Travis County Archives - The Austin Common https://theaustincommon.com/tag/travis-county/ Network of people interested in information, events, and resources related to Austin and the environment. Sat, 04 Nov 2023 17:30:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 Prop B & The Onion Creek Greenway https://theaustincommon.com/prop-b-onion-creek-greenway/ https://theaustincommon.com/prop-b-onion-creek-greenway/#respond Sat, 04 Nov 2023 17:23:07 +0000 https://theaustincommon.com/?p=50843 Summary Travis County voters will have two important propositions on their ballot this year – Prop A & Prop B. There are also 14 statewide propositions on the ballot this year. Action Box Vote! Early voting starts on October 23rd and Election Day is November...

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Travis County voters will have two important propositions on their ballot this year - Prop A & Prop B. There are also 14 statewide propositions on the ballot this year.

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Vote! Early voting starts on October 23rd and Election Day is November 7th.

Election Day is November 7th & if you live in Travis County, one of the things you’ll see on your ballot is Prop B, a $276 million parks bond.

 

This video goes over one aspect of that bond… the Onion Creek Greenway. If Prop B passes, $15.5 million will be spent to construct a trail along the creek, connecting Richard Moya Park to McKinney Falls Parkway (right outside McKinney Falls State Park). 

 

PPS – If the video below doesn’t load, you can watch the video on YouTube here. 

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We Actually Explain The News

Summary

Travis County voters will have two important propositions on their ballot this year - Prop A & Prop B. There are also 14 statewide propositions on the ballot this year.

Action Items

Action Box

Vote! Early voting starts on October 23rd and Election Day is November 7th.

Election Day is November 7th & if you live in Travis County, one of the things you’ll see on your ballot is Prop B, a $276 million parks bond.

 

This video goes over one aspect of that bond… the Gilleland Creek Greenway. If Prop B passes, $30 million will be spent to construct a trail along the creek, connecting Northeast Metro Park in Pflugerville to Ben E. Fisher Park.

 

PPS – If the video below doesn’t load, you can watch the video on YouTube here. 

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]]> https://theaustincommon.com/prop-b-and-the-gilleland-creek-greenway/feed/ 0 The ABCs and 123s of Your Ballot https://theaustincommon.com/the-abcs-and-123s-of-your-ballot/ https://theaustincommon.com/the-abcs-and-123s-of-your-ballot/#respond Thu, 26 Oct 2023 23:52:38 +0000 https://theaustincommon.com/?p=50771 Summary Travis County voters will have two important propositions on their ballot this year – Prop A & Prop B. There are also 14 statewide propositions on the ballot this year. Action Box Vote! Early voting starts on October 23rd and Election Day is November...

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We Actually Explain The News

Summary

Travis County voters will have two important propositions on their ballot this year - Prop A & Prop B. There are also 14 statewide propositions on the ballot this year.

Action Items

Action Box

Vote! Early voting starts on October 23rd and Election Day is November 7th.

Live in Austin and Travis County? Watch the short video below for a quick explainer about what’s on your ballot… 

 

PS – Be sure to always look up your personalized sample ballot on your county’s website before going to vote… That way you can be 100% sure of what’s on your ballot before you head to the voting booth. 

 

PPS – If the video below isn’t loading, you can also watch it on YouTube here. 

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]]> https://theaustincommon.com/the-abcs-and-123s-of-your-ballot/feed/ 0 $1 Billion For State Parks? Explaining Prop 14 https://theaustincommon.com/prop-14-podcast/ https://theaustincommon.com/prop-14-podcast/#respond Thu, 26 Oct 2023 23:27:49 +0000 https://theaustincommon.com/?p=50769 There  are 14 proposed state constitutional amendments on the ballot this year. One of them, Prop 14, would create a $1 billion centennial parks conservation fund to grow our state parks system.   To tell us all about it, host Amy Stansbury sat down with...

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There  are 14 proposed state constitutional amendments on the ballot this year. One of them, Prop 14, would create a $1 billion centennial parks conservation fund to grow our state parks system.

 

To tell us all about it, host Amy Stansbury sat down with Luke Metzger, executive director of Environment Texas, who helped get Prop 14 put on the ballot. 

