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1 month ago

After years of dysfunction, Austin Police and the Travis County DA say they're trying to mend fences - Austin Monitor

Travis County District Attorney's office and Austin Police Department have a strained relationship since José Garza's election, culminating in indictments and miscommunication affecting their collaboration.
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fromAustin Monitor
3 months ago

Second measles case reported locally, Austin Public Health says - Austin Monitor

"While a vaccinated person can still get measles, they are more likely to experience mild symptoms and are less likely to spread it," Dr. Desmar Walkes, Austin-Travis County health authority.
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4 months ago

New public defenders get pay bump but county struggles to retain experienced attorneys - Austin Monitor

Travis County now offers guaranteed legal representation for indigent individuals, but faces recruitment challenges due to low pay for public defenders.
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4 months ago

Eviction crisis spreads as affordability pressures worsen - Austin Monitor

In 2024, Travis County experienced a record-high of evictions, significantly impacting low-income families.
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4 months ago

Central Health opens long-awaited Del Valle Health Center - Austin Monitor

The Del Valle Health Center in Travis County aims to improve health care access for low-income residents.
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4 months ago

Travis County sets aggressive goal to eliminate traffic fatalities by 2050 - Austin Monitor

Travis County is committing to reducing traffic fatalities by 50% by 2035 and eliminating them by 2050, aligning with regional safety enhancement efforts.
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4 months ago

Travis County outlines the next year of opioid overdose prevention strategy - Austin Monitor

The county has implemented three two-year contracts funded by opioid settlement funds, focusing on methadone services and psychotherapy to aid those not qualifying for traditional health care.
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fromAustin Monitor
8 months ago

County renews opioid overdose crisis declaration, funds more harm reduction - Austin Monitor

Travis County extends its opioid crisis declaration and funding for naloxone amid a troubling decline in opioid settlement funds, seeking to enhance harm reduction services.
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11 months ago

County commissioners approve tax rate election to raise $75M for child care - Austin Monitor

Travis County proposes a tax increase to fund child care services, potentially creating thousands of new slots and improving access for low-income families.
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