Austin Film Society Announces Recipients for Feature Film Grants

$110,000 distributed to 15 Texas projects

"...on an indie filmmaker’s path to finishing a project. For the recipients of the Austin Film Society’s 2023 AFS..."

Sept. 12, 2023 Screens Post by Mae Lackey

AISD to Consider Charters and Communities Tonight

Agenda a complex dance between trustees, neighborhoods and employees

"...members, the administration and the employees' union. The keywords for the night will be charters, co-location, and community...."

Dec. 17, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

To Keep Teens Out of Jail, Travis County Pilots First of its Kind Program for Those Accused of Assaulting Caregivers

Kids in the program get resources to stabilize

"...police think probably not. But, until this fall, law enforcement arriving at these kinds of scenes have had little..."

Nov. 8, 2023 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

For Patients With Opioid Use Disorders, the B-Team Offers Help

Dell Seton Medical Center’s “Buprenorphine Team” and its innovative approach to addiction

"...dopesick – rather, she was on a path to recovery, with the tools to stay on that path once..."

Nov. 29, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Reopen for Business

With the RR12 bridge open, Wimberley begins to come back

"...the same thing: "Once the disaster crews leave, don't forget about us."..."

June 5, 2015 Emergency Post by Kate X Messer

Council Recap: Stay Home, Go Slow, Be Resilient, Ask for Help

City Hall extends eviction freeze, earmarks relief funds, and more

"...The vote extended an ordinance approved in March that..."

May 8, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Michael Kaiser Has Ideas About What's Next for the Arts

The arts management expert spoke to Austin arts groups about the future, and the key word is “community”

"...For 60 minutes, more than 40 Austinites representing 20 area..."

June 5, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Doggett Brings $2 Million Home From D.C. to Combat Opioid Crisis

Doggett says it’s no panacea, but it’s progress

"...Austin and Travis County over the next two years for opioid overdose prevention and opioid dependency treatment programs...."

Jan. 17, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Opinion: Help on the Horizon: Homelessness, Addiction, and Hope

We need to support a multifaceted approach that addresses housing, harm reduction, and supportive services simultaneously

"...September is Recovery Month, a time to celebrate people who’ve overcome their..."

Sept. 27, 2024 Column by Maggie Luna

Coronavirus and the Threat to Those Recovering From Addiction

Maintaining connections – at a distance – to stay sober during the pandemic

"...For people in recovery from substance use disorders, group meetings..."

May 15, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Q&A: Austin’s Coastal Neighbors

How Galveston looks to its past to prepare for its future – and what that means for Austin

"...Austin's Office of Emergency Management, about how Austin prepares for hurricane season and the lessons of Hurricane Ike. I..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature by Kate X Messer

Where Are Local Shares of the National Opioid Settlement Going?

Directing drug addiction dollars in Austin and Travis County

"...settlements with opioid manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to compensate for the harms of the opioid epidemic. Texas' share of..."

Sept. 8, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Qmmunity: Take a Breather Month

September stands between Austin Pride and Gay Christmas, aka Halloween, so take it as a much-needed break.

"...out. The easy route is getting mad at myself for the lack – negative self-talk following the slip-ups. But..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Column by James Scott

How Not to Ingest Fentanyl on Campus and Beyond

Rule No. 1: Have Narcan

"...fentanyl test strips, so you can test your drugs before using, ultimately failed in the recent legislative session, while..."

Aug. 18, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

'Nothing Is Done Alone' Extended Interview

The TxCC and their role in Bastrop's recovery after the fires

"...Management, which then calls FEMA. FEMA contacts the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS, which includes AmeriCorps, FEMA..."

Dec. 2, 2013 Chronolog Post by Kate X Messer

A Budget Forged in Crisis Looks Toward Long-Term Opportunities

Resilience, rethinking, recovery

"...shutdowns. But those realities have helped set the table for reimagining not just public safety but other things we..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Q&A With Scott Crow

Anarchist and community organizer co-founded Common Ground Collective

"...Crow traveled from Austin to New Orleans to look for his missing friend. Robert Hillary King, a former Black..."

Aug. 28, 2015 News Feature by Waylon Cunningham

Embracing Code Compliance

New director Carl Smart discusses his goals for a more user-friendly department

"...second ever director of Austin's Code Compliance Department. The former director of Code Compliance for the city of Fort..."

Sept. 30, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

How to Help the San Marcos Fire Victims

From donating to attending concerts, here's what you can do

"...And, there are still five people who are unaccounted for: James Miranda, Haley Frizzell, Belinda Moats, Dru Estes, and..."

July 25, 2018 Emergency Post by Eilish O'Sullivan

Is Austin Getting Left Behind on the 'Livability' Front?

'Sustainability' is much more than a 14-letter word

"...On May 7, Shelley Poticha, senior advisor for sustainable housing and communities for U.S. Department of Housing..."

May 14, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Amplify Austin 2015: Mental Healing

Bringing action to mental health awareness

"...For some people, the term “mental illness” is just a..."

March 4, 2015 News Post by Tamar Price

Then There's This: Suffer the Little Children

Some Texas communities turn their backs as young refugees seek protection

"...interstate. The mother and child were clearly terrified, running for their lives. A border patrol agent chased them on..."

July 25, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

Arts Groups Lose Promised Grant Money in Friday Night NEA Massacre

Leading Austin cultural institutions face slashed finances

"...An out-of-the-blue email from the National Endowment for the Arts has blown a massive hole in the..."

May 5, 2025 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

New AISD Budget Leans Into Boosting Enrollment

The school district is nervously eyeing the numbers looking for signs of recovery

"...ISD Board of Trustees approved a $1.78 billion budget for the 2021-22 school year, including bonuses for most district..."

July 2, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Austin Creative Alliance's Artists Emergency Relief Fund

ACA provides pandemic assistance, one artist at a time

"...Amy Diane Morrow was struggling even before the pandemic hit Austin. Just the month before, she'd..."

April 9, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Daily Hustle: 3/25/11

Recycling contract put thru the wringer

"...entirely to Balcones Resources would create the most value for the city, the discussion doesn’t look over yet...."

March 25, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Austin Film Festival to Celebrate Lost's Damon Lindelof With Outstanding TV Writer Award

Fall fest also adds All of Us Strangers, The Holdovers

"...It’s been a year of highs and lows for super-scribe Damon Lindelof (Lost, The Leftovers, Watchmen)...."

Sept. 14, 2023 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

City Council: Keep ’Em Waiting

Council punts short-term rentals, pops the 290 landfills

"...the most heartburn: Short-Term Rental regulations. Something to look forward to for the holiday...."

Dec. 11, 2015 News Post by Michael King

TDH: 8/16/11

Wind power, Downtown parking debate and other renewable resources

"...City Council's 105 item agenda for Thursday, Aug. 18, ain't the longest one ever, but..."

Aug. 16, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Turning the Lens on Us

Austin is hosting the 40th national conference of the Society for Photographic Education, which aims to consider how the United States has been represented by photographers in the past and where photographers need to focus their attention in the future.

"...They aren't leftovers from SXSW, and they aren't here for music or films. It's photography they want, and lots..."

March 21, 2003 Arts Feature by Erina Duganne

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