Guest Post - from Travis County Commissioner Brigid Shea Brigid Shea is a Travis County Commissioner representing Precinct Two. She also serves on the board of the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, the region's transportation planning body. She recently wrote this open letter to the Austin/Travis...
2017 was quite a year. For Austin's local environmental community, it was one marked by protests, packed City Council meetings, and a renewed effort to become leaders in the global fight against climate change. National events (like the environmental policies of a newly elected President Donald...
So what's the latest with that professional soccer team that might be coming to Austin? Well, City Council has decided to hold off on making a decision until their February 15th meeting. Wait. Back up. What's going on? In October, the owner of the professional soccer team Columbus...
Sponsored Post - from Texas Disposal Systems This sponsored post was written by Lauren Jones. Most likely, recycling is not on the top of your mind during the holiday season. But it should be. During this time of year, waste generation peaks and bubble wrap, ribbons, and...
Our city's public transportation agency, Capital Metro, is about to get a new leader. Earlier this week, the Cap Metro board of directors revealed the list of four finalists who are being interviewed to become the next CEO and president of Cap Metro. Whoever is chosen...
It was a packed house at City Hall on Wednesday night as Austinites showed up in droves to discuss a very important issue - policing. The focus was the Austin Police Association contract, which has been negotiated on over the past several months. On Wednesday, after...
Sponsored Post - from the City of Austin Office of Sustainability Austin is green and we all want to keep it that way! As a community, we’re committed to reaching the target of Net-Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, which will ensure a safe, healthy, vibrant Austin...
Guest Post - from Brandi Clark Burton This post was written by Brandi Clark Burton. Brandi has participated in Families in Nature events for the last four years with her own family and is now a board member and volunteer activity leader for Ridgetop Elementary School,...
Austin Mayor Steve Adler traveled all the way to Illinois this week to sign a very important document - the Chicago Climate Charter. Created in response to President Donald Trump's decision to pull the US out of the Paris Climate Agreement, the Chicago Climate Charter brings...
With the holiday season in full swing, there's pressure from television, commercials, and social media to purchase the perfect gift for every single person you know. Well, we're here to help you take a step back from the madness. You don't need to spend a...