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#atx Weather information thread:
๐ฌ๏ธAnother cold front moves through the area tonight โ๏ธexpected timing being after 9:00 PM with storms developing in the west. ๐ช๏ธThe main threat is large hail and damaging winds. 1/6
๐ฌ๏ธAnother cold front moves through the area tonight โ๏ธexpected timing being after 9:00 PM with storms developing in the west. ๐ช๏ธThe main threat is large hail and damaging winds. 1/6
The next cold front arrives Friday night bringing another round of showers and storms overnight ๐ง๏ธand this forecast will be further refined as we reach Friday. The main threat for Friday night into Saturday morning will be large hail and damaging winds again. 2/6
Threats & Impacts:
๐ฆRainfall: N/A.
๐ฉ๏ธSevere: Wednesday and Friday night.
๐ก๏ธTemps: Cooler than normal. 3/6
๐ฆRainfall: N/A.
๐ฉ๏ธSevere: Wednesday and Friday night.
๐ก๏ธTemps: Cooler than normal. 3/6
We are going to review the Covid-19 Funds the @CityofAustin has dispersed
There will be a distinction between COVID relief funds and grants
Let's see what companies the city supported while the shutdown of businesses led to 100+ closing permanently during COVID lock-downs
There will be a distinction between COVID relief funds and grants
Let's see what companies the city supported while the shutdown of businesses led to 100+ closing permanently during COVID lock-downs
Joyce M. James whose career depends on keeping racism alive is contracted w/ the @austintexasgov to conduct a groundwater analysis of Austin's Systemic Racism @ $10,000 a day & not to exceed $2.9 million
She also took over $109,000 in covid relief funds for "Economy Consulting"
She also took over $109,000 in covid relief funds for "Economy Consulting"
@austintexasgov Equity Action Team member Courtney Santana (@csantana_atx) received $800,000 in COVID Funds for her company Survive 2 Thrive Foundation @S2TFoundation
๐ท๐จ๐น๐ป 4 ๐บ๐ฌ๐น๐ฐ๐ฌ๐บ ๐ป๐ฏ๐น๐ฌ๐จ๐ซ: How a Wealthy Billionaire is influencing local politics playing shell games in collaboration with elected officials in @austintexasgov
Today we're looking at Leadership Austin @leadershipatx which was founded in 1979 by the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce @AustinChamber & became a stand-alone 501(c)(3) in 2002
Their Mission: We connect and develop leaders to courageously engage and transform our communities
Their Mission: We connect and develop leaders to courageously engage and transform our communities
The current CEO as of Jan 2023 is Jill Goodman
She started her career in #MaricopaCounty as the board of supervisors.
The same county that has been littered with election scandals.
She ended her career at the mismanaged @AUStinAirport before becoming CEO of @leadershipatx
She started her career in #MaricopaCounty as the board of supervisors.
The same county that has been littered with election scandals.
She ended her career at the mismanaged @AUStinAirport before becoming CEO of @leadershipatx
๐ท๐จ๐น๐ป 3 ๐บ๐ฌ๐น๐ฐ๐ฌ๐บ ๐ป๐ฏ๐น๐ฌ๐จ๐ซ: How a Wealthy Billionaire is influencing local politics playing shell games in collaboration with elected officials in @austintexasgov
Now that we've established that @TidesCommunity & #sixteenthirtyfund bankrolls Soros's Network of nonprofits and left-wing organizations.
We must ask who is @mike_nellis?
We must ask who is @mike_nellis?
Mike started his career as a Project Coordinator with @TidesCommunity, two years later he moved to Austin Texas & started working for "Greenlights for Nonprofits Success" now known as @Mission_Capital where @KirkPWatson sat on the board between 2003-2004.
๐ฃ๏ธ Hey Austin, don't miss your chance to speak up about the #I35 expansion! #ATX residents have a unique chance to shape the future of Austin's transportation policy during this week's #ATXCouncil meeting.
