Homelessness on the Rise in Austin

Annual count reveals a 20% increase in homelessness

"...In late January, hundreds of volunteers dispersed across Austin to find and survey people..."

March 18, 2016 News Feature by Makeda Easter

Section 8 Renters File Suit

Residents say ongoing construction made it impossible for disabled tenants to live safely

"...Eight tenants of Fairway Village Apart­ments are suing property owners Sage Apart­ment..."

Feb. 26, 2016 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Canvassing the City for ECHO’s Point in Time Count

Nina Hernandez takes to the 4am streets for annual survey

"...2010, the Ending Com­mun­ity Homelessness Coalition hosts an army of volunteers for its Point in Time Count of the..."

Feb. 2, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Austin a Tech Mentor

City program to provide Internet to low-income families is ahead of the curve nationally

"...Earlier this month, President Barack Obama and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced..."

July 31, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Closing the Digital Divide

Low-income housing gets cheap Google Fiber

"...major leap toward bridging the city's digital divide, city and state leaders announced last Thursday afternoon. In partnership with..."

Nov. 28, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Council To Imagine Imagine Austin

Plus SH 45, White Lodging, frat houses, and more

"...to tackle a 60-item agenda that includes the mother of all planning issues – the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan..."

June 15, 2012 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week "I don't think we have racial bias..."

June 30, 2006 News Feature

No Place Like Home

The new Garden Terrace development takes a small but serious step toward housing Austin's homeless.

"...A modest-sized room, with private bath and kitchenette, in a renovated nursing home on the southern..."

Jan. 9, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Pick a Castro, Any Castro

Texas Dems want one of the Castro twins for DNC chair

"...Texas Democrats hoped that Hillary Clinton would pick U.S. Housing and Urban Develop­ment Secretary Julián Castro as her running..."

July 29, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week..."

Aug. 31, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

City rolls out its ambitious 10-year plan to end chronic homelessness

"...Task Force, in conjunction with the Austin/Travis Co. Health and Human Services Department, released a far-reaching 10-year plan to..."

Dec. 17, 2004 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Council Watch

"...Last week's agenda being nearly devoid of contentious items, one councilmember sought out a new forum..."

Aug. 11, 1995 News Column by Alex de Marban

Off the Desk

"...dumping ground, particularly among the Davis mountains. The first of three public hearings will be held August 6 in..."

Aug. 2, 1996 News Feature

A Grant to End Youth Homelessness

HUD will provide $5.2 million to the city

"...The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded Austin/Travis County..."

Jan. 20, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Austin-area agencies that provide shelter, housing and job assistance, and help for those suffering from..."

Jan. 1, 1999 News Feature

FTA 'New Start' Funds MetroRapid Buses

Federal grant covers 80% of $47.6 million bus rapid transit program

"..."Austin has the distinction of having the greatest travel delays of any midsize city..."

April 20, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...for the March 4 party primaries. Among a smattering of local intra-party races are four candidates for the job..."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature

Money Worries

Austin's AIDS Funding Is Decent, For Now

"...Last March, David Jones became one of the 247 Travis County residents to be diagnosed with..."

Sept. 27, 1996 News Feature by Geoff Mulvihill

Dr. Robert Van Boven, the Whistleblower

Lakeway neurologist battles hospitals, officials, and the "culture of silence"

"...When Marcus Turner awoke one morning in November of 2014, he noticed numbness in his arms and legs..."

April 20, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

The Yes Men Fix the World

"...Yes Men Fix the WorldDocumentary Feature, Special Screenings D: Andy Bichlbaum, Mike Bonanno..."

March 20, 2009 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Dark Days

Six years ago, Marc Singer wasn't homeless, and he wasn't a filmmaker. With Dark Days, he became both.

"...the man responsible for directing the year's most compassionate and stirring documentary, but he refuses to take credit for..."

Nov. 10, 2000 Screens Feature by Peter Debruge

'First Rock-Star President' Tours Texas, Opening Acts Suck

Bill Clinton spoke at UT as part of Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign. Big whoop.

"...but it was most definitely in the first few thousands. Here was his "case" for Hillary (maybe you've heard..."

Feb. 28, 2008 News Post by Matt Martinez

Council: Meet Your Waterloo

"...but I'll presume the rush-hour streets were vast fields of emptiness – even City Council's Wednesday budget work session..."

May 13, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

The Next New Neighborhood

City and residents plan a sustainable Colony Park

"...Dressed in yellow T-shirts and carrying clipboards, three UT students approached the house on..."

April 4, 2014 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Moving on Up

River Woods residents forced out of affordable apartments which are being demolished for a new luxury complex

"...sweltering Friday afternoon about six weeks ago, the residents of River Woods apartments, a converted 1950s-era motel situated smack-dab..."

Oct. 1, 1999 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Naked City

"...Don't forget to vote in the ACC run-off June 1! (Early voting dates remaining are May 23,..."

May 24, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Big City Blues

Although it has three of the 10 largest cities in the United States, Texas is still largely a state of home-rule cities. A brief look at the prospects for a real urban policy in Texas.

"...For decades, the state of Texas had a very straightforward relationship with its cities:..."

Jan. 12, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Council Recap: COVID Relief Funds Begin to Flow in Austin

Artists and nonprofits at the front of the line for assistance

"...new $1.5 million Austin Artist Disaster Relief Fund to soften the impact of COVID-19, at its April 24 meeting,..."

May 1, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Recap: Tip the Band, Skip the Pork Chop

Relief funds for artists, planning for fair and just mobility

"...City Council took care of its business in relatively short order Thursday, April 24,..."

April 24, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...Gavino Fernandez Jr., leader of the El Concilio coalition of Mexican-American..."

June 27, 2003 News Feature

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