Austin Identifies Area's First COVID-19 Cases
Two presumed to be infected pending CDC confirmation
"...area; a man in his 60s who has been hospitalized, and a woman in her 30s who is self-quarantining..."
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March 13, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders and Margaret Nicklas
The Latest on the Local Actions and Reactions to COVID-19
Health officials feel wary but ready
"...that was first identified in China in December. Thirty-eight states and Washington, D.C., now report at least one case..."
March 13, 2020 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas
Officials Express Concern, Not Fear, as Austin Events Face Possible Spread of Coronavirus
Austin Public Health delivers update on Travis County preparedness
"...of at least nine people, mostly elderly, in Washington state. Although there may come a day when Austinites will..."
March 4, 2020 News Post by Margaret Nicklas
Kirk Watson Resigns From Texas Senate
Headed to Houston, the ex-mayor and senator reflects on his legacy
"...he began his transition from partisan player into Elder Statesman, state Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, was reflective with the..."
Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Kirk Watson Begins His Long Goodbye
Headed to Houston, the ex-mayor and senator reflects on his legacy
"...he began his transition from partisan player into Elder Statesman, state Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, was reflective with the..."
Feb. 18, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison
SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More
Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave
"...Hunt D: Elle Callahan A woman in the United States helps two young witches seek asylum in Mexico to..."
Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker
Dem Candidates Wendy Davis & Jennie Lou Leeder Take the Stage
South Austin “Indivisible” forum considers TX-21 race
"...with Davis touting her experience as a public official (state Senate preceded by Fort Worth City Council) and Leeder..."
Jan. 20, 2020 News Post by Michael King
Public Notice: LDC Developments
Suit set; ZAP zinger; ashes for ASH?
"...& Becker law firm, whose Doug Becker issued a statement this week welcoming the fast track: "We believe that..."
Jan. 10, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro
Ken Paxton Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Overturn Historic Whole Woman’s Ruling
Cruz, Cornyn join anti-choice attorney general in call for repeal
"...a Louisiana law that requires abortion providers to obtain hospital admitting privileges within 30 miles of the clinic. If..."
Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma
In Memoriam: Bob "Daddy-o" Wade
A fond farewell to the original trickster of Lone Star art
"...12-foot-tall iguana standing guard over Ft. Worth Zoo's animal hospital, and the 25-foot-long horns hanging in UT-Austin's alumni center,..."
Dec. 27, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires
What You Need to Know About U.S. Senate and House Races in Texas
Early voting in Texas starts Feb. 18, 2020. Here's the view from atop your Texas primary ballot.
"...Yancey nor Stovall has sufficient resources to run a statewide campaign, and neither represents a serious threat to Cornyn's..."
Dec. 6, 2019 News Feature by Michael King
For Patients With Opioid Use Disorders, the B-Team Offers Help
Dell Seton Medical Center’s “Buprenorphine Team” and its innovative approach to addiction
"...ER, Jennifer was seen by a member of the hospital's "B-Team," who talked to her about how, once she..."
Nov. 29, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Austin at Large: Be Thankful for What We’ve Got
Sometimes, the grinding slog of government bears tasty fruit
"...cover the slow and grinding wheels of local and state government as we do here at the Chronicle, it's..."
Nov. 29, 2019 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison
County Revives Proposal for Palm School / Expo Center Land Swap
County Judge’s latest offer to city manager expires Dec. 16
"...13th & Red River (next to the former Brackenridge Hospital campus). After talks with Cronk last week "showed promise,"..."
Nov. 22, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Diversidad Sin Fronteras, PJ Raval Unite Over Trans Rights
Call Her Ganda screening hopes to highlight trans migrants
"...As federal and state attacks on immigrants have intensified since the xenophobic Trump..."
Nov. 15, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Mary Tuma
Day Trips & Beyond: Santa Fe, N.M.
Art and food in the enchanting city of Santa Fe
"...The New Mexico state capital boasts more than 250 galleries with most within..."
Nov. 12, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod
30 Years of “Best of Austin”
Some of the stories behind 10,484 awards
"...Austin American-Statesman (47)..."
Nov. 8, 2019 Features Feature by Nick Barbaro
AFSCME Local Fires Up for 2020 Campaigns
Nina Turner, Greg Casar, MJ Hegar headline VOTE event
"...the course of the speech, she also touched on hospital closings (a major issue in rural communities), Sanders’ signature..."
Nov. 4, 2019 News Post by Michael King
Louisiana SCOTUS Case Déjà Vu for Texas Abortion Providers
Conservative 5th Circuit ignores Whole Woman's precedent
"...requiring abortion physicians to obtain admitting privileges at a hospital no more than 30 miles from where the abortion..."
Oct. 25, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma
Feds Sue Owners, Investors of Lakeway Hospital
The group is charged with defrauding the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development
"...On Sept. 25, the U.S. Department of Justice filed..."
Oct. 4, 2019 News Feature by Michael King
Fifth Circuit Hears Objections to Texas' Fetal Burial Law
Anti-abortion measure currently on hold pending appeals
"...in the federal courts up until now, as the state of Texas seeks to reinstate its law requiring healthcare..."
Sept. 18, 2019 News Post by Saskia Henn
Assistant County Attorney Joins Race to Fill David Escamilla's Post
Laurie Eiserloh is the second candidate to officially enter hunt for Travis County Attorney
"...civil attorney, Eiserloh has a lengthy résumé with the state, city, county, and nonprofits and, at first glance, seems..."
Sept. 13, 2019 News Feature by Michael King
$291 Million Plan to Provide Health Care for Travis County Residents
Central Health's budget to serve nearly 200,000 residents
"...per $100 valuation, or 6.9% higher than what the state now calls the "no new revenue rate."..."
Sept. 6, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Headlines
"...Shuffling State Secretaries: Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed Workforce Commission Chair..."
Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature
How a Collaboration Between Roky Erickson and Doug Sahm Became Part of the Blueprint for Punk Rock
Chapter one of the Austin Punk Chronicles concludes with two local legends setting the stage for a global music revolution
"...fixation. According to Shawn Sahm, preserver of Doug Sahm's estate since 1999, his parent experienced something of a premonition..."
Aug. 9, 2019 Music Feature by Tim Stegall
In Memoriam: Rhoda Winter Russell
Movement therapy pioneer who knew the greats of dance has died
"...Russell began leading movement therapy sessions at the Manhattan State Hospital, as a volunteer. "I worked with very severely..."
Aug. 1, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires
The Origins of Austin Punk in the Aftermath of the 13th Floor Elevators
Roky Erickson hurtles toward Doug Sahm in Chapter 1, Part 1 of the Austin Punk Chronicles
"...pot bust Erickson avoided with a stay in Rusk State Mental Hospital, and the growing legend of the singer's..."
Aug. 2, 2019 Music Feature by Tim Stegall
Headlines
"...What Secretary of State? It's been more than 60 days since Texas Secretary..."
Aug. 2, 2019 News Feature
Fantastic Fest Catches Taika Waititi's JoJo Rabbit
Thor: Ragnarok director's film to open 2019 celebration of the strange
"...Ray has to rush his daughter to the nearest hospital for a broken arm, but when his family disappears,..."
July 30, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker
Feds Settle Lakeway Hospital Fraud Claims
Still, millions in additional claims remain unresolved
"...against the remaining original investors in the private for-profit hospital. The Chronicle has been following the LRMC story for..."
