Category Archives: Press Clips
KXAN: Mayor Adler says Austin ready to shelter hurricane evacuees
August 28, 2017—Mayor Steve Adler said Austin is prepared to help Hurricane Harvey evacuees in the coming days as more residents seek shelter from the storm’s aftermath, which caused severe flooding in Houston as well as Central Texas.
As Austin looks to shelter more out-of-town individuals, Adler said he had the opportunity to speak with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner to discuss how the city can help.
“First, everybody should know that company is coming,” Adler said. “We and other major cities around the state have received a request from the state to shelter thousands of our fellow Texans.” Continue reading
Austin Inno: Austin Now Has an Affordable Housing Accelerator Program
August 24, 2017—It’s true: two of the most pressing issues in Austin are affordable housing and mobility. Now, a new accelerator program backed by some of Austin’s most powerful advocates aims to find a needle in a haystack — an idea that truly turns Austin’s affordability trend around before it’s too late.
CBS Austin: Hundreds of protestors rally against white supremacy in Austin
Saturday, August 19th 2017—Hundreds gathered at Austin City Hall Saturday to “Rally Against White Supremacy.”
The event served as a peaceful rally in response to the violence in Charlottesville, Va. last weekend after one person was killed and dozens were injured after a driver plowed into a crowd of protesters.
The event featured various speakers including Mayor Steve Adler, State Rep. Lloyd Doggett, Austin Community College Professor Patricia Hatcher, as well as many other community leaders and activists.