Winter Is Still Coming: An Update on Water, Power and Other Relief for Austinites

As the city thaws, utilities slowly repair damage, restore service

"...the state’s electrical grid, announced an end to its emergency and informed utilities they no longer needed to “shed..."

Feb. 19, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Local Nonprofits Adapt to Help People Survive Domestic Violence During COVID-19

Seeking shelter when home isn't safe

"...COVID-19 crisis continues, White said that SAFE, which provides emergency shelter and support services, is hearing such stories everyday...."

May 8, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Council Preview: So Much Money, So Many Needs

Agenda touches on COVID-19, live music support, and transit

"...a $2.3 million grant to be used to bolster emergency housing for people experiencing homelessness who are ill with..."

April 22, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Still Looking for a Home

Austin searches once again for a comprehensive solution for homelessness

"...year 2010, Patient No. 1 absorbed $75,407.41 worth of emergency medical care, and you paid for it. Patient No...."

Nov. 30, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Making Hay Out of Y2K

Preparedness 101

"...city's utilities, waste management, fire, police, the Office of Emergency Management, and the city's chief information officer, Linda Beth..."

March 12, 1999 News Feature by Marc Savlov

Total Solar Eclipse to Draw Crowds of Tourists to Town

The once-in-a-lifetime darkness is coming to Central Texas

"...Traffic management and emergency preparation were not in the group’s wheelhouse...."

March 8, 2024 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Get Ready: Winter Weather on its Way

UPDATE: City to open cold weather shelters

"...is currently low, but city officials are still urging emergency preparedness. It's a good time to check your emergency..."

Dec. 21, 2022 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Travis County District Judge Upholds Austin’s Mask Rule

Face masks required until at least April 15; state expected to appeal

"...However, local Health Authority Emergency Rules adopted last summer by Interim Health Authority Dr...."

March 26, 2021 News Post by Beth Sullivan

What’s Happening, What’s Being Done, and How We Got Into This Cold Weather Catastrophe

More chaos with continued power outages, calls for water conservation

"...under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act. Current Emergency Response..."

Feb. 17, 2021 News Post by Lina Fisher

Music Industry Rally Called for Monday at City Hall

Advocates turn up the volume for dedicated music funding

"...Austin’s Vital Economic Sectors (SAVES) Fund to support COVID-19 emergency relief as follows: the Financial Services Department Capital Budget..."

Sept. 26, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

City Plans to Spend $270 Million in COVID-19 Relief

Clock is ticking to allocate anticipated federal funding

"...Public health, economic support, and emergency response are the broad priorities for spending the $270..."

May 22, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Donation and Volunteer Opportunities During Coronavirus Outbreak

Ways to help your neighbor during this trying time

"...animals during this time. Their goal is to find emergency foster homes for 50% of the animals currently on-site,..."

March 16, 2020 Events Post by Katherine McNevins

Nightmare Scenarios for Austin's Possible End

Some of the ways that our beloved town could become no more

"...Guards and Defend Our Hoodz? The city of Austin's emergency operations plan considers both unrest and the distinct threat..."

March 8, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin Water Issues Boil Notice

When will we get good water back? Good question.

"...in contrast with predictions put forth by Travis County Emergency Management this morning (see below)...."

Oct. 23, 2018 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Updated Wildfire Relief Information

Updated Wednesday, September 7, 1:14pm

"...Bastrop County Emergency Management needs the following supplies: new pillows, bed sheets,..."

Sept. 7, 2011 News Post by Anne Harris

Room for the Unexpected

With the budget season not yet in full swing, there's still time for hope

"...up in the city's budget. But now, with an emergency purchasing expenditure encouraged by Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez,..."

July 1, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

New Plan Aims to Heal Insurance Ills of Small Biz

Nonprofit launches project to help small businesses provide health coverage

"...she knew she ought to get herself to the emergency room. "But as I was lying there, practically asphyxiating,..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature by Diana Welch

Frank 'The Fetus' Strikes Again

Seemingly undaunted by his failure to push through legislation in 2005 that sought to protect pharmacists of conscience from having to fill scrips for emergency contraceptives, Rep. Frank Corte, R-San Antonio, gears up his 2007 this-is-where-life-begins agenda

"...pro-life pill counters) from having to fill scrips for emergency contraceptives – or by the larger defeat inherent in..."

Dec. 1, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Case stems from Houston shooting death

"...service does not include immediate access to traditional 911 emergency-number service. Abbott argues that the company's failure to clearly..."

April 1, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Something Short of Miraculous

Months in the making, the city's plan to maintain reproductive services at Brack still raises questions.

"...Services to prohibit Catholic-operated hospitals like Seton from allowing emergency contraception, tubal ligations (sterilizations), and several other reproductive services..."

Jan. 11, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Just the Facts, Ma'am

"...about two policemen on the beat in Los Angeles. Emergency was about paramedics working the beat in Los Angeles...."

Feb. 5, 1999 Screens Column by Margaret Moser

Is AISD Ready for Disaster?

"...the rest of the county or city in an emergency. But with campus security and safety increasingly on the..."

April 28, 1995 News Feature by Roseana Auten

Got Repairs or Debris Following the Ice Storm? Here's What to Do.

Who to call, where to go, and how best to get back to normal

"...• The city's Development Services Department is providing emergency repairs to homeowners and businesses, and permits are not..."

Feb. 10, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Safety Resources Every College Student in Austin Should Know About

Get to know the local orgs that center community well-being

"...Aug. 9, monkeypox has been declared a public health emergency in Austin. Austin Public Health’s website offers up-to-date information..."

Aug. 18, 2022 Chronolog Post by Valeria Valdez

Austin Medics Seek Relief in Labor Talks, Chief Search

Trying to soothe EMS' chronic pain

"...Austin-Travis County Emergency Med­ic­al Services is approaching a turning point. The COVID-19..."

Dec. 10, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Volunteer Efforts Take Center Stage in Winter Storm Relief

Chasing the cold away

"...as "DIY FEMA" efforts. Actual help from the Federal Emergency Management Agen­cy did not arrive until Friday, having been..."

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

Housing Advocates Demand Relief, Protections as Eviction Crisis Looms

A network of local housing organizations are calling on state leaders to craft a plan for preventing evictions amid the worst months of the COVID-19 pandemic

"...were struggling before the onset of the public health emergency. "The pandemic," Baize said, "has really laid bare massive..."

Dec. 25, 2020 News Feature by Jose Benjamin Montaño

Thanksgiving Meals and Volunteer Opportunities

A list of free turkey dinners, grocery relief, plus how you can give back this holiday season

"...gathered a list of organizations distributing holiday dinners and emergency grocery relief for Austinites in need between now and..."

Nov. 20, 2020 News Feature by Katherine McNevins

As Eviction Crisis Looms, Local Leaders Ramp Up Relief

Help is on the way?

"...housed, the less risk there is of shelters and emergency services being overwhelmed. [inset-1-right]..."

Aug. 14, 2020 News Feature by Jose Benjamin Montaño

Council Recap: COVID Relief Funds Begin to Flow in Austin

Artists and nonprofits at the front of the line for assistance

"...Tovo, will draw dollars from the city General Fund emergency reserve. Along with direct financial relief to artists, Tovo's..."

May 1, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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