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The coronavirus pandemic shut the world down in March 2020 and the ensuing 14 months have not been easy. Beyond COVID-19 anxiety, isolation and economic devastation, we’ve weathered a divisive presidential election, police killings across the country that galvanized a civil rights movement and a winter storm that left thousands of Texans shivering in their homes for days.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and if you are struggling, Patsy Dolan Bouressa, executive director of the SIMS Foundation, wants you to know you’re not alone.
“I think the biggest thing that people should know is we are actually in the middle of a mental health crisis,” Dolan Bouressa said during a recent episode of Austin360’s streaming show, the Monday Music Mashup.
Austin-Travis County EMS Builds Public Safety Drone Fleet
The Texas county’s EMS now includes SPARTAN: a program using drones to assist first responders in various missions to improve public health and safety and give the department a better look at the big picture.
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Austin-Travis County EMS The Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services (ATCEMS) department is updating the way it delivers services and responds to the community through drone technology.
The move mirrors other government agencies that are also beginning to implement drones to assist on various missions.
ATCEMS Division Chief Adam Johnson explained that the agency is unique in that it is separate from the police and fire department. He added that the team prides itself on being on the leading edge of things, with one example being the recently launched VR/AR training program for first responders.
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Austin s $338M Moody Center raises curtain on state-of-the-art venue
Photo courtesy of Moody Center The indoor-outdoor layout of the venue s plaza area was inspired by the communal culture of Austin.
Photo courtesy of Moody Center The massive multipurpose arena will feature more than 15,000 seats that scale down to fit shows and events of all sizes.
Photo courtesy of Moody Center Moody Center club members will have access to a variety of luxurious lounges, each with their own unique decor and ambiance to compliment any live event or show.
Photo courtesy of Moody Center
The evolution of in-person entertainment in the wake of an ongoing pandemic has demanded the need for developing more creative ways to experience concerts, showcases, and other live performances for Austinites and spectators everywhere. In the midst of this turning point, a world-class destination built specifically for music and its future within the city limits is set to rise.