Upcoming Events
Meeting: CAPCOG Executive Committee
10 a.m.-noon Wednesday, June 12, 2013
CAPCOG Pecan Room
6800 Burleson Road, Building 310, Suite 165
Austin, TX 78744
The Capital Area Council of Governments' Executive Committee, which convenes the second Wednesday of each month, will meet to hear staff updates and review or approve selected agency business. The 28-member committee, CAPCOG's governing body, largely comprises city and county elected officials nominated and selected annually to provide direction to CAPCOG staff on program implementation, budgets, contracts and general policies and procedures for managing the agency.
> Explore CAPCOG's Executive Committee
Meeting: Central Texas Clean Air Coalition
11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2013
CAPCOG Pecan Room
6800 Burleson Road, Building 310, Suite 165
Austin, TX 78744
Hear about ongoing strategies to reduce ozone pollution in the Austin metropolitan statistical area. The Central Texas Clean Air Coalition, comprising elected officials from the five-county MSA of Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis and Williamson counties, will meet right after the CAPCOG Executive Committee morning meeting.
Sustainable Places Project Regional Forum: From Vacant Lots to Vibrant Centers
9-11 a.m. Thursday, June 13, 2013
Omni Austin Hotel at Southpark
4140 Governors Row Austin, TX 78744
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.
The session, open to local governments, planning consultants, real estate developers and the public, marks the fifth in a series of CAPCOG Sustainable Places Project regional forums focused on mobility, housing, economic development and other factors of future prosperity.
Mayors Debbie Holland of Hutto, Marc Holm of Elgin, Todd Purcell of Dripping Springs and Dr. Lew White of Lockhart, whose cities each have a demonstration site participating in the Sustainable Places Project, will discuss various topics such as land development, code revisions, public improvements and business strategies to revitalize target areas and spur economic growth.
Hockenyos and acclaimed architects and planners Jim Adams and Jana McCann, all members of the project team, will also weigh in on the public-private partnerships and financing mechanisms needed to implement tomorrow's place-making today.
Limited-seating event includes a hot buffet breakfast. Advanced registration required.
Conference: Texas Rural Challenge
June 18-19, 2013
Embassy Suites
1001 E. McCarty Lane
San Marcos, TX 78666
Explore business and economic development best practices, rural issues and more at this two-day conference hosted by the Office of the Governor, Texas Economic Development Council, Texas Department of Agriculture and other partners.
The fourth annual event, this year featuring the theme "Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Energy: A Catalyst for Rural Prosperity," includes admission discounts for students and nonprofits. Register at Texas EDC's website. > Go
Training: Grant Writing for Public Safety Agencies
July 9-10, 2013
Hays County Sheriff’s Department
1307 Uhland Road, San Marcos, TX 78666
Learn how to compete for local, state and federal funding in this two-day grant-writing class hosted by the Hays County Sheriff's Department for first responder, public safety, emergency management and local government agencies. The class, taught by First Responder Grants Inc., costs $350.
Meeting: Solid Waste Advisory Committee
9:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 11, 2013
CAPCOG Pecan Room
6800 Burleson Road, Building 310, Suite 165
Austin, TX 78744
Get updates on regional solid waste issues at this meeting, open to the public. The Solid Waste Advisory Committee, formed in 1993, helps coordinate and guide implementation of the Regional Solid Waste Management Plan. The committee, whose membership includes representatives from across the greater Austin metropolitan area, also scores and prioritizes applications for solid waste grant funds.
> Learn more about the Solid Waste Advisory Committee
CAPCOG Training: Basic Peace Officer Course
7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday
Oct. 7, 2013, through March 20, 2014
CAPCOG Mesquite Training Room
6800 Burleson Road, Building 310, Suite 165
Austin, TX 78744
Aspire to serve as a Texas peace officer? Apply now for CAPCOG Regional Law Enforcement Academy's next six-month cadet training, which starts this fall. The full-time day class, taught by certified peace officers, includes academic instruction, hands-on practical lessons, physical training and preparation for the state licensing exam.
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