The city of Austin is seeking resident feedback on Rental Housing Development Assistance Program Guidelines.
AUSTIN
City seeks feedback
on affordable housing
The city of Austin is seeking resident feedback on Rental Housing Development Assistance Program Guidelines.
Feedback can be submitted through Jan. 15. The feedback and subsequent review will help improve access to stable affordable housing, supporting residents, including those experiencing homelessness or reentering to the community, and impacting policies that help reduce the number of incarcerated persons in Travis County.
Recommended revisions for 2021 have been drafted and are available for public review and comment. Once approved, the new guidelines will be applied to applications after Jan. 1.
To submit feedback: speakupaustin.org/criminal-history-and-tenant-selection-policies.
AUSTIN
Polar Bear Plunge
canceled on Jan. 1
The Austin Parks and Recreation Department will not open Barton Springs Pool on Jan. 1, and the 2021 Polar Bear Plunge event is canceled.
The decision was made in consultation with Austin Public Health and city of Austin leadership after consideration of the local characteristics of the virus and related community priorities.
Participants of past Polar Plunge events are being encouraged to share photos and videos of past events on social media using the hashtag #polarplungeatx.
GEORGETOWN
Wag Heaven to offer
food bank for pets
Residents in need of help to feed their dogs and/or cats can stop by the Drive-Thru Pet Food Bank from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Wag Heaven, 205 W. Sixth St.
Wag Heaven is accepting food donations for use in this food drive. The drive is cosponsored by the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter.
BUDA
Trout Fishing Day
at Bradfield Pond
The Texas Parks & Wildlife Trout Fishing Day will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Bradfield Pond in Bradfield Village Park, 140 Crescent Drive.
Attendees can take home up to five fish and learn at various how-to stations, including trout fishing setup, rules and regulations, and an introduction to fly fishing. Participants should bring their own fishing poles, as poles will not be provided due to COVID-19.
For more information: ci.buda.tx.us/fishingday.
DRIPPING SPRINGS
District names director
of special services
Nadine Hogan has been approved as the Dripping Springs school district’s new director of special services.
Hogan has been the special education director in the Hays school district since 2018. She has nearly 21 years of experience in public education, all within a special education setting. Hogan is certified as a pre-K-12 special education teacher, a licensed professional counselor, and a board certified behavior analyst.
American-Statesman staff