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"...Taking care of animal friends is one of Austin’s top strengths,..."

May 23, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

How to Start Supporting Nonprofits in Austin Like It’s No Big Deal

No profit, no problem

"...well-served by human interaction as top-down policymaking. If you care about affordable housing......"

Aug. 23, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...it’s using EMTALA illegally to turn ERs into abortion clinics. Now, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments about..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature

The Eugenic Circus Comes to Town

A Downtown hotel is hosting a natalist, eugenics-aligned conference in December. Why Austin?

"...to work with me on gun control, I don't care what that guy thinks in his spare time about..."

Nov. 3, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Seton Has Their Say

"...budgeted tens of millions of dollars to expand health care services for the safety net patients, and knowingly failed..."

Sept. 25, 2023 Postmarks

Integral Care Budget Would Layoff 48 Employees

Cuts will affect patient programs

"...Integral Care, the public mental health care provider that delivers services..."

Aug. 31, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Syphilis Is a Very Real Problem in Austin

One in 10 positive STI tests showed syphilis at Kind Clinic

"...STI, according to the Kind Clinic’s recent Central Texas Community Health Report. Of people who tested positive for an..."

Aug. 27, 2023 News Post by Adam Cherian

Where to Go for Gender Affirming Care in Austin

Reaching out to the medical and queer communities

"...place to be, and Austin has a lot of care options. So where do you start?..."

Aug. 18, 2023 News Feature by James Scott

Austin Ambulances Were Out of Service 35 Times Last Month

Understaffed EMS means ambulances can’t be manned

"...years, asks for other compensation benefits like stipends for Community Health Paramedics, who are required to undergo additional training..."

Aug. 4, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Ascension Union Initiates Largest Nurses’ Strike in Texas History

Patient care continues to deteriorate amid staffing crisis

"...will give 10 days notice to Ascension to ensure care is not disturbed...."

June 1, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

A Year After Overdose Crisis Declaration, Federal Funds Start Flowing

Advocates urge community oversight on funding

"...are urging the city and county to create a community advisory council to oversee the funding allocation – without..."

May 24, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Abortion on the Border

A Q&A with one of the most important players in the state’s fight for abortion access

"...This summer, after nearly two decades of operating abortion clinics in Texas, the fall of Roe v. Wade and..."

Dec. 30, 2022 News Feature by Sara Hutchinson

Little Hope for Expanding Texas Medicaid in the Coming Year

Open enrollment begins

"...Open enrollment for health insurance on the Affordable Care Act marketplace began Nov. 1, and a trio of..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by Abe Asher

Austin’s Animal Shelters Struggle to Uphold No-Kill Reputation in the Face of Overcrowding

How overcrowding and mismanagement of Austin Animal Center and Austin Pets Alive! have them struggling to keep up

"...hundreds of volunteers and makes connections with scores of community partners...."

Aug. 5, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Texans Can't Divorce While Pregnant, Can Use IVF for Now

Divorce, fertility, and Dobbs: What's up?

"...decision in June, eliminating federal constitutional protections for abortion care. "Dobbs introduced an unprecedented level of chaos across the..."

Aug. 5, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Central Health Responds

"...Chronicle about Central Health [“When It Comes to Health Care in Austin, There Can Be No Equity Without Accountability”]..."

May 3, 2022 Postmarks

Opinion: When It Comes to Health Care in Austin, There Can Be No Equity Without Accountability

Opinion: It's time for the Travis County Commissioners Court to order an independent performance audit of Central Health

"...While Central Health, our countywide public health care district for the poor, recently celebrated breaking ground on..."

April 22, 2022 Column by Nelson Linder

AISD’s Therapy Provider Struggles to Meet Demand Amid Mental Health Crisis

Students and parents find help is out of reach

"...for outside providers such as Lone Star Circle of Care and Integral Care. [inset-1-right]..."

April 15, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Integral Care Union Drive Nears the Finish Line

Helping the helpers

"...a year of organizing, the United Workers of Integral Care are on the verge of unionizing the workforce at..."

April 8, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Longtime Commissioners Face Challenges From Their Left

In the hot seats

"...Brigid Shea find themselves attacked from the left by community advocates with big plans for the county seat. The..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin Returns to Stage 4 of COVID Risk Guidelines

Amid spike in community transmission, officials urge all to mask up

"...to Stage 4 comes amid spikes in the local community transmission rate (CTR), seven-day average for hospitalizations, and test..."

Dec. 29, 2021 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Don't Give the Gift of COVID This Season: Get Tested!

How to sign up for free testing with Austin Public Health

"...Amidst Austin's high community transmission rate, Austin Public Health officials are urging residents..."

Dec. 24, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Texas' Rickety Health Care System Heads for a Fiscal Cliff

As D.C. dollars dry up, millions of uninsured Texans see no signs of improvement

"...for the system that's supposed to provide lifesaving health care to millions of its most vulnerable residents. About 5..."

Nov. 19, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...to children ages 5-11 at two of its walk-in clinics, the Delco Activity Center (4601 Pecan Brook) and Old..."

Nov. 12, 2021 News Feature

At Threshold of Stage Five COVID Precautions, ICU Bed Capacity Is Critically Low

Health Authority Desmar Walkes: "We are running out of time"

"...Tonight Austin Public Health issued a dire message to..."

July 30, 2021 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Austin Schools Get COVID-19 Vaccines Into Arms

Schools help promote vaccination while addressing community hesitancy

"...and almost all Guerrero Thompson's students are Latinx, a community hit especially hard by the virus. Still, the school..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Local Legal Leaders Come Out Swinging Against Anti-Abortion Bills

Proposals let literally anyone drag providers into court

"...a blatantly unconstitutional one, according to the local legal community...."

April 30, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Opinion: The Extreme Anti-Abortion Agenda Being Pushed Forward at the Texas Lege Is Harmful and Cruel

Texans deserve the trust and the power to decide what is best for them, their bodies, and their futures

"...third legislative session working as an advocate for abortion care and rights in the state. I am used to..."

April 16, 2021 Column by Courtney Chambers

Eastern Crescent’s Path to Get Past Pandemic Is Rough

Finding a way out proves elusive for East Austin and beyond

"...SH 130 toll road) have less access to health care services. While Latinx Austinites account for just over one-third..."

March 19, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

New Year, New Grim Milestones in Austin’s COVID-19 Crisis

Amidst an unprecedented surge, Austin could reach ICU surge capacity within the next week

"...that APH will soon begin to activate its Alternative Care Site at the Austin Con­vention Center. The Downtown field..."

Jan. 8, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

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