What is exactly is Ridesharing Works for Austin? They're a political action committee that was formed just after City Council passed a fingerprint-based background check ordinance for ride-hailing companies in December. Both Uber and Lyft have raised concerns about their ability to continue operating in Austin if the...
Austin continues to be a leader in the adoption of renewable energy with the help of a new $4.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. This week the city's electric utility, Austin Energy, announced that it had won the award, which will enable it to,...
Did you know? Registering to vote in Travis County is now easier than ever with its Text2Register program. Simply text "register" to 48683 (I VOTE) and you will receive a free postage-paid voter application in the mail. And remember, you must be registered by February 1st...
Just after Austin Mayor Steve Adler announced his ideas for a compromise on the growing ride-hailing app debate, the political action committee Ridesharing Works for Austin made a big announcement. On Tuesday, they revealed that they had collected 65,103 signatures in just 21 days in...
Amid the fiery debate and intense back-and-forth about ride-hailing apps in Austin, Mayor Steve Adler has stepped in with what he sees as a solution. On Monday, he released the details of a new plan called, Thumbs Up Austin, a compromise between those calling for...
Introducing Castle Hill Fitness, our newest AEN partner! Castle Hill Fitness is a locally-owned business that has been operating since 2002. At Castle Hill you will find the most friendly and welcoming fitness environment in Austin. Their experienced staff offers 85+ fitness, cycling, pilates and yoga classes per week, plus...
Make this Martin Luther King Jr. Day a day of service, by volunteering to make your community a better place to live. Several local nonprofits are putting together service projects throughout the Austin area: Saturday, January 16th United Way for Greater Austin and Keep Austin Beautiful are hosting...
Almost immediately after City Council passed the fingerprint-based background check ordinance for ride-hailing companies, the political action committee Ridesharing Works for Austin launched an effort to repeal it. The new group is a coalition that includes ATX Safer Streets, TechNet, and Austin Music People. It...
There has been a lot going on with ride-hailing companies like Uber and Lyft lately. After months of debate, Austin City Council approved an ordinance in December that requires all drivers for ride-hailing companies to undergo fingerprint-based criminal background checks. This has long been a sticking point for...
Now that the holidays are over, give your decorations a second life by following these quick tips: Bring broken, burned-out holiday lights to the Recycle & Reuse Drop-Off Center. More info>> Recycle your tree! Austin Resource Recovery curbside customers can simply place their tree at the curb...