๐จ THIS THURSDAY: Speak up in favor of Item 44 at the Austin City Council meeting. This resolution will establish the @austintexas policy regarding air, sound, and light pollution from the I-35 expansion project!
cityofaustin.formstack.com/forms/public_pโฆ
cityofaustin.formstack.com/forms/public_pโฆ
๐จ TUESDAY MARCH 7: Speak in favor of burying and capping I-35 at the last TxDOT public hearing on the project. Your voice as an Austin resident makes a big difference!
my35capex.com/contact/
my35capex.com/contact/
UPDATE: I'm working with officials, private companies, & federal agencies to make sure we deploy more resources to #ATX to get the lights on.
Travis & Hays County have declared local disasters, which will help make sure resources get deployed & relief workers get support. โคต๏ธ๐งต
Travis & Hays County have declared local disasters, which will help make sure resources get deployed & relief workers get support. โคต๏ธ๐งต
2/ โก๏ธ IF YOUR POWER IS STILL OUT โก๏ธ
โข Report outages (if you havenโt already) to @austinenergy at 512-322-9100; or text OUT to 287846
โข If you need a warming center or shelter, call 512-305-ICEE (4233)
โข Report outages (if you havenโt already) to @austinenergy at 512-322-9100; or text OUT to 287846
โข If you need a warming center or shelter, call 512-305-ICEE (4233)
@austinenergy 3/ ๐ท WHEN YOU MIGHT NEED A PRIVATE ELECTRICIAN ๐ท
โข If your service wires connecting directly to your house or building have been damaged or disconnected, you may need to contact a private electrician.
โข If your service wires connecting directly to your house or building have been damaged or disconnected, you may need to contact a private electrician.
๐งต This week, we celebrated the tenant organizing efforts & groundbreaking of a new era for Rosewood Courts in #ATX.
This housing property was the first federally-backed public housing project for African Americans in the entire United States.
This housing property was the first federally-backed public housing project for African Americans in the entire United States.
2/ Rosewood Courts was built during FDR's New Deal & secured in Austin by LBJ.
In fact, Texas was one of the birthplaces of public housing in America, thanks to LBJ when he was a Congressman.
๐ธ: Rosewood Courts in 1954 (Dewey G. Mears Photograph Archive/Austin History Center)
In fact, Texas was one of the birthplaces of public housing in America, thanks to LBJ when he was a Congressman.
๐ธ: Rosewood Courts in 1954 (Dewey G. Mears Photograph Archive/Austin History Center)
3/ Rosewood residents worked for years to have their housing rehabilitated so that it would finally have central air and heat, functioning pipes, more space for families, & the ability for low income and working people to afford central east Austin.
๐งต The election results in Texas are a story of HOPE for the South and the country. Here's why ๐๐ฝ
1/ @BetoORourke had the best governor's race performance in 20+ years. Thank you, Beto, for inspiring millions of us.
@BetoORourke 2/ Texas Latinos rejected right-wing extremism, and overwhelmingly voted for Democratic & progressive candidates.
Our Congressional seats that voted for Biden in 2020 STAYED BLUE. Now, it's time to deliver for working class Latinos.
Our Congressional seats that voted for Biden in 2020 STAYED BLUE. Now, it's time to deliver for working class Latinos.
Thank you and farewell @CapMetroATX & #ATX. Serving as CM CEO has been an honor and privilege & Iโm so proud of what we accomplished together. We have collaboratively advanced an innovative, sustainable & equitable agenda that will positively transform this community forever. 1/3
As I begin my time at @wmata, I invite everyone to refollow the @CapMetroCEO account and stay current on the great work that Dottie Watkins & the @CapMetroATX team will continue to do connecting #ATX & moving #ProjectConnect forward. 2/3
๐งต I don't think @evan7257 is critiquing Austin itself. He's condemning a caricature of Austin & the broken housing politics that comes with it.
The solution isn't to bash #ATX. It is to *celebrate* the real Austin & tackle our challenges. 1/7
texasmonthly.com/news-politics/โฆ
The solution isn't to bash #ATX. It is to *celebrate* the real Austin & tackle our challenges. 1/7
texasmonthly.com/news-politics/โฆ
It's often left out of the #ATX story, but *hundreds of thousands of working class people live here.* And Austin is majority people of color.
We can keep the working/middle class in Austin! But that means rewriting our zoning code while also rewriting the story of our city. 2/7
We can keep the working/middle class in Austin! But that means rewriting our zoning code while also rewriting the story of our city. 2/7
Oh, Austin music? It's phenomenal. Yes, @WillieNelson is truly great, but #ATX has new voices that clearly need to be lifted up more.
