We Are Blood Calls For Donations To Keep Up With Local Demand
The blood bank needs to collect around 200 whole blood donations and about 30 platelet donations every day in order to maintain a safe and healthy supply.
View ArticleAl Menos Treinta Candidatos Buscan Ser El Siguiente Jefe De Policía De Austin
Rey Arellano, asistente del administrador de la ciudad, le dijo a la comisión que espera tener dos o tres finalistas para los últimos días de julio o a principios de agosto.
View ArticleHeart Health With Dr. Aaron Horne, MD
On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. speaks with Dr. Aaron Horne, an interventional cardiologist and heart care specialist in North Richland Hills, Texas.
View ArticleTexas Road Deaths Surge In First Five Months Of 2021
Road fatalities in Texas through May are 14% higher than the same time period last year, according to Texas Department of Transportation data.
View ArticleFeature: With The World In ‘Triage Mode,’ Who Will Care For India’s COVID...
There are few options for Texas families who want to bring orphaned young relatives to the United States, but it is possible.
View ArticleHarris ‘Broadens’ US Agenda With Mexico, Urges Potential Migrants ‘Not To...
A former ambassador to Mexico says Harris’ visit signaled a U.S. immigration strategy that is “more humane and open,” but also one of deterrence.
View ArticleWhy Taxes On Electric Vehicles May Get Harder To Impose In Texas
Electric vehicle ownership and charging infrastructure is expected to grow significantly before the next legislative session. The lobbying power of the industry — and the number of enthusiastic...
View ArticleAustin ISD Will Train Staff To Better Handle Reports Of Sexual Assaults
AISD announced the training as part of an agreement with a former student who said the district repeatedly mishandled her sexual assault complaint.
View ArticleFormer Austin Council Member Ellen Troxclair To Run For Texas Senate
Troxclair is the first candidate to announce her run to replace state Sen. Dawn Buckingham, R-Lakeway, who currently represents Texas Senate District 24.
View ArticleFresh Food Options Are Few And Far For Many In East Austin. City Leaders Want...
Austin's relaunched Healthy Corner Store Program brings healthy food options to convenience stores in the city's Eastern Crescent. And City Council Member Vanessa Fuentes wants a plan to bring food...
View ArticleCondado De Williamson Reporta Primer Caso Este Año Del Virus Del Nilo Occidental
Nunca antes se había detectado un caso del Virus del Nilo Occidental en el condado de Williamson a estas alturas del año desde que las autoridades empezaron a recolectar muestras de trampas para...
View ArticleAustin Raises Property Tax Exemption For Homeowners To Highest Rate Allowed
The City Council voted Thursday to double the current general homestead exemption, taking it to 20%. That means homeowners will not have to pay property taxes on one-fifth of the value of their primary...
View ArticleAustin Wants To Hear About Your Experiences During February's Winter Freeze
The Winter Storm Review Task Force is holding its final public virtual listening sessions on June 11 and 23. Community members can share their stories and give recommendations on how Austin can better...
View ArticleBanco De Sangre Solicita Donaciones Ante Aumento En La Demanda Local
We Are Blood necesita recolectar alrededor de 200 donaciones completas de sangre y alrededor de 30 donaciones de plaquetas todos los días para mantener un buen suministro.
View ArticleFuncionarios De Salud Dicen Que Aún Queda Mucho Trabajo Por Delante En...
“Existe la sensación de que estamos en el final de esta [pandemia]. No lo estamos”, dijo la Dra. Desmar Walkes, enfatizando que nunca ha sido más fácil obtener una vacuna.
View ArticleIn Pro-Business Texas, Can Abbott Ban ‘Vaccine Passport’ Requirements For...
A new law punishes businesses that require proof of COVID-19 vaccination from patrons, but a lawsuit could be on the horizon.
View Article'Crazy' Austin Traffic Almost Back To Pre-Pandemic Intensity
The number of cars and trucks on the roads is about 90% what it was before the pandemic, but modified working arrangements have helped reduce the severity of the morning rush.
View ArticleLooking For That First Summer Job? Lifeguard Shortage Slows Pool Openings...
A yearlong hiring freeze and capacity limits on training classes during the pandemic has led to a shortage of lifeguards to staff city pools.
View ArticleLa Ciudad De Austin Quiere Escuchar Sobre Tu Experiencia Durante La Tormenta...
Un grupo de trabajo creado por la ciudad para documentar las experiencias y recomendaciones del público tras la crisis de la tormenta invernal llevará a cabo sus últimas audiencias virtuales el 11 y el...
View ArticleLanzan Iniciativas Para Combatir La Falta De Acceso A Comida Fresca Y...
El Programa Healthy Corner Stores, el cual se puso a prueba inicialmente en 2016, lanzó el miércoles en seis tiendas ubicadas en una parte del este de la ciudad conocida como Eastern Crescent para...
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