Tai Moses

Senior citizens who are retired but seeking to return to the workforce, or who have a job but want to try something different, may want to attend the city’s upcoming job fair focused on opportunities for the senior community. About three dozen employers will participate in the job fair, from public to private employers and […]

You may have read about the city’s plan to sprinkle resilience hubs throughout Austin, to help the community prepare “for a range of threats including flooding, drought, extreme heat and wildfires, with a specific focus on vulnerable populations,” says a news release. Six pilot hubs will be activated later this year to form part of […]

The Economic Development Department has launched a grant program that “promotes tourism through historic preservation and inclusive projects about Austin’s history.” The Heritage Preservation Grants are “reimbursable two-year historic preservation funding grants for capital, planning, educational, or marketing projects.” As EDD Director Sylnovia Holt-Rabb explained in a news release, “Preserving Austin’s history and heritage allows us […]

Keep Austin Beautiful is inviting volunteers to pitch in and help clean up Lady Bird Lake. More than 100 volunteers conduct cleanups at over 10 locations along the shoreline and on the water via water crafts, and you may choose your location on the registration page. Each location has a volunteer leader who will provide […]

A virtual alphabet soup of agencies and departments will be participating in the city’s pilot emergency preparedness fair, Get Ready Central Texas, a family-friendly event designed to help residents prepare in the event of a natural disaster or emergency. Attendees “will learn about the city’s Basic Emergency Operations Plan, and other plans in place which […]

If you’re someone who likes to stay on top of the city’s multitudinous rules and regulations, this might interest you: The Parks and Recreation Department is preparing the updated draft of proposed rules for cemeteries for community review and feedback. Numerous rules govern the operation of cemeteries, so it’s not as cut and dried as you […]

One day each year, Austin’s museums open their doors to welcome community members and visitors alike with free admission. Austin has dozens of museums, and whether you’re interested in art, culture, nature, history, science, sculpture, photography, American presidents, music or the miltary, there’s at least one museum out there for you and probably many more. […]

An upcoming event at Givens District Park will celebrate and honor the park’s history and dedicate its Lone Star Legacy award, bestowed by the Texas Recreation and Park Society. The Festival of Recognition and Remembrance “will commemorate the rich history of the park and kick off the construction phase of the new pool and historic […]

The Trail Foundation invites the community to a ribbon-cutting celebration for the newest segment of the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail. Holly Shores, which is just west of the decommissioned Holly Power Plant at Festival Beach, “creates a continuous loop along the shores of Lady Bird Lake, with an overlook area and connection to the […]

A six-week street repair project managed by Public Works’ Street and Bridge Operations team started yesterday on Montopolis Drive between East Oltorf Street and Grove Boulevard. Motorists can expect alternating lane closures while crews keep Montopolis Drive accessible in both directions. The work will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and detour signage for pedestrians […]

Yes, it’s that time of year again – for flu shots! This fall, Austin Public Health recommends that families get up to date with their vaccines, including the seasonal flu shot, and of course, the Covid-19 vaccine. As Austin-Travis County Health Authority Dr. Desmar Walkes says, “Now is not the time to let our guard […]

The Austin Public Library is working on a new strategic and facilities plan that will help direct the library’s future. As a way to solicit input and ideas from the community and help create the best library service possible, APL asks community members to fill out a short survey that takes only a few minutes. It […]