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Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
HAAM Day, Ron Carter, and Pecan Street Festival lead our recommended shows
"...There's no shortage of ways to support the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians during their biggest annual community..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Consultants Given Lucrative City Contracts Without Council Approval
City paid friends of City Hall top brass $300,000 through subcontracting scheme
"...don't get benefits offered to full-time employees, such as health care). At the rate the pair has been billing,..."

Sept. 15, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Is Sea Moss Austin’s Next Superfood?
The edible algae is riding a wave of popularity across town
"...supply all the essential nutrients you need for optimal health...."

Sept. 15, 2023 Food Feature by Hannah Uebele

Can Federal Funds Clear Up Local Water Problems?
Water quality is worst in marginalized communities
"...necessarily equal safe," and 13 contaminants found exceeded EWG's health guidelines. (Tim Williford, an executive at Texas Water Utilities,..."

Sept. 15, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin's Hip-Hop Pioneers, in Their Own Words
The Austin History Center-archived rappers and industry innovators share stories
"...my previous work helped me sustain myself during my health setbacks...."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

The Austin Chronic – Which Is Better: Marijuana or Fentanyl?
According to the government, cannabis is scarier than the drug killing over 150 people a day
"...Two weeks ago, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommended the DEA reschedule cannabis in..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Column by Kevin Curtin

Residential Address: Jenny Parrott's Cozy Nest of Songs and Stories at Hole in the Wall
The Austin folk experimentalist offers a free-entry Friday time portal
"...she's helped musicians navigate through the endlessly complex American health care system with HAAM and Foundation Communities, and even..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Column by Gary Lindsey

Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...cell and given air conditioning because of his fragile health. Could this lead to structural change? We'll see …..."

Sept. 15, 2023 News Feature

Central Health Budget Suggests Waning Trust in Ascension
The budget adds money for direct services
"...medical ecosystem is in for a shake-up – Central Health, the county’s health care district, has for years funneled..."

Sept. 11, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

That’s Entertainment: The Paxton Impeachment Trial So Far
Texas’ most addictive reality show heads into week 2
"...oppose any state action on environmental protection or public health...."

Sept. 11, 2023 News Post by Michael King

Point Austin: Hate Crimes Require Sparks Before They Ignite
Who’s holding the guns?
"...facing the state – climate change, gun violence, deteriorating health care and education — instead finding plenty of time..."

Sept. 8, 2023 News Post by Michael King

With 500,000 People Kicked Off Medicaid, Local Legislators Demand Investigation
Rep. Doggett points to worsening maternal mortality crisis
"...rejected, according to whistleblowers at the Texas Department of Health and Human Services (THHS)...."

Sept. 8, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Layoffs at County’s Largest Mental Health Provider Approved by Board of Trustees
Nurse describes “sloppy and dysfunctional” leadership

Sept. 8, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Where Are Local Shares of the National Opioid Settlement Going?
Directing drug addiction dollars in Austin and Travis County
"...only allocated $75,000 of its share, from Austin Public Health to EMS, and that covers the cost of 800..."

Sept. 8, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The Common Law
New Texas laws passed in the 2023 legislative session
"...new laws cover wide-ranging topics like education, LGBTQ issues, health care, transportation, and the relationship between state and local..."

Sept. 8, 2023 Column by Luke Ellis

Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...the U.S. Senate, froze again last week. With his health and political future in question, The Texas Tribune reports..."

Sept. 8, 2023 News Feature

Judge in One of the County’s Busiest Courts to Be Appointed This Month
Nick Chu will move to the county’s new probate court
"...judge can spot people in need of urgent mental health care...."

Sept. 6, 2023 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

From Provider to Patient: Lisa Doggett’s New Book Chronicles Her MS Journey
Austin author examines medicine, motherhood, and multiple sclerosis
"...leg up, Doggett tells the Chronicle she found the health care system challenging to navigate. “Inadequate access to specialists,..."

Sept. 5, 2023 News Post by Amelia Nonemacher

Layoffs at County’s Largest Mental Health Provider Approved by Board of Trustees
Nurse describes “sloppy and dysfunctional” leadership
"...Integral Care is the largest provider of mental health care services in Travis County and it plays a..."

Sept. 1, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Integral Care Budget Would Layoff 48 Employees
Cuts will affect patient programs
"...Integral Care, the public mental health care provider that delivers services across Travis County, is..."

Aug. 31, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Abbott Signed Medicaid for New Moms Into Law, but It Might Not Happen Anyway
Gears of bureaucracy turn slowly (and sometimes not at all)
"...or deny in 90 days. The problem is, Texas Health and Human Services hasn't submitted that amendment yet. Once..."

Sept. 1, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...Warning As many as 600,000 Texans have had their health coverage erroneously terminated in the past four months while..."

Sept. 1, 2023 News Feature

Feedback From the Chronicle’s Prison Heat Series
Pleading for prisoners’ lives
"...of those instances were because the inmate had underlying health issues not allowing them to adjust to the heat...."

Sept. 1, 2023 News Feature by Chronicle Staff

Uyghur Skewers Meet the American Dream at Camino Alamo BBQ
Smoke on the West Campus sidewalk
"...[Editor's update: Diego Duan reports that Environmental Health and Safety visited the first week of September, and..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Food Feature by Evan Rodriguez

Breaking Down the Texas Bills That Will Change the 2024 School Year
Vaping is criminal, books are banned, and school cops are everywhere
"...Those are the bills sure to take effect; two..."

Sept. 1, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

First Xylazine-linked Overdose Deaths Reported in Travis County
Overdose reversal drugs don't work on this tranquilizer
"...and ask them to not use by themselves,” said Health Authority Dr. Desmar Walkes. She also urged people to..."

Aug. 30, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Travis County Resident Dies From Brain Infection After Swimming in Lake LBJ
Avoid freshwater going in your nose, says Austin Public Health
"...contributed to microbial growth in waterways, says Austin Public Health. They recommend limiting the amount of water going up..."

Aug. 30, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Syphilis Is a Very Real Problem in Austin
One in 10 positive STI tests showed syphilis at Kind Clinic
"...according to the Kind Clinic’s recent Central Texas Community Health Report. Of people who tested positive for an STI,..."

Aug. 27, 2023 News Post by Adam Cherian

First Layoffs in Texas Tribune History Raise Questions About Future of Texas News
Still unclear why criminal justice coverage was first to go
"...the regional team, and a new beat in mental health – hiring decisions that staff say were too hasty...."

Aug. 25, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Even Chaplains Don’t Want Chaplains Instead of Counselors in Public Schools
Christian nationalism is the problem
"...school districts’ security budgets, including its monies for mental health support and suicide prevention. And the chaplains who replace..."

Aug. 24, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

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