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Foster Village founder Chrystal Smith interacts with a foster child at one of the nonprofits' two houses. (Courtesy Chrystal Smith)
Austin
6:00 AM Dec 24, 2021 CST
It takes a village to raise foster children, Dripping Springs nonprofit founder says
Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde, pictured here in January, said Austin ISD will look to spend federal dollars on direct services to students. (Courtesy Austin ISD)
Austin
6:38 PM Apr 29, 2021 CDT
Austin ISD to receive $156 million in federal COVID-19 support with goal of recouping academic losses
Birds Barbershop is not planning to open May 8 but hopes to reopen in mid-May. (Courtesy Birds Barbershop)
Austin
9:27 PM May 7, 2020 CDT
A divided industry: Southwest Austin salons and barbershops weigh opening May 8 under new guidelines
A photo of Kate Morsman with her son with a quote that reads, "As soon as this ends, there's going to be a huge need, and we need to be ready for it."
Austin
2:26 PM Apr 22, 2020 CDT
Fearing increase in child abuse due to pandemic stressors, Austin-area foster organizations seek support
Travis County commissioners discuss an annual overview provided by the Office of Parental Representation at a meeting May 14.
Austin Metro
9:57 PM May 15, 2019 CDT
Travis County Office of Parental Representation provides annual report
Travis County commissioners are preparing to submit a grant application for state funding to establish a public defender's office.
Austin Metro
10:02 PM Apr 23, 2019 CDT
Travis County work group presents proposal for new public defender's office
Discussions to combine offices or certain responsibilities of the district attorney and county attorney have seemingly stalled, county officials said.
Austin Metro
10:20 PM Jan 15, 2019 CST
Momentum slows for Travis County District Attorney, County Attorney office merger
Oak Hill Business & Professional Association president Stacy Bray (center) introduced guest speakers State Representatives Paul Workman and Donna Howard at this month's luncheon.
Austin Metro
9:35 PM Jun 1, 2017 CDT
Reps. Donna Howard, Paul Workman discussed takeaways from the state's legislative session at Oak Hill luncheon
Austin Metro
2:00 PM Jan 25, 2017 CST
Different sides of the Capitol have different priorities heading into 2017 legislative session
Efforts are underway at the Department of Family and Protective Services and at the Capitol to revamp the Texas foster care system and Child Protective Services.
Austin Metro
3:43 PM Dec 19, 2016 CST
6 things Southwest Austinites need to know this week, Dec. 19-25
Austin Metro
2:00 PM Dec 14, 2016 CST
There's an overhaul in store for Texas foster care
Austin Habitat for Humanity
Austin Metro
1:50 PM Dec 14, 2016 CST
Southwest Austin Volunteer Guide: where and how to give back in 2017
Legislators have filed more than 800 bills for the 85th Legislative Session that begins Jan. 10.
Austin Metro
11:49 PM Dec 8, 2016 CST
Here’s what local legislators are filing ahead of the 2017 legislative session
The Travis County Commissioners Court meets Jan. 12 in the courtroom at 700 Lavaca St. in Austin.
Austin Metro
10:39 PM Jan 12, 2016 CST
Travis County Commissioners Court mulls firearm policy
Austin Metro
12:20 PM Dec 16, 2015 CST
Southwest Austin Volunteer Guide
Austin Metro
6:00 AM Dec 15, 2014 CST
Southwest Austin Volunteer Guide 2015
RESULTS FROM OTHER COMMUNITIES
Jean Dreyer served as the director of Cy-Fair Helping Hands since launching the organization, and she retired in March. (Mikah Boyd/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
2:25 PM
Q&A: Jean Dreyer retires from Cy-Fair Helping Hands
CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County celebrated its 30th anniversary on April 27 and held a ribbon cutting at its Main Street headquarters in Conroe (Courtesy of CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County)
Houston
2:03 PM
CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County celebrates 30th anniversary, holds ribbon cutting in Conroe
Phoenix
1:56 PM
City court partners with local domestic violence shelter
The Soup Peddler is celebrating its 20th anniversary. (Darcy Sprague/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
4:51 PM
6 Central Austin businesses are celebrating 20 or more years in operation
The center will provide girls ages 13-18 with additional support before moving to their next placement. (Courtesy SJRC Texas)
Austin
5:08 PM
SJRC Texas and Touchstone Alliance open treatment center for vulnerable youth in New Braunfels
Kristen Howell, CEO of Children’s Advocacy Center for North Texas, was among the representatives from five nonprofits on March 30 seeking grant funds from the Frisco Social Services and Housing Board. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Dallas - Fort Worth
9:07 PM
Regional nonprofit sees rising number of child abuse cases in Frisco as well as Denton, Wise counties
Houston
5:35 AM
Foster children without placement rise across Harris, Galveston counties
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission and the Department of Family and Protective Services responded in mid-February to 23 recommendations provided by an expert panel aimed at addressing children without placement and other deficiencies in the state’s foster care system. (Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
4:02 PM
Texas foster care entities respond to expert panel's recommendations
The Hays CISD board of trustees voted to fire Andrew Palmore, a teacher charged with numerous counts, at a special meeting March 8. (Warren Brown/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
3:49 PM
Hays CISD board votes to fire teacher facing charges
Houston
6:10 AM
Foster children without placement rise across Brazoria, Galveston counties