District 3

José Velásquez defeats Daniela Silva for District 3 seat bit.ly/3V5slok by @dreuhmarie via @austinmonitor

Project Connect leaders call for ‘future proofing’ in light rail buildout bit.ly/3AWxRC7 by @writtenbykelsey via @KXAN_News

East Austinites are voting on a new council member. Here’s where District 3 candidates stand on key issues. | @england_weber l8r.it/dF7J

@FTA_DOT awards @CapMetroATX $900K to enhance economic & community development by creating mixed-use development, increasing affordable housing, supporting bike & pedestrian access, & essential services to @austintexasgov transit oriented developments🔗bit.ly/FTA_Cap

One dead in southeast Austin apartment fire kvue.com/article/news/l…

The Statesman covers our lawsuit against TxDOT: “TxDOT is claiming that these three sections [of I-35] are ‘independent utilities’... We are crying foul on that claim. This is obviously one massive highway widening project." 🧐 statesman.com/story/news/loc…

A pedestrian bridge in Roy G. Guerrero Park that was destroyed seven years ago will finally be replaced. But it will take a couple more years. kut.org/austin/2022-06…

I had the pleasure of welcoming @DepSecBeaudreau to Austin to celebrate ORLP investments in east Austin. These investments will further outdoor equity and access in District 3. Thank you to @AustinCityParks @NatlParkService and @DeptInterior for making these projects a reality!

Do you live on Riverside? Join us at 5:30 p.m. tomorrow to see what the #ProjectConnect team has in store for the Pleasant Valley intersection. Info/registration: projectconnect.com/get-involved @UTAustin, @UTexasStudents, @UTshuttle, @accdistrict

FINAL Vehicle vs pedestrian collision 1701-1721 E Riverside Dr: #ATCEMSMedics have transported 1 patient to Dell Medical Center with critical life threatening injuries. Expect probable closures to continue. EMS no longer on scene. No further information available.

One person injured in South Austin road rage shooting kvue.com/article/news/l…

Tuesday, April 26, 5:30 pm

Many low-income UT students live several miles from campus, including in the East Riverside corridor, where rent can be less expensive than in closer neighborhoods. To get to campus, some rely on @CapMetroATX buses, which they can ride for free 2/ atxne.ws/37NXf1d

Austin Transit Partnership to seek new executive director #ProjectConnect @ATP_org bit.ly/3JG5869 by @JoClifton78704 via @austinmonitor

Memo: Update on Program including Light Rail Project Cost Drivers and Estimates (2nd link) #ProjectConnect bit.ly/3rbukeG by Dave Couch via @ATP_org

The legacy of environmental racism continues. #atxcouncil chose $$ over people

We'll see y'all at 5:30 p.m. for an Orange Line Working Group meeting focusing on the area around the SoCo & Oltorf Stations. Info & registration: projectconnect.com/get-invovled

Join us Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. for an Orange Line Working Group meeting. This meeting will focus on the area that includes the SoCo Station and Oltorf Station. Info & registration: projectconnect.com/get-involved

(2/2) Today, @CommUnityCare in partnership with @HACA and Central Health announced the establishment of new a community health center at Chalmers Courts East, a project-based rental assistance property for low-income residents in East Austin. #NationalPublicHealthWeek

Do you recognize this vehicle? Police believe it could be involved in a fatal hit-and-run. kvue.com/article/news/c…