Monthly Archives: September 2017

Austin Pets Alive! takes in 1,000 pets post-Harvey

In a temporary shelter location inside a strip mall on Burnet Road, hundred of crated dogs and cats are tended to by Austin Pets Alive! volunteers and staff. Veterinarians are poking syringes of medication between…continue reading

Unified response among federal agencies provide Hurricane Harvey relief

The Federal Emergency Management Agency and its federal partners are continuing to mobilize thousands of personnel and resources to support those affected by Hurricane Harvey. The following is a list of the updated rescue and…continue reading

CEO of Round Rock-based Dell Technologies starts Hurricane Harvey relief fund, plans to donate $36 million

On Friday morning’s episode of “Good Morning America”, Michael and Susan Dell announced they would be forming the Rebuild Texas Fund to provide relief to those affected by Hurricane Harvey. The pair are collaborating with…continue reading

City offices closed for Labor Day

City offices, including the Library, Clay Madsen Recreation Center, Municipal Court, Baca Center and Utility Billing Office will be closed Monday, Sept. 4, for the Labor Day holiday. Utility bills and court-related fines can be paid online. Trash and recycling pickup will occur…continue reading

FIRST LOOK: Austin set to open Hurricane Harvey ‘mega shelter’ Friday

Austin will open the doors Friday of a new, 160,000-square-foot shelter for displaced Hurricane Harvey evacuees. The shelter, located at 7000 Metropolis Drive in southeast Austin, is scheduled to welcome roughly 400 people on Friday,…continue reading

Child therapists fear new Texas policy will deepen funding cuts

Therapists who work with disabled children in their homes saw a glimmer of hope this year, when Texas lawmakers decided to restore some of the funds they cut for such services in 2015.  It was…continue reading