Quantifying the Struggle to Live Here

Central Health report lays out local poverty and healthcare access

"...A new demographic report from Central Health illustrates the barriers low-income residents of Travis County are..."

March 8, 2023 News Post by Abe Asher

Making Patients – and Sendero – Whole

Central Health aims for quality care and better finances for nonprofit health plan

"...part of its renewed attempt to save the Sendero Health Plans program, which provides health insurance coverage for about..."

Dec. 28, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Women’s Jail 2.0: Diversion or Expansion?

Travis County Commissioners Court mulls a long-term overhaul of the correctional complex in Del Valle

"...In a work session last Thursday, May 27, the Travis County Commissioners Court heard a presentation from county planners..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Managing Disease – or Money?

State's latest strategy for mental health care looks like rationing

"...story – that only homicide brought him adequate mental health care – aren't lost on Joe Lovelace, executive director..."

Nov. 12, 2004 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Running to the Middle

Part II of the Chronicle's preview of the Nov. 5 general election

"...considers the state judicial and Legislature races. Next week: County races. See p.22 for more on the races for..."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Feature

Austin Reenters Stage 4 of COVID-19 Precautions

Fully vaccinated residents should mask up, urge health officials

"...Today, July 23, Austin Public Health announced Austin and Travis County have reentered Stage 4..."

July 23, 2021 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Austin Identifies Area's First COVID-19 Cases

Two presumed to be infected pending CDC confirmation

"...Austin Interim Health Authority Dr. Mark Escott announced today, March 13, that..."

March 13, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders and Margaret Nicklas

Update: Ken Paxton Sues Austin Over New Year's Weekend Dine-In Limitations

Texas A.G. blasts COVID-19 orders as “shameless”

"...Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Austin and Travis County after local officials announced dine-in limitations over New..."

Dec. 30, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Du Bois v. Washington?

Jeff Travillion formally enters Pct. 1 Commissioners Race

"...Completing the group of candidates campaigning to succeed retiring Travis County Precinct 1 Commissioner Ron Davis next fall, city..."

Oct. 30, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Early Returns

Four declare candidacy for the Pct. 1 Commissioners Court Primary Race

"...it appears that the Democratic field to succeed retiring Travis County Precinct 1 County Commissioner Ron Davis is essentially..."

Oct. 2, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Brown and Eckhardt Face Off in Circle C

Circle C Area Dems host Travis County Judge candidates

"...The Democratic candidates for Travis County judge – Andy Brown and Sarah Eckhardt –..."

Jan. 14, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle

The new Congressional districts alter the political makeup of Central Texas.

"...conclusion you could draw, pondering the reconfigured local Congressional districts that comprise most of the metro area's population. Rep...."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Court Releases Redistricting Maps

Federal judges break Senate, Congressional districts into fragments

"...they may be just as bad as everyone in Travis County expected. The San Antonio judicial panel has released..."

Feb. 28, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

News Roundup: On the Other Hand ...

Judges, sheriffs, and council members try to overturn old decisions

"...force by police; after announcing that he would not, Travis County's sheriff reconsiders running for a fourth term; a..."

Sept. 14, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Perry Backs 'Fetal Pain' Bill

Wants to outlaw abortion after week 20

"...As expected, Gov. Rick Perry on Tuesday announced his..."

Dec. 12, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Women Council Members Back Fam-Plan Funds

Cole, Morrison, Shade back family planning funds – including abortion spending – in healthcare budget

"...abortion coverage – in the budget vote facing the Travis County Healthcare District Board tonight...."

Dec. 10, 2009 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Family Connections Nonprofit to Close Doors Amid Scandal

Former executive director wanted on criminal charges

"...Connections would like to know – as would the Travis County DA’s Office...."

April 12, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

The Have Nots

One Family's Plight

"...Southeast Travis County resident Jose Cordoba joined the ranks of the..."

March 12, 1999 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Bad Medicine?

If Austin's Public Clinics Go Private, the Poor Could Suffer

"...downtown on Eighth Street and found work in home care, those were only temporary solutions, because Linda also arrived..."

Nov. 22, 1996 News Feature by Louisa C. Brinsmade

Life Support

The complicated system that is the Austin-Travis Co. EMS is nationally recognized for saving lives. As Austin continues to grow, can the system save itself?

"...passing riders stare and traffic moves around them, the Austin-Travis Coun­ty Emergency Medical Services crew tends to the man;..."

Aug. 16, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Field of Dreamers

Two dems, five gop candidates vie for district 48 race, but the seat is expected to remain Democratic.

"...fall that she would not seek re-election to her District 48 state House seat after a successful 10-year stint,..."

Feb. 4, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Chronicle Endorsements

Recommendations for the county, state, and country

"...support Lupe Valdez over Andrew White. The former Dallas County sheriff is the first Latina and openly queer woman..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Navigating Possible MAP Detours

More reproductive health care antics at the Lege

"...have their way at the Capitol, poor women in Travis County may no longer have equal access to reproductive..."

March 18, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...about Mexico's contested presidential election, see news.yahoo.com/fc/world/mexico. Naked City• County commissioners asked the Travis Co. Healthcare District to trim..."

Sept. 8, 2006 News Feature

Sheryl Cole and Chito Vela: The Prize Fight

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

"...The March Democratic primary election in House District 46 came down to the wire; a mere 202..."

May 4, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Dem Candidates Wendy Davis & Jennie Lou Leeder Take the Stage

South Austin “Indivisible” forum considers TX-21 race

"...Wendy Davis and Jennie Lou Leeder, sponsored by the district “Indivisible” activist group. GOP incumbent Chip Roy (invited) did..."

Jan. 20, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Family Planning Contracts Approved

Opponents decry board's contracts with abortion providers

"...The Central Health (formerly Travis County Healthcare District) board of directors voted..."

Dec. 18, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

The city and county are in a mighty hurry to get the new agency rolling

"...It took two years to get a proposed Travis Co. hospital district on the ballot; now it's time..."

June 18, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Point Austin: Reasons To Vote

Take the time to take responsibility for your own community

"...tongues have been clucking all week over relatively low Travis County early voter turnout (much higher than May, but..."

Nov. 2, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Postmarks

Don't Dissolve District

"...referendum to abolish the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, the only local government with the authority to regulate..."

May 1, 1998 Column

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