YMCA of Austin to hold free community play day March 14
Visitors can enjoy free use of the Y’s fitness centers, exercise classes, heated indoor pools, gymnasiums, Child Watch and more across Austin.
City of Kyle completes 2022 Great Texas River Cleanup
About 2,840 pounds of trash and 170 pounds of recycling were collected by volunteers participating in the 2022 Great Texas River Cleanup in Kyle.
Yelp awards Austin restaurant 1618 Asian Fusion $15K to benefit employees
Yelp says all three of the businesses chosen have excellent reviews and ratings on its platform and are routinely called out for having good employees.
More than $100K allocated for upgrades to Dick Nichols Park
The upgrades represent the single largest investment on parkland by an Austin City Council member to date, says CM Paige Ellis's office.
Glass art up for auction to help build housing community in Georgetown
Salado Glassworks is auctioning off glass art to help build a housing community for adults with special needs in Georgetown.
700 local nonprofits take part in Amplify Austin Day
Hundreds of ocal nonprofits are taking part in the 10th year of Amplify Austin. Nonprofits taking part in Amplify range from food banks to LGBTQ advocates to groups that help struggling students
Texas Game Wardens accepting applications for paid summer internships
Texas Game Wardens are currently accepting applications for 12 available part-time summer internships in coastal communities across the state.
Amplify Austin Day: 24 hours of giving to raise money for non-profits
People across seven county regions can donate and help raise money for hundreds of non-profits in Central Texas.
Kyle hosts PIErate Treasure Hunt to celebrate National Pi Day
The Pie Capital of Texas is hosting a treasure hunt from March 1-20. The hunt involves finding one of eight numbered treasure chests hidden throughout Kyle.
City of Kyle calling for volunteers for 37th Annual Great Texas River Cleanup
The City of Kyle has 100 volunteers spots available for the 37th Annual Great Texas River Cleanup on Saturday, March 5.
Public asked to weigh in on design for new bicycle, pedestrian bridge near Lady Bird Lake
The public is being asked to weigh in on a design for the new bicycle, pedestrian bridge near Lady Bird Lake. Residents can give feedback until March 24, 2022.
Survey on APD policies being offered at Austin Public Library
Austin residents can stop by any Austin Public Library location to take a survey on APD's camera equipment policies.
City of Austin hosting virtual community job fair on Feb. 23
The City of Austin will host a virtual community job fair that will showcase a wide variety of city job opportunities available to people who are willing and able to work.
H-E-B ice cream celebrates Texas educators, will help fulfill classroom wish lists
H-E-B's limited-edition “Education Heroes” flavor hit store shelves on February 14 and 10% of proceeds from the flavor will go to DonorsChoose to help fulfill the classroom wish lists of Texas teachers.
Neighbors come together to support four Austin families displaced after fire
A multifamily home was destroyed in a fire around Christmas, leaving 12 people displaced. A fundraiser was held for them this weekend at Mill Bar & Grill.
Fundraiser held to support NE Austin families displaced by Dec. 19 fire
A fundraiser was held Sunday afternoon to help out 12 people displaced after flames tore through their multi-family fourplex on Creekside Drive on Dec. 19.
City Council vote delayed on Downtown Austin community court
Several Austin residents and councilmembers are fighting back against a plan to convert part of the old municipal building into a new downtown court.
Austin's Givens District Park honored as Lone Star Legacy Park
Givens Park is one of three Texas parks honored with this designation in 2022 alongside Henderson Park in Brenham and Hermann Square in Houston.
Lakeway daycare owner suing the city after repeated permit denials
A Lakeway home daycare owner is suing the city after being denied a permit multiple times.
Austin Habitat for Humanity helps 7 families become new homeowners
There are some new homeowners in the area thanks to Austin Habitat for Humanity.