Council Member @LesliePoolATX released an update to LDC schedule and HOME initiative for homeowners and working families. mailchi.mp/e434c3165311/p… ATXCouncil Subscribe for updates

Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Austin TX, Bastrop TX and Hornsby Bend TX until 10:45 PM CDT. This storm will contain tennis ball sized hail!

Congratulations to ATCEMS Cadet Class 0723! Austin has 30 new first responders. Welcome to your new family! @LesliePoolATX Austin EMS Association

Great event today! @forward_transit and AURA: An Austin for Everyone Thank you for moving transit forward in the Austin region! @LesliePoolATX Mayor Kirk Watson Lloyd Doggett Rep. John Bucy III Dottie Watkins

Due to the safety risks, the leaning tree Flo at Barton Springs will be removed on Oct. 5 when Barton Springs Pool is closed. Join us to honor "Flo" at a Celebration of Life on Oct. 4 at 6:30pm at Barton Springs Pool. More info: shorturl.at/lnI17

Thanks to TX Municipal League for the small lots panel discussion with @LesliePoolATX speaking about the HOME initiative for more middle-income housing! ATXCouncil HousingWorks Austin AARP Texas austinhabitat @ABOR_realtors Home Builders Association of Greater Austin Environment Texas Texas Sierra Club Austin Infill Coalition

Notices on their way for October 26 public hearing and meetings on HOME - mailchi.mp/austintexas.go… @LesliePoolATX ATXCouncil

HOME: Home Options for Middle-income Empowerment - Notices on their way for October 26 public hearing and meetings on how to boost housing options for home buyers and homeowners. mailchi.mp/austintexas.go… @LesliePoolATX ATXCouncil HousingWorks Austin AARP Texas Austin EMS Association

The joint public hearing for HOME (Home Options for Middle-Income Empowerment) is TOMORROW (10/26) at City Hall at 2 PM. Sign-ups close at 1:15 PM to testify. @LesliePoolATX ATXCouncil AARP Texas austinhabitat HousingWorks Austin Environment Texas CapMetro Austin EMS Association LIUNA

We are thrilled to share our recently launched HOME website, a centralized hub for all things HOME. Check it out here => atxhomecoalition.com

Inbox: Amid Dallas' housing affordability crisis, a city council committee headed by Jesse Moreno will discuss how to allow more homes to be built The proposals: -Allowing up to 4 units on single-family lots -Reducing the city's minimum lot size for single-family homes

We are disappointed that this year's MLK Day Parade has been cancelled due to the extreme weather conditions, but we can still celebrate as a community. I took this picture to commemorate the life & legacy of Dr. King; I encourage you do the same! Natasha Harper-Madison #BeTheLightMLK

Please continue to protect the four Ps: People, Pets, Pipes, and Plants while also checking on your neighbors. The Hard Freeze Warning and Wind Chill Advisory remain in effect through 10 a.m. on Wednesday. Full update: austintexas.gov/news/update-wi…

Thank you #TransitHeroes for all you do to get us where we need to go, safely and sustainably! We appreciate you. @LesliePoolATX CapMetro #TransitEmployeeAppreciationDay

Other outlets have said HOME part 2 and HOME part 1 will build on each other, allowing for 6 units on a lot that previously allowed for just 1. That’s false. A quick thread from my previous reporting (to be fair I had the benefit of sitting with Planning Dept for an hour).

Another great federal advocacy trip with AustinChamber to represent for Austin and Central Texas on technology, infrastructure, workforce development, education, and healthcare needs! @LesliePoolATX

September means school buses, college students, and an end to budget season - mailchi.mp/austintexas.go…

Community Voices and Choices Wanted! The Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) and Quality of Life Commissions are writing budget suggestions for 2026! Please visit linktr.ee/COAEquityOffice for more information about The Community Voices and Choices opportunities. City of Austin