Obamacare Lives!

Navigating ACA open enrollment after the Trump-ocalypse

"...years, because of the confusion that exists in our community about what people's rights are and what they have..."

Nov. 17, 2017 News Feature by Michael Agresta

You Can't Touch This

The budget battles, Round 2: Citizens rally to save community services

"...By this standard, the Aug. 14 budget hearing on community services -- parks, libraries, health and human services --..."

Aug. 22, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Who You Gonna Call?

Small Texas towns look to Austin and Washington to jump-start economic development

"...ran through a long, withering gauntlet of government loan programs and came up short. "You wade so far out..."

Feb. 23, 2001 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

A Failure to Communicate

AISD's community outreach needs to go back to school

"...the perfect example of a school district blocking the community...."

Feb. 8, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

City Takes on Walgreens in National Birth-Control Battle

McCracken leads charge against 'moral objections' prescription refusals

"...Walgreens now fills the prescriptions for clients of Austin's Community Care clinics and enrollees in the Medical Assistance Program...."

Aug. 12, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

The Off Beat: Overflowing With Artifacts, the Texas Music Museum Asks City for Storage Space, Preservation Funding

Eastside gallery memorializes Black and brown musicians

"...we can show in this little building,” Shorkey says. Community Engagement Manager Morales, who organizes presentations of the museum’s..."

Aug. 2, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

How Much You Need to Make to Buy a House in Austin

In 2024, we’ve got lower prices, higher monthly payments

"...Though, Cooper calculates a little lower: He said with assistance programs and low debt, a household making $75,000 (just..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Not Enough HAAM to Go Around

Patronage sought after funds run out for free musician insurance

"...ran out for the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians program, offering free health insurance to local musicians...."

Nov. 12, 2018 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Sym the Prole

A radical takes on the practical in the fight against HIV stigma

"...only a stalwart activist on behalf of the queer community, but an outspoken representative of those living a similar..."

Sept. 5, 2014 Arts Feature by David Estlund

Texas Performing Arts and Fusebox Make Space to Create

The two organizations partner on a residency program to support Austin artists making adventurous new work

"...their benevolence came in the form of a residency program they've initiated to support local performing artists developing new..."

Sept. 4, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...estimated 150 citations for water restriction violations per day, Community Impact reported...."

Aug. 4, 2023 News Feature

Council to Finalize Aid Programs for COVID-Hit Businesses

Ready for relief

"...$27.2 million to businesses and individuals through seven relief programs. Only $861,000 has been awarded to 34 music venues,..."

Dec. 4, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Bonus Points for Affordability

One council member hopes to ensure bonus program developers are building affordable housing on-site

"...need for affordable housing has fair-housing-minded city officials and community advocates grasping at any tools at their disposal to..."

Oct. 2, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

This Is the Box We're In

Council doesn't have a budget, but they're cutting it nonetheless

"...cities of Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Lean­der, Austin Community College, Cen­tral Health Care District, etc. – reacted very..."

June 12, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Google Fiber, Music, Monuments, and More

CMs take on high speed Internet, but don't expect a quick meeting

"...public or nonprofit facilities. The city has established a Community Connections program that will solicit applications from prospective recipients...."

Aug. 23, 2013 News Feature by Amy Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...League of Conservation voters and as a citizen and community volunteer. Margot has walked the walk...."

June 6, 2003 Column

Who's Minding the Clinics?

City/County Divided on Public Health

"...buildings. "You talk about seamless delivery of care and assistance, this is it," Colunga says, opening pantries stocked with..."

May 1, 1998 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

City Council to Vote on SAVES Resolution on October 1

Good Work Austin offers amendments to help save restaurants and bars

"...institutions and boosting the local economy. The vote on program recipients is expected to take place on Thursday, October..."

Oct. 1, 2020 News Post by Jessi Cape

Musicians on How Best to Employ City Funds Earmarked for the Local Scene

$3 million in HOT funds are coming. Now what?

"...thoughts are that the challenges facing the Austin music community as a whole aren't necessarily related to money as..."

Jan. 10, 2020 Music Feature

The Deal Gets Done

City Council settles AE rate case in principle, details to come

"...to match the third), as well as the customer assistance program charges, transfers to the city's general fund, and..."

March 8, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

(Gasp!) Watson Was Right

The Former Chief, the Audit, the Research All Say: We Need Community Policing

"...APD Chief Elizabeth Watson may have been right about community policing, but Austin needs a more effective leader to..."

March 21, 1997 News Feature by Louisa C. Brinsmade

(Gasp!) Watson Was Right

The Former Chief, the Audit, the Research All Say: We Need Community Policing

"...APD Chief Elizabeth Watson may have been right about community policing, but Austin neess a more effective leader to..."

March 21, 1997 News Feature by Louisa C. Brinsmade

At What Cost?

Code amendment approval could put East Austin seniors on the street

"...source of the project's financing is from HUD's Housing Assistance Pro­gram, which must be renewed every five years. But..."

June 24, 2016 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Rundberg Reblend

Groups remake North Austin neighborhood one bridge at a time

"...The consortium takes advantage of the city's Neighborhood Partnering Program grant assistance program, a part of the Imagine Austin..."

June 3, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Civics 101

"...BUILDING BRIDGES WITH SOLU­TIONS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE BLACK COMMUNITY Discuss the strengths of African-American families. 9am-noon. ACC Highland..."

Nov. 8, 2013 News Column

Mobile Court Handling Low-Level Cases for Unhoused Austinites Gets a Big Boost

Two federal grants will fund the program through 2028

"...The Downtown Austin Community Court plays a vital role in the broad array..."

Dec. 13, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...series of amendments to the University Neighborhood Overlay, a program allowing denser developments in the West Campus area, according..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature

Cap Metro Issues 7,000 Free Passes for the Unhoused

Texas Harm Reduction Alliance wins fight for free passes

"...7,000 free 31-day bus passes to a six-month pilot program to increase transit access. The passes will be distributed..."

Nov. 25, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

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

Local Representatives Check In, Bring Food to Neighbors in Williamson County

Bucy, Flannigan team up to serve HD 136

"...services and sources of support, including food access and community connection, during this pandemic...."

April 3, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

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