Nina Hernandez

South by Southwest is a busy time for pretty much everyone living in or stepping foot in Austin for the next two weeks. Take this opportunity to take care of a few housekeeping items that will ensure this period goes as smoothly as humanly possible. Download the SXSW GO app to maintain schedules and keep […]

Last month, watershed protection planners descended on Texas State University in San Marcos and discussed the future of Texas’ beloved springs, creeks and rivers. Some of the key topics include how the rapidly growing state can meet its future water needs, how it will pay for it and what the legislature should be doing right […]

If you think you’re busy during South by Southwest, take a look at Mayor Steve Adler’s schedule for just day one of the week-and-a-half-long festival. Adler kicks off March 9 with a Texas Tribune Conversation with Evan Smith at 7:30 a.m. in the Austin Club, before running off to a 9:30 a.m. joint SXSW and […]

The Austin Independent School District will close next week, March 13-17, for spring break. That includes all district offices and schools, which will reopen for business the following Monday, March 20. Due to the closures, the sign-up for March 20’s public hearing on the Facility Master Plan is this Friday, March 10. It’s part of […]

A local education startup called PenPal Schools is bringing together students in Austin and Pakistan for a history lesson – in virtual reality. Using VR content on smartphones, students will soon be able to tour cultural attractions in Lahore. This long-distance cultural exchange is part of the city’s ATX + PAK Launch Entrepreneurship Program, a […]

The Austin Center for Events, which oversees departments responsible for safety, security and traffic operations during South by Southwest, has set a news conference on special event operations ahead of the festival’s March 10 start date. The conference will include representatives from the Austin Police Department, the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Code – to […]

This week, Austin Public Health is hosting an open house on health in Austin and Travis County. The partnering organizations, which include Travis County Health and Human Services, Central Health, St. David’s Foundation and Seton Healthcare Family, would like to hear from residents about what they feel makes them and their neighborhoods healthy (or unhealthy) […]

The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is preparing for one of the busiest months of the year. Last March, more than 1 million people made their way through its doors. With South by Southwest, spring break, Rodeo Austin and the Texas Relays all on the horizon, ABIA warns travelers to make it to their terminals at least […]

Having recently wrapped work to Lamar Boulevard and Rundberg Lane, the Austin Transportation Department now sets its sights on the corner of Lamar and Parmer Lane. The work, which will cost an estimated $647,000, is part of a slate of Vision Zero Action Plan projects to make Austin streets safer for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. […]

Right now, Austin Water is going through its yearlong process to figure out future water and wastewater rates. Customers interested in participating can attend a community engagement meeting today in Room 104 of the Waller Creek Center (625 E. 10th St.). The first session is for wholesale customers (9:30 a.m.), while the second session caters […]

It’s that time of year yet again: spring cleaning at Barton Springs Pool. To prepare for the busy swim season ahead, the pool will be closed for a week, from March 4-10, and will reopen on March 11. The dedicated morning crowd will be happy to hear that while the work to Barton is completed, […]

The Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the Austin Transportation Department invite the public to the Traffic Jam! A Mobility Solutions Workshop for Central Texans on Saturday. During the morning of events, hear from Capital Metro Board of Directors Chair Wade Cooper, Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt, among many other panelists and […]