Legislators, NAACP, and Professors Condemn UT’s Mass Layoffs

At least 66 people have lost their jobs, and counting

"...provided support for faculty to submit federal grants for workforce development.” Bledsoe added, “There are many faculty that feel..."

April 11, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Opinion: We Need to Break the Barriers for Texans With Old Records

Maggie Luna, an Austin resident and mom of three, writes about her experience in the Texas prison system and how a rehabilitation center changed her life

"...I gained the skills I needed to enter the workforce – and society overall – with confidence. It wasn't..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Column by Maggie Luna

Tell APD How You Feel About Them Tonight

Listening session at Carver Library

"...APD held a first round of listening sessions in June. “For this session,..."

Sept. 26, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

AI Experts Gather in Austin to Consider Ethics, White Men, and Mass Layoffs

Preparing for an AI world

"...in AI technology.” We are not using only Tim’s first name to protect his identity, but rather because he..."

Sept. 25, 2023 News Post by Benton Graham

Queer Eye-Featured Clinic Investigated for Fraud

Missing half a mil

"...critical to building a diverse, locally sourced health care workforce." [inset-1-right]..."

April 7, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Anti-DemocraCyan: The first bill to make it out of committee in the..."

March 3, 2023 News Feature

Chef Charles Zhuo Innovates the Menu at Apt 115

Cooking small, cooking fierce

"...it was like, 'Time to get back into the workforce!'" [inset-1-right]..."

Dec. 23, 2022 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Who Will Be the New Council Voice for District 9?

Eight candidates vie for Austin's most powerful YIMBYs and NIMBYs

"...to oppression," Qadri told us. "My experience as a first-generation immigrant, Muslim, and member of the Asian American/Pacific Islander..."

Oct. 28, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Desperately Needs Lifeguards but Has Resisted Calls for a Wage Increase

Lifeguards in limbo

"...economic depression, labor shortage, people got out of the workforce." Levine also noted that it's not just PARD that..."

June 3, 2022 News Feature by Abe Asher

Opinion: Future of STEM Needs Collaboration and Diverse Voices

Why it's important to empower all girls to innovate through media and technology

"...made their way to the Texas capital for the first in-person South by Southwest Conference since 2019. With high-profile..."

March 25, 2022 Column by Laura Donnelly

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...County issued "Protecting Customers and Employees and Preserving Adequate Workforce Capacity" orders authorizing businesses to impose health and safety..."

Jan. 21, 2022 News Feature

Automation Is the Future of Food, and the Future Is Now

AI on your plate

"...shortened business hours and limited menus. The agriculture industry's workforce has declined dramatically due to myriad outside influences; additionally,..."

Jan. 14, 2022 Food Feature by Jessica Zuniga

EMS Staffing Shortage Nears Crisis Point

Ongoing staffing shortage worsens with Omicron surge

"...For the first time since Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services was founded..."

Jan. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Seeks Consensus as It Eyes Affordability Crisis

A lot is not enough

"...growth keeps pace, the city will soon face a workforce crisis, making housing affordability "the most significant economic issue..."

Dec. 3, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Opinion: Investing in Working-Class Communities Is Central to Our Public Safety

Travis County D.A. Jose Garza argues we must invest time and resources the root cause of crime – instability

"...charged with nonviolent crimes have opportunities to reenter the workforce...."

Sept. 10, 2021 Column by José Garza

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Kelley had died from COVID complications. They are the first COVID-related deaths among the departments' respective workforces...."

Sept. 3, 2021 News Feature

Council Calls for More Aid as Food and Water Is Still Lacking

It’s not over yet

"...to 1,500 meals; for some people, it was the first hot meal they had in more than a week...."

Feb. 26, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Travis County Allows Mystery (Samsung?) Project to Seek Tax Incentives

Say yes to the ... Silicon Silver?

"...county's economic incentives policy, last updated in 2014. The first was the deal for Tesla's "Gigafactory," granting the carmaker..."

Feb. 5, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Faster Than Sound: It’s Now or Never for a Music Venue Preservation Fund

When will the city of Austin give music venues aid to preserve their so-called ‘Live Music Capital’?

"...says. "I think DIY will be one of the first things back, because it's smaller and tighter knit." Crosstalk..."

Sept. 25, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Out of Work and Stretched Thin, Hospitality Workers Share What Resources They Can

In a national day of action, Austin's Restaurant Organizing Project and other activist groups highlight the service industry's unique plight

"...one of thousands here in Austin, a city whose workforce is around 25% hospitality-driven on average, pre-pandemic, according to..."

Sept. 11, 2020 News Feature by David Evan Rodriguez

Council Candidates in District 6 and 10 Diverge on Police, Housing, Land Use

Race(s) to the West

"...a GOP-friendly lawyer and former leader of the state Workforce and Facilities commissions, who placed third in the eight-way..."

Aug. 21, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin’s Downtown Bar Scene Rides a Malfunctioning Roller Coaster

Local business owners attempt to navigate an impossible situation

"...job in June, because the state's unemployment administrator, Texas Workforce Commission, offers scant exceptions for those who've been offered..."

July 3, 2020 Food Feature by Kevin Curtin

AISD Hears Loud and Clear: No Cops in Schools

Austinites call for schools to defund its police, too

"...health needs. Minneapolis, where Floyd was killed, was the first school board that voted to terminate its relationship with..."

July 3, 2020 News Feature by Aaricka Washington

Austin At Large: Cars That Go “Boom!”

Let's never be desperate enough to hook up with Elon Musk, OK?

"...Musk needs the big incentive package and line-ready manufacturing workforce that Tulsa can offer as it watches its fortunes..."

May 29, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Council Recap: Stay Home, Go Slow, Be Resilient, Ask for Help

City Hall extends eviction freeze, earmarks relief funds, and more

"...$6 million to a variety of nonprofits addressing education, workforce development, arts and culture, environmental and animal services, and..."

May 8, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

The 23 Words That Changed the Way Texas Sells Alcohol (or Not)

Say what, Governor?

"...will almost certainly never be. Let's look at the first part of Gov. Abbott's tweet: "Alcohol-to-go sales can continue..."

May 8, 2020 Food Feature by Kareem Hajjar

Council Preview: A Plan for Better Preparedness

Council to consider a communitywide "resiliency plan"

"...City Council could take the first step toward creating a communitywide "resiliency plan" at their..."

May 8, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Homeless Service Organizations That Need Your Help Now

Donate money and materials

"...services to people exiting homelessness; such as financial assistance, workforce training, and access to healthy food...."

March 19, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Local Grain-Free Mexican-American Food Launches at Target

Siete Family Foods makes better-for-you chips, tortillas, and queso

"...with the grain-free almond flour tortilla that became Siete’s first product...."

Sept. 20, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Conservative Political Group ALEC Is Coming to Town (UPDATED)

Corporate group hosts mid-August legislative confab

"...Authority: What To Do About It”; “Supporting Energy Freedom" (first principle: Reject the Green New Deal)...."

Aug. 5, 2019 News Post by Michael King

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