Day Trips: Cruisin' to Cuba

Seven-day visit to the forbidden island unveils a vibrant culture

"...The people-to-people program offered by the cruise line satisfied the U.S...."

March 18, 2016 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Local Representatives Check In, Bring Food to Neighbors in Williamson County

Bucy, Flannigan team up to serve HD 136

"...House District 136’s Neighbor to Neighbor Food & Wellness Program – an initiative that helps senior citizens (ages 60..."

April 3, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Limbaugh Rant Puts UT MasculinUT Program in Limbo

University program halted until after summer

"...Taking aim at the University of Texas' still-nascent MasculinUT program, right-wing radio man Rush Limbaugh wondered in a late..."

May 25, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The 'It' Program

Musical theatre struts back onstage at Texas State to rave reviews

"...a nice surprise: an endorsement of its musical theatre program in The New York Times. In an Artsbeat blog..."

Nov. 5, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

After DEI Cuts, This Sixth-Gen Austinite Is Losing Access to UT

“It feels like Jim Crow”

"...UT-Austin’s WIELD Texas, a two-year executive leadership and entrepreneurship program that not only teaches women of color practical skills,..."

April 5, 2024 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

What Happened to the No-Kill Millennium?

Austin's plan to end wholesale euthanasia at Town Lake shelter remains a distant dream

"...of support: 15 new positions, an unprecedented public education program. Both were cut, however, in the subsequent downturn. The..."

Nov. 18, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Travis County Aims to Allow Defenders at Bail Hearings

The defunct program has faced a two-year uphill battle

"...Nearly two years after Travis County officials suspended a program that offered legal representation to indigent defendants at their..."

March 29, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD and St. Edward's Partner for Dual Language Program

Summer Bridge program gives ninth graders a taste of college

"...part of the Austin ISD Dual Language Summer Bridge program, many incoming bilingual ninth graders are receiving their first..."

July 31, 2019 News Post by Megan Menchaca

Implementing the Mobility Bond and Corridor Construction Program, if You Can Wait for It

Going to take a long, long time

"...of April, when City Council approved the Corridor Construction Program, which outlines the changes sought on each corridor, from..."

June 8, 2018 News Feature by Jack Craver

City Council Ready to Move on From Camping Ban

"Council made a decision, and it's time for us to move past the divisiveness in the community"

"...began last week. As part of a multi-agency pilot program called "Guided Paths," social workers employed at ARCH have..."

Oct. 25, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

"...done this work since 2014 told us, "The behavior program has never been more disrespected" than under Bland's leadership...."

Aug. 5, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The Opportunity to Reimagine Public Safety Is Here Right Now. Will Austin Take It?

“We want everything that can be done outside of the police, to be done outside of the police.”

"...Another $80 million or so came from "decoupling" programs and functions that don't need to be managed by..."

April 30, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Texas Wildlife: Our Future to Broadcast on Texas PBS Stations

Four shorts spotlight the state's flora and fauna on Wednesday

"...H-E-B to showcase Texas Wildlife: Our Future, a 60-minute program exploring efforts to protect the state’s fauna and outdoor..."

Jan. 30, 2024 News Post by Miranda Garza

The Debate Over How and Whether to Jail Kids in Austin Is Just Getting Started

Travis County proposes a new facility to hold kids accused of crimes

"...time on this kind of misdemeanor are offered diversion programs and never see the inside of a courtroom, Castañeda..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Travis County Moves to Stop Jailing Austinites With Mental Illness

Leaders commit to 100-day deadline to overhaul mental health services

"...certainly not the first to try a comprehensive diversion program and has many success stories to learn from for..."

June 7, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

How Driving Somebody From One Texas City to Another Can Turn Into a Prison Sentence

Rides from hell, thanks to Texas’ immigration law

"...of the Operation Lone Star scrutiny revolves around the program’s treatment of migrants. For just one example, last month..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Benton Graham

Advocates Call on City, County to Protect Most Vulnerable During COVID-19 Outbreak

Education, health, housing, justice addressed by list of demands

"...in need across the city by supplementing the SNAP program...."

March 16, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Michelle Tea Brings Her Latest Book to UT

Iconic queer memoirist reflects on her past and future writing career

"...“queer, subcultural lives,” as part of UT’s LGBTQ Studies Program. It’s been a few years since Qmmunity last touched..."

Oct. 24, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

People's Anti-Displacement Plan Gets Its Work in Early

Planning for the people

"...create and implement a Right to Stay/Right to Return program to keep residents in Austin;..."

Sept. 14, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

From Occupation to Co-operation

Co-op Think Tank organizes to expand member-owned movement

"...To that end, the Think Tank developed a mentorship program that paired co-op newbies with seasoned professionals. Piggy­back­ing on..."

Jan. 25, 2013 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Gov. Abbott Says Hell Yes to Probably Violating More People’s Civil Rights

Updated: While feds investigate border initiative, he goes all in

"...handled the news that his Operation Lone Star border program was under federal investigation for civil rights violations like..."

July 7, 2022 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Opinion: Drug Use Is the Reality for Millions. There Are Ways to Make It Safer.

A paramedic and harm reductionist highlights resources in Austin to reduce risks associated with using drugs

"...video here at www.morenarcanplease.com.) Operation Naloxone, a peer training program led by Pharm.D students, also hosts trainings throughout the..."

Dec. 25, 2020 Column by Claire Zagorski

A Failure to Communicate

AISD's community outreach needs to go back to school

"...Eastside Memorial CAC member Steve Swanson and Eastside mentoring program volunteer Robert Martinez filed a complaint with the district,..."

Feb. 8, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

UT's Cohen New Works Festival Brings Experimentation to the Stage

Campus hosts a weeklong celebration of working outside comfort zones

"...13 operas and you’re writing a solo piece, we’d program that.”..."

April 12, 2019 Arts Post by Alyssa Hiarker

Want to Sell Cannabidiol in Texas?

You’re going to need more money

"...fees of any state that participates in a marijuana program...."

March 24, 2017 News Feature by Montinique Monroe

Patti Smith: “I don’t claim to be a progenitor of any particular movement – I just did my work”

Ever-evolving singer, writer, & artist communes at ACL Live Saturday

"...guest host – hilariously subversive, for such a revolutionary program, born of the counterculture. Maybe 40 minutes into the..."

May 2, 2022 Music Post by Tim Stegall

Unhoused Moved to "Bridge Shelter" As City HEALs Its First Encampment

20 people living outside Terrazas Library relocated

"...pace and increase their stability before entering a housing program...."

June 17, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council Plan Would Aim Help at Encampments of Unsheltered People

A time to HEAL?

"...large encampments. In October 2019, Coun­cil approved a similar program known as Guided Path, which sought to house 99..."

Feb. 5, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Opinion: Decriminalizing Homelessness is Working. Now Austin Needs Investment to Take the Next Step.

The ordinance changes in Austin, designed a year ago to decriminalize the basic human need of having somewhere safe to sleep, have done exactly what they were crafted to do

"...and providers during the pandemic. The scale of this program would not have been possible if people still feared..."

July 17, 2020 Column by Matt Mollica

City Begins Program Texting Unhoused Austinites About Emergencies

Warnings of extreme weather are a top priority

Oct. 31, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

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