What Now for Central Health?

Medical school planning begins, and associated care programs move to implementation

"...at the East Austin headquarters of Travis County Ce­ntral Health – an unsurprising conclusion confirmed recently by Central Health..."

Nov. 23, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Mental Health Care Meltdown

The mental health care system for Austin and Travis County is increasingly overwhelmed, with no relief in sight.

"...Austin Police Department mental health officers Art Fortune, Joel Pridgeon, and Sgt. Jeff Hampton..."

Dec. 20, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Enchanted and PACE, Not Enchanted Vs. PACE

PACE spokesman calls to calm the flames of outrage about Enchanted Forest

"...target of the ire is the city's Public Assembly Code Enforcement (PACE) team...."

July 24, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

JuiceLand Strikes, DipDipDip Ice Cream Spikes, Samuel Adams Likes Moms, and More

All the news that's fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...COVID-19 begins to diminish (among the vaccinated, at least) and the city tries to regains its social, economic, and..."

May 19, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Thinkery Under Pressure to Improve Sanitation, Safety Measures

After employees protested, CEO says they’re making changes

"...has received a flurry of complaints from both staff and community members, accusing the nonprofit of neglecting numerous safety..."

March 7, 2025 News Feature by Mattea Gallaway

Developing Stories: Counting Cars and Fears

Officials say their hands are tied at Northcross – but is that true?

"...in Austin? Will our elected representatives – the mayor and City Council members – stand up for their convictions..."

June 8, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

SXSW Online to Feature Stacey Abrams and N. K. Jemisin in Conversation

James Cameron, Ted Lasso team, Bill Hader also announced

"...going to fangirl over voting rights advocate Stacey Abrams and sci-fi/fantasy author N. K. Jemisin is – I suspect..."

Feb. 11, 2021 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

News Roundup: Endings and Beginnings

Out with the old City Council, in with the new

"...longer to get married, another protest takes place Downtown, and more...."

Dec. 15, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

News Roundup: 10-1, Lawsuits, and Strange Fruit

The end of the year is a busy time

"...Council gets ready for its very last seven-member meeting, and more...."

Dec. 8, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

News Roundup: Roe, Council, and Complaints

The abortion debate continues; Council gets ready

"...leaves); City Council gets ready for its first meeting and at least some debate; and Laura Pressley isn't ready..."

Jan. 26, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

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

Race(s) to the West

"...Flanni­gan's leading role in Council's effort to "reimagine public safety" a potential vulnerability as he faces three opponents in..."

Aug. 21, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Texas Anti-Choice Legislation Continues to Damage Health Care and Undermine Local Control

As GOP postures with SB 22, women’s health care pays the price

"...for her annual well-woman checkup but as an unemployed and uninsured 24-year-old, she didn't have a lot of options...."

May 17, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

To Your Health

What's behind the rumor that there are again threats to the availability of food supplements?

"...availability of food supplements? I thought the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act took care of that...."

Dec. 24, 2004 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

'Service Reductions' and 'Unmet Needs'

What the numbers show

"...cuts to departmental budgets to be considered by public and city officials. In addition, each department was also asked..."

June 25, 2010 News Feature

Life After Meet-and-Confer

City, police get ready for civil service

"...Barring some last-minute Christmas miracle, the city's meet-and-confer agreement with the Austin Police Association is dead. Over..."

Dec. 22, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Page Two: Hypocrisy and Health Care

Toward a list of ingredients for stew

"...as though I'm trapped in some giant Alice in Wonderland burlesque, in which rhetoric and politics are unrelated to..."

July 3, 2009 Column by Louis Black

High and Dry

LCRA Approves Controversial Pipeline to Dripping Springs

"...its water pipeline to Dripping Springs. But LCRA officials and the authority's board offered a slap in the face..."

June 2, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Council: Of Money and Weirdness

City Council hits its late-summer budgetary stride

"...money, moving money around. That's particularly true in August and September – especially this year, when there's a periodic..."

Aug. 24, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

'Statesman' Demagoguery on SXSW and Special Events

"...no secret that though they are separate businesses, SXSW and The Austin Chronicle share partial ownership. Over the years,..."

May 30, 2014 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

Code Changes

"...After 23 years, the Austin/Travis County Health Department has altered its inspection code. Unlike the former..."

June 4, 1999 Food Feature

Fun, Healthy, and Green

A profile of the practice and business of pedicabbing

"...easier. It's not just the farewell to extreme heat and relentless rainfall; last summer was particularly difficult for Austin's..."

Dec. 28, 2007 News Feature by Sofia Resnick

Breaking the Code

Plain English Is the Goal for Land Development Rules

"...illustration by Doug Potter..."

May 15, 1998 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Fairness, Consistency, Safety

Rosemary Lehmberg defends her record

"...priorities was that state court environmental prosecutions were sporadic, and the feds were cutting back because they were paying..."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Feature

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

Plan your week with some of our recommended happenings around town

"...the ol’ resume, throw on some biz casual duds, and join the city for its lucky 13th annual job..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Can TABC Really Lift a Restaurant’s License Over COVID Rules? It’s Complicated.

The experts weigh in on the challenges for both sides

"...The ongoing COVID-19 crisis, and the recent return to Stage 5 of Austin and..."

Aug. 18, 2021 News Post by Jessi Cape

Bill of the Week: Cleaning up Bad Language

Bill aims to strike anti-LGBT verbiage from sex ed curricula

"...Despite the staggering pace of same-sex marriage victories and rapidly shifting public opinion, Texas remains one of the..."

April 27, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Animal Services to Adopt New Bite Severity Scale

Stressed shelter dogs becoming a public safety issue

"...Animal Center, after years of overcrowding, mounting public scrutiny, and a scathing audit released in September, is asking City..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Travis County District Judge Upholds Austin’s Mask Rule

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

"...Paxton’s petition for a temporary injunction against Austin’s public health rules requiring face masks be worn to reduce the..."

March 26, 2021 News Post by Beth Sullivan

News Roundup: No Fun

Lege goes anti-LGBT; Council debates noms; fests could get curfews

"...keep Texas anti-gay; Council gets bogged down in board and commission nominations; Travis County Commissioners look into curfews for..."

May 11, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

A Look at the City Council Races for Districts 2, 4, & 7

As Garza moves on, Pool and Casar seek to stay put

"...races. We previewed Districts 6 & 10 last week, and here are the other three – an open seat,..."

Aug. 28, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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