In the Worst Moments of Austinites’ Lives, APD Victim Services Shows Up

Inside one of APD’s most-celebrated divisions

"...call that sticks with Lili Eguia more than any of the hundreds of others she has responded to didn’t..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Legislators, NAACP, and Professors Condemn UT’s Mass Layoffs

At least 66 people have lost their jobs, and counting

"...headquarters Wednesday evening, legislators, the NAACP, and a university professor united against UT-Austin’s handling of Senate Bill 17’s ban..."

April 11, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Squirrel Fest, a Bidi Bidi Birthday, and More Community Events

Plan your week with some of our recommended happenings around town

"...City of Austin Career Expo..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Kirk Watson Wants Four More Years

Mayor makes it official, announces 2024 re-election campaign

"...date. In his campaign announcement, Watson trumpeted key accomplishments of his first, two-year term, such as passing ambitious housing..."

April 10, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Bad Year for Press Freedom: Speaking of impunity, American journalist Evan Gershkovich woke up to his..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature

A Drag Tribute, Eclipse Events Galore, and More Local Happenings

Get your glasses and find your totality

"...shout – as will the nice early start time of 8:30pm. Look, sometimes you need to riot responsibly on..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Texas Maternal Mortality Task Force Hasn’t Counted Abortion Death Cases for 10 Years

Committee members discovered longtime omission this year

"...deaths and, later, those from 2021. But as members of the committee have been working through cases sent to..."

March 22, 2024 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Closing the COVID Gap at AISD

Post-pandemic, not enough students can read well. How do we get out of this ditch?

"...how Justin Douglas remembers his son Holden’s first year of preschool in the 2020-21 school year. “Imagine being a..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Ricky Smith Tried to Escape Prison Three Times. Is 30 Years In Solitary Confinement Enough?

His last attempt was in 1993

"...allowed to reenter general population somewhere in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice prison system, where he’s been held..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Can Museums Solve America’s Education Inequality Problem?

SXSW panelists discuss the power of public spaces

"...What is the role of a city museum? What comes to mind for most..."

March 14, 2024 SXSW Post by Lina Fisher

Texas Task Force That Reviews Pregnancy-Related Deaths Losing Advocate Role

When state withheld death data, advocate pushed back

"...pit Gov. Greg Abbott against Beto O’Rourke, the state of Texas decided to delay publication of a report on..."

March 15, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Seton Nurses Finally Win Contract With Ascension

Contract ensures pay raises and standardized staffing levels

"...Nurses have been negotiating with the health care nonprofit since they unionized in September 2022, becoming..."

March 5, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Unionized Nurses Say Ascension Is Cutting Corners in Labor and Delivery

They say hospital chain exploiting market dominance

"...Catholic health care nonprofit Ascension Seton’s mission is to serve “all..."

March 1, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Farming Local Connections With Barton Creek Farmers Market

Austin’s longest-running farmers’ market continues to support small farms from a mall parking lot

"...Fresh produce, friendly faces, handmade goods, and a strong coffee scent wafting through the air. These are the sights..."

March 1, 2024 Food Feature by James Scott

As Transit Cops Near, Cap Metro’s Other Public Safety Personnel Thrive

Safe on the bus

"...“Had it not been for the intervention of this ambassador, EMS said this person wouldn’t be here..."

Feb. 23, 2024 News Feature by Benton Graham

Austin FC Season Kickoff, Black History Month, and More Community Events

Get out and about in Austin while the weather's good

"...President Abraham Lincoln’s male friendships as having a “streak of lavender, and spots soft as May violets.” This phrasing,..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Up, Scotty: In other good news, on Wednesday, members of Congress introduced the Connect the Grid Act, which would..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature

Plethora of Riches: How Richard Samuel Turned an Art Gallery Into a Community Center

RichesArt launches annual Black History Month exhibit with new philanthropic initiative

"...walls, fluorescent lights, the occasional “keep your distance” line of tape on the floor: Most art galleries present one..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Carys Anderson

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

"...this anniversary with a mini ball presented by sexual health heavy-hitters ASHwell and the Q Austin, meaning there’s money,..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

How Austin’s Mayoral Race Is Shaping Up So Far

Mayor Kirk Watson continues to bide his time

"...to consider: Kathie Tovo and Carmen Llanes Pulido, both of whom have announced their intent to run for mayor...."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Debate Over How and Whether to Jail Kids in Austin Is Just Getting Started

Travis County proposes a new facility to hold kids accused of crimes

"...Wallace was involved in a dispute between two groups of men near Rundberg Lane in North Austin. Both groups..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Drought Conditions, Meet Rainwater Tanks

Collecting rain prevents pollution and reduces flood risk

"...company Cqure Water more than a decade ago, many of his customers were environmentally concerned or wanted better water..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Emily Engelbart

Recommended Austin Events

Highlights for your week in music, arts, community, and more

"...In/visible A: The Building of an Asian American Film Community..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column

Some State Prison Cells Are Far Too Cold, Families Report

Texas prison agency denies some claims

"...Last summer, family members and friends of inmates in Texas prisons shared accounts of the suffering..."

Jan. 17, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Texas Can Ban Urgent Abortions in Emergency Rooms, Appeals Court Rules

Federal ER mandate doesn't apply to abortions, court rules

"...life-saving abortions in ERs, the conservative Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals decided this week...."

Jan. 3, 2024 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...traveled to Brownsville this week to announce his signing of several substantial and aggressive anti-immigrant bills. Senate Bill 4..."

Dec. 22, 2023 News Feature

Travis County’s Criminal Court Judges Skeptical of APD’s New Plan for Bail Hearings

Judges sent a letter to the city with their concerns

"...When Travis County’s criminal court judges caught wind of an experimental system for conducting bail hearings that the..."

Dec. 19, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

State Health Care Agency Urging 55-Hour Christmas-Themed Work Weeks

The request is an effort to address Medicaid and SNAP backlogs

"...by an asterisk. Corrections are detailed at the bottom of the story...."

Dec. 8, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

How ERCOT and the City Are Preparing for the Next Winter Storm

Mayor: "We should anticipate that we will have a big weather event"

"...On November 17, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas dropped a winter prognosis assuring that it is..."

Dec. 8, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Hundreds of Thousands Denied Medicaid and Food Assistance in Texas

It's a department of dysfunction, and it isn’t getting better

"...Impoverished Texans, the vast majority of them children, could go hungry this Christmas because of..."

Dec. 1, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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