Women's Health Care Access in Steady Decline

Health Commission numbers confirm decline in Texas women's care

"...As expected, the state-funded Texas Women's Health Program – designed to preclude women from obtaining services..."

Aug. 9, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Lawyers, Drugs, and Money: The Latest on Metabolife

"...of the Baltimore Orioles, collapsed in Tampa Feb. 16 and died the next day of heat stroke. Bechler had..."

March 14, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Five Texas Families Sue State Over Ban on Health Care for Trans Youth

ACLU says C U in court

"...as unconstitutional before it can upend the lives of thousands of Texas families. "The cruelty is the point here,"..."

July 21, 2023 News Feature by Dex Wesley Parra

Sex and the Senate

What will it take to curb sexual harassment at the Texas State Capitol?

"...abusive male figures from their perches in politics, journalism, and Hollywood. And it follows a string of shocking media..."

Jan. 25, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Animal Advisory Commission Endorses APA! Takeover of Town Lake Animal Center

APA! is losing its lease on a Manchaca space in May

"...The Animal Advisory Commission held a special-called meeting Monday night, March 5, to..."

March 9, 2012 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Scott McClellan and Family

A telling timeline of McClellan's life

"...Mother: Carole Keeton Strayhorn State comptroller (1998-2004), Texas Railroad commissioner (1994-98), mayor of Austin (1977-83)..."

June 20, 2008 News Feature

If We Had Budget Enough, and Time ...

Council closes in on a final FY 2017 city budget

"...of work around a midday meeting of the Audit and Finance Committee. They're scheduled for Friday as well, although..."

Sept. 9, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Health Care Elephants Battle Over Med School Prop. 1

St. David's formally opposes the proposition to build a med school in Austin

"...to you by suburban Tea Party gadfly Don Zimmerman and former state Rep. Glen Maxey – the fight over..."

Nov. 2, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

News Roundup: Lawsuits, Laws, and Plea Bargains

Brian Rodgers vs. COA, Abbott vs. women's rights, etc.

"...Abbott signs a law restricting abortion access even further; and more...."

June 15, 2015 News Post by News Staff

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

"...Rundberg Lane in North Austin. Both groups drew guns and shot. A 32-year-old man lost his life. Wallace was..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Council Candidates in District 6 and 10 Diverge on Police, Housing, Land Use

Race(s) to the West

"...of the community wants the thing to happen fast, and the other half doesn't want it to happen. But..."

Aug. 21, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Judge and OAS Find T. Don Hutto Lacking

Judicial oversight of the T. Don Hutto immigration detention center ends soon – then what?

"...recent inspections – one conducted by a federal judge and the other by a human rights commission – of..."

Aug. 7, 2009 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Boards & Commissions Mix-and-Match

The city tries to consolidate its committees

"...currently lays claim to more than 60 different boards and commissions, ranging from the Arts Commission to the Airport..."

Aug. 1, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission Sends Recommendations to Council

Commission issues three wishes, two that will need money

"...Austin’s LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission has passed its first set of recommendations to City..."

Aug. 21, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Council: Labor Protections and Job Evaluations

Marc Ott's job performance goes up for debate this week

"...including Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo's resolution to review and help strengthen the city's discrimination complaint policies, Council Member..."

April 1, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Between Round Rock and a Hard Place

Northridge Acres can't find water, water anywhere.

"...Acres are pretty sure about two things: "Shit floats" and "Water flows toward money."..."

Nov. 15, 2002 News Feature by Walter Howerton Jr

The Past, Present, and Future of Waller and Shoal Creeks

Finally doing right by Austin's waterways

"...the apartments where the ice plant used to be, and downstairs into the ditch. It's crowded, cold, and dark..."

Nov. 30, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

An End to TYC's Problems ... and to TYC?

The Sunset Advisory Commission recommends drastic action to remedy the problems plaguing the Texas Youth Commission: dissolve the agency

"...Daniel Bryant strikes a quiet-spoken and rather bookish figure. A nuclear medical technician, he's thinking..."

Nov. 21, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The State's Planned Parenthood Trap

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

"...Tomorrow (Thursday) the Health and Human Services Commission Medical Care Advisory Committee is..."

June 8, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Perry's Vaccination Order Raises Questions

Perry Orders HPV Vaccine

"...Some state lawmakers and Capitol observers are questioning Gov. Rick Perry’s surprise mandate..."

Feb. 5, 2007 News Post by Jordan Smith

Rodriguez Says "No" to Ab-Only Sex Ed

Austin Rep. Eddie Rodriguez wants to end ab-only sex ed in Texas

"...to use contraception, including condoms, to prevent negative sexual health outcomes related to sexual intercourse."..."

Feb. 19, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Daily Hustle: 7/14/10

Getting ready for their close up

"...Board and commission work, including council's Public Health and Human Services..."

July 14, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The Daily Hustle: 5/5/10

One dog of a post

"...Busy day on the Board and Commission roster: City Council's Public Health and Human Services..."

May 5, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The Daily Hustle: 2/22/11

Job changes afoot at city

"...The city fills one position, and solicits input on another. Today, the Hustle catches up..."

Feb. 22, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Animal Shelter Move Howls Again Wednesday

The debate comes to Council chambers.

"...press release reminding everyone that this Wednesday, City Council's Health and Human Services subcommittee will meet in city hall..."

Aug. 6, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Are Women Being Served?

Preliminary numbers say Texas WHP is doing fine

"...Preliminary numbers from Texas' Health and Human Services Commission show that claims made in..."

March 19, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Title X Money in the Right Hands

Women's Health and Family Planning Association of Texas sole statewide grantee

"...including 6,000 Austinites – access preventive care, cancer screenings, and contraception across 100 clinics. After the state mismanaged the..."

Aug. 10, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Texas Dems Want Stronger Immigrant Detention Oversight

More than 5,000 immigrant children in detention centers

"...putting in time with immigration experts, youth facility operators, health and child welfare advocates, and state agency officials...."

July 31, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

The New Texas Family Planning

Slashed budgets and anti-abortion politics undermine women's health care

"...East Seventh Street clinic, which has offered family planning and reproductive health services to low-income and uninsured women since..."

Jan. 27, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Crisis Pregnancy Centers: Money for Nothing

Despite unprecedented taxpayer investment, state-funded CPCs deliver few services

"...That was one of the misleading and deceptive messages imparted to Laura Gor­sky and Breanne Wenke..."

July 20, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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