 

You can hear this episode on any of the following podcast services:

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]]> https://theaustincommon.com/prop-14-podcast/feed/ 0 Explaining Your Ballot: Travis County Props A & B https://theaustincommon.com/props-a-and-b-podcast/ https://theaustincommon.com/props-a-and-b-podcast/#respond Tue, 24 Oct 2023 02:31:40 +0000 https://theaustincommon.com/?p=50725 If you live in Travis County, you have two very important propositions on your ballot this year – Prop A (which is all about roads, bike lanes, and sidewalks) and Prop B (which is about parks).   To help you understand exactly what you’ll be...

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If you live in Travis County, you have two very important propositions on your ballot this year – Prop A (which is all about roads, bike lanes, and sidewalks) and Prop B (which is about parks).

 

To help you understand exactly what you’ll be voting on, host Amy Stansbury interviewed Jennifer Bristol, who served on the Travis County Citizens Bond Advisory Committee.

 

You can hear this episode on any of the following podcast services:

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]]> https://theaustincommon.com/props-a-and-b-podcast/feed/ 0 Explaining Your Ballot: Travis County Prop B https://theaustincommon.com/travis-county-prop-b-2023/ https://theaustincommon.com/travis-county-prop-b-2023/#respond Fri, 20 Oct 2023 01:48:13 +0000 https://theaustincommon.com/?p=50678 Summary Travis County voters will have two important propositions on their ballot this year – Prop A & Prop B. Action Box Vote! Early voting starts on October 23rd and Election Day is November 7th. If you live in Travis County, you’ll get to vote...

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We Actually Explain The News

Summary

Travis County voters will have two important propositions on their ballot this year - Prop A & Prop B.

Action Items

Action Box

Vote! Early voting starts on October 23rd and Election Day is November 7th.

If you live in Travis County, you’ll get to vote on two bond propositions this year – Prop A & Prop B. Keep scrolling for our Prop B explainer.

 

If you’re looking for our Prop A explainer, you can find it here. 

Travis County Prop A - 2
Travis County Prop B - 3
Travis County Prop B - 5
Travis County Prop B - 4
Travis County Prop B - 6
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Travis County Prop B - 9

You can look at a PDF map of all the Prop B projects here and an interactive map here. 

You can look through a more detailed tax estimate breakdown here and you can look through a full list of endorsing organizations here. 

Information for this election guide comes from Travis County documents, the Citizens Bond Advisory Committee Final Report, an original interview with Jennifer Bristol, and media requests submitted to Travis County. 

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]]> https://theaustincommon.com/travis-county-prop-b-2023/feed/ 0 Explaining Your Ballot: Travis County Prop A https://theaustincommon.com/travis-county-prop-a-2023/ https://theaustincommon.com/travis-county-prop-a-2023/#respond Fri, 13 Oct 2023 01:33:01 +0000 https://theaustincommon.com/?p=50665 Summary Travis County voters will have two important propositions on their ballot this year – Prop A & Prop B. Action Box Vote! Early voting starts on October 23rd and Election Day is November 7th. If you live in Travis County, you’ll get to vote...

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We Actually Explain The News

Summary

Travis County voters will have two important propositions on their ballot this year - Prop A & Prop B.

Action Items

Action Box

Vote! Early voting starts on October 23rd and Election Day is November 7th.

If you live in Travis County, you’ll get to vote on two bond propositions this year – Prop A & Prop B. Keep scrolling for our Prop A explainer… and stay tuned for our Prop B explainer, which will be published early next week! 

Travis County Prop A - 2
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Travis County Prop A - 7
Travis County Prop A - 8

You can look at a PDF map of all the Prop A projects here and an interactive map here. 

Travis County Prop A - 9

You can look through a more detailed tax estimate breakdown here and you can look through a full list of endorsing organizations here. 

Information for this election guide comes from Travis County documents, the Citizens Bond Advisory Committee Final Report, an original interview with Jennifer Bristol, and media requests submitted to Travis County. 

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]]> https://theaustincommon.com/travis-county-prop-a-2023/feed/ 0 Your Voice. Your Tax Dollars. Your Healthcare. https://theaustincommon.com/event/your-voice-your-tax-dollars-your-healthcare-3/ Mon, 28 Aug 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://theaustincommon.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=50402 Join us over lunch for a conversation on how Central Health’s 2024 budget will ensure healthcare is getting better in Travis County Central Health, Travis County’s hospital district, is building a better healthcare system for people with low income. We’re expanding care, opening new clinics,...

