AURA: An Austin for Everyone

A legislative district map of Austin, Texas, with House District 49 highlighted in bright yellow. The district boundaries are outlined in red, encompassing neighborhoods from North Austin (near Research Blvd/US-183) down through the University of Texas at Austin area. Major roadways including I-35, MoPac, and 2222 are clearly labeled, showing the district's central location within the city.

Don't sit this one out—runoffs are decided by who shows up!

🗓️ Early Voting: May 18–22
🗓️ Election Day: Tuesday, May 26

🤝 Join the team: montserratfortexas.com/home#jointheteam

Check the HD 49 Map below to see if Montserrat will be on your ballot. ⬇️

Graphic with a purple and pink geometric background featuring a portrait of Montserrat Garibay. Large white text at the top reads "PRO-HOUSING PRO-TRANSIT ENDORSEMENT FOR TEXAS HOUSE DISTRICT 49 RUNOFF." At the bottom, it says "Montserrat Garibay" next to the AURA logo, which reads "Endorsed by AURA: An Austin for Everyone."

🚨 RUNOFF ALERT 🚨

AURA is proud to endorse @montserratgaribay.bsky.social for the Texas House District 49 runoff coming up this May!

Montserrat is a bilingual educator & labor leader committed to championing affordability, housing, & transit. Let's send her to represent Austin at the Capitol! 🗳️

Austin Transit Partnership: Y’all Aboard YouTube video by Austin Transit Partnership

Y'all aboard! Check out Austin Transit Partnership answering some of the biggest questions about Austin light rail!

Picture of Cosmic Pickle, the event venue, with tables, chairs, and plants. Text says: February Social with ATP. Feb. 19 at 5:30 PM

Want to know what's next for Austin light rail? Come hear updates from ATP, the group designing and building the light rail, at our upcoming social!

RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/aura-...

Jeremy Hendricks (House District 50) endorsed by AURA. Approved Candidates: Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch and Samantha Lopez-Resendez

For Texas House District 50, Jeremy Hendricks won AURA's endorsement! The HD-50 candidates who did not win, but were still ranked by a majority of AURA voting members, are recognized below as AURA approved candidates.

Josh Reyna (House District 49) endorsed by AURA. Approved Candidates: Daniel Wang, Robin Lerner, Montserrat Garibay, Gigs Hodges, and Kimmie Ellison

For Texas House District 49, Josh Reyna won AURA's endorsement! The HD-49 candidates who did not win, but were still ranked by a majority of AURA voting members, are recognized below as AURA approved candidates.

AURA pro-housing pro-transit endorsements for Texas State House: Josh Reyna for House District 49 and Jeremy Hendricks for House District 50.

AURA members voted to endorse Josh Reyna & Jeremy Hendricks for the Texas House of Representatives!

Don’t forget, Primary Election Day is Tuesday, March 3, and early voting starts Tuesday, February 17. Learn more here: www.texastribune.org/2026/01/13/t...

Austin's light-rail plans get environmental clearance from Trump administration Federal transit officials approve the environmental review for Austin's light-rail plans. But the question of federal funding remains unanswered.

Austin light rail clears another major milestone: the Federal Transit Administration approved the project's environmental review! 🎉

Picture of The Pub at the Triangle. Text says: January Social with AURA. Jan. 7 at 5:30 PM

For the first time, AURA will endorse candidates in the Texas Legislature! Come to our January social to meet candidates for HD-49 & HD-50 and hear how they plan to address central Texas housing & transportation issues at the Capitol!

RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/aura-...

Picture of AURA board member Alim Virani at City Hall, wearing an Uncle Sam hat, holding a US flag, with 6 other AURA members posing at the citizenship ceremony.

Congratulations to AURA board member Alim Virani on becoming a US citizen! 🎉🇺🇸

Our motto is "An Austin for Everyone", and we advocate for a welcoming city that grows to accommodate everyone who wants to call Austin home, so we couldn't be happier to celebrate this milestone with Alim!

Picture of Draught House Pub with AURA's logo atop. Text reads: "Holiday Social feat. TravCo Commission Candidates. Draught House Pub (4112 Medical Pkwy), Dec 11, 5:30pm.

Come hang out with Austin urbanists at our next social this Thursday! At this social, you'll have the opportunity to meet and hear from Travis County Commissioner candidates, so don't miss it!

RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/aura-...

Excited to join Giselle Hale and Marc Vukcevich for a conversation on parking reform and the Abundance Movement. We’ll explore how smarter land-use and better policy can foster more sustainable, accessible cities. Tune in tomorrow at 1 pm CT 👉 luma.com/eab3fc7r

Credit to @cutterwgonzalez.bsky.social and @urbanatxreads.bsky.social for the video.

Austin's Life After Cars event with the hosts of @thewaroncars.bsky.social is TOMORROW AT 8 PM! Get your tickets now!
bookpeople.com/event/2025-1...

