Mayor Watson declared today, April 25 as Mexican-American Heritage Corridor and District Day at Mexic-Arte’s Cinco de Mayo Luncheon. We were thrilled to be named as one of the movers and shakers making the corridor happen on the proclamation.

We need to find fosters or adopters for as many of our medium/large dogs as possible. Adoption fees are still $0!

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As a longtime friend of Mexic-Arte Museum, it was my pleasure to drop into their Cinco de Mayo Luncheon yesterday.

Mexic-Arte is one of those places that’s foundational to Austin. We’re so lucky for the decades worth of education and cultural celebration it has given Austin.

This #EarthDay , I’m excited to celebrate with other #ClimateMayors the unprecedented federal funding for tackling climate change. Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, we're boosting green jobs and improving resilience & sustainability in Austin.

Congratulations to the Austin Police Department’s 151st cadet class on graduating this afternoon.

Our newest officers come from all different backgrounds, but what they have in common is a commitment to public service and keeping us safe.

Austin’s Homeless Strategy Office does some pretty difficult work that takes time. There can be setbacks & obstacles — but the work that David and his team have done since Dec. to build out a homelessness response system is really extraordinary.

I truly appreciate what they do.

Just spoke at the Fair Housing Conference put on by our Office of Civil Rights.

For far too long, Austin leaders used zoning to exclude, isolate, and deny housing to people of color.

City Council is committed to undoing that inequity and providing more housing options for all.

It's National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week! Earlier in the year, I visited our Combined Transportation, Emergency & Communications Center & was left in awe at the multi-agency operation working to keep us safe. Thank you to our dispatchers for your service & dedication.

Our friends Austin Parks & Rec are collecting photos and videos of the eclipse for a time capsule! Submit post your images & videos using the hashtag #TotalEclipseATX on Facebook, Instagram or X & tag Austin Parks & Rec. Or email them to [email protected].

We’ve just finished up our Joint Council-Planning Commission Hearing.

Thanks to all who testified on proposed LDC revisions. Folks were clear- we need to work to make Austin a more affordable, open community.

We can get there with more housing and transit-supportive density.

⁦Our family supports ⁦Mayor Kirk Watson⁩ for his reelection as Mayor of Austin. Thank you for your unwavering dedication to Austin.

Met Mayor Kirk Watson in mid 90s as an Aide/Chief of Staff for Former CM/MPT/Mayor Gus Garcia. For nearly 30yrs he’s been a loyal friend to our familia of native Austinites 6 generations strong. I’m honored to call him a friend & PROUD to be supporting his reelection for Austin Mayor!

JUST IN: Austin Mayor Mayor Kirk Watson is running for re-election #VoteTexas
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With the announcement, Mayor Kirk Watson brings in a slew of endorsements including:

- 8 current city council members (out of 10)
- 2 state senators
- 4 state reps
- Travis Co. judge and 3 commissioners
- A number of surrounding mayors