The 87th Texas legislative session is ongoing and will affect key issues affecting Latino/x communities across the state. Looking to learn more about the session, what’s at stake and how to get involved? Tune in to our conversation with Michelle Castillo, Chief of Staff for...
Civics 201 is a continuation of the Civics Basic sessions. Civics 101 was all about Knowing The Vote. Civics 201 is about understanding our government and how to be more engaged. Sat, March 6, 11:00 am - Noon Session 2 Understanding Your Government - U.S. Congress Sat,...
Due to the severe weather in our region, the Citizens' Climate Lobby (CCL) Third Coast Conference has been postponed until March 6 - 7th. Thank you for your understanding. CCL builds the political will for our elected representatives to act on climate change. With a...
Latina Fuerza. Hear Us, Invest in Us and Achieve with Us. In Texas, the key to winning statewide is getting a strong Latino turnout. To make that happen, we have to engage with Latinas. They are the heart of our Latino community. Despite this, Latinas...
Our monthly Austin Sierra Club meeting will be online via Zoom. We'll start off with Announcements on current events... Tonite's main program is a discussion with Austin City Councilman Greg Casar. Councilman Casar's 3 terms in office have focused on advocacy for equity, social justice,...
Civics 201 is a continuation of the Civics Basic sessions. Civics 101 was all about Knowing The Vote. Civics 201 is about understanding our government and how to be more engaged. Sat, March 6, 11:00 am – Noon Session 2 Understanding Your Government – U.S. Congress...
We invite youth and climate activists to attend and write letters to their elected officials. At the beginning of the meeting, we will have a few youth read their prepared letters as examples and to express concerns to the elected officials. The officials will also...
The LWV-Austin Area and Common Ground for Texans are jointly providing informative and pro/con sessions on the eight Propositions on the Ballot this Spring. Speakers include: Jessica Foreman, Advocacy Director, LWV-AA Andrew Allison, Austinites for Progressive Reform Jason Lopez, Austin AFL-CIO Central Labor Council This...
Over its 21-year operation, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) has grown substantially. The number of passengers has tripled during that time, with significant further growth expected over the next 20 years. As part of this growth and expansion, AUS has prioritized sustainability, incorporating it into capital...
At this month's meetup, we'll be joined by park advocate and fellow parent Adam Sparks of Hancock Conservancy, a grassroots effort to transform Hancock golf course into a public park. We'll also put the final touches on our kids' eco-challenge campaign, which launches on April...
