Sendero’s Path Forward

Community health plan gets one-year budget reprieve

"...a bank shot to achieve long-term sustainability. The Travis County Commissioners Court, which had opened the door to disapproving..."

Sept. 28, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines

"...keeping its 24,000 members covered. On Tuesday, the Travis County Commissioners Court followed with approval of Central Health's overall..."

Sept. 28, 2018 News Feature

Election Ticker: Endorse-a-Rama

You gotta support somebody

"...includes labor groups AFSCME Local 1624 (city and Travis County employees), the Central Labor Council, the Firefighters and EMS..."

Sept. 28, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

How to Jail the Poor

Travis County tries to fix its Driving While License Invalid issue

"...Two years ago in Travis County, 3,266 people got booked into the county's criminal justice..."

Sept. 21, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

So Long Sendero Health Plans?

Nonprofit health insurer could be phased out by close of 2019

"...delay in approving the health care district's FY 2019 budget to receive further public input. That budget, which was..."

Sept. 21, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines

"...Chavez) to discuss the health care district's FY 2019 budget, and specifically the district's preliminary decision to end its..."

Sept. 21, 2018 News Feature

Police Oversight: Starting From Scratch

Farah Muscadin’s work in progress

"...footing as Muscadin. The Chicago native and former Cook County public defender took over on an interim basis in..."

Sept. 14, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

A New Jail for Travis County?

County moves forward with new women's building despite vote to delay and community outcry

"...knows what it's like to be booked into Travis County Jail and to feel the world spinning as her..."

Sept. 7, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

City Budget: Room to Move

Council nears final decisions on 2019 budget

"...gathers today, Thursday, Sept. 6, for a special called budget meeting, hoping to give final shape to the fiscal..."

Sept. 7, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Headlines

"...Let's Talk Budget No regular City Council meeting this week, but the..."

Sept. 7, 2018 News Feature

New to Town? Here Are Nine of the Biggest News Stories Affecting Locals.

A primer on Austin politics

"...down to the bottom. That’s where you find Travis County offices, City Council, school board, and often propositions where..."

Aug. 30, 2018 News Post by News Staff

Austin's Next Shot at Ending Homelessness

Thanks to an infusion of philanthropic cash, the city and its iTeam embark on a new effort

"...a pilot program, HOST has had no dedicated city budget resources, which current City Man­ager Spencer Cronk has addressed..."

Aug. 24, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Crime Lab Chronicles

City memo updates on troubled DNA lab's progress

"...The city and county are moving toward a resolution over what to do..."

Aug. 24, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Council: Reasons for Optimism

A manageable agenda? Heard that one before.

"...months of extended negotiations over pay scale, the Austin-Travis County EMS Association and the city's Labor Relations team have..."

Aug. 24, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Central Health Lays Out Its FY 2019 Budget

For your health

"...not alone. Polling shows that most folks in Travis County are unfamiliar with their voter-created health care district. But..."

Aug. 17, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines

"...Budget Your Time: It ain't all soccer and land use..."

Aug. 17, 2018 News Feature

Public Notice: Major League

Pushed by mayor, City Council takes the leap

"...of contentious meetings, clearing the decks for next week's budget deliberations. The rancor perhaps peaked last Thursday as Council..."

Aug. 17, 2018 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Funding Public Safety?

The never-ending question

"...bulk of the General Fund. Between operating and capital budgets, the city will invest $1 billion into that strategic..."

Aug. 10, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

A Change in Direction for the Texas Civil Rights Project

New leadership doesn't sit well with the old guard

"...invested parties in the West Texas city from worrying. County Judge Ruben John Vogt, who wasn't aware of the..."

Aug. 3, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Day Trips & Beyond: Wright in Wisconsin

Wisconsin driving trail showcases architect’s diverse styles

"...center” in 1939, but it was rejected by the county commissioners by one vote. It finally opened in 1997..."

July 27, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Headlines

"...Hello City Budget: A little more fanfare this year for the FY..."

July 27, 2018 News Feature

Crisis Pregnancy Centers: Money for Nothing

Despite unprecedented taxpayer investment, state-funded CPCs deliver few services

"...nearly eight times its initial $5 million two-year starting budget. Since 2006, A2A has been allocated a whopping $93.2..."

July 20, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Five Films About Our Favorite Bartenders

To those that serve, we salute you

"...when a blend is acceptable). Hot Summer in Barefoot County (1974)..."

July 13, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

A Two-Horse Race for Mayor

Can Laura Morrison hope to edge out Steve Adler?

"...Rep. Gina Hinojosa, AISD Trustee Ann Teich, and former County Commissioner Karen Huber...."

July 6, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Headlines

"...More in Tornillo: Beto O'Rourke and El Paso County Judge Veronica Escobar led a protest near the Tornillo..."

June 22, 2018 News Feature

City Council: The Race Is On

Previewing November’s elections for Districts 1, 3, 8, and 9

"...Advocates founder Natasha Harper-Madison. Houston also introduced former Travis County Demo­cratic Party Chair Vincent Harding, who announced his campaign..."

June 22, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Playback: Jump on It

Eastside hip-hop summer series moves to the Expo Center; plus, musical robots with personality disorders and more music news

"...largest and most visible setting it's ever inhabited: Travis County Expo Center. Jump on It kicks off Wednesday, June..."

June 15, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Merging the Travis Attorneys?

D.A. Moore and C.A. Escamilla networking a possible consolidation

"...return of a notion that has circulated at Travis County for years – one old county hand calls it..."

June 8, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Sudden Death for McKalla Place?

It's June. Expect a soccer showdown.

"...$332 million in wages over a 20-year period. Travis County could gain another $90 million and $130 million, respectively...."

June 8, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Do We Really Need More Superhero Movies?

We asked local artists if we're approaching Peak Cape anytime soon

"...DVD compilation of Eyes on the Prize, or Harlan County USA, or watch Ways of Seeing on YouTube, or,..."

April 25, 2018 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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