Austin City Manager selects Chris Shorter and Rodney Gonzales as Assistant City Managers
2018-12-21
Chris Shorter, Austin Assistant City Manager
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Volunteer Opportunities on Thanksgiving
2018-11-21
Central Texas Food Bank Families come together over the holiday, which means their food needs increase. Food pantries and service agencies play a vital role is providing these families the food they need to fill the gaps, and Central Texas Food Bank serves 300 of them throughout 21-counties. In theContinue Reading
Help Us Donate 1k Books for 1k Austin Kids
2018-11-21
Be a part of something bigger. Donate Achievements in Black Austin books to local school kids. In the spirit of giving we’d like to invite you and your business to donate Achievements in Black Austin books to Austin’s school children. Children learn a great deal by imitating the behaviors of others, andContinue Reading
Darrell Pierce Breaks Down the Mid-term Election
2018-10-23
ABBJ: Why is important to vote in the midterm election November 6th? Pierce: The results of this year’s midterm elections will be vital — not just in shaping the future of current presidency, but in shaping the American political landscape for at least a generation. The makeup of the wholeContinue Reading
Austin Issues Citywide Boil Water Notice – Could last 10-14 Days
2018-10-22
October 23, 2018. 10 a.m. update: The Travis County emergency management coordinator says the boil-water order in Austin could last 10 to 14 days as the city’s water treatment system tries to restore normal output. Chief Emergency Management Coordinator Eric Carter briefed Travis County commissioners Tuesday morning on Austin’s water situation, whichContinue Reading
Veterans Day Deals, Discounts and Freebies
2018-10-15
We’ve compiled a list of Veterans Day discounts on restaurants, goods, services and events for 2018. Popular Veterans Day Restaurant Discounts Texas Roadhouse: Free Lunch on Veterans Day Golden Corral: Military Appreciation Night Applebee’s Offers Free Meal on Veterans Day See All Veterans Day Restaurant Offerings Popular Veterans Day TravelContinue Reading
Author Spotlight: Agatha L. Marshall – Come Eat with Aggie
2018-10-11
Author Spotlight: We sat down with Agatha Marshall, from Atlanta, Georgia, author of Come Eat With Aggie teaching us some nutritious ways to feed the family on a budget. BBJ: Introduce yourself to our readers. Marshall: I’m Agatha Lindsey Marshall and I was born and raised in Mississippi. I haveContinue Reading
Austin Black Churches
2018-10-06
Here’s a list we compiled of the black churches in Austin, Texas.Continue Reading
It’s Official – Brian Manley Named Chief of the Austin Police Department
2018-07-11
Austin City Manager Spencer Cronk has appointed Brian Manley Chief of the Austin Police Department. The appointment requires City Council confirmation. Cronk held a press conference at Austin City Hall on June 8th to announce the appointment. “I received an incredible amount of feedback from the community and it was informative inContinue Reading
List of Austin Companies Hiring Right Now
2018-07-11
List of Austin Companies Hiring Right Now Austin is one of the fastest growing cities in America, with an an estimated 100 people moving here every day. And it’s no wonder—the city has great food, bar, and music scenes, plenty of beautiful outdoor space, friendly, welcoming people, and almost no winter toContinue Reading