How to Help Detained Migrant Families

Make an impact by contributing to these advocacy groups

"...This Central Texas nonprofit provides legal services for asylum seekers. They are seeking both attorney volunteers..."

July 15, 2019 News Post by Katelyn Landry

Austin Contemplates How to Make I-35 Suck Less

The past, present, and future of the man-made barrier through the heart of our town

"...by express buses, as Adler notes, although that transit service wouldn't be truly congestion-proof (and couldn't guarantee reduced travel..."

June 21, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Despite Protests, Leander's Drag Queen Story Hour Will Go On

Local church saves event

"...The Leander Public Library will be closed to the public on Saturday,..."

June 14, 2019 News Feature by Megan Menchaca

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

"...The quality of the care and timeliness of the service felt "empowering and comforting"; taking ownership of her reproductive..."

May 17, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

LGBTQ Forces Prevail at Capitol – For Now

One religious liberty bill dies; another moves forward

"...Affairs Committee on May 2 after a contentious all-night public hearing, but freshman Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Carrollton, used a..."

May 17, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

A Guide to Austin Classical Music

The virtuosi who know the score and make beautiful music happen here

"...including to Laramie, Wyo. – and singing at the service where Shepard's ashes were interred at Washington National Cathedral...."

April 26, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

What Land Use Code Do We Need to Build the City We Want?

Planning a way forward after CodeNEXT

"...of City Hall have read the room correctly. But public opinion on land use regulatory reform is being shaped..."

April 12, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

DoorDash Celebrates Its Sustainability and Hunger Efforts With SXSW Party

Queue the line: Free food and booze from Torchy’s Tacos and Project DASH

"...a bit of leftover food at the end of service, and less than 2% of it is donated –..."

March 6, 2019 Food Post by Alisha McDarris

“We Were Very, Very Lucky”

City bids farewell to political and literal father Gus Garcia

"...a memorial/celebration of Gus Garcia, former mayor and longtime public servant, who died last month at the age of..."

Jan. 7, 2019 News Post by Michael King

A Tangled Web at Spider House

A culture of heavy drinking and late nights, alleged sexual misconduct, and a lawsuit all pull on the threads of a poisonous time at the campus-area cafe

"...included video store I Luv Video and dry cleaning service EcoClean, have received local and national accolades, including multiple..."

Dec. 21, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Walk-In Walk-Out

County commissioners change course on substance abuse treatment funding

"...The funding request originated during the annual budget public hearing, which County Judge Sarah Eckhardt has described as..."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

D1 Deserves Better

"...other races and does the constituents of D1 a disservice. Your thinly veiled research of your preferred candidate’s experience..."

Oct. 22, 2018 Postmarks

Austin's Next Shot at Ending Homelessness

Thanks to an infusion of philanthropic cash, the city and its iTeam embark on a new effort

"...baby left for a year or so in the shelter-and-services system of the early Nineties, and then luckily got..."

Aug. 24, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

A Change in Direction for the Texas Civil Rights Project

New leadership doesn't sit well with the old guard

"...a representative insisted, the move would not mean any service reductions in the El Paso area...."

Aug. 3, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

AGLIFF Closing With Mapplethorpe

Festival adds major bio-pic, plus complete line-up

"...in the world, from its genesis as a critical public space for the community and capacity building of LGBT..."

July 26, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Crisis Pregnancy Centers: Money for Nothing

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

"...An attempt to elucidate services at CPCs recently found little support at the nation's..."

July 20, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Headlines

"...Capital Metro implements what it describes as the biggest service change in its history. Although the agency has received..."

June 1, 2018 News Feature

Margaret Perry: A Life of Music

Classical community honors the late educator in concert Friday

"...5, Margaret Perry left explicit instructions for her memorial service: No photos, no speeches, just music. Considering how she'd..."

May 23, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Sheryl Cole and Chito Vela: The Prize Fight

All eyes on the Democratic primary run-off in House District 46

"...of scandals, including a criminal probe for abuse of public office. Plagued by health problems spurred by a 2013..."

May 4, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Tell It to the Judge

Jimmy Flannigan’s shake-up at the Municipal Court

"...judge that she had struggled with previously assigned community service. She and her children were just settling into new..."

April 13, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Feds Move Closer to Removing Vireo From Endangered Species List

A delisting for the birds

"...The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has taken another step toward removing the black-capped vireo..."

April 6, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Monday Explosions Jar Austin

If you see an unmarked package, quickly call 911

"...The U.S. Postal Service, which is one of many organizations partnering with APD..."

March 12, 2018 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Austin Free-Net to Be Replaced?

California company slated to replace local digital literacy org

"...five-year contract to provide community technology access lab management services, in the amount not to exceed $860,000, is now..."

March 2, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Is the City Dumping Longtime Tech Nonprofit Austin Free-Net for a Cali Company?

CM Pool punts vote to March 1 over "transparency" concerns

"...five-year contract to provide community technology access lab management services, in the amount not to exceed $860,000, is now..."

Feb. 23, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

Celebrate MLK Day With P.I.E.

“Peace Includes Everyone” and everyone could use a treat right now

"...In 2009, the first public Peace Through P.I.E. Social took place at Sweet Home..."

Jan. 12, 2018 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Fear & Loathing

Travis County says goodbye to a coyote-killing machine

"...its coyote and "nuisance" wildlife management to Texas Wildlife Services, a state office of a highly criticized federal government..."

Dec. 22, 2017 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Austin's First Cannabis Oil Dispensary Is Ready to Grow

Compassionate Cultivation prepares to serve epilepsy patients

"...and, because they are barred from using any carrier service but their own for the cannabis oil shipments –..."

Dec. 1, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Austin Police Association, City Nearing Deal

Wages at issue for union after oversight concessions

"...enjoy the same protections police officers do under civil service law, and this week cautioned that the city isn't..."

Oct. 20, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Artists, Assemble!

Generous Art starting a professional association for artists

"...be representatives from a host of local organizations and service providers: the City of Austin Cultural Arts Division, Small..."

Oct. 13, 2017 Arts Post

As the City Strives for Zero Waste, Where Does Food Fit In?

Bringing farm-to-table back to the farm

"...citywide curbside composting collection this month, each Austin food service establishment 5,000 square feet or larger is now required..."

Oct. 13, 2017 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

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