SAFE Alliance Stops Offering Exams for Sexual Assault Survivors Due to Funding Shortage

SAFE Alliance Stops Offering Exams for Sexual Assault Survivors Due to Funding Shortage

The SAFE Alliance has announced that it will discontinue its forensic exams for sexual assault survivors later this year due to a significant funding shortfall. Local hospitals will assume responsibility for providing these critical services following the closure of the Eloise House program. Mayor Kirk Watson confirmed that several hospitals in the area will step…

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Baron's Men: A New Chapter for Austin's Shakespeare Company After Losing Their Home Theater

Baron’s Men: A New Chapter for Austin’s Shakespeare Company After Losing Their Home Theater

The Baron’s Men, Austin’s sole Elizabethan Shakespeare company, is embarking on a new chapter following the closure of their longtime home, the Curtain Theatre. Last Thursday, the troupe performed Shakespeare’s comedy, The Merry Wives of Windsor, at the Scottish Rite Theatre, showcasing their unique blend of traditional and innovative theatrical practices. With a commitment to…

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Georgetown Residents Vote to Sell Part of City’s Water Utility for Future Improvements

Georgetown Residents Vote to Sell Part of City’s Water Utility for Future Improvements

Residents of Georgetown have voted to divest a significant portion of the city’s water utility, a decision anticipated to save the municipality millions. However, this shift will result in a private company potentially servicing approximately 40 percent of the water customers. During the recent vote, Georgetown citizens approved the sale of the majority of the…

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Austin Arts Leaders Urge Businesses and Community to Champion the Local Creative Scene

Austin Arts Leaders Urge Businesses and Community to Champion the Local Creative Scene

The KUT Festival, held over the weekend, served as a vibrant gathering for the Austin community, spotlighting music and stimulating discussions about the city’s cultural landscape. During the event, local arts leaders urged businesses and residents to bolster the creative scene, emphasizing its significance in putting Austin on the global stage. In March, Austin distributed…

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Exploring Affordability: Local Leaders Weigh In on Austin's Housing Challenges

Exploring Affordability: Local Leaders Weigh In on Austin’s Housing Challenges

The KUT Festival recently brought the Austin community together for a weekend filled with music and significant discussions about the city’s housing landscape. A panel of local leaders addressed the pressing issue of housing affordability during the inaugural event, highlighting both progress and ongoing challenges. Moderated by Alberta Phillips of the Austin Free Press, the…

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