City Manager Announces Slew of Key Department Head Changes

Some expected, some not so much

"...Interim City Manager Jesús Garza announced another sweeping set of leadership changes at the city, again late on a..."

June 9, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Austin Police Association vs. City's Office of Police Oversight

Police union wins a round in contest over oversight

"...a grievance filed by APA, ruling that the city's Office of Police Oversight had illegally investigated complaints against police..."

Jan. 7, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Public Notice: Top 10 Stories of 2021

Some top topics on the community news front

"...Here are my top 10 "Public Notice" stories of the year: Not necessarily the top news stories –..."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

The United States of Insanity

Inside the family of Juggalos, and the deranged government crusade against them

"...that's why we all secretly live in The United States of Insanity...."

Dec. 10, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

A Summer of Protests to Reclaim Power From the Police

"Whose streets? Our streets."

"...Brenda Ramos wanted to talk about the loss of her son, Mike, about what his absence means in..."

Sept. 11, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

After a Month of Chaos, Abortion Care Returns to Texas

Clinics, patients, and the law get put through the ringer over care

"...In late March, staff at the Planned Par­ent­hood clinic..."

May 1, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Dell Medical School Team Unveils Plans to Reinvent Austin State Hospital

Rising from the ashes of the aging mental hospital

"...campaign to transform the historic, haunted, and exhausted Austin State Hospital into a world-class center for brain health has..."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Eckhardt: The State of the County Is ...

Thursday address slams Lege, props up local entities

"...Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt’s State of the County address last Thursday evening may well..."

Feb. 12, 2018 News Post by Austin Sanders

State Axes Anti-Choice Group's Family Planning Funds

The Heidi Group failed to meet their own patient target goals

"...group headed by a woman with a tenuous grasp of basic medical science in charge of increasing access to..."

Aug. 23, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Balancing the Books After Years of Neglecting Schools

The Texas Legislature wants to fix school finance, but how?

"...Ever put off until tomorrow what you could have done today? Of..."

April 7, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

In the Name of Innovation

Council considers institutional racism, a suitor for Brackenridge Hospital

"...likely not generate another post-midnight session. But there's plenty of political porter on tap, beginning with the formal presentation..."

April 7, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

The 85th’s State Something

Taking stock at the Lege's midway point

"...halfway over. On March 20, the 85th regular session of the Texas Legislature will pass the midpoint of its..."

March 17, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

State Emergency-Leave Rules Tightened

Comptroller will now verify all applications

"...What's the worst way to get rid of a scandal at a state agency? Claim it's not..."

June 10, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

After Defunding Breast Cancer Services, State Hosts Breast Cancer Awareness Event

Event participant doesn't support cutting services

"...The program assists some of the state’s most vulnerable women – uninsured patients over..."

Oct. 13, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Bill of the Week

House wants to throw some money at border problems

"...passed the House on March 18 on a vote of 131-12, and was referred to the Senate Subcommittee on..."

April 3, 2015 News Column by Amy Kamp

Standard of Care

Are pregnant inmates receiving adequate medical treatment?

"...In Texas, it can be hard to keep track of every assault on reproductive freedom. While the constitutionality of..."

Jan. 30, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

State Health Care Numbers Plunge Again

Clients served drops 77%

"...According to documents from the Department of State Health Services filed with the State Health..."

Nov. 29, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Top 10 Quotes of the Week

Notable quotables of 2012

"...1) "The gap between what was expected of [Gov. Rick Perry] and what he delivered ... makes..."

Jan. 4, 2013 News Feature

The State's Planned Parenthood Trap

Rule would eliminate group from Women's Health Program

"...Today (Thursday) the state's Health and Human Services Commission's Medical Care Advisory Committee..."

June 10, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The State's Planned Parenthood Trap

Plans to ban PP from Women's Health may be a problem

"...this year, whether it will actually get the blessing of the federal government is another story...."

June 8, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

WDP, Labor Department Form Partnership for Workers

New alliance aims to improve working conditions in Texas

"...15, the Workers Defense Project and the U.S. Depart­ment of Labor announced a "strategic alliance" intended to reinforce efforts..."

July 30, 2010 News Feature by Michael King

Bill Would Rotate UIL Events Out of Austin

Father and son lawmakers call for holding high school state competitions in other areas of the state

"...the battle cry for high school athletes across the state is "Austin or bust!" That's because in every sport..."

Jan. 16, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Bill Would Move UIL State Competitions Away From Austin

Events contribute millions to local economy

"...musical competitions in Texas – from holding "regional or statewide" competitions in the same location in consecutive years...."

Jan. 9, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Hundreds of Children Removed From FLDS Compound

State officials descend on West Texas polygamist sect after allegations of abuse

"...State officials have removed 416 children from the gated Yearning..."

April 11, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Details on Would-Be Bombing of Women's Clinic

APD delivers details of bomb-squad's call to Austin Women’s Health Center.

"...From the Austin Police Department's Public Information Office: LOCAL AND FEDERAL OFFICIALS INVESTIGATE EXPLOSIVE..."

April 26, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Did Farmers Insurance Keep Secrets From the State?

The insurer's lawyers advised keeping the "most troublesome claims" out of sight

"...company tried to keep "troublesome" claim files away from state officials investigating the business practices of Farmers and other..."

Nov. 14, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

King of the Roads

"...When you think of Austin's most important roads and highways, which ones come..."

April 9, 1999 News Feature

State Police Partnering With APD Mostly Arresting People of Color

License, registration, and ZIP Code, please

"...Four weeks into the Austin Police Depart­ment and Texas Department of Pub­lic Safety partnership, records show that virtually all..."

May 5, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Bill of the Week: Texas GOP Targets Transgender Youth

Bill would ban certain treatment for trans kids

"...under 18. In addition to mirroring the 30 other states that are considering or have passed laws hindering access..."

March 28, 2023 News Post by Dex Wesley Parra

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...almost no one's surprise, Texas ranked as the U.S. state with the most book bans last school year with..."

Sept. 23, 2022 News Feature

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