http://www.capcog.org/in-the-news/index.php Capital Area Council of Governments RSS Feed en shoover@capcog.org Copyright 2013 2013-05-24T18:05:19+00:00 http://www.capcog.org/in-the-news/capcog-closed-may-27-for-memorial-day/ http://www.capcog.org/in-the-news/capcog-closed-may-27-for-memorial-day/#When:18:05:19Z Thank you to the millions of men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces throughout our nation's history. CAPCOG offices are closed Monday, May 27, to observe Memorial Day and will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 28. 2013-05-24T18:05:19+00:00 http://www.capcog.org/in-the-news/fema-senior-benefits-not-affected-by-disaster-aid/ http://www.capcog.org/in-the-news/fema-senior-benefits-not-affected-by-disaster-aid/#When:22:43:20Z Seniors can apply for federal disaster assistance without sacrificing Social Security benefits, paying more taxes or dropping their income-based benefit programs, according to a Federal Emergency Management Agency news release. 2013-05-23T22:43:20+00:00 http://www.capcog.org/in-the-news/hill-country-alliance-photo-contest-ends-may-31-2013/ http://www.capcog.org/in-the-news/hill-country-alliance-photo-contest-ends-may-31-2013/#When:19:56:42Z Eager to share the stories of the Texas Hill Country through photos of flora, fauna and fun? Get your cameras out for a chance at a colorful calendar feature and cash prizes. 2013-05-22T19:56:42+00:00 http://www.capcog.org/in-the-news/webcast-integrated-planning-on-water-quality-impacts/ http://www.capcog.org/in-the-news/webcast-integrated-planning-on-water-quality-impacts/#When:17:20:29Z In this free webcast hosted by the Water Environment Federation, explore the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's integrated-planning framework for clean water compliance with a look at the City of Baltimore's approach. 2013-05-22T17:20:29+00:00 http://www.capcog.org/in-the-news/state-grant-targets-pollution-with-natural-gas-replacements/ http://www.capcog.org/in-the-news/state-grant-targets-pollution-with-natural-gas-replacements/#When:18:33:54Z The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is accepting applications until 5 p.m. Friday, May 31, 2013, for a grant to replace or repower medium- and heavy-duty motor vehicles with cleaner-running natural gas versions. 2013-05-21T18:33:54+00:00 http://www.capcog.org/in-the-news/area-agency-on-aging-screenings-aim-to-curb-medication-interactions/ http://www.capcog.org/in-the-news/area-agency-on-aging-screenings-aim-to-curb-medication-interactions/#When:15:22:05Z Are you 60 or older, taking five or more medications and living in Central Texas? Join CAPCOG's Area Agency on Aging at a free medication screening event this summer.  2013-05-17T15:22:05+00:00 http://www.capcog.org/in-the-news/austin-mandatory-10-digit-dialing-starts-june-1-9-1-1-not-affected/ http://www.capcog.org/in-the-news/austin-mandatory-10-digit-dialing-starts-june-1-9-1-1-not-affected/#When:15:00:16Z Remember to reprogram those phones! With the introductory six-month grace period ending, mandatory 10-digit dialing in Central Texas starts June 1, 2013. 2013-05-15T15:00:16+00:00 http://www.capcog.org/in-the-news/meeting-solid-waste-advisory-committee/ http://www.capcog.org/in-the-news/meeting-solid-waste-advisory-committee/#When:14:20:40Z Get updates on regional solid waste issues during this committee meeting at CAPCOG's Austin offices. 2013-05-14T14:20:40+00:00 http://www.capcog.org/in-the-news/area-agency-on-aging-eye-on-preventive-services/ http://www.capcog.org/in-the-news/area-agency-on-aging-eye-on-preventive-services/#When:20:09:58Z As Older Americans Month is celebrated in May 2013, learn how CAPCOG Area Agency on Aging’s Benefits Counseling Program helps connect eligible consumers with needed preventive services in the 10-county region. 2013-05-10T20:09:58+00:00 http://www.capcog.org/in-the-news/sustainable-places-project-regional-forum-from-vacant-lots-to-vibrant-cente/ http://www.capcog.org/in-the-news/sustainable-places-project-regional-forum-from-vacant-lots-to-vibrant-cente/#When:16:23:43Z Join four area mayors and leading economist Jon Hockenyos for free breakfast and a look at economic development strategies to transform the futures of Central Texas Communities. 2013-05-10T16:23:43+00:00