Sponsored Post - from Earth Day Austin Austin's traffic is bad -- really bad. Everyone know it. Improving traffic could not only make Austin a better place to live, it could also keep us on track to meet our climate goals. But how do you take such a complex issue...
Want to get more involved in Austin's local environmental justice movement? Then be sure to check out Huston-Tillotson University's fourth annual "Building Green Justice Forum" on Thursday, September 28th. This year's theme is “Organic Activistology.” At the event, the university will be inviting presenters and participants to reflect on their roles as organic...
It's back-to-school season in Texas. Wondering how you can make this school year your most sustainable yet? We've rounded up some resources for both teachers and parents alike. Let's start with the parents...
Travis County has decided to put a bond on the ballot this November. Since much of Austin falls within Travis County, this is an important issue and one that you should definitely be paying attention to. Let's dig a little deeper. The Travis County commissioners (kind of like...
"Our current land development code is accelerating gentrification and segregation. Our current land development code is choking our ability to have a successful public transit system. Our current code is unacceptable...
A flash flood watch has been issued for the Austin area from Friday afternoon through Monday morning as a result of Hurricane Harvey. The storm is expected to hit the Gulf Coast of Texas on Friday and bring anywhere from 8 to 20 inches of rain to Central Texas (with the heaviest rainfall coming east of I-35). Local officials...
Sponsored Post - from the Austin Parks Foundation Love Austin parks? Here's your chance to give back. The Austin Parks Foundation is hosting a "Party For The Parks" fundraiser on October 4th at 6:30pm at Brazos Hall. The event will feature local bites, tasty sips, and fun activities. Plus, all the money raised will help to...
Calling all bicyclists! The City of Austin needs your help. They're is putting together an update to the Austin Bike Map and they're looking for community input. All you have to do to contribute is visit the city's online mapping tool and add any good bike routes that you notice are missing...
Sponsored Post - from Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center Save the date! Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center's 10th Annual Celebration of Children in Nature is on Friday, September 29th from 6pm to 9pm at the Four Seasons Hotel in downtown Austin. The entire event is a fundraiser for Westcave's ongoing efforts to connect as many children as...
Austin's MetroRapid bus service is about to get a bit better. Since August 20th, MetroRapid's frequency has increased so that buses run every 10 minutes during peak hours. Hours have also been extended so that you can ride until 2:30am on the weekends. More info>> What's MetroRapid? MetroRapid service runs on those big, red, bendy buses you might have seen...