Be It Flood or Fire, Austin Is Preparing for Disasters to Come

Austin residents must be prepared for hell or high water

"...this, half of Travis County is classified under high wildfire risk. Despite this Tuesday's much-needed storm, the county has..."

May 27, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

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

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

"...in need. But in the world of emergency medical services, if it bleeds, it’s someone who needs help...."

June 19, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Police Live by Their Own COVID Rules, It Seems

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

"...Public-sector responders and essential workers – police officers, firefighters, medics, teachers and librarians, park rangers and bus drivers,..."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

hellsite.austin.gov

Everything needs to be online now. Austin is a world-renowned tech capital. Why can’t the city get it right?

"...15 to make appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine on Austin Public Health's webpage were kicked out of the sign-up..."

June 11, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Where's the Fire?

Live Music Venues vs. the Fire Marshal

"...Where's a better way to cause a panic in Austin than yelling "Fire!" in a crowded theatre: Try yelling..."

May 30, 1997 Music Feature by Ken Lieck

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

For the firefighters, City Hall's rep for putting its people first goes up in smoke

"...Toby Futrell started with the city of Austin more than 20 years ago, as a file clerk..."

Aug. 29, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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

North Austin Mosque Targeted Again

Attempted arson latest in vandalisms attacking North Austin Muslim Community Center

"...A North Austin mosque vandalized last year was again targeted last week,..."

May 3, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Can Austin Get Its Arms Around ESDs?

Austin Fire Department and ESD 6 negotiating possible merger

"...For most Austin residents, the city is largely a benevolent entity. But..."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

The Fire at AFD

Fire Chief Rhoda Mae Kerr leads a department flaming with labor, race, and gender politics

"...On a rainy weekday in September, Austin Fire Chief Rhoda Mae Kerr is sitting in her..."

Oct. 16, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Fewer Fire Fights?

Unions back ballot measures in Austin, Pflugerville

"...The Austin Firefighters Association's collective bargaining agreement with the city is..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

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 @ Large: Austin at Large

Austin needs an honest discussion of how much we spend on public safety.

"...A line chart showing that this year, 93% of Austin's sales and property tax collections will be spent on..."

May 24, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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

Council Still Hesitant to Call for Cease-Fire in Gaza

Advocates say it’s a local issue too

"...around the country to adopt resolutions calling for a cease-fire, in an attempt to send a message to the..."

Jan. 19, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Opinion: City Council Must Call for a Cease-Fire

Raising our voice in Austin is the minimum moral action we can take

"...within this context that on November 6, 2023, the Austin Human Rights Commission passed its Resolution on Combating Antisemitism,..."

Dec. 29, 2023 Column by Garrigan Stafford

Whether Saving Lives During the Freeze or Saving the City From Save Austin Now, Bob Nicks Just Helped

"I didn’t do a thing. I sat in my office and dispatched people. But I was part of it.”

"...after call as he drove over icy roads into Austin. Some were from his colleagues at the Austin Fire..."

April 8, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Raw Paw’s Chris Dock Talks About the Fire that Destroyed Their HQ

Local arts collective devastated by flames as the year begins

"...story here a few years ago – and the Fire Marshal (Deputy Tate Markey, in the lead) is currently..."

Jan. 8, 2018 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Long Road to Responsive Fire Coverage

It appears the city’s in no big rush

"...remains in the process of plugging holes in its fire coverage map. That's not likely to change anytime soon...."

Dec. 8, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Deep-Pocket Donors Fund Right-Wing School Board Candidates in the Austin Suburbs

Drama outside of town

"...conservative activism has heated up in the suburbs surrounding Austin. Those activists are turning out on the ballots of..."

April 29, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Bastrop Fire Volunteer Opportunities

Learn how to aid victims of last week's blaze

"...The brush fire that began in Bastrop County last week first appeared..."

Oct. 20, 2015 News Post by Nina Hernandez

Council: Fire, Flood, and Men on Horseback

Contentious issues fill this week's slate

"...States Department of Justice concerning hiring practices within the Austin Fire Department." This particular blaze has been simmering a..."

May 16, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Council Members Shine New Light on Fire Department

CMs Alter and Flannigan stoke the flames of AFD negotiations

"...Austin Fire has spent the summer in the spotlight as..."

Sept. 1, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Looks Like City Is Already Cutting Basic Services

"...his plan of cutting the number of members on firetrucks. In light of a fire that happened one house..."

March 6, 2009 Postmarks

ACL: The Fire Updated

"...water crisis was resolved. At approximately 2:30pm a large fire broke out in an employee-only area near the Wamu..."

Sept. 14, 2007 Music Post by Austin Powell

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

Even if a current criminal probe turns up no fire, Austin's minority contracting program has never lacked for smoke and heat.

"...enterprise") program -- focusing as it does all of Austin's neuroses about race and equity, economic growth, and good..."

Dec. 6, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Has Austin Resource Recovery Found a Solution to Its Chronic A/C Problem?

Taking the heat off local garbage collection trucks

"...in garbage collection trucks, like the ones operated by Austin Resource Recovery crews, it's a different story. Operators constantly..."

Dec. 9, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Community Survey Proves Austinites Love Austin

We like us, we still really like us

"...screening of a film that so much as mentions Austin, you know your neighbors love to applaud the town..."

March 1, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Former Firefighter Under Fire, Arrest

Erik Spalteholz charged with possession of child pornography, tampering with evidence

"...Austin Police arrested Erik Spalteholz on Monday, following revelations that..."

May 4, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Point Austin: Balancing Budget Numbers and Needs

Council wants a property tax cut, but service needs are real

"...Lauderdale Lakes, Fla., city manager who was invited to Austin in March to explain the curious ways of women..."

May 15, 2015 News Column by Michael King

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