CAPCOG

The Capital Area Council of Governments serves as an advocate, planner and coordinator on important regional issues for the 10-county region.

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CAPCOG's planning and economic development coordinator, Kaileen McHugh, completed National Association of Development Organizations (NADO)'s Emerging Leaders Program and will be bringing some lesson's learned to the 10-county region.

Read about it: https://t.co/Plg554BDHT

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He had served on the CAPCOG board since 2024 and quickly became a board officers, where he provided budget guidance and more. Member representatives such as Dr. Hougen, give a lot to their community and the region through their volunteer service.

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CAPCOG's Executive Committee said a hopefully short-term goodbye to Dr. Steve Hougen, former Mayor Pro Tem of Granite Shoals, last week. Dr. Hougen was term-limited and could not run again during the city's May elections.

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And check out the full podcast, The Care Economy at https://t.co/p975RqovB4. There are several great topic for family caregivers.

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CAPCOG's Shirley Trapani and Austin area elder attorney, Terry Garrett, with The Garrett Law Firm, PLLC, joined the fourth episode of a new caregiver podcast to share information about the legal needs of caregivers.

Read about it at https://t.co/hTW3d4h2H5.

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It is #NationalPublicSafetyTelecommunicatorsWeek. Join us in celebrating all our emergency telecommunicators.

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Thanks to all the speakers who made CAPCOG's TxCDBG Regional Outreach & Community Development Forum possible yesterday. It was a great event where communities could hear about the impacts of funding opportunities from @TexasDeptofAg.

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CAPCOG's Aging Services Division is accepting comments on it 2027-29 Area Plan draft until May 1. The plan outlines priorities, goals, & strategies to support older adults, caregivers, & communities in the 10-county region.
Read the draft & comment at https://t.co/RinoPb8q1N.

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CAPCOG will host its TxCDBG Regional Outreach & Community Forum from 1 to 3:30 p.m. April 6. The forum will highlight CDBG funding opportunities and other funding opportunities that can be used for community development. Register at https://t.co/NVLzHIsSXC

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🚨 TOMORROW: @CAPCOGTX / SPEER Energy Workshop: Building Energy Codes

When: April 8 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Where: St.Edward's University

➡️ More info and registration here: https://t.co/b1xjKP9uO4

#TXenergy #energyefficiency #energycodes

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Read more about today's test:https://t.co/xFGPr2d1vD

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There has been a lot of work around the region preparing for today's statewide, local emergency alerts test. It will start soon, but the work is never ending.
CAPCOG works year round with its members & other local governments to practice drafting & sending emergency notifications

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because the ability to reach the right people with accurate, actionable messages is a powerful lifesaving tool. It is important that Central Texas residents in the 10-county region self-register at https://t.co/0BICy6kr7n.

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CAPCOG's Regional Law Enforcement Academy graduated another 45 peace officer from its Basic Peace Officer Course on Friday. The officers will go to work for 17 agencies in and outside of the 10-county region. https://t.co/xQGUWqBQSE

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Participate in the development of CAPCOG's Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area 2027-29 Aging Services Area Plan by taking its community survey: https://t.co/LzaFIy4LDR. The survey closes March 15.

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CAPCOG will be in Leander on Wednesday for its West Williamson County Day - a townhall/listening session where CAPCOG is seeking feedback form its members & partners on how it can improve its ability to strengthen local communities & the region.

RSVP at https://t.co/u2WwJa43Ln

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CAPCOG & CATRAC are hosting the National Transportation Safety Board for a 2-day training on how responding agencies can support people involved in transportation crashes and their loved ones. Register https://t.co/hBRxXmORKY

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In Texas, storm resiliency is serious business.

And the @TXGLO is proud to partner with hundreds of communities to deliver disaster recovery and mitigation resources to improve resiliency!

Thank you to State Rep. Stan Gerdes, Bastrop Mayor Ishmael Harris, and more Capital Area (@CAPCOGTX) leaders for joining us in this celebration!

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‼️ SPEER/@CAPCOGTX Workshop – Master Your Energy Data: Save Money & Support Clean Air

When: 2/25 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Where: 6800 Burleson Rd, Bldg. 310, Suite 165 (Pecan Room), Austin, TX, 78744

➡️ More info/registration: https://t.co/SB1cjyz4e4

#TXenergy #energyefficiency

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Come learn how energy data can help your organization save money & work to improve air quality at CAPCOG & SPEER's Master Your Energy Data workshop for local government personnel managing facilities.

It will be conducted on Feb. 12.
Register at https://t.co/xSHV7NjdAp