Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Pandemic, the Sequel?: Last week we told you about..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature

Animal Services to Adopt New Bite Severity Scale

Stressed shelter dogs becoming a public safety issue

"...The beleaguered Austin Animal Center, after years of overcrowding, mounting public scrutiny, and..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Tips for Freezing Temperatures in Austin and Where to Go to Stay Warm

It’s gonna be cold! Here’s what you should do.

"...as warming centers during their normal operating hours. Service animals are permitted...."

Jan. 12, 2024 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Going to Bat for Bats

"...first government in the nation to imbue a non-human animal with tacit personhood, and affirmed their right to “exist..."

Nov. 21, 2023 Postmarks

The Pharcyde and Brownout’s Special Fest Collaboration and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Find Nineties alt-hip-hop pioneers and Caroline Rose at two separate benefits

"...In 2021, Been There launched as a private party..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Pray for More Spay

"...20, 2023 by Tawny Hammond, former chief at Austin Animal Services [“Opinion: What's Really Wrong at Austin Animal Services”]:..."

Oct. 24, 2023 Postmarks

Opinion: What’s Really Wrong at Austin Animal Services

Former AAS Chief Tawny Hammond on how Austin can once again be a leader in the no-kill movement

"...For over a decade Austin Animal Services, located in one of the first and largest..."

Oct. 20, 2023 Column by Tawny Hammond

Can Austin Animal Center Be No-Kill and Humane?

Audit finds welfare priorities in conflict

"...Last week, the city released its audit of the Animal Services Office, authorized by City Council in 2022, and..."

Oct. 6, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

A Surge of Adoptions Alleviates the Animal Shelter Crisis – for Now

Save our shelter

"...Austin Animal Center, the city's no-kill animal shelter, has been experiencing..."

June 30, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, February 3-9

"...magic spell wears off – unless you enlist the services of a consultant, ally, witch, or guardian angel to..."

Feb. 3, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

Get Ready: Winter Weather on its Way

UPDATE: City to open cold weather shelters

"...someone arrives with a pet, facility staff will contact Animal Services to provide pet support." The press release also..."

Dec. 21, 2022 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Boston Red Vax: The Texas Department of State Health Services website removed wording that "children need all CDC-recommended vaccines"..."

Oct. 28, 2022 News Feature

The Common Law

Dangerous, aggressive dogs

"...You can report the incident to the local animal control authority (locally it's the Austin/Travis County Health and..."

Oct. 7, 2022 Column by Luke Ellis

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...All Creatures Great and Small: Austin Animal Center temporarily paused its nonemergency intake Tuesday due to..."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Feature

Austin’s Animal Shelters Struggle to Uphold No-Kill Reputation in the Face of Overcrowding

How overcrowding and mismanagement of Austin Animal Center and Austin Pets Alive! have them struggling to keep up

"...largest city to designate itself a no-kill sanctuary for animals. That came to an end in 2021 when Los..."

Aug. 5, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

City Council Gets Some Breathing Room on the Budget

Austin bounced back from COVID with what City Manager Spencer Cronk called “spectacular economic growth.” How spectacular?

"...for public safety, public health, and social and community services – all the departments that we don't want or..."

July 22, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Funding Queer Sexual Health With "F**k Buddies"

Local clinic ASHwell launches new PrEP-funding campaign

"...to contribute to providing free sexual wellness and support services to over 500 uninsured patients. ASHwell’s three-year goal is..."

June 20, 2022 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Can Dirty Sixth Be Cleaned Up?

City Hall, the bars and clubs, and now a big developer say, “Maybe?”

"...said, "which is: Is the city going to provide services for the license you're required to get that allows..."

June 17, 2022 News Feature by Chad Swiatecki

A Night at the Movies With Evan Smith

Texas Tribune founder honored by the Texas Film Hall of Fame for his services to cinema

"...always be D-Day, the chaotic-cool biker from National Lampoon's Animal House. Smith recalled, "I was embarrassed to do this,..."

March 11, 2022 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Listen to This: Song Confessional Season 2

A novel concept, turning stranger's stories into songs, boils down to good music and good conversation

"...2, which begin to roll out today on streaming services...."

Jan. 14, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...have been named for Travis County's health and human services county executive. The community is invited to participate in..."

Jan. 14, 2022 News Feature

Austin at Large: Brightness on the Edge of Town

Samsung’s Taylor expansion lights up needs, opportunities in the Eastern Crescent

"...up to 18,000 indirect jobs to supply parts and services to the facility, or to teach the kids and..."

Dec. 10, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

A Brief History of Cannabis Legalization in Texas

High crimes and misdemeanors

"...Instead, HB 1325 directs the Department of State Health Services to devise a regulatory scheme for distributors and retailers...."

Nov. 12, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Concerns About Equity and Worker Safety Push Project Connect Negotiations Into Overtime

Council to pass the joint (powers agreement)

"...less focus on Cap Metro's existing and new bus services as the ATP builds out the light rail lines..."

Nov. 5, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin's 10-Year No-Kill Deal With Austin Pets Alive! May Be Dead

Like cats and dogs

"...were more than 20 miles away from Town Lake Animal Center – the organization's current, centrally located home on..."

Oct. 8, 2021 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

17 Austin Patios for Your Al Fresco Dining & Drinking Enjoyment

Check out these al fresco spots, if you're comfortable

"...Aba off of Music Row is a different animal, with multitiered decadent patio dining. They boast a Mediterranean..."

March 12, 2021 Food Feature by Evan Rodriguez

Will the Texas Lege Roll the Dice on Gambling This Session?

The gambling caravan is back, but it’s losing momentum

"...BIPOC women in the Lege, who care about social services and equitable justice, allied with religious groups; unlike most..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...schedules and office closures for city facilities and public services. The Recycle & Reuse Drop-Off Center is now closed..."

Jan. 1, 2021 News Feature

Faster Than Sound: Ukeme Maps the Music Genome

Multidisciplinarian Jason Ikpatt ponders community across arts and sciences

"...student at the University of Texas, researching monogamy in animal species, and working with friends to build a community..."

Oct. 23, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Why Am I Crying? Spontaneous Tears Help the Brain Release Stress

Your body's trying to tell you something

"...unprompted at all. As Rachel Saffer, director of Children's Services at Austin Center for Grief & Loss, explained, "I..."

Oct. 2, 2020 Features Feature by Sarah Marloff

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