Last month's winter storm left millions of Texans without electricity. So what is the Legislature doing about it? In the latest episode of The Austin Common Radio Hour, we sit down with state Representative Vikki Goodwin to find out. Vikki Goodwin represents Texas House District 47...
UPLIFT AUSTIN is a Free PPE, Cleaning, and Hygiene supplies distribution for Black and Brown communities in Travis County taking place on February 27, 2021 and March 6, 2021. The distribution is sponsored by Contigo Wellness, Austin Latino Coalition, Hispanic Star, Del Valle Community Coalition,...
Sunrise ATX is partnering with Austin Liberation Youth Movement provide free food, water, clothing, and home goods to the community for pick up at the parking lot of 3908 Avenue B. We've been collecting donations of clothing and home goods from the community for months and...
Support local nonprofits in critical need on Amplify Austin Day (March 4-5), the region’s biggest day of giving! Over the past eight years, Amplify Austin Day has raised more than $69 million collectively for hundreds of Central Texas nonprofits, including $12.3 million in 2020. The goal this year is...
SummaryThere have been a lot of news stories flying around about high electric bills in the wake of the winter storm. Fortunately, Austinites are unlikely to see such crazy bills. Action BoxEven though Austin Energy customers are not going to see crazy spikes in their...
Been reading a lot of headlines about what happened to our electric grid during winter storm Uri? Still confused? In the latest episode of The Austin Common Radio Hour, we answer all your questions. Featuring special guest John Hoffner, who has spent nearly all his career...
SummaryWith so many Austinites without food, water, and electricity, we've put together a list of ways for you to get and give help locally. Action BoxIf you are able to, choose one of the organizations below and make a donation to help our neighbors...
SummaryMore than 4 million Texans lost power during one of the worst winter storms in recent memory. How did that happen? We cover the basics in our latest guide. Action BoxDonate to the Community Resilience Trust's Emergency Relief Fund to support Austin's unhoused residents. These...