With Mental Health Diversion Center Forthcoming, Sheriff Still Wants More Humane Jail Facilities

Can healing happen in jail?

"...If you ask why, she will point to the women's psych unit...."

Dec. 29, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...The Home Pitch: Austin's Major League Soccer team, Austin FC, kicks off its..."

June 18, 2021 News Feature

Texas' Draconian Abortion Restrictions Likely to Face Court Challenge

Amid clouds and darkness, Texans get ready to fight for choice

"...abortion is still legal in Texas," Rep. Donna Howard, D-Austin, reminded the hundreds of energized citizens rallying outside the..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Crisis Pregnancy Center Pushed Out Abortion Provider Whole Woman’s Health

Anti-abortion CPC to replace reproductive health clinic

"...The site of longtime local abortion provider Whole Woman’s Health will now be the new home to Austin LifeCare,..."

Feb. 22, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Crisis Pregnancy Centers: Money for Nothing

Despite unprecedented taxpayer investment, state-funded CPCs deliver few services

"...to Laura Gor­sky and Breanne Wenke by crisis pregnancy center counselors during a March visit to the TruCare pregnancy..."

July 20, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Reproductive Rights Advocates Prepare for the Fight

Groups, lawmakers relaunch "Trust. Respect. Access." campaign

"...Reproductive health advocates, progressive groups, and state legislators are gearing up..."

Feb. 9, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Planned Parenthood's Standoff to Save Medicaid Continues

Hearing concludes Thursday, with a ruling expected before the weekend

"...If there’s one common theme state attorneys share in..."

Jan. 19, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Planned Parenthood Sues Texas Over Medicaid Exclusion

The provider claims the state is breaking federal law

"...of Texas over its decision to exclude the reproductive health provider from the Medicaid program...."

Nov. 23, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Abbott Launches Investigation Into Planned Parenthood

Texas GOP jump to attack PP after sting videos surface

"...to launch a full-scale investigation into the nationally affiliated health care network’s business practices based on heavily edited and..."

July 24, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Activist Posts Up At Gov Mansion to Protest Cancer Screening Cuts

Minority, low-income women will be hit hardest by cuts

"...Hernandez vows to show up just about every day..."

June 5, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

One-Sided?

"...How do you write an article about Pregnancy Resource Centers [“Millions for Propaganda … Nothing for Women's Health,” News,..."

April 21, 2015 Postmarks

Come Out for OUTober

Austin celebrates LGBT History/Coming Out Month, big time, citywide

"...Austin is celebrating OUTober with the start of some new,..."

Oct. 1, 2014 Qmmunity Post by Kali Daryl Robinson

Thousands Rally at the Capitol

Supporters of women's rights energized to continue fighting bad bills

"...divisive fight over abortion rights is expected to take center stage...."

July 1, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

A Victory by the People

Filibuster, parliamentary gamesmanship kill abortion bill … for now

"...Senate Bill 5 – the omnibus abortion bill that..."

June 26, 2013 News Post by Dan Solomon

A Sunday at the Capitol

Orange-clad abortion bill opponents witness House floor folly

"...The omnibus legislation, which would restrict access to abortion..."

June 24, 2013 News Post by Dan Solomon

Roe Turns 40

And fight over legal abortion rages on

"...but do have legitimate interest in protecting a woman's health and the potential life of the fetus. Thus, ongoing..."

Jan. 22, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Headlines

"...(Jan. 17, work session Tuesday), with a brace of Austin Energy solar rebates for nonprofits ("Then There's This"), and..."

Jan. 11, 2013 News Feature

Early Warning: The Lege is Coming!

Tribune Fest offers a taste of things to come

"...and transportation, public and higher education, race and immigration, health and human services, etc. NewsDesk sat in on a..."

Sept. 26, 2012 News Post by Michael King

Is Planned Parenthood Threatening State's Right of Free Speech?

Group says PP dilutes Texas' pro-life message for women

"...has to allow Planned Parenthood to provide women with health services under the Women's Health Program, how can it..."

May 22, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Budget Busters or Busted Budget

Conference committee to close $11 billion gap

"...list could be bad news for schools, good for health...."

May 9, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The War on Women's Health

To attack Planned Parenthood, lawmakers undermine health care ... and promote more abortions

"...amendments seeking to reallocate funds designated to provide basic women's health care services, the dust was settling. Conservative Republicans..."

April 22, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Honoring Dr. George Tiller

Women's health providers and advocates plan a vigil for Tiller

"...Local women's health care advocates are planning a candlelight vigil Thursday..."

June 2, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

What Is Terrorism? (UPDATED)

Why does a media that spends every waking minute hyping the threat of terrorism think the explosives in Austin aren't a big deal?

"...On the repugnant discovery at the Austin Women’s Health Center: Had that bomb been found outside..."

April 27, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Details on Would-Be Bombing of Women's Clinic

APD delivers details of bomb-squad's call to Austin Women’s Health Center.

"...From the Austin Police Department's Public Information Office: LOCAL AND FEDERAL OFFICIALS..."

April 26, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Article Wrong About FQHCs

"...Planning” by Jordan Smith [News], in the Jan. 27 Austin Chronicle. Community health centers, also known as Federally Qualified..."

Feb. 1, 2006 Postmarks