Point Austin: Tools for Lege Watching

Considering Texas' future – a few things to keep in mind

"...defined); one in four have no access to regular health care; one in five Texas children live with hunger...."

Dec. 14, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Fire Relief and Threat Become Daily Occurrences

Burn bans are now a fact of life

"...store them. Red Cross' closet runneth over! www.centex.redcross.org. Dental Health..."

Sept. 16, 2011 News Feature by Anne Harris

Reefer Roundup: 8/12/11

It's back! Your dose of drug news has returned

"...addiction. The strategy proposes "enhancing" the psychological and behavioral health services provided to military families...."

Aug. 12, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Hightower Report

Obama Feels Wall Street's Pain; and Do Apples Need a Remake?

"...stupefying greed that's been shown by the likes of health insurance executives and Wall Street banksters. As one CEO..."

Jan. 7, 2011 News Column by Jim Hightower

City Hall Hustle: Making Sausage Without a Map

Transparency's not what you see, but what you see through

"...jeremiad from someone angered that council's June 30 Public Health and Human Services committee meeting was blacked out from..."

July 9, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Dec. 10-15

"...SAVE OUR SPRINGS ALLIANCE HOLIDAY PAR­TY Enjoy local food and music, and bid on local stuff in the..."

Dec. 11, 2009 News Feature

Res Publica

Citizens calendar, Aug. 20-27

"...HEALTH CARE REFORM FORUM The Gray Panthers sponsor this afternoon..."

Aug. 21, 2009 News Feature

Judge and OAS Find T. Don Hutto Lacking

Judicial oversight of the T. Don Hutto immigration detention center ends soon – then what?

"...schoolhouse, among other improvements. The report also lauds Public Health Services staff now on-site, quoting teens describing mental health..."

Aug. 7, 2009 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Res Publica

"...two cents. 6:30-8:30pm. Rosewood-Zaragosa Neighborhood Center, 2800 Webberville Rd. www.cityofaustin.org/health...."

April 17, 2009 News Feature

Rick Perry Gets a Life

Perry drives anti-abortion license plate proposal

"...pass legislation creating an anti-abortion license plate. If women's health advocates have anything to say about it, it'll be..."

Dec. 26, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Res Publica

Give thanks, and do good: Nov. 27-Dec. 4

"...OPERATION TURKEY aims to cook, package, and deliver food and clothing to 3,500 homeless Austinites today, and they..."

Nov. 28, 2008 News Feature

Rice Bran Oil

Deep-frying may lower cholesterol

"...the removed bran. Yong insisted it was the world's healthiest cooking oil. I had never heard of rice bran..."

Jan. 11, 2008 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Naked City

"...Austin got a mediocre grade on the Trojan Sexual Health Report Card, which looks at the sex information and..."

Sept. 21, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...• Whole Foods CEO John Mackey apologized for being John Mackey, or..."

July 20, 2007 News Feature

Happenings

July 19-25

"...reception includes a presentation of colors along with music, food, and special guests. 2:30pm. Austin History Center, 810 Guadalupe,..."

July 20, 2007 News Feature

Refugees Remain in Taylor Prison

ACLU files suit to spring children from 'residential facility'

"...stating that the standards of care – from the food to education to health care – are unacceptable. Small..."

April 13, 2007 News Feature by Diana Welch

The Hightower Report

How Glamorous is Child Labor?; and A Sweet Fix

"...and the media gushed that these sweet-treat purveyors were foodie angels. Ah, but that was then, and this is..."

Dec. 8, 2006 News Column by Jim Hightower

Public Benefits Privatization Update

Center for Public Policy Priorities reviews in new report how state's privatization of public benefits is going so far

"...or unfairly, the drop in enrollment in the Children's Health Insurance Program has been blamed, in part, on the..."

Nov. 17, 2006 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...few missed meals when kids are improperly booted off food stamps? In the eyes of Deputy Commissioner Anne Heiligenstein,..."

Aug. 11, 2006 Column

Fight Against Cervical Cancer Advances

National Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends routine vaccination of 11- and 12-year-old girls with new drug that prevents cervical cancer

"...recommendation comes less than a month after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced its approval of the new..."

July 7, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Plan B Interference?

Attorney for the women's rights group challenging feds' refusal to allow over-the-counter sale of emergency contraceptives says she has proof that Bush administration meddled in FDA drug-approval process

"...proof that the Bush administration meddled in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration drug-approval process...."

May 26, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Restaurant Service: A Discussion

Twelve Austin professionals come to the table in an effort to define, demystify, and defend the most controversial aspect of dining out.

"...How many times have you heard someone say, "The food is great, but the service stinks"? How often have..."

March 31, 2006 Food Feature by MM Pack

Public Benefit Problems

Health and Human Services Commission pilot program for testing new system of enrolling Texans in public benefit programs reveals problems, concerns

"...The Health and Human Services Commission is hitting the halfway point..."

March 17, 2006 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Naked City

Clubs and bars confused and wary about enforcement

"...monthlong series of smoking ban meetings hosted by the Health and Human Services Department, local proprietors, clearly perturbed by..."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Where There's Smoke …

Across the country, perspectives on the smoking bans offer a very mixed bag

"...the smoking ban is a simple question of public health, and that it is smokers who believe they have..."

April 15, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Banzai Sushi & Grill

Never a town to ignore fashion, Austin has its own set of worldly fast-food eateries selling everything from wraps to pasticcio. One of the newest is this Japanese grill.

"...It used to be that fast food in America meant fat food: hamburgers, fries, and fried..."

Feb. 18, 2005 Food Review by Rachel Feit

Craddick Commits Committees

Some Central Texas Reps feel a sting for opposing the GOP leadership

"...outspokenness cost him his seat on the House Public Health Committee, even though the veteran lawmaker had selected it..."

Feb. 4, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...The Austin/Travis Co. Community Health Center system has been awarded a grant of $559,692..."

May 7, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

"...Despite widespread objection from citizens and advocacy groups, the Health and Human Services Commission has decided to move forward..."

April 30, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...freakin' rules and regulations! I can't bring in water, food; even my umbrella now is too dang long! Hello!..."

April 16, 2004 Column

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