May 18, 2023 | In the News
Affordability in Austin has been at the forefront of conversations for years as many residents struggle to afford to live in the area, citing the high housing prices, stagnant wages and other increased cost of living factors, such as childcare and groceries. On...
May 10, 2023 | In the News
Travis County allocated nearly $51 million of remaining Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to assist non-profit organizations and other programs on Monday, in an effort to address ongoing community needs, including food access, childcare and rental assistance. The money is...
May 2, 2023 | In the News
Austin city officials have outlined new criteria on the table to help expand affordable child care services citywide. In a memo released Monday, city leaders released a list of proposed criteria for Austin City Council to consider. Back in early December, council...
Apr 28, 2023 | In the News
Child care in Central Texas can be hard to find – and affordable child care is even harder to locate. But United Way of Greater Austin is helping connect people to resources they can afford. United Way is a nonprofit that has a community-wide coalition that networks...
Apr 21, 2023 | In the News
Video: Tamara Atkinson, CEO of Workforce Solutions Capital Area, gives insight on employment in the area to KXAN. Go deeper.
Apr 17, 2023 | In the News
With $25 billion in road, rail and airport infrastructure projects on tap for Austin over the next decade-plus, business leaders are starting to shape how the regional economy and its workforce can get the most benefit from the far-reaching changes in local...
