Convention Center Opens As “Alternate Care Site” For COVID Patients

Downtown field hospital, readied in July, now needed as cases surge

"...opened this morning to take in COVID-19 patients, as Central Texas’ continued surge in cases and hospitalizations puts pressure..."

Jan. 12, 2021 News Post by Beth Sullivan

High School Sophomore Fundraises to Feed Hungry Students

Many students are especially food insecure during pandemic holidays

"...of successful fundraising and this year he’s partnered with Central Texas Food Bank to really amp up the critical..."

Nov. 25, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Precinct Chairs Set to Choose Next County Judge

Rarely used selection process causes a stir

"...it is in most disasters, working with Austin Public Health (which is a joint city/county department, as is EMS)..."

Aug. 14, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Despite the Virus, City Council Has Business to Attend To

Health and home on the agenda

"...appointment of Dr. Mark Escott as the city's interim health authority (and designate Jason R. Pickett as alternate health..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Kind Clinic Leader Recognized for Her HIV Work

Cynthia Brinson receives Texas Academy of Family Physicians Public Health Award

"...Brinson received the Texas Academy of Family Phy­sic­ians' Public Health Award earlier this month for her careerlong work addressing..."

Nov. 29, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

How the Revenue Cap "Reform" Will Affect Austin and Travis County

Senate Bill 2, explained

"...rolls. The final bill includes carve-outs for both indigent health care and indigent defense. The former costs, in Travis..."

June 7, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

On the Trustee Trail

AISD, ACC candidates talk money, equity

"...Meanwhile, ACC continues to expand its footprint in Central Texas, despite slight enrollment decreases in recent years. Voters..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines

"...Free Vaccination Here: Central Health and its partners will be offering free immunizations..."

Aug. 17, 2018 News Feature

Downtown Puzzle: Dell Seton’s Innovation Station

Goodbye to Brackenridge, hello to ...?

"...So what's the old Brack site to become? Central Health, the county agency tasked with providing health care..."

Sept. 22, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

For the Record

"...it provides the poor for its $105 million from Central Health. My report analyzed the Medical School's personnel records,..."

Feb. 20, 2017 Postmarks

Headlines

"...› Central Health's Board of Managers met Wednesday for final discussion..."

May 24, 2013 News Feature

Nonpartisan

"...There are two Proposition 1s: the Central Health tax proposal, and the City of Austin Prop...."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Feature

Point Austin: It Adds Up

The November ballot may look more like a shopping list

"...budget projections for the city of Austin, Travis County, Central Health, Austin ISD ... have I missed anybody? Oh..."

Aug. 10, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Craddick Commits Committees

Some Central Texas Reps feel a sting for opposing the GOP leadership

"...outspokenness cost him his seat on the House Public Health Committee, even though the veteran lawmaker had selected it..."

Feb. 4, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Legislators Take Direct Aim at Austin’s Support for Abortion

Bills target city's funding of logistical assistance

"...abortion care itself, a move targeted at Travis County’s Central Health.. The attorney general, on behalf of the state,..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

After Five Decades, Austin Recovery to Close

Nonprofit succumbs to financial challenges made worse by COVID

"...15, after five decades as a cornerstone of the Central Texas recovery community, citing financial struggles made worse by..."

April 22, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Leave the Taxpayer Out of the Equation

"...Sen. Kirk Watson, Seton, University of Texas, and the Central Health district. I can understand their desire to move..."

Sept. 18, 2012 Postmarks

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Tracking the Pandemic: Last week Austin Public Health unveiled two new dashboards for tracking COVID-19. The "Testing..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature

Public Notice: You Know Things Are Bad When ...

Part 47 in a long series

"...Coronavirus (remember when that was a big thing?) actually..."

June 12, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Headlines

"...would partner with a homeless services provider to provide health care and other navigation services...."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Feature

Adler Pulls Frank Rodriguez Nomination

Aide won't serve on Charter Review Commission

"...who has also been dealing with serious and long-term health issues. Last week, the Statesman went on the attack..."

Nov. 1, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...the CMP videos, which show no wrongdoing by the health provider...."

March 31, 2017 News Feature

Choosing Detention Over Death

Refugees come to the U.S. seeking protection, find detention instead

"...understand the questions asked. Like many indigenous migrants from Central America, Spanish is M's second language, and the questions..."

Dec. 25, 2015 News Feature by Dina Samir Shehata

Election 2004 Updates

The latest electoral happenings in Central Texas, updated daily

"...for voting to dump 150,000 children from the Children's Health Insurance Program, which provides health insurance for children of..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature

Opinion: Wildflower Center Fails Its Conservation Mission by Lighting Up Its Landscape

Field of Light exhibit glamorizes outdoor landscape lighting and ignores light pollution's harmful effects on wildlife, plants, and human health

"...Wildflower Center could take a leadership role in educating Central Texans about the harm light pollution does to our..."

Sept. 23, 2022 Column by Soll Sussman

Public Notice: Celebrating Environmentalists

Events, awards, and other news

"...more. If you can't make it down to the Central Library by 7:30am, you can register to tune in..."

Nov. 12, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

What You Need to Know About U.S. Senate and House Races in Texas

Early voting in Texas starts Feb. 18, 2020. Here's the view from atop your Texas primary ballot.

"...support in Dallas and among party regulars – several Central Texas officials held a Nov­em­ber fundraiser for him at..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Congressional District 25

Can anybody beat the used car dealer?

"...and runs through conservative rural counties before it reaches Central Texas. A former pro baseball player (minors only) and..."

Feb. 9, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

The Odds on Mayor Adler’s $720 Million Mobility Bond

Is the plan just daring enough to work?

"...issues along the seven major corridors that form the central focus (and $482 million portion) of the overall proposition...."

Oct. 28, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

No Real Alternative

In the name of "promoting childbirth," the state finds yet another way to deny health care to thousands of Texas women

"...R-Bryan, called for consideration a rider attached to the health and human services appropriations bill by Republican Tommy Williams..."

Jan. 26, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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