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Downtown Commission hears plans for APD headquarters relocation
Alex Gale from the city’s Office of Real Estate Services and Darrell Alexander from the Building Services Department spoke to the Downtown Commission Wednesday on the relocation of the Austin Police Department headquarters. Gale explained that Council had given direction…
Police • By Seth Smalley • Mar 22, 2021
Austin Public Health to release 4K vaccine appointments Thursday, including for group 1C
Austin Public Health reopened Covid-19 vaccine appointment signups Thursday night, after technical problems Monday left many people frustrated and still waiting for a shot. APH will be releasing about 4,000 appointments to eligible individuals, including those in the 1C group,…
Public Health • By Marisa Charpentier, KUT • Mar 19, 2021
Austin Public Health to launch pilot drive-thru vaccine site
Austin Public Health is planning to launch a drive-thru vaccination site at Toney Burger Activity Center in South Austin on Saturday. Plans for the pilot program aren’t finalized, but the health department expects to administer 1,200 doses of the Moderna…
Public Health • By Sangita Menon, KUT • Mar 18, 2021
Sendero survey finds demographic gaps in willingness to get Covid vaccines
A study of at-risk residents in the Austin area shows large numbers of respondents willing to take a Covid-19 vaccine, with African American and Latino populations showing much more vaccine hesitancy. The survey was conducted in November and December last…
Public Health • By Chad Swiatecki • Mar 17, 2021
Thousands still waiting for vaccine appointments after Austin Public Health scheduling snafu
People trying to sign up for their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine Monday night faced hourslong delays and were even booted from the queue to get an appointment through Austin Public Health’s site. The glitches were so bad, the…
Public Health • By Andrew Weber, KUT • Mar 17, 2021
ADRN distributes 25,000 articles of clothing donated by Uniqlo
Last month, Texas endured a historic winter storm that left millions of people across the state without access to power. At one point during the week of Feb. 15, as many as 40 percent of Austin residents were without power. But as…
Public Health • By Sean Saldaña • Mar 16, 2021
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Here's what you should know as more people in Austin get vaccinated against Covid-19
As vaccinations ramp up a year into the coronavirus pandemic, there finally seems to be a light at the end of the tunnel. But we’re not in the clear yet. Morning Edition host Jennifer Stayton talked with KUT’s health care…
Public Health • By Ashley Lopez, KUT • Mar 16, 2021
Review commission works through reforms of police procedures
Last summer, amid widespread calls for police reform, Austin City Council adopted Resolution 95, which is aimed at reworking many of the Austin Police Department’s most controversial policies. The resolution ordered APD to implement restrictions on chokeholds, purchases of military…
Police • By Sean Saldaña • Mar 10, 2021
Austin Public Health to start opening Covid-19 vaccine appointments every Monday evening
Starting yesterday, Austin Public Health will be releasing appointments every Monday evening for first doses of the Covid-19 vaccine. Prior to this, officials were opening appointments on Tuesdays and Thursdays, somewhat sporadically. The specific days and the number of these appointments…
Public Health • By Ashley Lopez, KUT • Mar 9, 2021
'It is now time to open Texas 100 percent,' Gov. Greg Abbott says
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced he’s lifting statewide executive orders that limit occupancy for businesses and require Texans to wear masks in public spaces. “Effective next Wednesday, all businesses of any type are allowed to open 100 percent,” Abbott said.…
Public Health • By Andrew Weber, KUT • Mar 3, 2021
APD details cadet academy reforms
The Austin Police Department presented reforms to its cadet academy at Tuesday’s City Council work session, moving Council closer to a vote on restarting the academy after halting it last summer. The changes respond to a preliminary report by consulting…
Police • By Jonathan Lee • Mar 3, 2021
Travis County continues to address damage from Winter Storm Uri
The Commissioners Court fielded ongoing conversation Tuesday regarding the lasting impacts of Winter Storm Uri, with a particular focus on damage from burst pipes. “We continue to do winter weather operations at the operation center. We have shifted into what…
