Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Cornyn to Lead the Senate? Republicans are set to..."

March 1, 2024 News Feature

Austin Orgs Disagree on Legality of Secret Police Records in New Court Filings

A hearing has been set for April 9

"...that Austin voters opted into Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code (the state law allowing cities to..."

March 1, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

St. Edward’s Students Protest After School Removes Pride Flag From Coffee Shop

“Bring back the flag,” they chanted

"...and Administration Lisa Kirkpatrick answered questions at a Student Government Senate meeting. Students were not allowed to record or..."

Feb. 28, 2024 News Post by Naina Srivastava

Bill Would Connect ERCOT to U.S. Electric Grids

Environmental and labor groups support cost-saving bill

"...The bill would connect the Texas grid to the Western Interconnection grid, which includes New..."

Feb. 22, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Election Info for Travis County Voters

Early Voting: Feb. 20 - March 1; Election Day: Tuesday, March 5

"...VOTER ID: Texas law requires registered voters to show one of seven..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature

How Driving Somebody From One Texas City to Another Can Turn Into a Prison Sentence

Rides from hell, thanks to Texas’ immigration law

"...are facing in Austin, San Antonio, Houston, and other Texas cities. In fact, that message is exactly what popped..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Benton Graham

Rethink35 Sues TxDOT Again to Block Highway Expansion

Claims state didn’t fully consider environmental, social fallout

"...Late last Friday, Rethink35 announced it is suing the Texas Department of Transportation for the second time over the..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...SCOTUS: After a U.S. Supreme Court ruling to stop Texas from blocking Border Patrol agents from reaching the river..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature

Opinion: A Modest Proposal for the Baddest, Reddest State in the Country

A satirical look at the machinations of Gov. Abbott and the Texas Legislature to impose their wills on the rights of everyday Texans

"...Greg Abbott wants Texas to be the national leader of the radical, ultraconservative..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column by Dan Acosta

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...policy and training” led to the poor response, The Texas Tribune reported...."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature

Recommended Austin Events

Highlights for your week in music, arts, community, and more

"...ever wanted to learn more about what the city government does to maintain and improve transportation options available to..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column

ACLU Files Human Rights Violations Complaint With United Nations Over Texas’ Anti-LGBTQ Bills

New bans violate Texans’ rights, organizations claim

"...Yesterday, the ACLU of Texas, Equality Texas, and GLAAD sent a letter to the..."

Jan. 23, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

While Abbott Talks of “Murder,” Migrants Die

Three migrants drown after Texas blocks Border Patrol rescue

"...Abbott got the attention he wanted. Texas Democrats described the governor as "bloodthirsty" and said he..."

Jan. 19, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

As Deadline Nears, Austin ISD Works Through Backlog for Special Ed Services

Evaluations are picking up speed

"...goal – [AISD's] and the state's and the federal government's – is 100%. So we are not relenting."..."

Jan. 19, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Swishing It Up for OUTsider Fest 2024

An exclusive look at what's next for Austin's premier transmedia fest

"...interesting perspective on recent difficulties thrown at academia by Texas’ state government. Nault acknowledges how legislation like DEI office-destroyer..."

Jan. 16, 2024 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Is Medicaid for Postpartum Moms Still Happening? Most Likely.

Federal agency has a track record of long delays answering Texas’ requests

"...In a state with one of the highest numbers..."

Jan. 12, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...Of course, this being SXSW, the Texas and especially Austin contingent is strong, both in front..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Society Announces 2023 AFS Grant for Short Films Recipients

Career-changing grants go to 16 projects from Texas filmmakers

"...Since its formation in 1996 as the Texas Filmmaker Production Fund, the program has given out more..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

With Six Seats Up in the Air, City Council Could Look Very Different Next Year

Ready to rumble?

"...The incumbents in D2 and D4 (Vanessa Fuentes and..."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...rooms whether patients can pay for it or not, Texas can ban abortions in ERs, the conservative 5th Circuit..."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature

How Pickle Envy Is Turning Fermentation Into an Act of Resistance

Brining for justice

"...the inhumane treatment of migrants by the United States government, particularly the family separation policy instituted by the Trump..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Food Feature by Andrew Turner

Biden Asks Supreme Court to Let Feds Cut Razor Wire at the Border

Feds say wire blocks Border Patrol from carrying out duties

"...Patrol agents be allowed to cut the razor wire Texas has strung along 29 miles of the Rio Grande..."

Jan. 3, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Texas Can Ban Urgent Abortions in Emergency Rooms, Appeals Court Rules

Federal ER mandate doesn't apply to abortions, court rules

"...rooms whether patients can pay for it or not, Texas can ban life-saving abortions in ERs, the conservative Fifth..."

Jan. 3, 2024 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Future Gladiators and Fantastical Stories Mark the Literary Year in Review

Pulled from the shelves

"...shocking policy decisions targeting the LGBTQ+ community here in Texas, I was listening to a fascinating interview on NPR's..."

Dec. 29, 2023 Arts Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

Opinion – Add My Name: An Open Letter in Support of Kate Cox

An Austin lawyer and mother of two responds to the devastating verdict denying a Texan the right to end her nonviable pregnancy

"...name to the list of people who read the Texas Supreme Court opinion denying your ability to end your..."

Dec. 22, 2023 Column by DeDe Church

“Dumb” Rounds to Be Manufactured Nearby, Amid Calls to Stop Sending Them to Israel

Imprecise and massive Howitzer rounds kill civilians

"...But mostly, our government is sending 155mm Howitzer shells – some of those..."

Dec. 22, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Texas ACLU Files Suit Over Extreme Anti-Immigrant Law SB 4

New Texas law usurps federal immigration authority, suit claims

"...Texas Republicans have willfully ignored the existence of the United..."

Dec. 20, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Travis County Commissioner Offers a Texas Perspective on Climate Action at COP28

WATCH: Brigid Shea on local government efforts

"...for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), Austin-based Texas Impact/Texas Interfaith Power & Light is sending video dispatches..."

Dec. 7, 2023 News Post

State Health Care Agency Urging 55-Hour Christmas-Themed Work Weeks

The request is an effort to address Medicaid and SNAP backlogs

"...For the last three years, workers at the Texas Health and Human Services Commission have worked mandatory overtime..."

Dec. 8, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

How ERCOT and the City Are Preparing for the Next Winter Storm

Mayor: "We should anticipate that we will have a big weather event"

"...On November 17, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas dropped a winter prognosis assuring that it is "not..."

Dec. 8, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

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