There's @ginachavez, @mobleywho, @jackievenson & so many whose music *should be* what the whole world thinks of when we say "Austin." 3/7
There's @ginachavez, @mobleywho, @jackievenson & so many whose music *should be* what the whole world thinks of when we say "Austin." 3/7
During our meeting today, #ATXCouncil approved โฌ๏ธ
โ๐ฟ Formally recognizing & apologizing for the Cityโs participation in enslavement, Jim Crow, & discrimination, and affirming a commitment to reconciliation, restitution, & investment in Black Austin. #ATX
kut.org/austin/2021-03โฆ
โ๐ฟ Formally recognizing & apologizing for the Cityโs participation in enslavement, Jim Crow, & discrimination, and affirming a commitment to reconciliation, restitution, & investment in Black Austin. #ATX
kut.org/austin/2021-03โฆ
โก๐ง $10M in utility bill relief for @austinenergy & @AustinWater customers impacted by the public health, economic, and weather disasters.
cbsaustin.com/news/local/citโฆ
cbsaustin.com/news/local/citโฆ
๐ Extending the eviction protection "grace period" ordinance through May 17. Our local eviction protections are saving lives.
Previous coverage: patch.com/texas/downtownโฆ
Previous coverage: patch.com/texas/downtownโฆ
THREAD: ๐ง Last week, I asked our City for four items to help us guarantee water for all Austinites. Here are a few updates on our efforts โฌ๏ธ
1. ๐ Establish a central list of rental properties without water in Austin.
The City now has a map of where water is still out or where the plumbing has been fixed: bit.ly/austinwateroutโฆ. If youโre a homeowner who needs help, go to austintexas.gov/atxrepairs
The City now has a map of where water is still out or where the plumbing has been fixed: bit.ly/austinwateroutโฆ. If youโre a homeowner who needs help, go to austintexas.gov/atxrepairs
2. ๐จ Targeted emergency water delivery.
The City is now ensuring, by staff or volunteers, that there will be water at every apartment complex that has confirmed plumbing issues. That means nearby fire hydrants have been activated for water or water is being delivered.
The City is now ensuring, by staff or volunteers, that there will be water at every apartment complex that has confirmed plumbing issues. That means nearby fire hydrants have been activated for water or water is being delivered.
1/ #CapitolRiots fueled by #AlexJonesโ propaganda.
Alex Jones paid $500K organize the event, admits he was directed by #Trump to lead the crowd to the Capitol.
.@FBI Pls Investigate Free Speech Systemโs & Trumpโs communications, donors & pre-election funding of infowars.
Alex Jones paid $500K organize the event, admits he was directed by #Trump to lead the crowd to the Capitol.
.@FBI Pls Investigate Free Speech Systemโs & Trumpโs communications, donors & pre-election funding of infowars.
2/ .@FBI please investigate. My kids were taken away for countermanding defamation & because I spoke out against infowars, which I used to own. Pls investigate due process violations in D-1-FM-15-005030 & official oppression to silence anti-Trump speech.
3/.@FBI investigate why Alex Jonesโ DUI charge was dismissed w out trial and all Travis Co rulings to protect him, investigations not pursued by DA and (indicted) AG for racketeering, perjury. Investigate $6500 donation to judge prior to order entry...
