Austin’s only remaining intact slave dwelling is finally getting the TLC it deserves as it begins a $500,000, 12-month restoration that will take it back to the antebellum period this month. Located at the Neill-Cochran House Museum, 2310 San Gabriel St., the Slave Quarters will be reintroduced to the public withContinue Reading
All sites will provide free water on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last. Today, February 21, Austin/Travis County will open 10 water distribution sites. The Austin Community College Pinnacle Campus location will begin distributing water at 9 a.m., the additional 9 sites will begin operating at 11a.m.Continue Reading
Here are the top 5 signs your business might be a part of Austin’s circular economy (without even knowing it!):
You use a recycled or reused material. If you use recycled plastic, metal, or other salvaged materials to create your products, you are avoiding the need for new, raw materials. This makes your business circular and keeps valuable materials in the economic ecosystemContinue Reading
There are now more than one million people living in Austin, according to estimates by the City. As of July 1, the City of Austin’s population was estimated to be 1,003,615 – making it the 11th American city to hit the one million milestone. According to Austin demographer Ryan Robinson. ThisContinue Reading
Austin Public Health (APH) needs your help. To protect everyone in our community during the spread of COVID-19, we must ensure safe, healthy work environments, and we must stay home when we’re sick. We’re all in this together. Austin Public Health (APH), the City of Austin (COA), and Travis County have created tools toContinue Reading
Austin Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt today announced a Public Health Order requiring individuals to remain in place at home or place of residence, with exceptions for essential work and activities. When conducting an allowed activity, people must maintain at least 6 feet of social distancing.Continue Reading
Looking for a way to spend MLK day and support East Austin rich and vibrant African American culture. The MLK Community March kicks off on Monday, January 20, 2020 at 9 a.m.with a short program at the MLK Statue on the University of Texas campus. At the conclusion of the programContinue Reading
ICMA’s Executive Director Marc Ott reflects on his career as both an African-American city manager and as executive director of ICMA In honor of Black History Month, ICMA staff sat down with Executive Director Marc Ott to discuss his personal experiences as the first African American CEO of ICMA andContinue Reading