Tai Moses

A group of teens in the Caminos arts internship program have completed a large-scale mosaic mural titled “La Mujer” that honors the contributions of Latinas in our society. With the help of lead artist J Muzacz, the mural took 12 Caminos students and their mentors six months to complete. “La Mujer” will be unveiled at […]

The Austin school district is searching for an equity officer to ensure that all students receive equitable opportunities during their school careers. The district wants the public’s help in finding the perfect person for the job. AISD families, staff and interested community members are invited to attend one of two public meetings to help the […]

On Friday, March 29, the school district will honor the lives and legacies of two Latino icons: César Chávez and Dolores Huerta. The two civil rights activists and labor leaders co-founded the National Farm Workers Association in the 1960s, which later became the United Farm Workers Union, to champion the rights of laborers. Staff and […]

If you live, work or travel on Shoal Creek Boulevard, you may be interested in this: The Austin Transportation Department will be holding three open houses in March to encourage the community to weigh in on the Shoal Creek Boulevard Project. Attendees will be invited to, according to ATD’s announcement, “review draft alternatives for potential […]

Not many people may know that the first week in April is National Public Health Week. While public health is generally something we think about only during a natural disaster or disease outbreak, Austin Public Health is constantly on the job promoting a healthy lifestyle and making sure that everyone in the community has equal […]

The North Lamar International District Merchants Association has just installed a new gateway at Braker Lane and North Lamar Boulevard to showcase a diverse corridor of more than 65 businesses, restaurants and retailers. The installation features three flags representing the district’s many languages, countries, visitors and traditions. Visitors to the district will find a rich […]

The Austin Parks and Recreation Department invites the public to participate in a community discussion about future programming at the recently reopened Oakwood Cemetery Chapel, a city historic landmark in Oakwood Cemetery. The chapel, which was built in 1914 and completely restored in 2018, serves as a visitors’ center for the cemetery, Austin’s oldest municipal burial […]

Therapists who work with trauma victims often need to augment their own education with specialized treatment methods. The psychotherapeutic treatment known as eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, or EMDR, has been found to be particularly helpful for victims of sexual assault. EMDR works to somehow “reset” the brain’s information processing system so that survivors can […]

Attention, swimmers: Deep Eddy Pool at 401 Deep Eddy Ave. is about to close for its annual spring cleaning. The pool will be closed from Monday, March 25, through Sunday, April 7, and will reopen on Monday, April 8, at 8 a.m. In the meantime, if you simply must take the waters, Barton Springs, Bartholomew, […]

The Dell Medical School Family Residency Program at the University of Texas and CommUnityCare Blackstock Health Center are both relocating to the Central Health Southeast Health & Wellness Center at 2901 Montopolis Drive. CommUnityCare moved from its downtown location to Southeast Austin on March 18. “Integrating Dell Med doctors into CommUnityCare continues to create a pipeline […]

For the third year, the East Austin campus of Huston-Tillotson University will host Earth Day Austin. Billed as “the largest sustainability event in Central Texas,” the festival’s exhibits and programs will focus on reducing waste, green living, conservation, eco-friendly transportation solutions, wellness, and much, much more. Expect live music, lots of delicious organic food, and activities […]

All Austin Independent School District schools and offices will be closed for spring break from March 18-22. The district will open for business on Monday, March 25. Visit the district calendar for information about upcoming AISD holidays and events.