Austin's Parking Benefit Districts have generated over $6million dollars for local street upgrades and that is at 51% funding. PTMDs are a revenue generating machine, you just have to turn them on.

Three years ago, Austin elected me to fight for a more affordable, more just Austin.

We’ve delivered real change – even when the state pushed back.

I’m running for re-election to keep fighting for our future. zoforaustin.com

Austin light rail moves closer to construction with federal approval The FTA’s medium-high score advances Project Connect’s rail line toward billions in federal funding and a 2027 groundbreaking.

Link to the article: www.statesman.com/news/local/a...

Screenshot of an Austin American-Statesman article titled "Feds signal confidence in Austin Light Rail system, part of Project Connect" with text below "The FTA’s medium-high score advances Project Connect’s rail line toward billions in federal funding and a 2027 groundbreaking." Article written by Alex Driggars, Staff Writer, on Nov 30, 2025. Below title is a picture described "Artist conceptual visualization shows how the light-rail line might look at the intersection of East Riverside Drive and South Pleasant Valley Road."

Austin light rail is one step closer!

"The rating, the strongest overall grade FTA assigned for the 2026 fiscal year, signals that federal staff view the project as financially and technically viable."

Thrilled to intro our panel for Life After Cars! Joining co-hosts of @thewaroncars.bsky.social, @sgoodyear.bsky.social & @brooklynspoke.bsky.social:

@vanessafuentes.bsky.social, MPT
Talib Abdullahi, Black History Bike Ride
@kutnathan.bsky.social, KUT (moderator)

🎟️ bookpeople.com/event/2025-1...

Event flyer including the information in the post with pictures of the authors and organization logos. Additional info: 8 PM start time at 501 Brushy St.

You're invited! Join us on Dec. 4 for a can't-miss conversation with @sgoodyear.bsky.social & @brooklynspoke.bsky.social of @thewaroncars.bsky.social and local leaders about a future for Austin after cars.

Tix: bookpeople.com/event/2025-1...

Map of Austin TX with VERY EVEN distribution of new infill housing projects across the city as represented by purple dots.

Well crafted housing policy for the WIN! This is the distribution of new HOME projects in Austin, and look what happens when permit more infill housing everywhere by right?!?
Congrats to #atxcouncil & @aura-atx.org + many others for nailing it.

ICYMI! Please share your thoughts about TxDOT's Multimodal Transit Plan by 11/20!
Here's the link to the survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/F6RQFQN

Our biggest party of the year is coming THIS Friday! 🎉

Food, drinks, live music, special guests, and more await. Come celebrate an incredible year and get ready for 2026.

Don't miss out, get your ticket now! www.safestreetsaustin.org/2025-fundrai...

Picture of Zilker Brewing Co, a brewery with tables and a food truck in front. Text says: November Social with AURA and Austin Habitat for Humanity Young Professionals. Nov. 17 at 5:30 PM

Come hang out with AURA and Austin Habitat for Humanity Young Professionals, a group dedicated to making an impact on housing affordability in Austin by networking, advocating, and building affordable homes in the community!

RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/aura-...

Union Block Walk: Yes on Austin's Prop Q · AFT Join Austin union members for a block walk to urge our neighbors to vote YES on Prop Q! This event is for seasoned canvassers or a first time block walkers. **Sign up now to help save our vital servi...

Sign up to canvas for Prop Q with other AURA volunteers this weekend at these block walks hosted by other community orgs:

Saturday 10 AM - 1 PM: www.mobilize.us/aft/event/85...

Sunday 12 PM - 3 PM
www.mobilize.us/local-majori...

Vote YES on Prop Q! Early Voting Oct. 20 - 31 Election Day Tues. Nov 4 Image of the newly completed Cady Lofts, a project funded by the City containing 100 permanent supportive housing units in Central Austin. At bottom left, AURA's logo with tag line "An Austin For Everyone"

Our membership has voted to endorse Prop Q!

Vote early Monday through Friday this week from 7 AM to 7 PM. Find your nearest polling location here: votetravis.gov/current-elec...

Prop Q protects our City's essential services, including supportive housing, safe sidewalks, & our EMS first responders

The survey to get your opinions on overhauling Sixth Street ends 👉THIS Sunday 10/19.👈

Take the City's survey now and support Protected Bike Lanes on Sixth!

Survey link: publicinput.com/v13338

We just passed a City initiative to make it easier for neighborhood cafés like Rosy’s to open across Austin.

Rosy's is a perfect example of how walkable neighborhood spaces help people connect, build community, and combat isolation.

Austin is trying out a new machine to quickly create protected bike lanes at lower cost!

AURA September Social Join us for our September social at Austin Beerworks on Wednesday, September 10! We’ll be there from 5:30pm until around 7:30pm, and we encourage you to invite your friends and bring your family - th...

Join us next Thursday at Bouldin Acres on South Lamar for our October Social, starting at 5:30. The venue has a playground, pickleball courts and a dog-friendly patio, so please feel free to bring family, friends and fido!

RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/aura-...