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Council: Public Safety & Their People
Fire stations, police officers, and the money assigned to both
"...identified five parts of the town that needed a fire station, and it shouldn't come as a surprise that..."

June 1, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Ecopocalypse Is Here
Are you scared of this postapocalyptic Austin?
"...Foodtopia to standing there and walking us through the fire department stuff, [and he] made it possible for us..."

Oct. 26, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

That Figures
City Manager Jesus Garza introduces a budget that focuses on roads, utilities, and cops, and skates around a needed tax increase.
"...approved in mid-September. Within that budget, the city's many departments are divided into three rough categories:..."

Aug. 18, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin Medics Seek Relief in Labor Talks, Chief Search
Trying to soothe EMS' chronic pain
"...their future in the field. The union that represents department employees, the Austin EMS Association, is at the bargaining..."

Dec. 10, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

hellsite.austin.gov
Everything needs to be online now. Austin is a world-renowned tech capital. Why can’t the city get it right?
"...charge of the content on the city's website. Another department, Commun­i­ca­tions & Technology Management, is, among other things, in..."

June 11, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Activists Call for Firing of APD Leadership in Wake of Officer Involved Shooting
Racism probe, weekend shooting heighten reform demands
"...of grassroots groups has called on city leaders to fire Austin Police Chief Brian Manley, his Chief of Staff..."

April 27, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Police Union President Points Fingers After Shooting Death
Casaday blames staffing shortages and "perishable" training
"...Casaday called for an independent audit of the police department's officer and patrol staffing model, articulating in a statement,..."

Feb. 19, 2016 News Feature by Kahron Spearman

Petition Filed in Willingham Case
Innocence Project alleges misconduct in death row conviction
"...charged that Willingham had intentionally set the house on fire to free himself from the burden of his children...."

Sept. 27, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

One Cop, Two Cop ...
How Many New Cops?
Council approves 47 new APD hires – with perhaps a change in the air
"...concluded pretty much as they all do: The police, fire department, and emergency medical services budgets were approved in..."

Sept. 23, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

Eastside Art Spaces Under Siege?
Code crackdown on eclectic studio space
"...seems to have come at the behest of a fire inspector...."

May 6, 2011 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Against Proposition 1
"...support. But I'm convinced that collective bargaining for Austin firefighters is the wrong step now for providing appropriate city..."

May 11, 2004 Postmarks

Naked City
Off the Desk:
"...A statewide search for a new fire chief ended in Austin this month with the selection..."

Dec. 26, 1997 News Feature

Protect and Preserve
How can we keep Austin's cultural heritage authentic?
"...accusations of excessive force, members of the Austin Police Department publicly transmitted such messages as "burn, baby, burn" and..."

July 24, 2015 News Feature by Cindy Widner

When's a Crash Not a Crash?
When it's a bike
"...to get a straight story from the Austin Police Department about why it took so long to access an..."

Sept. 26, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Madame Web
The Spidey-adjacent Madame Web isn't just bad, it's boring
"...(Johnson) is a hard-bitten paramedic with the New York Fire Department. After more things go sideways, Cassie gains the..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Day Trips & Beyond: July Events Roundup
Shakespeare, sandcastles, and celebrations all over Texas
"...returned. The carousel is owned by the Giddings Volunteer Fire Department, and has been the recipient of several community..."

June 30, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The United States of Insanity
Inside the family of Juggalos, and the deranged government crusade against them
"...a break from their duo of films about Detroit's fire department (2012's Burn and the upcoming Burn: Detroit Rekindled)..."

Dec. 10, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

What’s Happening, What’s Being Done, and How We Got Into This Cold Weather Catastrophe
More chaos with continued power outages, calls for water conservation
"...among Austin’s unhoused community. Wednesday morning, medics and Austin firefighters responded to a structure fire at 2932 E.12th; as..."

Feb. 17, 2021 News Post by Lina Fisher

Day Trips: Bretagne Memorial, Cypress
Service dog from 9/11 remembered in her home town
"...residents of Cypress and officers from the Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Department where Bretagne was stationed gathered to dedicate a..."

Sept. 7, 2018 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

TIFs, TPIDs, and Puppy Love
City Council wrestles with Mayor Adler's Downtown Puzzle
"...interesting detail was a reversal by interim Austin Police Department Chief Brian Manley. Initially opposed to ending the curfew..."

Oct. 2, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Council: Yes, We Have a Budget
Members approve $3.9 billion budget for next fiscal year
"...Nevertheless, in a flurry of dais horse-trading and rapid-fire decision-making that began Tuesday afternoon and lasted into Wednesday..."

Sept. 22, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

City Budget Squeezed Between Basic Costs and State Neglect
The city has $1.03 billion in taxpayer money. Here's where it's going.
"...around for unmet needs such as public health, new fire stations, unfunded police positions, public school support, et al...."

Aug. 11, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Court Collision Coming
Council funds AFD overtime, tweaks meetings, orders Texas showdown
"...$3.5 million in city reserve funds to the Austin Fire Department budget to cover anticipated overtime expenses for FY..."

May 22, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup
Chinati Weekend in Marfa, Lantern Fest in Paige, and lots more!
"...Stonewall VFD Fall Fish Fry Oct. 8, Stonewall, www.fb.com/Stonewall-Volunteer-Fire-Department..."

Oct. 5, 2016 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Council: Mobile Homes and Climate Change
City Council gets through a brief agenda the week before budget talks begin
"...• Accepted $100,000 from U.S. Department of Transportation as one of seven finalists of the..."

April 29, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Biker Bees Caught in Honey Trap
Bee hive causes buzz on Guadalupe
"...areas. Phillips received a call earlier from the Austin Fire Department about a bike on Guadalupe, just opposite UT's..."

June 13, 2014 News Feature by Sarah Mortimer

City of Austin vs. Casa de Luz
"...› Aug. 2010: Inspection by Austin Fire Department cites inadequate access to building; Longoria still seeking..."

June 14, 2013 News Feature by Elizabeth Pagano

Early Voting Locations
Early Voting: April 29-May 7 • Election Day: May 11
"...Volente Fire Department, 15406 FM 2769, 9am-5pm..."

April 26, 2013 News Feature

Headlines
"...› The Austin Fire Department got the news this week that it will..."

April 26, 2013 News Feature

Commissioners on F1 Trip: 'No' to How, Not 'No' to Going
Huber, Eckhardt in favor of later Grand Prix trip
"...The idea of sending Travis County Fire Marshal Hershel Lee and a staffer from the sheriff's..."

July 5, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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