Eviction crisis spreads as affordability pressures worsen - Austin MonitorIn 2024, Travis County experienced a record-high of evictions, significantly impacting low-income families.
Travis County Judge Andy Brown pledges continued focus on health care, passenger rail in 2025 - Austin MonitorTravis County is enhancing mental health care and overdose prevention, seeing substantial progress with new initiatives.
Central Health opens long-awaited Del Valle Health Center - Austin MonitorThe Del Valle Health Center in Travis County aims to improve health care access for low-income residents.
Travis County Judge Andy Brown pledges continued focus on health care, passenger rail in 2025 - Austin MonitorTravis County is enhancing mental health care and overdose prevention, seeing substantial progress with new initiatives.
Central Health opens long-awaited Del Valle Health Center - Austin MonitorThe Del Valle Health Center in Travis County aims to improve health care access for low-income residents.
Travis County sets aggressive goal to eliminate traffic fatalities by 2050 - Austin MonitorTravis County aims to reduce traffic fatalities by 50% by 2035 and eliminate them by 2050.
Travis County outlines the next year of opioid overdose prevention strategy - Austin MonitorTravis County continues to support opioid recovery services amid federal funding cuts, aided by opioid settlement payouts.
County renews opioid overdose crisis declaration, funds more harm reduction - Austin MonitorTravis County extends its opioid crisis declaration and funding for naloxone amid a troubling decline in opioid settlement funds, seeking to enhance harm reduction services.
Travis County outlines the next year of opioid overdose prevention strategy - Austin MonitorTravis County continues to support opioid recovery services amid federal funding cuts, aided by opioid settlement payouts.
County renews opioid overdose crisis declaration, funds more harm reduction - Austin MonitorTravis County extends its opioid crisis declaration and funding for naloxone amid a troubling decline in opioid settlement funds, seeking to enhance harm reduction services.
In 2025, Travis County Commissioner Ann Howard eyes building more supportive housing and strengthening climate resilience - Austin MonitorTravis County Commissioner Ann Howard is dedicated to affordable housing, successfully securing funding and contracts for multiple housing projects to combat homelessness.
Travis County Commissioner Brigid Shea urges local climate resilience initiatives to combat coming federal turn - Austin MonitorWater scarcity poses the biggest threat to Austin's economy, according to Commissioner Brigid Shea, highlighting the urgency for effective water conservation.
After a decline last year, Travis County homeowners should expect a return to rising property taxes - Austin MonitorAustin-area homeowners can expect an average property tax increase of $1,123 this year—an 11% rise, the largest since 2014.
Travis County Commissioner Brigid Shea urges local climate resilience initiatives to combat coming federal turn - Austin MonitorWater scarcity poses the biggest threat to Austin's economy, according to Commissioner Brigid Shea, highlighting the urgency for effective water conservation.
After a decline last year, Travis County homeowners should expect a return to rising property taxes - Austin MonitorAustin-area homeowners can expect an average property tax increase of $1,123 this year—an 11% rise, the largest since 2014.
Travis County voters supported a tax rate increase to expand access to affordable child care. What happens now? - Austin MonitorTravis County voters approved Proposition A, a tax increase to fund affordable child care and related workforce programs for lower-income families.
Travis County passes plan to invest in affordable child care - Austin MonitorTravis County's Proposition A to fund affordable child care garnered 60% support, addressing the critical need for accessible services in the area's expensive market.
Ballot measure asks taxpayers to help fund access to affordable child care - Austin MonitorTravis County is proposing a property tax increase to improve access to child care for families facing financial hardships.
County commissioners approve tax rate election to raise $75M for child care - Austin MonitorTravis County proposes a tax increase to fund child care services, potentially creating thousands of new slots and improving access for low-income families.
Travis County voters supported a tax rate increase to expand access to affordable child care. What happens now? - Austin MonitorTravis County voters approved Proposition A, a tax increase to fund affordable child care and related workforce programs for lower-income families.
Travis County passes plan to invest in affordable child care - Austin MonitorTravis County's Proposition A to fund affordable child care garnered 60% support, addressing the critical need for accessible services in the area's expensive market.
Ballot measure asks taxpayers to help fund access to affordable child care - Austin MonitorTravis County is proposing a property tax increase to improve access to child care for families facing financial hardships.
County commissioners approve tax rate election to raise $75M for child care - Austin MonitorTravis County proposes a tax increase to fund child care services, potentially creating thousands of new slots and improving access for low-income families.
Travis County sues Paxton over voter registration efforts - Austin MonitorTravis County is taking legal action against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to defend its voter registration efforts and promote citizen participation.
The race for Austin mayor is too close to call. Provisional ballots may tip the scales. - Austin MonitorA runoff election is likely for the Austin mayoral race due to provisional ballots and the requirement of over 50 percent plus one vote.
