Elizabeth Pagano

The Mayor’s Health and Well-Being Council (MHWC) is working with Austin Public Health to find schools and faith-based communities that are promoting health and well-being in the community. Applications are now open for the 2025 Exemplary School Certification, which “seeks to recognize school campuses that demonstrate a commitment to implementing best practices aimed at improving […]

Austin ISD is closed for Spring Break this week, March 17-21. For the break, all AISD offices and schools will be closed and will resume regular business hours on Monday, March 24, when students return to class. More information about AISD holidays and events can be found here.

City Council has officially designated the Fannie Davis Gazebo in Town Lake Metropolitan Park as a historic landmark. The 1969 structure was the first public structure built on the south shore, spearheaded and funded by the Austin chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction. According to a press release from the city about […]

In light of dry weather and dangerous winds, the Travis County Commissioners Court has voted to issue a burn ban for the unincorporated areas of the county, effective now through April 8. “We’re experiencing strong wind gusts, decreasing humidity, and dry vegetation – conditions that create a critical wildfire threat,” Travis County Chief Fire Marshal […]

Airport watchers will want to know that passenger traffic was down 5.38 percent in January when compared to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport’s January 2024 traffic. According to a press release from the airport, “January 2025 enplanements totaled 682,885, down 5.89%.” Air cargo was also down 12.14 percent. Here’s a graph:  

Spring festival season is underway, and the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is bracing for more than 30,000 departing passengers on some days. Though the season will last through the end of the month, the busiest days are expected to be Sunday, March 9; Monday, March 10; Sunday, March 30; and Monday, March 31. To cope with […]

Do you have opinions on scooters and e-bikes? Sure you do! And now, the city of Austin is actively looking to hear residents’ opinions on safety, parking and how they use shared micromobility devices. According to a news brief from the city’s Transportation and Public Works Department, the online survey currently underway aims “to find […]

Former District 7 City Council candidate Adam Powell has been named as the new executive director of the Austin History Center Association. According to a press release about the appointment, “Powell brings a unique blend of community engagement and digital storytelling to the role. His appointment also marks a historic milestone as AHCA’s first Black […]

In about a month, Deep Eddy Pool will close for its annual spring cleaning and maintenance to get ready for the summer. The pool will be closed from Saturday, March 29, through Friday, April 18. Luckily, Austinites can visit Big Stacy, Bartholomew, Springwoods or Barton Springs pools during Deep Eddy’s hiatus from the public. For […]

Austin ISD has formed a new Girls Flag Football League, which is set to take the field this spring, with a little help from the Dallas Cowboys. According to a press release from the district, each AISD high school will have a team in the league, and AISD is one of 11 districts to partner […]