AUSTIN, Texas — Fifty students from Central Texas high schools will arrive at The University of Texas at Austin on July 18, to begin an intensive four-day leadership academy designed to give them the skills to address the needs of the next generation, including a growing Hispanic population that has become the largest and youngest minority group in the United States. Subiendo: The Academy for Rising Leaders, July 18-21, is a new endeavor by the Center for Politics and Governance at the … [Read more...]
Save this summer with an energy audit
If a homeowner is feeling big temperature differences from room to room, or suspects that the home is not as efficient as it should be, but doesn’t know where to start, it may be time to consult a professional. A professional home auditor can show a homeowner exactly where a home is losing energy with specialized equipment and tests, such as a blower door and infrared scan. With a blower door, air is pulled out of the home to show exactly where the air leaks are located. The infrared scan is … [Read more...]
Sweet summer sounds for free around Austin
It is summertime in Austin and it is HOT (which you may have noticed!). What are you supposed to do to enjoy this wonderful time of year when you are short on cash? Listed below are just a few of the amazing music events in Austin that will help keep you cool and busy. After all, Austin is the Live Music Capitol of the World. Check out these opportunities to check out free summer tunes: KGSR’s 10th Season of Blues On The Green When: Every other Wednesday evening, June 9 – August 18 at … [Read more...]
