Capital Area Council of Governments

In The News

CAPCOG Hires Mark Sweeney As New Director Of The Regional Services Division

Sweeney worked previously for 14 years at the city government level, 13 years with the East Texas Council of Governments, and two years in consulting.

CAPCOG’s 2009 Aerial Photography For Our Urbanized Area Is Now Available

The GeoMap Program is a multi-year, cost-sharing initiative to produce and maintain current Geographic Information System (GIS) map data for the Capital Area.

April is Fair Housing Month

April 2010 marks the 42nd anniversary of the 1968 landmark Fair Housing Act.

Check Out CAPCOG’s Data Points Blog

Data Points is a blog produced by CAPCOG staff about data and regional trends in the Capital Area.

EDA University Center Call for Applications in Austin Region

The Economic Development Administration is soliciting applications from accredited institutions of higher education for the FY 2010 University Center Economic Development Program.

CAPCOG Announces 2011 Calendar Contest

CAPCOG's annual calendar contest for K-3 students has begun! Entries for the contest should follow the theme "9-1-1 and Emergencies" and are due April 23, 2010.

CAPCOG Mapping Tool For Locating Recycling And Waste Facilities

The CAPCOG solid waste program has developed a tool for locating recycling and solid waste facilities in the CAPCOG region.

Upcoming Events

CAPCOG Hosts Open Meetings Act Workshop March 30th

This workshop has proven to be very valuable to members of boards, committees, and commissions such as planning and zoning commissions and economic development corporations.

ECT Texas Regional Forum Series: Turning Challenges Into Opportunities

ECT’s March 31st Forum brings regional leaders and experts together to explore transportation and water infrastructure funding and coordination issues.

Look For Your Census Form In Mid-March

Residents in Central Texas will soon receive an important piece of mail: the 2010 census questionnaire, the survey used to collect the nation’s population, housing, and socio-economic data from the public.

Statewide 2010 Conference on Aging Set For March 21 - 24

This annual conference promotes excellence in service delivery through the sharing of technical assistance, best practices and management tools.

CAPCOG To Host Texas Notary Law and Procedures Seminar

CAPCOG will host a 3-hour Texas Notary Law and Procedures Seminar for current, new, and non-notary participant On April 8, 2010.

American Recovery & Reinvestment Act Information Announcements

CAPCOG is continually updating this site as new information about the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act is provided. We will will try our best to keep apprised of all new information.