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

Will Texas Patch Up TABC Before It Bursts?

If ever an agency needed to be scorched by the state’s Sunset Act, it’s the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Com­mis­sion

"...liquid fire of the state's Sunset Act, it's the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Com­mis­sion. For not just years but generations,..."

Feb. 1, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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

85th Texas Legislature Preview

Can the GOP-run House and Senate get along well enough to get anything accomplished?

"...moment captured the underlying conflict leading into the 85th Texas Legislature, it came on the afternoon of Thursday, Jan...."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Opinion: Minimum Lot Size Reform Is Gaining Traction in Texas Cities. That’s a Good Thing.

Austin should follow Houston's lead and embrace this solution to address our housing affordability problem

"...build your own family-sized house in the 78757 ZIP code in Austin? It'll cost you, of course. In addition..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Column by Jake Wegmann

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

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

Texas Lawmaker Wants to Make Abortion Completely Illegal

NARAL Pro-Choice says bill "most extreme" abortion measure at the Lege

"...Forgoing the usual pretense of clinic regulation and protecting women’s health and safety, Tinderholt’s “Abolition of Abortion..."

Jan. 12, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Sen. Kirk Watson on the 86th Texas Legislature

“In Texas, we don’t focus on what our needs are; we focus on what we want to pay”

"...fifth term representing most of the city in the Texas Senate. His committee posts have included Finance, Health &..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

The Hottest Race in Texas

The David Fisher-Todd Staples Senate Contest in East Texas Will Decide the Fate of the State Senate -- and the U.S. House

"...of the nation was watching either George W. Bush and Al Gore impersonate Disney World robots, or the Yankees..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature by Michael King

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

Central Texas Lawmakers Speak Out About the 86th Legislative Session

Interviews with the team representing 2.1 million Austin metro residents

"...It's hard to imagine the 86th Texas Legislature being any crazier than the last three, or..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

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

Texas Legal Abortion Rate Drops Post-HB 2

The rate of legal abortion fell 13% since House Bill 2 took effect

"...Newly released data, collected directly from Texas abortion providers, shows what many reproductive health leaders and..."

July 23, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

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

Fun, Healthy, and Green

A profile of the practice and business of pedicabbing

"...As what passes for winter in Central Texas finally arrived a couple of weeks ago, those who..."

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

Texas Supreme Court Backs FLDS Mothers

Children reunite with parents in wake of Supremes' decision

"...After reviewing the evidence and testimony proffered during hearings in district court, the Texas..."

June 6, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Common Law

Minors getting ink: Can an under-18 teenager get a tattoo in Texas with parental consent?

"...want to get a tattoo when I turn 16 and I'm certain I can get it as long as..."

March 5, 2021 Column by Luke Ellis

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

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

(Don't) Take Them out at the Ball Game

At Dell Diamond, there's more than one kind of boob to be found in the stands.

"...about baseball. It's America's pastime, as American as Mom and apple pie, right? Out at the Dell Diamond, where..."

May 19, 2006 News Feature by Melanie Haupt

Travis County District Judge Upholds Austin’s Mask Rule

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

"...District Judge Lora Livingston has denied Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s petition for a temporary injunction..."

March 26, 2021 News Post by Beth Sullivan

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