austin Water informed residents that they expect the boil notice..."

Oct. 23, 2018 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Austin @ Large: Austin At Large

An Austin political response to the New York bombing

"...Like Austin, New York will be choosing a new mayor on..."

Sept. 21, 2001 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin Looks for Routes Out of Its Homelessness Crisis

Under pressure, the city experiments with fast and sustainable strategies

"...For more than a year, the city of Austin, its social service partners, and primary and behavioral care..."

July 9, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Ends Contract With Operator of Austin's Downtown Homeless Shelter

Front Steps has run the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless since 2004

"...The city of Austin is cutting ties with Front Steps, the nonprofit that..."

July 22, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

Where to Find Free Turkey Dinners and Grocery Relief in Austin

Plus volunteer opportunities to give back this season

"...gathered a list of organizations distributing holiday dinners and emergency grocery relief for Austinites in need between now and..."

Nov. 18, 2020 News Post by Katherine McNevins

ProLodges Saves and Changes Some of Austin's Most Vulnerable Lives

Can the city keep them open?

"...bought or leased by the city to protect unhoused Austinites from COVID-19, Her­nan­dez had been living under I-35 at..."

Jan. 1, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Approves California Homeless Service Provider Urban Alchemy to Take Over Austin's Downtown Shelter

But nobody seems very happy about it

"...meeting, all but two members voted to hand over operations of the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless (ARCH)..."

July 29, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

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

Austin’s Animal Shelters Struggle to Uphold No-Kill Reputation in the Face of Overcrowding

How overcrowding and mismanagement of Austin Animal Center and Austin Pets Alive! have them struggling to keep up

"...For more than a decade, Austin was the largest city to designate itself a no-kill..."

Aug. 5, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin Responds to Gustav

Gustav is still miles from the coast, but Austin's relief efforts are already kicking in.

"...The governor's office and Texas Senate candidate Rick Noreiga..."

Aug. 31, 2008 News Post by Kate X Messer

Austin Police Live by Their Own COVID Rules, It Seems

A closer look at vaccine and mask policies among Austin's first responders

"...(public) employees than private ones. The status quo in Austin reflects the contrasting and sometimes conflicting attitudes of the..."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City of Austin Scales Back on Some Public Services During COVID-19 Outbreak

Essential services including public safety, utilities continue

"...City of Austin officials announced Sunday, March 15, that all public library..."

March 16, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

East Austin Nonprofit Mired in Controversy CEACO Sinking

"...Ginger Eways, executive director of CEACO, declined to sit..."

March 5, 1999 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

City Ends Contract With Operator of Austin's Downtown Homeless Shelter

Chronic underperformance catches up with Front Steps

"...The city of Austin is cutting ties with Front Steps, the nonprofit that..."

July 15, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Whole Woman's Abortion Clinic To Reopen in Austin

First abortion clinic reopens since SCOTUS HB 2 ruling

"...The Whole Woman’s Health abortion clinic in North Austin – shuttered in the wake of anti-choice House Bill..."

March 16, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Austin Donation and Volunteer Opportunities During Coronavirus Outbreak

Ways to help your neighbor during this trying time

"...find active mobile drives or go to a donor center today. Bonus: Donate before March 22 and get a..."

March 16, 2020 Events Post by Katherine McNevins

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

The Opportunity to Reimagine Public Safety Is Here Right Now. Will Austin Take It?

“We want everything that can be done outside of the police, to be done outside of the police.”

"...their April 20 work session, the members of the Austin City Council certainly sounded thankful for the recommendations the..."

April 30, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Questions of Church-State Separation at Dell Seton Medical Center

Do the hospital’s ties to the Catholic church and limits on women’s reproductive health care compromise Dell Med students' training?

"...a sleek, state-of-the-art teaching hospital: The Dell Seton Medical Center will stand alongside the University of Texas at Austin..."

Jan. 20, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Austin Braces for Weekend Rush of Evacuees

After the flood

"...Update: City Council met for an emergency meeting on Thursday morning (Aug. 31) to approve leases..."

Sept. 1, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Austin's Transportation Future: What Will It Look Like in 2033?

Highways, headless horsemen, and high-speed trains: The ghost of our transportation future

"...A train traveling over 200 miles per hour from Austin to Dallas. A car driving down I-35 with nobody..."

Nov. 10, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Austin Scientists Focus on Helping AI Do Good

Weighing the pros, cons, and concerns of humanity's future overlords

"...that has the potential to revolutionize many industries, and Austin, Texas, is emerging as a hub for AI innovation...."

March 10, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Austin Strikes Out

Top Ten Political Stories and Moments of 1995

"...the Lege all spring, a police "riot" in East Austin in February, a federal court ruling against the city..."

Jan. 5, 1996 News Feature

Austin Water Audit Zeroes In on Problems at Treatment Plant

Weak morale, understaffing contributed to four system failures in five years

"...of last year that led to the resignation of Austin Water Director Greg Meszaros, then-Mayor Pro Tem Alison Alter..."

Jan. 20, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin's Pool System Will Collapse If We Don't Save It

Shall we dive in?

"...The pitfalls of Austin's pool system are so enduring that they have inspired..."

June 1, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Austin Struggles to Adjust as SB 4 Takes Its Toll on Immigrants

"We are not safer as a community when victims are running away from us rather than coming to us."

"...for a better life in the U.S., landing in Austin a few years ago. The 20-year-old works in home..."

April 5, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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