Austin’s Health

Cut to the Chase

Want to guess what this week’s Watson Wire is about? Here’s a hint: it’s not me on my motorcycle at the Hogeye Festival in Elgin this past weekend (though that was a lot of fun). No, this week’s Watson Wire … Continued

Vote Early This Weekend

People across Travis County are casting their ballots in support of Proposition 1. Have you voted yet? This is the only weekend you can vote early, so skip the lines, grab a coffee and cast your vote on your way … Continued

Game Time

Right now, all across this great city, people are VOTING. They’ll be voting early for another 11 days. After that, two weeks from today, is November 6: Election Day. Makes you forget all about football season, doesn’t it? No? What if … Continued

We’ve got to pass this, starting today.

Dear friend, I’m writing to ask you to vote FOR Proposition 1, the healthcare initiative that’s now on the ballot. I’m also asking you to urge your friends, family, social media contacts, and everyone else to vote for it too. … Continued

Central Health Tax Ratification: YES

By the Austin Chronicle While this five-cent hike (to 12.9 cents per $100 valuation) is hefty on a percentage basis, it would put Central Health on a more sufficient financial footing and represents Austin and Travis County’s best current chance … Continued

Chutes and Ladders

The life of a State Senator should always be dignified.  I try to assure that. Yesterday, when I was speaking at a public forum put on by LULAC related to Prop 1, I was in a building that had an … Continued

Proposition 1 will protect women

I posted this Facebook reply on Oct. 8 in response to a question about what Proposition 1 will mean for women’s health in Travis County. Please take a look at it and share it with your friends, family and followers. … Continued

Planned Parenthood Supports Prop 1

By President & CEO Kenneth S. Lambrecht and VP for Community Affairs Sarah J. Wheat Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas   Today, Planned Parenthood officially endorsed Prop. 1 in Travis County which—if approved by voters—permits Central Health to raise the health care tax by $.05 to invest significantly in … Continued