CAPCOG

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

[CAPCOG @CAPCOGTX]

The Powering Texas Energy Strategies: Summer Workshop Series continues on Aug. 11. The three-part training will assist local governments around the region in developing plans & accessing resources to conserve energy and water. Register for the workshop: https://t.co/A34M8yjCWl

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“The senior rides have opened up more opportunities to go see a family member, go to the doctor, church, grocery store,” said Jennifer Scott, CAPCOG Aging Services director in an article about rural transit services for older adults. Read it: https://t.co/OpOkFOZswF @RideCARTS

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🚨 Next month! Powering Texas Energy Strategies: Summer Workshop Series w/ @CAPCOGTX

Part 2: "Conservation in Practice: Energy & Water Strategies for Texas"

🗓️ 8/11 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

➡️ More info & registration here: https://t.co/9fw74SZ4I6

#TXenergy #energyefficiency

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Saharan dust entered the region on Monday and will continue to affect Central Texas air quality through today, with fine dust (PM2.5) levels forecast to reach upper "moderate" AQI levels. Unusually sensitive individuals should limit outdoor activity to prevent breathing issues.

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📢ATTENTION: The Office of Management and Budget has proposed revisions to the Uniform Guidance, the regulations that govern how federal grants are awarded, managed and monitored. Counties have an opportunity to make their voices heard before the July 13 public comment deadline. The National Association of Counties has compiled resources to help counties understand and take action. A webinar is taking place TODAY, JUNE 30 at 3 p.m. CST

➡️Read here for more information: https://t.co/smgNaVaYT0

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Learn how your agency can have the greatest impact on residential actions during emergencies by attending CAPCOG's Warning & Alert Strategy and Skills Practicum on July 27 and 28.
https://t.co/F5GKTHw9wa

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CAPCOG launches survey to gather energy and water conservation efforts by local governments in the 10-county region. The survey will close July 17.

https://t.co/dg0C70Fn8e

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Come learn how to protect your community from environmental crimes, such as illegal dumping, through enforcement & abatement protocols during a Basic Environmental Law Enforcement course July 23.

Registration is open at https://t.co/Ke8NRsQ9am.
#litter #localgov #publicsafety

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CAPCOG Executive Director, Chris Miller, joined National Association of Regional Councils' Executive Director Council earlier this month.

Read about it: https://t.co/Sdba2Kdfuc
#regionalism #localgovernment #planning

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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.