IH-35 x Riverside Dr bridge
IH-35 x Riverside Dr bridge
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Austin-Travis County
Austin-Bastrop County
#earlyvoting NOW for Primary Runoff-Special Election
๐ด Don Zimmerman for #SD14 #VoteTexas #VoteRed
๐ด June 29-July 10 (except July 3 & 4)
๐ด LOCATIONS countyclerk.traviscountytx.gov/polling-locatiโฆ
๐ด SAMPLE BALLOT
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Austin-Travis County
Austin-Bastrop County
#earlyvoting NOW for Primary Runoff-Special Election
๐ด Don Zimmerman for #SD14 #VoteTexas #VoteRed
๐ด June 29-July 10 (except July 3 & 4)
๐ด LOCATIONS countyclerk.traviscountytx.gov/polling-locatiโฆ
๐ด SAMPLE BALLOT
countyclerk.traviscountytx.gov/images/pdfs/saโฆ
๐ข ATTN #Patriots ๐๏ธโช๏ธ #Austin #Travis #Bastrop Lets keep it ๐ฏ & elect a proven leader for ALL #Texans (inc the unborn) Representing our SILENT MAJORITY PROTEST this ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ to ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ & ๐๐๐๐ ๐ฅ in DROVES #LeadRight w/ DON! July 4th ๐บ๐ธ โญ๏ธ๐ฅ๐ฝ
#Texas SENATE DISTRICT 14 SPECIAL ELECTION
Don Zimmerman for TX #SD14 has gotten personally involved with Uncle Garyโs Bar efforts to reopen, because such small businesses have a right to operate under his #KEEPTEXASOPEN campaign policy. #DefundSocialists
Don Zimmerman for TX #SD14 has gotten personally involved with Uncle Garyโs Bar efforts to reopen, because such small businesses have a right to operate under his #KEEPTEXASOPEN campaign policy. #DefundSocialists
I want to start back from this afternoon though, today was supposed to have a large counter protest โback the blueโ hosted by Christopher Ritchie here in #atx
A lot of us who have been out there all month popped up early & the vibe was very Austin. We were not expecting 1 for them not to show up (whooo!) and 2 for the @Austin_Police to become increasingly violent. 2/
at around 5:30 a few protesters began blocking the street allotting room for the continued but gradual flow of traffic. APD began blocking the roads to protect us but then abruptly stopped leaving us to face multiple drivers who swerved & edged towards us in their cars 3/
The City of Austin/Travis County 2020 homeless population survey is out: austinecho.org/wp-content/uplโฆ
For context, this comes after the 2019 decisions by city council to rescind its camping/lying ban in July, then reinstated some restrictions in October. #ATX
thetexan.news/austin-city-coโฆ
For context, this comes after the 2019 decisions by city council to rescind its camping/lying ban in July, then reinstated some restrictions in October. #ATX
thetexan.news/austin-city-coโฆ
The new survey shows an 11% increase in ๐ก๐๐ก๐๐ โ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐ข๐๐๐ก๐๐๐.
Additionally, there was a 45% increase in ๐ข๐๐ โ๐๐๐ก๐๐๐๐ homeless individuals and a 20% decrease in the ๐ โ๐๐๐ก๐๐๐๐ count. #ATX
Additionally, there was a 45% increase in ๐ข๐๐ โ๐๐๐ก๐๐๐๐ homeless individuals and a 20% decrease in the ๐ โ๐๐๐ก๐๐๐๐ count. #ATX
The total homeless & unsheltered populations have each increased of late -- total, since 2017 and unsheltered, since 2014.
Meanwhile, the sheltered population has almost continuously declined since 2016. #ATX
Meanwhile, the sheltered population has almost continuously declined since 2016. #ATX
Cc: @GregAbbott_TX @TXAG @KenPaxtonTX
What do you have to say about cancelling #sxsw at the very last minute @MayorAdler ? Isn't that what you DC biased partisan hacks are so good at - taking care of each other? @sxsw IS NOT ISSUING REFUNDS. Even the State Gov't had to EAT IT!
What do you have to say about cancelling #sxsw at the very last minute @MayorAdler ? Isn't that what you DC biased partisan hacks are so good at - taking care of each other? @sxsw IS NOT ISSUING REFUNDS. Even the State Gov't had to EAT IT!
Cc: @GregAbbott_TX @TXAG @KenPaxtonTX
"Want to do more? Contribute here: austincf.org/Stand-with-Ausโฆ #StandWithAustin " u say? @MayorAdler Why has @C3Concerts BLOCKED ME? @C3Concerts train isn't stopping for #ATX safety anytime soon!
"Want to do more? Contribute here: austincf.org/Stand-with-Ausโฆ #StandWithAustin " u say? @MayorAdler Why has @C3Concerts BLOCKED ME? @C3Concerts train isn't stopping for #ATX safety anytime soon!
