The 89th Texas Legislature's regular session begins on January 14, 2025. Get ready for the session with the League of Women Voters Austin Area! Stephanie Chiarello, Chief of Staff for Rep. R.D. “Bobby” Guerra (HD-41), will describe how the Texas Legislature works and talk about...
Recess for Revolution is a free monthly community gathering that focuses on being civically engaged, participating in mutual aid, and gaining skills for resisting systems of oppression. At its core, these gatherings are about coalition building— where no single organization is the face. As we experience intensified political instability and catastrophic climate...
Connect + Share is an annual educational and networking summit for owners, managers, and leaders of circular enterprises in Austin. At this one-day mini-conference you can expect to: Participate in a workshop led by an inspiring keynote speaker, Alina Sanchez of Accelerating Purpose! See how leaders...
The reconstruction of I-35 through central Austin presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reconnect our community with 30 acres of land—caps and stitches—above the highway. This ambitious endeavor aims to knit our city together, transforming a historic divide into a vibrant, inclusive space for all Austinites....
This presentation will demonstrate a means for understanding everyday challenges facing those disproportionately impacted by extreme climate-induced events, such as heat waves, wildfire smoke, and pluvial flooding. Drawing on cases from Los Angeles, Jackson, MS, and the Portland metropolitan region, the presentation will exhibit the...
Join us at February monthly general meeting to socialize with like-minded Austin neighbors and hear a talk on Austin's environmental issues, This month's speaker is Dave Sullivan, PhD., who will speak about local environmental issues including greenhouse gas emissions (and how to address them with better...
The City of Austin's Office of Equity and Inclusion and Texas Immigration Law Council are hosting a virtual workshop that will explain some of the recent changes in immigration policy and what they mean for communities in Austin and the state of Texas. They will...
The City of Austin's Office of Equity and Inclusion and Texas Immigration Law Council are hosting a virtual workshop that will explain some of the recent changes in immigration policy and what they mean for communities in Austin and the state of Texas. They will...
The story of Austin is one of constant change. So how is City leadership preparing for future change based on what’s happening now and what has happened in the past? That’s one of the big topics that will be covered in the next edition of...
A bimonthly, online climate cafe series for Texas parents and guardians, led by climate-aware therapist Meg Mattingly. Spots are limited! Please RSVP to access the link.