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Hundreds Die-In at Texas Capitol to Demand Movement on Overdose Crisis
Legalizing fentanyl test strips is only step one, advocates say
"...at the state level to strengthen organizations like Austin’s Texas Harm Reduction Alliance...."

Feb. 20, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Overdose Reversal Training Brings Supplies, Education to Texas State University
To serve and inject
"...exposures in the United States?" Callie Crow asked the Texas State University Police Department last Thursday at TXST's Round..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Texas Lege Preview: Parties Agree That Fentanyl Sucks
Bipartisan consensus emerges to tackle opioid overdose crisis
"...There are not many life-or-death issues Texas faces that will be resolved through any sort of..."

Jan. 13, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Movies or Medicaid: A False Choice at the Texas Legislature
Another tug o’ war over funding for Texas’ film, TV, and gaming industry rebate program
"...from Rep. Garnet Coleman, D-Dallas, as funding for the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program took its traditional biennial..."

April 12, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Cap Metro Issues 7,000 Free Passes for the Unhoused
Texas Harm Reduction Alliance wins fight for free passes
"...focused advocacy on behalf of unhoused Austinites by the Texas Harm Reduction Alliance, Capital Metro this week committed 7,000..."

Nov. 25, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Another Fentanyl Overdose Surge Overwhelms the County
Harm reduction advocates urge access to fentanyl testing strips
"...Good Samaritan law, etc. – have been recommended by Texas Harm Reduction Alliance, which has provided lifesaving supplies to..."

March 25, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Travis County Declares an Opioid Crisis
The declaration comes with funding for harm reduction
"...After years of organizing by Texas Harm Reduction Alli­ance, including an emotional town hall at..."

June 3, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

A Year After Overdose Crisis Declaration, Federal Funds Start Flowing
Advocates urge community oversight on funding
"...Today, Texas Harm Reduction Alliance, along with city and county officials,..."

May 24, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Opinion: We Need to Break the Barriers for Texans With Old Records
Maggie Luna, an Austin resident and mom of three, writes about her experience in the Texas prison system and how a rehabilitation center changed her life
"...Texas has the largest state prison population in the United..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Column by Maggie Luna

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
"...Our focus urgently needs to shift to one of harm reduction – people use drugs, so how can we..."

Dec. 25, 2020 Column by Claire Zagorski

How Not to Ingest Fentanyl on Campus and Beyond
Rule No. 1: Have Narcan
"...Still, the Texas Legislature decided to meet this crisis with punitive measures..."

Aug. 18, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Safety Resources Every College Student in Austin Should Know About
Get to know the local orgs that center community well-being
"...and check out this thread on local resources available. Harm Reduction..."

Aug. 18, 2022 Chronolog Post by Valeria Valdez

Town Hall Calls for Quick Action to Combat Overdoses
The crisis is now
"...outreach workers – discussed the critical need for local harm reduction policies amid a rapidly worsening opioid overdose crisis...."

May 13, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Narcan Vending Machine Lands Outside Sunrise Navigation Center
The lifesaving medication is free and in high demand
"...distribution project through UT Health San Antonio funded by Texas Targeted Opioid Response state grants, recently reopened applications after..."

Sept. 2, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Where Are Local Shares of the National Opioid Settlement Going?
Directing drug addiction dollars in Austin and Travis County
"...opioid manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to compensate for the harms of the opioid epidemic. Texas' share of the settlement..."

Sept. 8, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

An Opioid Epidemic Within a Pandemic
Advocates demand greater county, city support amidst spike in overdose deaths
"...several public health community members, including leaders from the Texas Harm Reduction Alliance, who gathered outside the Travis County..."

Sept. 10, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Fentanyl ODs Spur Health Crisis
The Travis County Commissioners Court declares opioid epidemic a crisis
"...of accidental death in the county. In May, the Texas Harm Reduction Alliance organized a rousing town hall that..."

Dec. 16, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Opinion: The War on Drugs Got It Wrong
“No one is disposable,” writes David Johnson of Grassroots Leadership
"...the criminal justice system; locking me in a cage harmed me and drove me further away from wellness. My..."

Feb. 14, 2020 Column by David Johnson

Cap Metro Says Free Fares “Infeasible” Despite Advocate Push
Hot weather makes free rides more important
"...degrees, but Paulette Soltani, who directs organizing for the Texas Harm Reduction Alliance, says that change isn't enough. THRA's..."

Aug. 19, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Overdose Deaths Continue to Surge in Travis County
Medical examiner shows recent spike in long-term trend
"...higher rate of overdose deaths than every other urban Texas county...."

May 24, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...Ken Paxton v. Texas House of Representatives: Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a..."

May 26, 2023 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...With his health and political future in question, The Texas Tribune reports that attention has turned to Sen. John..."

Sept. 8, 2023 News Feature

First Xylazine-linked Overdose Deaths Reported in Travis County
Overdose reversal drugs don't work on this tranquilizer
"...town, or by calling Integral Care or going to harm reduction community partner orgs like the Texas Harm Reduction..."

Aug. 30, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

War-on-Drugs Style Bill Won't Help Fentanyl Crisis, Advocates Say
Meanwhile, a fentanyl test strip bill has stalled
"...one of Gov. Greg Abbott’s legislative priorities. Despite the Texas Harm Reduction Alliance decrying the bill for its continuation..."

May 1, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Tomorrow, “Safer Together” Concerts Bring Awareness to Overdose Deaths
Free shows at Mohawk, Empire, and the Green Jay fundraise for SIMS
"...overdose deaths in Austin. “Safer Together: Overdose Prevention & Harm Reduction Saves Lives” brings ten acts to Red River..."

Dec. 3, 2021 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Pro-Cop Group Submits Signatures for High-Priced Staffing Plan
Save Austin Now 2.0 eyes the ballot
"...2 ballot along with eight proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution and perhaps other local measures including marijuana decriminalization..."

July 23, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Before Briefly Leaving, DPS Mostly Arrested People of Color in East Austin
DPS troopers invited back to town
"...community meeting organized to discuss the partnership between the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Austin Police Department,..."

June 30, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Doggett Brings $2 Million Home From D.C. to Combat Opioid Crisis
Doggett says it’s no panacea, but it’s progress
"...between the city and county and on-the-ground groups like Texas Harm Reduction Alliance and Communities for Recovery. “We don't..."

Jan. 17, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...Stairway to Having a Stable Economy: A Downtown Austin Alliance biannual retail report found 85% of Downtown retail storefronts..."

Nov. 18, 2022 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...Troopers on the Move: The Texas Department of Public Safety's Austin Violent Crimes Task Force..."

Dec. 29, 2023 News Feature

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