Cc: @GregAbbott_TX @TXAG @KenPaxtonTX
@MayorAdler spams support exclusively for progressive democrat biased partisan "philanthropic" operatives in light of the coranvirus public safety concern!? #FireAdler
๐จ #DontStandWithConservativeAnythingAustin โ๏ธ ๐จ
@MayorAdler spams support exclusively for progressive democrat biased partisan "philanthropic" operatives in light of the coranvirus public safety concern!? #FireAdler
๐จ #DontStandWithConservativeAnythingAustin โ๏ธ ๐จ
@Aprildsalazar1 @Farris_actual @travbot2 @MayorAdler @DGarzaforD2 @chrisharris101 @JustLibertyTX1 @Shakira70737492 @policingproject @TexasCJC @GregAbbott_TX @TXAG @KenPaxtonTX @ToddJeffries @NewsRadioKLBJ @RepDanCrenshaw @replouiegohmert @RepKevinBrady @BreitbartNews @TravisGOP Non-profit end-of-policing activist @iGiveYouMoore
rec'd a $150,000.00 grant from the Nathan Cummings Foundation of New York, New York, a philanthropic org that provides grants to fund decriminalization, environmental justice, LBGTQ justice, etc NGOs to impact local policy.
rec'd a $150,000.00 grant from the Nathan Cummings Foundation of New York, New York, a philanthropic org that provides grants to fund decriminalization, environmental justice, LBGTQ justice, etc NGOs to impact local policy.
@Aprildsalazar1 @Farris_actual @travbot2 @MayorAdler @DGarzaforD2 @chrisharris101 @JustLibertyTX1 @Shakira70737492 @policingproject @TexasCJC @GregAbbott_TX @TXAG @KenPaxtonTX @ToddJeffries @NewsRadioKLBJ @RepDanCrenshaw @replouiegohmert @RepKevinBrady @BreitbartNews @TravisGOP @iGiveYouMoore For 4+ yrs thru his group Austin Justice Coalition (AJC), Chas Moore works 2 strengthen the BLM movmnt against the police in the U.S., funneling extremist, leftist tactics into legalism & the writing of end of policing policies in local govts, namely drafting anti-APD contract.
@Aprildsalazar1 @Farris_actual @travbot2 @MayorAdler @DGarzaforD2 @chrisharris101 @JustLibertyTX1 @Shakira70737492 @policingproject @TexasCJC @GregAbbott_TX @TXAG @KenPaxtonTX @ToddJeffries @NewsRadioKLBJ @RepDanCrenshaw @replouiegohmert @RepKevinBrady @BreitbartNews @TravisGOP @iGiveYouMoore Cc: @GregAbbott_TX @KenPaxtonTX @TXAG
Wish we could bypass all the ppl in the middle & meet w/
@realDonaldTrump 's Administration and let them know what these decriminalization/end-of-policing advocates/activist non-profit NGOs are doing 2 #atx. We could save them a lot of time.
Wish we could bypass all the ppl in the middle & meet w/
@realDonaldTrump 's Administration and let them know what these decriminalization/end-of-policing advocates/activist non-profit NGOs are doing 2 #atx. We could save them a lot of time.
1/12 Meet @19thNews, the nationโs first newsroom committed to making the news โ and our democracy โ more representative for Americaโs women. @eramshaw @amzam @emarvelous @andreamvaldez @joderlega 19thnews.org
2/12 A century ago, the 19th Amendment made voting a right regardless of gender. But this watershed moment excluded millions of women, including women of color, from the ballot box for generations.
3/12 Today, women are the majority. Weโre more civically engaged than ever โ marching on statehouses, voting at higher rates than men, seeking office in record numbers.
But weโre still marginalized, in govโt and beyond.
But weโre still marginalized, in govโt and beyond.
