Nina Hernandez

Last week, the Austin Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted to support Travis County’s $185 million bond package. In a Friday press release addressing the decision, Chair Ellen Wood said the region has to balance its concerns about affordability with making the necessary investments (namely transportation) for continued growth. “Transportation affects everyone’s quality of […]

Tuesday is this year’s National Night Out, a community policing event that is celebrating its 34th year. Tomorrow, the Austin Police Department and local neighborhood associations team up to kick off the effort with a day of fun at Reagan High School. Starting at 10 a.m., residents will learn about crime and drug prevention, be […]

The city’s Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Department needs community input on proposed changes to the Citizen Participation Plan that governs civic engagement for affordable and fair housing issues. Take a look at the department’s website to see all the changes, and leave a comment either in writing or at two public hearings coming up […]

Austin Public Health recently asked residents to participate in its “What Makes You Healthy” contest by taking photos of themselves participating in healthy activities around the city. It’s part of the Show Us Your Austin initiative, a monthly photo contest aimed at engaging the community. From a field of bluebonnets to Bull Creek, Austinites obliged […]

There’s still time for artists to submit their work to this year’s People’s Gallery exhibition. The Cultural Arts Division announced yesterday that it would continue taking submissions from local artists, galleries and museums through Oct. 12 (at midnight, in case any procrastinators were wondering). Selected works will grace City Hall from February 2018 all the […]

After extended delays, the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority came to terms with the contractor hired to complete the MoPac Improvement Project. Yesterday, the authority announced it would pay the contractor $21.5 million to end all disputes over the project’s delay and cut the remaining timeline for completion. Contractor CH2M has said it is owed […]

In addition to all of its other titles, Austin can now boast its status as a National Talent Hub. It’s a designation given by the Lumina Foundation, and comes with a $350,000 grant that will go toward helping low-income students continue their education. The Austin Chamber of Commerce spearheaded the efforts of a coalition of […]

It’s the flu shot season yet again. While not quite the peak of flu season, which generally occurs a few months from now, the virus can start spreading around October, and so preparations must be made soon. Austin Public Health reminds us that, along with a shot, we should all wash our hands as much […]

We noted last month that City Council was looking to fill the board of directors for the new Sobriety Center. And, despite passing the initial deadline, the city is still looking for applicants. The initial deadline application was last week, but that’s been extended until 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 29. City Council’s Health and […]

As we noted a couple of weeks ago, the city is hosting a public meeting tomorrow to discuss improvements to Spicewood Springs Road made possible by the 2016 Mobility Bond. Here’s your chance to learn what the project entails, how it’ll be executed and – most importantly – how long it’ll take. The meeting starts […]

The O. Henry Museum on Fifth Street is closed indefinitely due to a broken air conditioning unit. The Parks and Recreation Department assures us all the artifacts have been moved to avoid any damage, and there will be an announcement when the museum reopens to visitors. Learn more about the museum’s mission and regular operating […]

Next week, the city’s Music and Entertainment Division hosts a free interview with the founder of Scoremore Shows, Sascha Stone Guttfreund. It’s part of a series of panels the city is working on with the local music promoter to link those entering the music industry so they can “network, develop professional development skills, and balance […]