Tracking Overdoses: App helps identify overdoses in community

AUSTIN (KXAN) — There were 308 overdose deaths in Travis County in 2021, which is a 20% increase from 2020."We have seen the increase in opioid-related deaths skyrocket over the last few years," State Rep. Donna Howard (D-Austin) said. ‘It is killing people’: Overdose deaths continue to rise in Travis CountyTravis County has started a campaign to raise awareness about this issue. It's called Safer Together and the goal is to reduce the number of overdose-related deaths."Right n