Tai Moses

The Austin Independent School District picked up a record number of awards at the statewide Visual Arts Scholastic Event on March 2. Honors went to a whopping 857 pieces of art created by Austin high school students; 95 of the works were selected to advance to the state competition. AISD students participate in VASE each year, […]

It’s been a long journey and the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan is in the homestretch. Now it’s time for the public to weigh in on the final draft of the ambitious plan, which will – drumbeat here – determine the future of transportation in Austin. City Council has set a date for a public hearing […]

Travis County residents and businesses that were affected by the Lake Travis and Colorado River flooding and Austin Water boil water notice of October 2018 may apply for low-interest federal disaster loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration. SBA representatives have set up an outreach center to answer questions, explain the application process and help […]

Psst! SXSW attendees, are you listening? Here are two apps that will help you safely navigate the busy festival season and stay informed. It’s a free twofer: Download the Austin Police Department app and the SXSW Go app and you’ll be in the know while you stay safe and secure. SXSW Go, the official guide […]

Everything has a brand these days – even neighborhoods. Upon reaching its third year as a bona fide merchants’ association, the Red River Cultural District decided it was time for a major brand refresh. The new branding is the result of a partnership with the city’s Souly Austin Program and the district’s new board of […]

If you’re a member of Austin’s struggling creative class, you might want to sit up and pay attention to this one: The city’s Cultural Arts and Music & Entertainment divisions have fired up a joint funding initiative to help protect and preserve local music, arts and performance spaces. The Creative Space Assistance Program was created to […]

Austin FC’s development academy, Austin FC Academy, will launch in August with its Under 14 team, which will compete in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy 2019-20 season. Players born in 2006 or later are eligible and can complete a recruiting form here. Selected players will be invited to practice sessions in April and May to establish […]

The city’s Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Department is asking the community to comment on its draft “Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice,” a report about housing discrimination and increasing access to housing for protected classes. The rather lengthy document is available on NHCD’s website. The 30-day public comment period runs from March 5-April 5. There […]

The city’s Purchasing Office contracts with hundreds of businesses each year for contracts of $50,000 or less for electrical services, training, consulting, safety equipment, and landscaping and technology, to name just a few. Currently, only a small percentage of contracts are awarded to small businesses, so the city wants to encourage more small business owners […]

The Austin Chamber of Commerce has selected Jeff Thomas, senior vice president and general manager of HEB Central Texas Region, to receive the Bobby Jenkins Philanthropic Leadership Award and keynote the seventh annual Austin Gives Generous Business Awards luncheon. The chamber also announced the finalists for its Generous Business Awards, which honor businesses that have pledged […]

It’s National School Breakfast Week, and the Austin Independent School District wants to make sure every kid starts the day with a healthy meal. New data suggests that making school breakfast available after the bell ensures that more kids will actually eat a nutritious breakfast. So the school district will be offering free breakfasts – served […]

Many local faith-based entities are observing the national week of prayer for healing AIDS that is taking place around the country this week. The Health Equity Unit of Austin Public Health is sponsoring the 19th annual citywide worship service on Thursday, March 7, in observance of the week of prayer, with activities aimed at promoting greater […]