Are Austin overdoses a public health emergency?

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Representatives from the Texas Harm Reduction Alliance are urging city and county leaders to declare a public health emergency as overdose numbers rise.DEA, APD address increase in downtown overdosesThis is the topic of discussion during a Tuesday night town hall where community members impacted by overdoses and homelessness, Austin-Travis County EMS (ATCEMS), Travis County District Attorney José Garza, County Judge Andy Brown, city council members and Travis County