Crisis at the Rape Crisis Center

Has Idealism Become the Victim of Financial Reality?

"...with a board seat represented a philosophical shift against community activism.photograph by Laura Skelding On the morning of May..."

Dec. 20, 1996 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

Political Action Committee Proclaims Support for Convention Center

PHAM says expansion means millions in community benefits

"...raising the Hotel Occupancy Tax to expand the Convention Center — community groups representing the Palm School, homeless services,..."

Aug. 8, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Senate Votes to Close Austin State Supported Living Center

Despite guardian opposition, Senate passes bill to close Austin SSLC

"...for the closure of the Austin State Supported Living Center yesterday, April 13...."

April 14, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Money City Could Spend on Community Programs Likely Going to Police Raises

Council set to adopt next year’s budget on Wednesday

"...City Council is set to adopt a budget later..."

Aug. 13, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Tito’s Vodka Funds Local Community Gardens

Block to Block program supports 25 cities across the U.S.

"...Community gardens don’t just provide a hobby for green thumbs..."

Nov. 19, 2020 Food Post by Lina Fisher

Robert De Niro Joins Harry Ransom Center for a Celebration of Film

Gala and endowment will honor the Heat star

"...Hollywood is coming to the Harry Ransom Center at UT-Austin with the announcement that Robert De Niro..."

June 27, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

To Expand the Convention Center or Not?

Despite unanimous support from City Council, voters will decide the answer

"...expand and redesign the Neal W. Kocurek Austin Convention Center, along with additional investment in and redesign of the..."

July 19, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Questions of Church-State Separation at Dell Seton Medical Center

Do the hospital’s ties to the Catholic church and limits on women’s reproductive health care compromise Dell Med students' training?

"...a sleek, state-of-the-art teaching hospital: The Dell Seton Medical Center will stand alongside the University of Texas at Austin..."

Jan. 20, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Austin's Service Community

"...Case management, financial assistance, food pantry, nurse aide care and other services...."

Sept. 27, 1996 News Feature

City Council Recognizes Inclusive Queer Wellness Center

OutWellness clinic honored for their affirming LGBTQ care

"...Austin is a really cool opportunity to bring my community together and show that there are some folks who..."

April 24, 2025 Qmmunity Post by Lucciana Choueiry

Community Banks

"...a national chain leaves Austin with only five surviving community banks:..."

Aug. 6, 1999 News Feature

Community Leaders Remember Akwasi Evans

The passing of Eastside writer and activist will be felt for "a long time"

"...his family obituary. "He was passionate about the African-American community." [inset-1-right]..."

April 19, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Mexican American Cultural Center Finalizes Phase 2 of Renovations

Fall 2025 reopening is still on track

"...The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center was closed to the public in January 2023 as..."

March 14, 2025 News Feature by Mattea Gallaway

Carnaval to Chili Cook-Off: This Week's Recommended Community Events

A kickoff for Black History Month, Mean Girls trivia, a farewell to boobies, and more

"...an easy one, but the five rounds of questions centered on the movie that had everyone wearing pink decades..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Crosstalk: Take a Tour of UT's Moody Center, and More Music News

New business partnerships at the Paramount and Grapetree Records

"...and releasing albums. The program will provide artists with financial assistance for record production, creative design and marketing assistance,..."

June 2, 2023 Music Column by Kriss Conklin

New Works Theater Community

Austin theatre groups band together and land $90,000 to support making new work

"...will make Austin, in the grant's words, "a national center of new work that nurtures artists and audiences within..."

Oct. 29, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Dog Toys and Puppy Sports Lead Our Recommended Community Events

Bucking broncos, drag vampires, and more highlights

"...shopping goes from 9pm to 2am.  – Carys Anderson Financial Literacy Workshop..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Katherine McNevins

PrintAustin 2021 Reproduces Community Online and Off

At this celebration of printmaking it's gather, prints, repeat

"...even the most wonderful of it, is within the financial grasp of you and me and other non-wealthy sorts,..."

Jan. 15, 2021 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Qmmunity: Austin’s Queer Community Feels Effects of SXSW Cancellation

Now's the time show local support however you can

"...been since SXSW's cancellation. The shutdown is a devastating financial loss for countless community members, spanning small-business owners to..."

March 13, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Queer Comedy, a Goth Market, and More Community Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's approval

"...for the Lilith Fund, a nonprofit that “provides direct financial and emotional support to Texans forced to travel to..."

March 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

APD Asks City Council for Financial Help With DNA Testing

And more news from the dais

"...to provide "high-quality and timely DNA services for our community and those affected by sexual assault and other violent..."

April 26, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Volunteer Efforts Take Center Stage in Winter Storm Relief

Chasing the cold away

"...Travis County cannot achieve meeting the needs of the community and the situation without help. And we understand that...."

Feb. 26, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Public Notice: The FABPAC Reaches Out

Plus: Calling all filmmakers, landscape architects, dog & car lovers

"...the consultants' preliminary options using data," and "will review community comments to refine the draft of the FMP and..."

Jan. 20, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Obamacare 101

The Affordable Care Act rolls out October 1 – here's your first day's syllabus

"...less unprotected against catastrophic illness and its personal and financial consequences. And for those of us already with access..."

Sept. 27, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Nonprofit Offers Free Tax Assistance

"...Wednesday morning with the grand opening of its new Community Financial Center – a former massage school-turned-tax center with..."

Jan. 22, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

Free Tax Prep Help

Here's how to get help in advance of Tax Day

"...South Austin Senior Activity Center, 3911 Manchaca Rd. Mon., 8:30am-12:30pm; Tue., 8:30am-12:30pm (through 4/18)..."

April 8, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

What a Long, Strange Trip It's Been

Austin Community Television's First Quarter-Century

"...with a group of UT students known as Austin Community Television, they launched what is now one of, if..."

June 5, 1998 Screens Feature by Michael Bertin

Public Notice: Out of Their Cold, Dead Brains

GOP refuses to be sensible about guns

"...and citizen comment is invited. 6-8pm at One Texas Center, 505 Barton Springs Rd., Room 500. The committee will..."

Jan. 8, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

ACA Deadline Monday: Getting 'Out of the Box'

Advocacy organizations address lack of education

"...not been educated to the fact that there is financial help available and they can find an affordable policy."..."

March 28, 2014 News Feature by Lizzie Jespersen

Austin Creatives' Day

Free tax prep for artists from Foundation Communities and Austin Creative Alliance

"...make March 20 Austin Creatives' Day at the organization's Community Financial Center, 2600 W. Stassney. From 9am to 7pm,..."

March 15, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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