City & Local

Vulnerable Populations

3 articles

Symbolic split image showing a closed community center contrasted with a vibrant scene of people receiving aid, representing the impact of state grants versus local funding cuts.
Services

State Grants Boost Social Services Amid Local Funding Cuts

Austin City Council is debating a proposed $6.

Derek Molina·July 17, 2026
Vulnerable individuals struggling with digital kiosks in a government office, highlighting the risks of new technology to social services access.
Services

New Tech's Risks to Vulnerable People's Social Services Access

By March 20, 2024, federal agencies were mandated to ensure all new digital services met specific guidance, yet these same systems risk embedding life-or-death failures and entrenching disparities for

Marco Alvarez·June 9, 2026
Community members receiving care coordination and support from healthcare professionals at an AccessHealth network center in the city.
Services

Public Health Care Coordination in Our City

In our city, 12 AccessHealth community networks serve as a critical lifeline, offering care coordination to residents who cannot afford traditional healthcare.

Marco Alvarez·April 10, 2026