HealthcareLocal NewsAustin EMS Battles Coronavirus on the Frontlines as the City Reels
Brad JohnsonApril 1, 2020
The Texan spoke with two EMS professionals about how their job conditions and demands have changed as a result of the coronavirus.
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Civil SocietyStatewide NewsTexas Ramps Up Coronavirus Testing Capabilities With Drive-Through Centers in Major Cities
Sarah McConnellMarch 17, 2020
At a press conference on Monday, Gov. Abbott announced expanded testing capabilities for COVID-19, including drive-through testing sites across Texas.
Civil SocietyStatewide NewsGov. Abbott Declares State of Emergency as Coronavirus Spreads to Austin and Dallas
Sarah McConnellMarch 13, 2020
As Texas ramps up efforts to fight the coronavirus, Gov. Abbott declares a state of emergency enhancing the state's ability to direct resources to hard-hit areas.
Civil SocietyStatewide NewsCoronavirus Update in Texas: Here’s What You Need to Know
Sarah McConnellMarch 9, 2020
As concerns over the coronavirus mount amid its continuing spread throughout the United States, here's the latest Texas news to know.
Civil SocietyLocal NewsVideoVIDEO: Austin Homelessness Podcast with Matt Mackowiak and Brad Johnson
Ben BillupsMarch 9, 2020
Senior Editor Drew White and Reporter Brad Johnson discuss the homelessness crisis in Austin with Matt Mackowiak, the President of Potomac Strategy Group, Chairman of the Travis County Republican Party, and, most recently, the founder of Save Austin Now.
Elections 2020FederalStatewide NewsBernie Sanders Holds Campaign Rally in Austin Following Nevada Victory
Sarah McConnellFebruary 24, 2020
Following his victory in Nevada, Bernie Sanders held a rally in Austin on Sunday where he promised to enact a litany of socialist policies while vowing to defeat President Trump in Texas.
Civil SocietyFederalIssuesLocal NewsStatewide NewsU.S. Navy Names Aircraft after Texan, First African-American to Receive Navy Cross
Sarah McConnellJanuary 20, 2020
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the U.S. Navy announced the naming of an aircraft carrier after Waco native Doris Miller for heroic actions taken during the attack on Pearl Harbor.
FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesStatewide NewsFederal Judge Blocks Trump’s Executive Order Allowing States to Opt-Out of Refugee Resettlement Program
Sarah McConnellJanuary 15, 2020
Less than a week after Texas became the first state to opt-out of the refugee resettlement program, a Maryland judge issued a nationwide injunction blocking the Trump administration from enforcing the executive order.
AudioBattleground 2020Elections 2020Taxes & SpendingVideoJustin Berry, Candidate for HD 47, on The Texan’s Podcast
Ben BillupsJanuary 13, 2020
Justin Berry discusses his perspective as a police officer, what his policy objectives would be if elected, as well as his favorite holiday traditions.
FederalImmigration & BorderStatewide NewsBREAKING: Abbott Announces Texas ‘Cannot Consent’ to Refugee Resettlement in 2020, Emphasizes Strains From Unsecured Border
Sarah McConnellJanuary 10, 2020
Governor Abbott has sent a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo informing him of the state's decision to opt-out of the refugee resettlement program.
IssuesLocal NewsStatewide NewsAustin Health Officials Caution Public After Confirmed Case of Measles
Sarah McConnellDecember 30, 2019
Health officials in Austin are cautioning the public after a case of the measles was confirmed in the city for the first time in more than 20 years.
Civil SocietyLone Star LifeStatewide NewsChristmas in the Lone Star State: Texas Cities With Christmas Spirit
Sarah McConnellDecember 25, 2019
Whether you prefer small towns or big cities, Texas cities know how to celebrate the Christmas season.
86th LegislatureStatewide NewsTaxes & SpendingMajor Texas Cities Attempting to Mandate Paid Sick Leave on Employers Plagued by Lawsuits
Daniel FriendDecember 13, 2019
Paid sick leave ordinances that passed in several major Texas cities are currently held up in several court cases, including one at the Texas Supreme Court.
Civil SocietyFederalImmigration & BorderLocal NewsStatewide NewsFort Worth Mayor Betsy Price Urges Gov. Abbott to Allow Refugee Resettlement in Texas
Sarah McConnellNovember 26, 2019
Last Friday, Mayor Betsy Price urged Gov. Abbott to continue to allow refugees to resettle in Texas following the issuance of an executive order from President Trump.
EducationIssuesLocal NewsAustin ISD Unanimously Approves Controversial Sex Education Curriculum
Daniel FriendOctober 29, 2019
The Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees unanimously approved a new sex education curriculum for elementary and middle school kids that has parents concerned.
86th LegislatureIssuesStatewide NewsTaxes & SpendingTexas Cities and Counties Scramble to Increase Property Taxes Before New Law Takes Effect
Brad JohnsonOctober 15, 2019
The new property tax law, which kicks in next year, limits increases at 3.5 percent for local governments and 2.5 percent for school districts with anything above requiring voter approval.
86th LegislatureBattleground 2020IssuesLocal NewsCity of Austin Sued Over New Abortion Funding by Former Councilman Zimmerman
Daniel FriendSeptember 13, 2019
Immediately after the Austin city council voted to fund abortion "logistics," a former councilman filed a lawsuit against the city arguing it violates a new Texas pro-life law.
IssuesLocal NewsStatewide NewsAustin Makes ‘Abortion Logistics’ Funding Official as Two More Towns Become ‘Sanctuary Cities for the Unborn’
Daniel FriendSeptember 12, 2019
Shortly after two Northeast Texas towns passed ordinances outlawing abortion within city limits, the Austin City Council approved a budget amendment funding "logistics" for women seeking abortions.
At his recent town hall in Austin, Rep. Lloyd Doggett discussed his views on healthcare, homelessness, and gun control among other issues.
IssuesLocal NewsAustin Businesses Express Safety Concerns, Consider Changing Operating Hours in Wake of City’s New Homeless Ordinance
Brad JohnsonAugust 27, 2019
The city's new progressive camping ordinance has, according to one business owner, turned a problem into a crisis overnight.