Firefighters Vote to Oppose Police Union-Backed Proposition A

A "bad law that will actually hurt public safety overall"

"...because it could force budget cuts to Fire and Emergency Medical Services as well as other city services. Nicks..."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

“Reimagining” APD and Its Huge Budget Starts Now

City Council and the city manager try to move away from policing, but is it enough?

"...health call, when possible." That could be one of Austin-Travis County EMS's Community Health Paramedics (seven new CHPs will..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Resources to Support Black Austinites During Police Brutality Protests

How to help and how to find help

"...Kimbrough Legal PLLC is offering pro bono legal services for protesters arrested in Travis County...."

June 3, 2020 News Post by Selome Hailu

APD Asks City Council for Financial Help With DNA Testing

And more news from the dais

"...part of the department's plan to "provide timely DNA services" – meaning "timely submission, analysis, and Combined DNA Index..."

April 26, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Halloween Storm Update

Closures everywhere and tornado warnings

"...Emergency Shelters and Evacuations..."

Oct. 30, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

One Cop, Two Cop ...
How Many New Cops?

Council approves 47 new APD hires – with perhaps a change in the air

"...as they all do: The police, fire department, and emergency medical services budgets were approved in full. That's hardly..."

Sept. 23, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

Trailer Snack Smackdown

More regs for food cart vendors?

"...last week. And while council's Public Health and Human Services Committee decided to postpone specific action, it was apparent..."

May 14, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...a heliport system? Don't bet on it: The former County Commissioner didn't become known as the "the Road Warrior"..."

Aug. 23, 2002 News Feature

Fightin' Words

Rich Oppel and Mike Levy Spar on Paper:

"...local government, violent crime, Police Chief Elizabeth Watson, Austin Emergency Medical Services, and the Statesman's coverage of like events...."

Jan. 17, 1997 News Feature

Safety and Security Will Be Council’s Words of the Day

Be careful out there

"...has a resolution directing leadership at APD, Fire, and Emergency Medical Services to draft plans by April 30 to..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Recap: Melting Snow Everywhere, And Not A Drop to Drink

As water crisis continues, City Hall tries to expedite storm recovery

"...a “centralized list” of places in Austin and Travis County whose residents don’t have safe water...."

Feb. 26, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

The Common Law

COVID-19 and Austin – answering your legal questions (part 2)

"...All eviction hearings in Travis County have been postponed until at least May 8...."

April 10, 2020 Column by Luke Ellis

Formerly Homeless Find Good Neighbors at Community First! Village

A week’s stay at Austin’s most talked about neighborhood

"...Village, MLF's innovative supportive housing program in eastern Travis County. "It was a weird experience, man," he says. "In..."

Nov. 16, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

EMS Contract Expires With No Deal

Last-ditch effort to negotiate new terms collapsed on Monday

"...Meet-and-confer negotiations between the city and its emergency medical services union – the Austin-Travis County EMS Association..."

Oct. 31, 2017 News Post by Nina Hernandez

Boards & Commissions Mix-and-Match

The city tries to consolidate its committees

"...Safety Com­mis­sion, two groups recommended to consolidate into the Emergency Response Services Commission. But members of both commissions responded..."

Aug. 1, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

AISD Undecided About Thursday

AISD is still undecided about resuming classes Thursday.

"...AISD officials continue to meet with represenatives at the Emergency Operations Center, reviewing weather-related, transportation, and utility concerns, brought..."

Jan. 17, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

Postmarks

Cars the Issue, Not Parking

"...Austin/Travis County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce..."

Sept. 11, 1998 Column

Public Notice

Join a Coat-erie

"...50 calls per day from families in need of emergency assistance. Right now, the organization needs gently worn coats,..."

Nov. 21, 1997 Column by Kate X Messer

The Custody Battle at Brackenridge

Seton's plan to build its own pediatrics facility throws a monkey wrench into the proposed hospital district.

"...Travis County Probate Judge Guy Herman, an outspoken advocate for a..."

Nov. 22, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

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?

"...local partnership between Catholic-based Seton Health­care Family and Travis County's Central Health. The two entities joined forces to create..."

Jan. 20, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Aleshire the Agitator

Rage, Rage Against the Dying of the Limelight

"...John Anderson Don't expect many tearful farewells when Travis County Judge Bill Aleshire leaves office on New Year's Eve...."

Aug. 28, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

"...even more environmentally sensitive site at Bull Creek. See "County Doesn't Blink on City's WTP 4 Challenge."..."

Oct. 13, 2006 News Feature

At Your Service

Suburbanites Doubt the City's 411 on 911

"...of RR 2222 and 620, Nelson is worried about emergency services. She is concerned that the city won't be..."

Nov. 14, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

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

Can healing happen in jail?

"...and moaning cries are near constant. Because the Travis County Sheriff's Office is short on corrections officers, those staffing..."

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

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...strikeouts, and an amazing 20 no-hitters. Naked City• Travis County turned a shade bluer Wednesday as District Court Judge..."

June 9, 2006 News Feature

Town Hall Calls for Quick Action to Combat Overdoses

The crisis is now

"...3), more than 100 attendees – including city and county elected officials, physicians and medics, and homeless outreach workers..."

May 13, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...personal info from public records since the Legislature authorized county clerks to remove Social Security numbers from records in..."

June 23, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...a much simpler choice in the race for Travis County commissioner, Pct. 3, as independent challenger Kirk Mitchell has..."

Sept. 4, 1998 News Feature

Local Nonprofits Adapt to Help People Survive Domestic Violence During COVID-19

Seeking shelter when home isn't safe

"...COVID-19 crisis continues, White said that SAFE, which provides emergency shelter and support services, is hearing such stories everyday...."

May 8, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Updated Wildfire Relief Information

Updated Wednesday, September 7, 1:14pm

"...snack foods. Please deliver carbohydrates and water to Travis County E.S.D. No.6 (15304 Pheasant Lane, near 620; turn by..."

Sept. 7, 2011 News Post by Anne Harris

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