Sounding the Alarm on Texas' Nursing Home System

25% of the state's 1,200 long-term care centers have been cited for serious standard deficiencies

"...a host of laws that pertain to nursing home care, the state has an equally long history of trouble..."

Oct. 20, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Millions for Propaganda ... Nothing for Women's Health

Texas heavily underwrites anti-abortion centers, while slashing reproductive care

"...Christ-centered booklets; to your left, as you enter Austin LifeCare, a prayer request bowl. The unassuming pastel green building..."

April 17, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Page Two: Lost Diamond

Robin Shivers' life defined what makes Austin the kind of community it is

"...an important talent, a driving force in the creative community, and a great friend to so many of us...."

Nov. 6, 2009 Column by Louis Black

No Real Alternative

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

"...FY 06 and FY 07 from distribution among established health-care providers – a group that includes Planned Parenthood –..."

Jan. 26, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

County commissioners snipe at City Hall while endorsing district budget

"...the county tax bill, to support the public health care system. Since both jurisdictions are required by state law..."

Sept. 17, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

North Central Blues

APD's new North Central Area Command force is bringing community policing to blighted north central neighborhoods

"...combining traditional law enforcement techniques with aggressive and proactive community policing is a top priority for the NCAC...."

May 7, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

All About the Benjamins

"...sports highlights shows in their pandering to the Phallo-American community's love of spectacular payoff moments and wise-ass banter at..."

March 15, 2002 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Mental Health Diversion Pilot to Begin by August

24 / 7 care instead of jail time

"...mental health diversion pilot – aimed at providing psychiatric care instead of jail time for people without access to..."

June 14, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Short & Sweet: “I Know the End”

AFS Member ShortCase tonight highlights death and faith

"...Rev. Remington Johnson, a hospital chaplain working in end-of-life care. The short screens tonight at AFS Cinema as part..."

July 18, 2022 Screens Post by Mazzy Oliver Smallwood

Texas Publishes State-Mandated Anti-Choice "Propaganda" Booklet

Updated pamphlet still rife with medical errors, health advocates say

"...Despite thousands of objections from the medical community and pro-choice advocates, the Texas Department of State Health..."

Dec. 7, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Fifth Circuit Abortion Ruling Harms Women

Closings, tears, and outrage for women and providers at Texas clinics

"...women across the city were turned away from abortion care by their provider of choice and forced to try..."

Nov. 1, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

"Please, Sir, I Want Some More"

The legislative budget process is leaving buckets of blood on the floor.

"...Eliminating community care for over 75,000 people otherwise bound for nursing..."

March 7, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Texas Senate Speeds This Year's Abortion Bills Through Lege

Senate speeds this year's abortion bills through Lege

"...from a judge allowing minors to consent to abortion care without parental involvement. The pandemic has already magnified the..."

April 2, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

After Five Decades, Austin Recovery to Close

Nonprofit succumbs to financial challenges made worse by COVID

"...decades as a cornerstone of the Central Texas recovery community, citing financial struggles made worse by COVID-19...."

April 22, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

2020 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Documentary

Trauma defines these glimpses into other real lives

"...in varying stages of refugee applications – as they care for their unresponsive children. “Life Overtakes Me” makes a..."

Jan. 31, 2020 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Report: HB 2 Raises Barriers

Anti-abortion law does its damage: longer drives and higher costs

"...now being forced to travel much further for abortion care...."

March 17, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas Makes Its HB2 Case to U.S. Supreme Court

Says no evidence women are harmed

"...would face an "undue burden" in seeking access to care, lawyers for the state argue in a brief filed..."

Nov. 12, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Coalition to Advocate for Increased Family Planning Funding

Full funding will increase state savings

"...serious questions persist about the future of women's health care funding – and there's a new player in town..."

Jan. 25, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Report: WHP Planned Parenthood Ban Puts Patients in Jeopardy

GWU report questions HHSC analysis of ban

"...Community health centers will have to expand significantly in order..."

May 3, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: Let Them Eat Sprouts!

John Mackey weighs in on health care – and recommends lots of spinach

"...Wall Street Journal op-ed denouncing the proposed national health care reforms pending in Congress as socialism (one can only..."

Aug. 21, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Dismantling Family Planning

Advocates say a state Senate budget rider would cripple delivery of health care to poor women

"...budget rider that they say would dismantle a health care system that provides care for thousands of uninsured (and..."

March 17, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Bodies, Rest & Motion

"...the eve of their move from the Arizona desert community of Enfield to, of all places, Butte, Montana, Nick..."

May 28, 1993 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

City Manager Will Present His Proposed Budget

Community groups begin fight for more equitable budget

"...Meanwhile, more than 41 community groups have begun rallying public support and lobbying Council..."

July 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

“Ludicrous” Bills Target Trans, Intersex Youth

Senate Bill 1646 would codify any gender-affirming care for minors as child abuse

"...(by Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock) would codify any gender-affirming care, including hormone replacement therapy and surgical procedures, for minors..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Revolution Foods Partners With City to Provide 1,000 Meals a Day

Tackling food insecurity with fresh, chef-prepared meals for pickup

"...Revolution Foods, a nationwide supplier of healthy school and community meals, has partnered with the Austin City Council to..."

May 9, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Sexual Misconduct Allegations Against Spider House Co-Owner

From Facebook post to public statement ...

"...UPDATE: Spider House has rescheduled the community meeting announced in its initial statement. From the Spider..."

Oct. 27, 2017 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Page Two: The Long Scream

The endless Republican nightmare casts its shadow on health care reform

"...and Stalin. Resisting the Soviet/Red China model of health care offered as reform by the devil's weak and soulless..."

Feb. 12, 2010 Column by Louis Black

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Amy Smith's Aug. 13 report on the celebration of Community Health Center Week at the Rosewood-Zaragosa CHC ["No Criticism..."

Aug. 27, 2004 Column

Newborn District Takes Its First Steps

Hospital board gets a crash course in the realities of Austin health care

"...the perpetual challenge of keeping a cash-strapped public health care system afloat...."

Aug. 6, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Capitol Chronicle

The governor sells social service cuts as "enhancements."

"...announced that he is "increasing" funding for mental health care and substance abuse programs under the Children's Health Insurance..."

Oct. 31, 2003 News Column by Michael King

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