Staying Hospitable During Our Nation's Division

Local restaurateurs discuss civility at the table

"...Then, as with so many incidents in the Trump administration era, a social media storm ensued – one that..."

Nov. 9, 2018 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

TX-25: Julie Oliver vs. Roger Williams

"A huge commitment"

"...by half – not mentioning that means Medicare and Social Security. "That would also mean cutting services in half."..."

Oct. 5, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Soccer Watch

"...in Managua, Nicaragua, were halted on Sunday due to security concerns after deadly clashes as citizens protest changes in..."

April 27, 2018 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

A Nightmare for DREAMers

Ending DACA affects an estimated 124,000 Texans

"...suffered a cruel and heartless blow from the Trump administration on Sept. 5, when Attorney General Jeff Ses­sions –..."

Sept. 29, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...of 1,000 most popular baby names compiled by the Social Security Administration. The name never topped the charts, but..."

June 2, 2017 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

State: Give Us That Medicaid Money We Said We Didn’t Want

Texas lost out on a boatload of money when it declined to expand Medicaid. Now it wants that cash.

"...Texas health officials are asking the Trump administration to condone Texas' move to kick Planned Parenthood out..."

May 26, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Council: No Sanctuary for the Weary

Adler tries to wrap his head around Austin's sanctuary city status

"...Jeff Sessions in another attempt to clarify the Trump administration's definition of "sanctuary cities." Last month, a similar meeting..."

April 28, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Nancy Pelosi Visits the New Seton

Dem leader and Lloyd Doggett lead roundtable on Obamacare

"...regular medical care, the current threats from the Trump administration (and others) against the law, and what still needs..."

April 20, 2017 News Post by Michael King

No Sanctuary

Adler, mayors, receive “no clarification” from Homeland Security

"...Thursday afternoon about his Wednesday meeting with U.S. Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly, but brought home precious little news..."

March 30, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...According to the Social Security Administration, in 2015, the 32nd most popular female..."

Feb. 10, 2017 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Sanctuary Cities and the Ways We Fight for Human Rights

When community matters more than the law

"...ICE, the deportation arm of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Under its Priority Enforcement Program (PEP), which in..."

Feb. 10, 2017 News Feature by Victoria Rossi

Doggett: Keep Hope Alive

Lloyd Doggett on Trump, the future, and the responsibility of citizens

"...of where things are going, under the incoming Trump administration?..."

Jan. 12, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Point Austin: Vote Your Brain

In a crazy political year, the choices for sane voters should be obvious

"...a Repub­lican who served in the George W. Bush administration, writing of his attempts to persuade his friends that..."

Sept. 30, 2016 News Column by Michael King

AISD Salaries Up for Debate

With cost of living going up, teachers need a raise

"...budget for the 2016-17 school year. In it, the administration proposes two salary changes: a 3% across-the-board pay raise..."

May 6, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Public Notice: In Defense of Socialism

Government does a lot of good things that aren’t possible to achieve privately

"...May 23. PARD conducts Hiring Days at their Aquatic Administration and Train­ing Facility, 2818 San Gabriel, to help you..."

March 25, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: Bridges From the Past to the Future

Take a walk along the historic bridges of Shoal Creek

"...Works Progress Admini­stra­tion project that would now be considered socialism in action, the Sixth Street Bridge, a masonry structure..."

March 11, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Allan Rising

The Allan Early Childhood Center is home to a flourishing collection of nonprofits

"...taken by Avance Austin which, along with health and social services charity Child, Inc., was part of the first..."

Feb. 5, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Roe's End?

After nearly three years of fighting, Texas reproductive rights advocates will get their day at the U.S. Supreme Court

"...among women who choose abortion – she lacked financial security; more than 40% of women that have abortions are..."

Jan. 29, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Choosing Detention Over Death

Refugees come to the U.S. seeking protection, find detention instead

"...The Obama administration ended the practice of family detention almost entirely in..."

Dec. 25, 2015 News Feature by Dina Samir Shehata

Planned Parenthood Sues Texas Over Medicaid Exclusion

The provider claims the state is breaking federal law

"...the state with breaking federal Medicaid law under the Social Security Act, which ensures patients have a right to..."

Nov. 23, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

News Roundup: Refugees, Republicans, & Rhetoric

Refugee politics take center stage

"...on refugees, but that Syrians are subjected to stringent security screening and that most of those few already admitted..."

Nov. 22, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Border Violations

What happened to the thousands of unaccompanied children who crossed the U.S. border last year?

"...Last summer, the Obama administration scrambled to deal with a surge of unaccompanied children..."

April 3, 2015 News Feature by Dina Samir Shehata

Bruce Sterling on Social Media Jihads

How good are terrorists' Twitter game?

"...Social media and the Internet itself have steadily amplified humanity's..."

March 13, 2015 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Lege Lines: Guns, Islamophobia, & Budget Cuts

The Lege takes on guns, Islamophobia, and sets the draft budget

"...pizza and soda in the Mathews Elementary library, AISD's administration laid out its legislative priorities to the media. Predictably,..."

Feb. 6, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

A Declaration of Independence

Zavala Elementary and Principal Sean Fox are succeeding at going their own way

"...Fox wasn't exactly going to run to the Carruth Administration Center, yelling that he was re-inventing the wheel. He..."

May 9, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

More Bad Weather, More Closures

UPDATE: A fresh chilly blast means more lousy driving conditions

"...UPDATE 9:50am Social security offices in Austin and Georgetown are closed until..."

Jan. 28, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...male baby names between 2011 and 2012, says the Social Security Administration...."

Oct. 11, 2013 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

In the Name of Ann Richards

AISD's School for Young Women Leaders is a district showcase – does its glittering reputation hide a darker side for teachers and students?

"...in the mission. But her faith in the campus' administration is shattered. Less than two years after successfully battling..."

Aug. 30, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Government by Panic

The 'sequester' says more about our politics than our economy

"..."Fixing the Debt" – a billionaire-sponsored euphemism for undermining Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid for the benefit of billionaire..."

March 1, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Still Looking for a Home

Austin searches once again for a comprehensive solution for homelessness

"..."street" homeless. Three Austin City Council members, high-ranking city administration officials, and a host of advocates from such organizations..."

Nov. 30, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

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