Austin post offices drop out of plan to host voter registration drive today - Austin MonitorLocal post offices in Travis County reversed a plan to facilitate same-day voter registration due to last-minute security concerns from the Postal Service.
Travis County sues Paxton over voter registration efforts - Austin MonitorTravis County is taking legal action against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to defend its voter registration efforts and promote citizen participation.
The race for Austin mayor is too close to call. Provisional ballots may tip the scales. - Austin MonitorA runoff election is likely for the Austin mayoral race due to provisional ballots and the requirement of over 50 percent plus one vote.
Austin post offices drop out of plan to host voter registration drive today - Austin MonitorLocal post offices in Travis County reversed a plan to facilitate same-day voter registration due to last-minute security concerns from the Postal Service.
Nearly 52% of registered voters in Travis County cast an early ballot - Austin MonitorEarly voting turnout in Travis County reflects a strong engagement, comparable to past elections but below the highs seen in 2020.
Travis County passes budget with a focus on justice reform - Austin MonitorTravis County's FY 2025 budget reflects a significant investment in mental health and legal services, impacting property taxes for homeowners.
Austin and Travis County fund diversion program for indigent youth facing low-level DWIs - Austin MonitorTravis County is extending DWI court diversion programs to continue redirecting low-level offense cases to alternative support systems.
Travis County tests out program to provide lawyers for low-income defendants at its downtown jail - Austin MonitorTravis County implements 'counsel at first appearance' program to provide lawyers for low-income accused individuals, with past challenges due to staffing shortages.
Travis County passes budget with a focus on justice reform - Austin MonitorTravis County's FY 2025 budget reflects a significant investment in mental health and legal services, impacting property taxes for homeowners.
Austin and Travis County fund diversion program for indigent youth facing low-level DWIs - Austin MonitorTravis County is extending DWI court diversion programs to continue redirecting low-level offense cases to alternative support systems.
Travis County tests out program to provide lawyers for low-income defendants at its downtown jail - Austin MonitorTravis County implements 'counsel at first appearance' program to provide lawyers for low-income accused individuals, with past challenges due to staffing shortages.
Central Health sends 2025 fiscal year budget to Travis County for final approval - Austin MonitorCentral Health's $884 million budget emphasizes direct healthcare services and clinic expansion for low-income residents.
Central Health audit raises more questions than answers - Austin MonitorConfusion exists over $35 million in taxpayer funds used by Central Health, with unclear guidelines on permitted use leading to misallocation of resources.
Attorney files complaint about consultant's statements on Central Health - Austin MonitorNon-lawyers cannot legally declare compliance; attorney Fred Lewis challenges Steve Herbst's claims in Central Health performance review.
Travis County approves 6.5% tax rate increase for Central Health budget amid financial controversy - Austin MonitorTravis County approved a tax rate increase and budget for Central Health, amidst concerns over transparency and the effective use of funds for indigent care.
Central Health sends 2025 fiscal year budget to Travis County for final approval - Austin MonitorCentral Health's $884 million budget emphasizes direct healthcare services and clinic expansion for low-income residents.
Central Health audit raises more questions than answers - Austin MonitorConfusion exists over $35 million in taxpayer funds used by Central Health, with unclear guidelines on permitted use leading to misallocation of resources.
Attorney files complaint about consultant's statements on Central Health - Austin MonitorNon-lawyers cannot legally declare compliance; attorney Fred Lewis challenges Steve Herbst's claims in Central Health performance review.
Travis County approves 6.5% tax rate increase for Central Health budget amid financial controversy - Austin MonitorTravis County approved a tax rate increase and budget for Central Health, amidst concerns over transparency and the effective use of funds for indigent care.
County to fully staff lawyers at bail hearings beginning Oct. 1 - Austin MonitorTravis County is permanently implementing Counsel at First Appearance to ensure legal access at bail hearings, beginning Oct. 1, 2024.
Travis County wrestles with equity in last phase of its hybrid work pilot - Austin MonitorTravis County's teleworking initiative has brought about various benefits, including reduced emissions, cost savings, higher employee satisfaction, and increased recruitment applications.
During Social Work Month, county commissioners discuss the field's low average salaries - Austin MonitorSocial Work Month declared in Travis County recognizing vital contributions and challenges faced by social workers.Commissioners urged to support social workers by addressing underfunding and low compensation.
Travis County approves tax breaks for child care providers - Austin MonitorTravis County approved 100% property tax break for child care centers, following Austin's lead.The tax break may not fully address the child care challenges in Travis County.
Travis County approves comprehensive study of emergency services - Austin MonitorTravis County Commissioners allocate $400,000 for improved medical services to areas outside Austin due to growing costs and changing service needs.
Central Health talks new facilities, services in advance of 2025 budget - Austin MonitorTravis County's public hospital district plans to introduce new clinical services to better serve low-income residents, utilizing budget reserves.