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Central Health, Travis County’s hospital district, is building a better healthcare system for people with low income. We’re expanding care, opening new clinics, and enrolling more people in healthcare coverage. It’s all part of our new Healthcare Equity Plan to create a comprehensive, high-functioning healthcare system for the Travis County residents who need it the most.

Join us over lunch for a conversation on how Central Health’s proposed 2024 budget helps make sure that healthcare is getting better in Travis County. RSVP here.

*If you have any question or need access in a language other than English and Spanish, please reach out to Yesenia Ramos at yesenia.ramos@centralhealth.net or 512-978-8145.

*Free transportation to and from the event is available for MAP and MAP Basic members.

Agenda

  • 10 a.m. – Lunch served
  • 10:30 a.m. – Presentation and Q&A

 

Can’t make it on Tuesday, August 22? Join us at a future community conversation:

  • Thursday, August 17, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. – Asian American Resource Center | RSVP here
  • Tuesday, August 22, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. – Pflugerville Community Center | RSVP here
Help us spread the word – see you there. 

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]]> Your Voice. Your Tax Dollars. Your Healthcare. https://theaustincommon.com/event/your-voice-your-tax-dollars-your-healthcare-2/ Tue, 22 Aug 2023 22:30:00 +0000 https://theaustincommon.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=50399 Join us over dinner for a conversation on how Central Health’s 2024 budget will ensure healthcare is getting better in Travis County. Central Health, Travis County’s hospital district, is building a better healthcare system for people with low income. Next year, we’re expanding care, opening...

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]]> Join us over dinner for a conversation on how Central Health’s 2024 budget will ensure healthcare is getting better in Travis County.

Central Health, Travis County’s hospital district, is building a better healthcare system for people with low income. Next year, we’re expanding care, opening new clinics, and enrolling more people in healthcare coverage. It’s all part of our new Healthcare Equity Plan to create a comprehensive, high-functioning healthcare system for the Travis County residents who need it the most.

Join us over dinner for a conversation regarding Central Health’s proposed 2024 budget and how it helps ensure healthcare is getting better in Travis County. RSVP here.

*If you need access in a language other than English or have any questions, please reach out to Yesenia Ramos at yesenia.ramos@centralhealth.net or 512-978-8145.

*Free transportation to and from the event is available for MAP and MAP Basic members. 

Agenda

  • 5:30 p.m. – Dinner is served
  • 6 – 7:30 p.m. – Presentation and Q&A

 

Can’t make it on Tuesday, August 22? Join us at a future community conversation:

  • Thursday, August 17, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. – Asian American Resource Center | RSVP here
  • Monday, August 28, 10:30 a.m. – noon – Southeast Health & Wellness Center | RSVP here
Help us spread the word – see you there. 

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]]> Your Voice. Your Tax Dollars. Your Healthcare. https://theaustincommon.com/event/your-voice-your-tax-dollars-your-healthcare/ Thu, 17 Aug 2023 22:30:00 +0000 https://theaustincommon.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=50395 Join us over dinner for a conversation on how Central Health’s 2024 budget will ensure healthcare is getting better in Travis County. Central Health, Travis County’s hospital district, is building a better healthcare system for people with low income. Next year, we’re expanding care, opening...

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]]> Join us over dinner for a conversation on how Central Health’s 2024 budget will ensure healthcare is getting better in Travis County.

Central Health, Travis County’s hospital district, is building a better healthcare system for people with low income. Next year, we’re expanding care, opening new clinics, and enrolling more people in healthcare coverage. It’s all part of our new Healthcare Equity Plan to create a comprehensive, high-functioning healthcare system for the Travis County residents who need it the most.

Join us over lunch or dinner for a conversation regarding Central Health’s proposed 2024 budget and how it helps ensure healthcare is getting better in Travis County. RSVP here.

*If you need access in a language other than English or have any questions, please reach out to Yesenia Ramos at yesenia.ramos@centralhealth.net or 512-978-8145.

*Free transportation to and from the event is available for MAP and MAP Basic members. 

Agenda

  • 5:30 p.m. – Dinner is served
  • 6 – 7:30 p.m. – Presentation and Q&A

 

Can’t make it on Thursday, August 17? Join us at a future community conversation:

  • Tuesday, August 22 , 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. – Pflugerville Community Center | RSVP here
  • Monday, August 28, 10 a.m. – noon – Southeast Health & Wellness Center | RSVP here

Help us spread the word – see you there. 

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