Cc: @GregAbbott_TX @KenPaxtonTX @TXAG @chiproytx
@iGiveYouMoore @chrisharris101 @JustLibertyTX1 @measureaustin (acct suspended?) authored APD Police contract, decriminalization of homelessness ord, & Land Development Code (LDC)!
policingproject.org/news-main/2018โฆ
@iGiveYouMoore @chrisharris101 @JustLibertyTX1 @measureaustin (acct suspended?) authored APD Police contract, decriminalization of homelessness ord, & Land Development Code (LDC)!
policingproject.org/news-main/2018โฆ
@GregAbbott_TX @KenPaxtonTX @TXAG @chiproytx @iGiveYouMoore @chrisharris101 @JustLibertyTX1 @AustinSkidrow @OANN @FoxNews @Austin_Network @YALiberty @BreitbartNews @ToddJeffries @ToddandDon @Melynda_Brant @JudicialWatch NYU School of Law got Chas Moore, Kathy Mitchell, & Chris Harris 2 draft APD contract giving special considerations 2 BK/BN ppl when they're majority population producing the problematic crime which is NOT representative of the #Austin Community at large.
@GregAbbott_TX @KenPaxtonTX @TXAG @chiproytx @iGiveYouMoore @chrisharris101 @JustLibertyTX1 @AustinSkidrow @OANN @FoxNews @Austin_Network @YALiberty @BreitbartNews @ToddJeffries @ToddandDon @Melynda_Brant @JudicialWatch @EpochTimes Cc: @GregAbbott_TX @KenPaxtonTX @TXAG
These Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)/non-elected decriminalization activists have also created "Freedom City" policy w/ res. 73 & 74 - violates SB4 & puts Austinites in danger & blocks @ICEgov cooperation. grassrootsleadership.org/releases/2018/โฆ
These Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)/non-elected decriminalization activists have also created "Freedom City" policy w/ res. 73 & 74 - violates SB4 & puts Austinites in danger & blocks @ICEgov cooperation. grassrootsleadership.org/releases/2018/โฆ
#PSA #share/#RT #Austin
#mustwatch this very well done & COMPELLING video.
via @YouTube "Scenario-based modeling is d only way to beta-test development code" w/drawings & explanations from #ATX #architects who beta-tested #CodeNEXT.
#Austinites #info 1/3
#mustwatch this very well done & COMPELLING video.
via @YouTube "Scenario-based modeling is d only way to beta-test development code" w/drawings & explanations from #ATX #architects who beta-tested #CodeNEXT.
#Austinites #info 1/3
Great huge #shoutout to Chris & Gina Allen for the work thats gone into d beta testing & presentation for #COAcityOfficials on behalf of many of us #Austin #homeowners/#TaxPayers. Looking forward to seeing more of your work!
Please #share/#RT & make sure #Austinites r aware 2/3
Please #share/#RT & make sure #Austinites r aware 2/3
#WakeUpATX #CodeNEXT NOT about #HousingForAll! #MayorLier & 6 other clowns (Natasha,Garza,Renteria,Casar, Flannigan, Paige) voted to allow #hotels n Mixed Use zones replacing possible residential. @austintexasgov staff says needed 4hotels.
#Recall info ourtownaustin.org 3/3
#Recall info ourtownaustin.org 3/3
THREAD: We're keeping track of the Democrats and progressives who have filed to be on the ballot for the 2020 primary! Here's our list so far โฌ๏ธ
#txlege #txsen #2020Election
progresstexas.org/blog/building-โฆ
#txlege #txsen #2020Election
progresstexas.org/blog/building-โฆ
2/ TX has been trending Democratic for years, and itโs because of the work of organizers & advocates. Because of them, 2020 is a possible tipping point!
We can turn TX blue, but it wonโt happen without even more work from even more progressives. #txlege #txsen #2020Election
We can turn TX blue, but it wonโt happen without even more work from even more progressives. #txlege #txsen #2020Election
3/ Up first, those who have filed for U.S. Congress:
TX-10 (#ATX): @MikeSiegelTX
TX-23 (#Helotes): Efrain V. Valdez
TX-31 (#RoundRock): @donnaimamTX
#txlege #txsen #2020Election
TX-10 (#ATX): @MikeSiegelTX
TX-23 (#Helotes): Efrain V. Valdez
TX-31 (#RoundRock): @donnaimamTX
#txlege #txsen #2020Election
People are being assaulted, raped, and murdered by the homeless in #ATX. Decriminalizing homelessness is killing people. Itโs literally evil.
They are arsonists
kxan.com/news/local/ausโฆ
kxan.com/news/local/ausโฆ
They are rapists
kxan.com/news/local/ausโฆ
kxan.com/news/local/ausโฆ
