While we won't be able to tour the facility, we will hear from United Way for Greater Austin CEO David C. Smith about how the organization serves the community under normal circumstances and how the staff has adapted to serve those most impacted by this...
In recent weeks, the way Americans live, work, learn and govern has been reshaped by COVID-19. In response, the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin, one of the country’s leading centers for public policy scholarship, will convene...
Please join the Austin Asian Community Health Initiative (AACHI) and City of Austin Equity Office for a virtual town hall this Sunday to share and learn about experiences around anti-Asian racism related to COVID-19 in Central Texas. Confirmed speakers include: Austin Mayor Steve Adler Dr. Eric Tang--Director, UT...
About the authorAmanda Masino, an associate professor of biology at Huston-Tillotson University, brings us this little good news update on a collaboration between local colleges to provide PPE to frontline workers. Action BoxIf you or your business/ organization have any PPE, you can drop off...
Introducing Fusebox Festival 2020: Virtual Edition! A whole world of artists and happenings live online. As you already know, we recently had to make the difficult decision not to move forward with Fusebox Festival as planned, but we’re thrilled to announce that a newly re-imagined virtual edition...
A late night show hosted by a Middle Eastern, middle child, middle-class woman! Once a month, Meghan Ross showcases talented acts from humans who happen to be women and non-binary, including an interview with a Strong Female Lead(er) in Austin and giveaways from women and non-binary-owned...
Let's cover our sidewalks with messages for Earth Day! This year is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, we can't celebrate in the parks, but we can share messages of hope and celebration. Head out to your sidewalks and make Earth Day themed art. Please share...
Grab a glass of wine, beer, soft drink, or other beverage and join the conversation with other TxETRA members. Join us and find out about free (online) Texas Earth Day events, free (online) film festivals, (online) green energy panels, and good things going on around the...
SummaryRepresentative Lloyd Doggett's office answers our readers questions about federal COVID-19 relief and the CARES Act. About the AuthorAmy Stansbury is the Editor-In-Chief of The Austin Common. You've seen the headlines. Trillions of dollars in federal aid are supposed to be coming our way, but...
Join us for a virtual Tele-Townhall to hear community leaders and organizers discuss the future of housing, renters rights, and affordability in light of the COVID-19 crisis. To RSVP: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mKMtKw67QdWblumV0UalnA Confirmed guests: - Greg Casar, Council Member, District 4 - Shoshana Krieger, Project Director, Building and Strengthening Tenant Action...