Monthly Archives: December 2016
Two new computer classes
Absolute Beginners A basic, beginner-level class for people with little or no experience with computers. Get an overview of computers and how to use them. Absolute Beginners classes are held at 9:00 a.m. on the…continue reading Here’s how Austin residents can recycle their Christmas trees
Austin residents can recycle their real Christmas trees by setting them on the curb if they receive recycling pickup services through the city of Austin. Residents who are not curbside customers can drop them off at…continue reading3 places to party if you want to avoid downtown Austin this New Year’s Eve
Don’t miss out on celebrating the new year just because you do not want to get caught in a postmidnight traffic jam. Here are a few places to ring in 2017 in Cedar Park and North Austin:…continue readingReminder: Use of fireworks is illegal within City limits
A change in state law, made during the last legislative session, allows the sale of fireworks just outside of the City limits. Previously, fireworks stands had to be at least 5,000 feet (just under one…continue readingObscure bills that could become law if approved by Texas lawmakers in 2017
When reading a list of proposed bills for the 2017 legislative session, it is easy to have your eyes and brain glaze over with mentions of ad valorem taxes and homestead exemptions. Sometimes, bills stick…continue readingHere’s what a November bond process could look like for Travis County
In 2017 voters could be weighing a Travis County bond following commissioners’ December vote to approve preparation of a bond referendum. The county holds a bond election on average every four and a half years, and…continue readingHere’s how to take advantage of free Capital Metro rides in Austin on New Year’s Eve
On Saturday, New Year’s Eve, Capital Metro is offering free MetroBus, MetroRapid, MetroRail and MetroAccess rides after 6 p.m. to help Austin-area residents and visitors ring in the New Year safely. Riders celebrating New Year’s…continue reading5 ways to pay Williamson County property taxes before write-off deadline
Property owners wishing to pay their property taxes for federal income tax purposes have two days left to do so in person. The Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector’s offices will be closed Friday, Dec. 30, to…continue readingResume Review Returns January 3
Does this describe your current resume situation? Your current resume isn’t getting results You haven’t updated your resume (so, maybe it’s out of style?) You have a draft written and wonder if you’re on the…continue reading