Media Interviews and Requests About the Award: If you would like to schedule an interview with Austin NAACP President Nelson Linder or would like to learn more about the Austin chapter of the NAACP and the 48th Annual DeWitty/Overton Freedom Fund Banquet, please call 512-476-6230.
The Lanier High School agriculture department hosts its annual fall pet vaccination clinic this month, where for $20 families can bring in their pets to receive vaccinations that will be active for a full year. Vaccinations for worming and kennel cough will be available at an addition fee, while medications to combat fleas, ticks and heartworms will be offered at a discounted price. Pets can also receive nail-clipping services for $5 cash. Vaccinations can be paid for by cash, check or credit card.
AUSTIN, Texas--Austin ISD's schools and buses will operate as scheduled today. Due to the rain, there may be delays in bus pick-up and school arrival times.
AISD asks parents to please add extra time to their commutes this morning and to expect traffic delays. The district also reminds Austin drivers to stop for school buses whose lights are flashing.
AISD continues to monitor the weather and the latest information available from the National Weather Service as more rain is expected overnight. At this time, the district anticipates schools will be open as scheduled tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov. 6.
However, the district recognizes that the true impact of the rains likely will not be known until overnight and into the early morning.
Dear Colleagues:
Many of our families and school communities were devastated by last week’s severe flooding in Austin. Over the weekend, I visited affected neighborhoods, particularly in southeast Austin. I walked the streets, talked to families, and entered damaged homes. Our schools are back in operation, but many families, including at least one AISD staff member, have lost their homes and belongings.
Where: Ortega Elementary School, 1135 Garland
Where: Govalle Elementary School, 3601 Govalle
What: The Department of Communications and Community Engagement and Austin Voices for Education and Youth will hosts 1 of 3 community meetings to gather input about possible future use of the Allan Elementary facility.
Where: Perez Elementary, 7500 S. Pleasant Valley Rd.
The first cohort of Austin ISD School Turnaround AmeriCorps members will officially be sworn into AmeriCorp service on Friday, Nov. 15 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the gynamsium of AISD's Baker Center, 3908 Avenue B. The community is invited to join them for this special ceremony where members will officially take their oaths.
