Georgetown to celebrate grand opening of Heritage Community Garden June 16
The renovated community garden features 25 in-ground garden beds, 48 raised beds, and eight ADA-accessible beds, which are open for gardeners to begin planting flowers, vegetables, and fruit.
Fundraiser held for Mustang Ridge police officer diagnosed with cancer
Patrol Sgt. Hector Solis was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in September 2021.
Austin street noodle brand Chop Chop encouraging positive AAPI connections
For Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Chop Chop is encouraging positive connections to Asian American culture through food with it's “Make Noodles, Not Hate” campaign.
City of Georgetown brings back its Sunset Movie Series this summer
The City of Georgetown is bringing back its Sunset Movie Series this summer. It's a free community event.
Round Rock Fire accepting fan donations to help those in need as temperatures rise
Round Rock Fire is accepting donations of new boxed fans until August 31. These fans will help provide relief for those in need as the summer heat rolls around.
City of Georgetown pool hours modified due to lifeguard shortage
The City of Georgetown is still hiring for lifeguards and swim instructors. Lifeguard pay ranges from $10.50-$16.50 an hour depending on position and experience. Lifeguard certification will be provided.
City of Austin Utilities hosting annual community resource fair
This free event assists customers who need help with meeting basic needs, including paying utility bills.
Chi'Lantro CEO hopes to inspire other immigrant entrepreneurs
The Korean barbecue restaurant started as a tiny food truck in Austin 12 years ago, and now CEO/founder Jae Kim is sharing his immigrant journey in hopes of inspiring others.
The U.S. census estimates it missed more than a half-million Texans during 2020 count
Immigrants, people living in poverty and non-English speakers were among the most likely to be missed, yet the crucial count received lackluster promotion by Texas state government.
Have you been to Arkansas Bend Park in Lago Vista?
Located in Lago Vista, Arkansas Bend Park is a tranquil, lakeside park offering primitive campsites, plus swimming, fishing, hiking & picnicking.
Baby formula shortage causes headache in Austin, here’s where you can get help
Mother's Milk Bank in Austin is stepping up to fill that void for however many families they are able to help. As of now they say they are helping about 30 families per week
Pflugerville ISD food services offers free summer meals for children
This summer, Aramark Food Services will be providing free lunch meals to children at select Pflugerville ISD campuses. Any child under the age of 18 may come and eat.
Downtown Mural Tour: Explore downtown Austin through art
The Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation has put together a self-guided tour map of inspirational and iconic murals in and around downtown Austin.
CapMetro seeking visual artists to create original artwork for MetroArt program
Artists living and working in the Austin Metro service area are eligible to apply for the MetroArt artist pool to create original artwork on CapMetro vehicles, at transit centers and in neighborhoods.
Asian-owned restaurants helping Austin Asian Community Health Initiative
Tso Chinese Delivery, The Peached Tortilla, and Chi'Lantro will be donating $1 from every order of specific dishes between May 1 to May 22.
City of Austin holds free Bike Month events, releases new bike map
May is Bike Month! To celebrate, several free events are being held across Austin, and free rentals will be available on May 20.
H-E-B opens its first wellness primary care clinic in Austin
H-E-B officially opened the H-E-B Wellness Primary Care Clinic on Thursday, May 12. The new clinic is located at 8601 South Congress Avenue.
Kendra Scott, Chipotle holding birthday fundraising events for 5-year-old battling rare disease
An Austin family's five-year-old son is battling a rare, fatal disease that currently has no cure. For his 6th birthday, Kendra Scott and Chipotle are holding fundraising events benefiting research into finding a cure for Sanfilippo Syndrome.
City of San Marcos to hold community clean up May 14
Residents wishing to drop off bulky waste must provide a copy of their City utility bill and unload their material at the site.
Viral TikTok asks viewers to help Poke Bay, closing after property was sold to UT Austin
“If you live in Austin or want to support a small business, please watch.” A viral TikTok shares a family's emotional story about being forced to close their small business because of UT Austin.