Austin Resources for Those Experiencing Income Loss Due to COVID-19

Efforts to help Austinites struggling to make rent or pay bills

"...As the pandemic's economic fallout continues to spread many Austin residents find themselces in need of a little help...."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Post by Evan Rodriguez

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

Pet Resources

Resources for those who find themselves struggling to house their animals

"...Here are some resources for those who find themselves struggling to house their..."

May 6, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

The Sources + the Resources

'The Austin Chronicle' Guide to Film + Media arts groups

"...During the past half-decade, Austin has emerged so clearly as the country's leading regional..."

Feb. 20, 2004 Screens Feature by Louis Black

Resources to Support Black Austinites During Police Brutality Protests

How to help and how to find help

"...killings of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Mike Ramos in Austin, and countless others, here are sources of support for..."

June 3, 2020 News Post by Selome Hailu

Austin and the 7-10 Split

Candidates in west and west-central districts find common cause

"...When people first started talking about shifting Austin to single-member City Council districts, the logic was simple...."

July 22, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Some Spare Change on Panhandling

Austin tries to balance street-level charity and public order

"...in this issue (see "The Latest Proposal"), the Down­town Austin Alliance is recruiting support for strengthening of the anti-solicitation..."

Oct. 9, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Cool Austin, Cool Planet

This Earth Day, the ambitious Austin Climate Protection Plan celebrates a first year of slow, quiet, but impressive progress

"...than a year – do you know where your Austin Climate Protection Plan is?..."

April 18, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Reaching for Queertopia in Austin

Local queer-led org works to support the unhoused LGBTQ community

"...Unhoused LGBTQ folks being disadvantaged when finding resources to help them stay safe isn't a new story..."

Aug. 26, 2022 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

In Wake of SCOTUS Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade, Austin City Council Fast-Tracks Abortion Decriminalization Act

Special called meeting set for week of July 18

"...Fuentes have requested a special called meeting of the Austin City Council to approve a resolution, authored by Vela,..."

June 24, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Trump's Mass Deportation Threat: Austin Responds

Mayor Adler: "We will take steps to mobilize community partners and resources"

"...next week, in raids that would presumably threaten many Austin residents. Responding to the threats, Mayor Steve Adler said..."

June 21, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

ICE Raid in Austin?

Federal immigration agency rumored to be in town for roundup

"...coming in that ICE raids are taking place around Austin. Immigrant Services Network of Austin is directing those affected..."

Feb. 2, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

What's Austin's Creative Capacity?

Final results of city's survey of creatives to be reported on

"...Hey, you Austin creative types: Been complaining about the difficulties of making..."

Nov. 4, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Tarzan and Arab Come to Austin

The Gaza film makers see their first film in the perfect cinema

"...It's a cool fall morning in Central Austin. Out on the porch, film making twins Ahmed and..."

Oct. 30, 2011 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

Austin Heightens COVID Guidelines for Special Event Permits

Attendee screening, distancing provisions take effect Monday

"...of the special events permit application process through the Austin Center for Events...."

Aug. 29, 2021 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Austin Parks Foundation Discusses Racial Equity in Green Spaces

Panelists consider how Austin leadership should help dismantle racism in public spaces

"...In the first of two panels in Austin Parks Foundation's Parks Summit series, community members and city..."

Sept. 18, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Out of Work and Stretched Thin, Hospitality Workers Share What Resources They Can

In a national day of action, Austin's Restaurant Organizing Project and other activist groups highlight the service industry's unique plight

"...pop-up and rally for the unemployed taking place at Austin City Hall. Held in conjunction with Dallas, Houston, New..."

Sept. 11, 2020 News Feature by David Evan Rodriguez

Austin-Based Code 4 Helping Local Government and Businesses Reopen Safely

Safety experts offering COVID-19 consulting & decontamination

"...To my fellow Austin residents & business owners,..."

July 7, 2020 Events Post

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

A Summer Shindig With Austin’s Sex Workers Outreach Project

SWOP hosts a fundraiser for housing, employment, and safety

"...to Kita Khan and Rainny Daze, two members of Austin’s Sex Workers Outreach Project, the group grew out of..."

Aug. 24, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Charlie Neddo

Austin Earns Top Grade in LGBTQ Scorecard

HRC report: Austin, Dallas, Ft. Worth, most LGBTQ-friendly in state

"...Austin continues to lead the nation in offering inclusive policies..."

Oct. 18, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Austin @ Large: Access of Evil

It's a conspiracy! Defending Austin from the music network.

"...when I thought the interminable soap opera of the Austin Music Network couldn't get any more inane, or pathetic,..."

Aug. 6, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: New (and Improved)

The new Liveable City survey confirms a community consensus on development and governing issues.

"...a long-term strategy that uses civic power to move Austin past this tiresome boom-bust cycle. Contrary to the view..."

Aug. 8, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin FC Offloads Rodney Redes, Eight Other Players in Roster Shake-up

Alex Ring contract option automatically exercised

"...On Friday, Austin FC announced sweeping changes to its roster ahead of..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Austin Plays the APD Chief Dating Game

Finalists court the community for Austin police top job

"...The three finalists vying to be Austin's next chief of police each took their turn last..."

Aug. 27, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

10 Great Birds to Peep in Austin

Austin’s birds are as eclectic as the city itself

"...Texas is the country’s most bird diverse state, and Austin is its fitting capital, given its geographical uniqueness, high..."

Aug. 6, 2021 Chronolog Post by Ramón Rodriguez

Is APD Making Austin Less Safe?

D.A., C.A. claim they’re being scapegoated by anti-reform cops

"...County Attorney Delia Garza demand an explanation for why Austin police are declining to investigate reported crimes and telling..."

Aug. 3, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

How to Celebrate Austin Museum Day 2020

In person and virtual events abound on the city' annual free museum day

"...Here comes the 23rd annual Austin Museum Day, citizen, that free celebration of art, culture,..."

Sept. 15, 2020 Arts Post

Austin At Large: Say Farewell to Greg Guernsey

An exit interview with Austin’s longtime planning chief

"...– that I'm leaving," says Greg Guernsey, director of Austin's Planning and Zoning Department since 2006 and a city-staff..."

July 12, 2019 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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