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Summary TxDOT has plans to expand I-35 through downtown Austin. Action Box Click the badge above to participate in the virtual public hearing. Been seeing a lot of headlines about I-35? Not sure what exactly is going on? We go over all the basics with
By now, you’ve probably heard there are plans to expand I-35 through downtown Austin… but what does that mean exactly? And what will the impact be for our community? And the climate? We cover it all in this episode of The Austin Common Radio
About I Live Here I Give Here This post is sponsored by our community partner, I Live Here I Give Here, the organizer of Amplify Austin Day & a local nonprofit on a mission to amplify giving in Central Texas. Action Box Make a donation
Summary City Council held a special-called meeting this week to vote on what comes next for our city’s police contract. Action Box Don’t forget to vote! Props A & B will be on the ballot in May. Update – This story was originally published on
Summary City Council held a work session this week to learn more about the power outages … and how the city can better respond to future emergencies. Action Box Need help with storm recovery? Click the badge above to access the city’s virtual resource center.
Summary January 2023 marks 20 years since the founding of the Austin EcoNetwork by Brandi Clark Burton. Action Box Interested in getting involved in Brandi’s climate action work? Send her an email at ecobrandi@gmail.com. This month marks 20 years since the founding of the Austin
Summary The 88th Texas Legislative session officially began on January 10th. Action Box Click the badge above to figure out who represents you in the Texas Legislature. The 2023 Texas Legislative session officially began last week. Here what you need to know… Republican state senators
About the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport This post is sponsored by our community partner, the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, our city’s airport, which is owned and operated by the City of Austin. Action Box Attend the Airport Open House on January 19th from 5:30pm to 8pm at
Summary On January 6th, Austin’s new City Council was sworn into office. Action Box Click the badge above to look up your Council district and figure out who your new Council member is. We officially have a new Austin City Council! Keep scrolling to learn
Summary In November, the City of Austin Parks & Recreation Department released a draft of the Zilker Metropolitan Park Vision Plan. Action Box Share your thoughts on the plan with city leadership! Click the badge above to fill out the city’s comment form through January
About The Author This post is sponsored & written by The Office of Sustainability, the city department that is working toward net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, a healthy & just local food system, and climate resiliency. Action Box Click the badge above to sign up for
Summary The Austin mayoral election is headed to a runoff between Celia Israel & Kirk Watson. Action Box Don’t forget to vote! Election Day is on December 13th and early voting begins on December 1st. Thought elections were over? Not yet! The Austin mayoral
