Veterans in Austin and Central Texas face unique challenges after their service, including mental health concerns such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance use disorder (SUD), depression, and higher suicide risk. As the veteran population continues to grow in the Austin metro area, access to culturally competent, timely, and community-connectedContinue Reading
City of Austin Launches Austin FIRST Pilot to Improve Response to High-Acuity Mental Health Crises The City of Austin has launched a new pilot program aimed at transforming how the city responds to high-acuity mental health emergencies. Known as the Austin Field Integrated Response Support Team (Austin FIRST), the initiativeContinue Reading
Today Huston-Tillotson University (HT) announced it has received a transformative $150 million donation from the Moody Foundation. This is the largest single donation ever made to a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in the United States. The historic announcement was made during the university’s annual President’s Fall Opening Convocation, marking a boldContinue Reading
She is experienced and highly qualified. She previously served as Assistant Chief of Police for City of Austin Austin Community College District (ACC) announces Gizette Disher as the College’s new Chief of Police, effective Monday, August 4, 2025. Chief Disher will lead the ACC District Police Department, one of onlyContinue Reading
OP ED Anita RobertsTexas Veteran, Combat U.S. Veteran, and Mother As a Black woman, a proud Texan, a combat veteran, and a mother of two African American sons, I have worn the uniform of this nation and defended its promise of freedom. But today, I am deeply ashamed of myContinue Reading
Mental health concerns affect people across all demographics in Texas, but Black Texans face unique and persistent challenges in accessing effective care, navigating cultural barriers, and finding support that reflects their lived experience. Disparities in Access and Treatment Statistically, Black Americans nationwide experience mental health challenges at rates similar toContinue Reading
Soul of Austin Culture Fest! We are excited to announce the return of the Soul of Austin Culture Fest, set to take place on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5p.m. at Asian American Resource Center this celebration showcases the vibrant, diverse cultures of Central Texas through art,Continue Reading
Celebrating Service: Made Media Group Announces the President’s Volunteer Service Award Honorees In a nation built on the foundation of service, there’s an inherent understanding that giving back to one’s community is not just a duty, but a privilege. It’s a tradition as old as America itself, rooted in theContinue Reading
Apply for the $5,000 grant by May 14 at austintexas.gov/nexus The City of Austin Economic Development Department announces a new round of funding through the Nexus Grant to support local small organizations, individual artists, and small arts businesses. The program will offer $5,000 grants to new and emerging applicants by funding creativeContinue Reading
City of Austin City Council finally gets it right. After creating and offering former Chief of Police Art Aceveda a $270,000 Assistant city manager position with no community input. After deliberations behind closed doors Tuesday, Austin City Council intends to move forward with T.C. Broadnax as its next city manager,Continue Reading