Austin/Travis County, TX Focus

Travis County and Austin at the center of a major battle over education:

Bringing Change to the Texas SBOE

Gambling With Our Children’s Future

Help Texas get back to its roots supporting education.


Teacher Tuesdays:
Every Tuesday, 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Travis County Democratic Party Coordinated Campaign 605 W 13th St Austin, TX 78701

Teacher Tuesdays: Join educators and students every Tuesday evening from 5:30-8:30 p.m. as they make calls in support of our Democratic State Board of Education candidates! Help Judy Jennings and Rebecca Bell-Metereau put our public schools back in the hands of teachers and experts, not conservative ideologues.


Phonebanking for Bill White

Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. & Saturday/Sunday 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
We are calling voters all day, everyday to tell them about Bill White. Even if you can volunteer for an hour a week, your effort can make a difference. Come by the office anytime or schedule a shift by emailing volunteeraustin@billwhitefortexas.com or giving us a call at 512-810-6790.

Volunteer Voter Registration
Every Saturday, from July 24th to October 2nd 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Coordinated Campaign Headquarters, 605 W. 13th Street, Austin, TX. 78701 (map)
Phone number: (512) 472-VOTE (8683)

Join volunteers every Saturday as we register new progressive, Democratic voters looking for change in Texas! We’re targeting high-traffic areas across Austin, as well as neighborhoods with traditionally low rates of registration. We’re also working to make sure our voters update their registrations before the October 4th deadline. Join us every Saturday at Coordinated Campaign Headquarters! Deputization is available every week on Saturday at 9:00 a.m., and training and materials will be provided for every shift. Together, we can register enough voters to change the electorate in Texas, and change who wins this November!

Capital City Young Democrats
The Capital City Young Democrats welcome the young and the young at heart to join us for volunteering and social events. Each month, we have a regular meeting, a happy hour, and at least one social or volunteer event. We meet the first Wednesday of every month. George Washington Carver Branch of the Austin Public Library 1161 Angelina Street, Austin, TX 78722, (512) 974-1010 For more information, contact kimberlyhokanson@gmail.com


EVENTS:

To find events in the Austin/Travis County area, go to the Travis County Democratic Party Calendar


BIODIESEL IN AUSTIN AREA

Here are some biodiesel stations near Austin, TX. Biodiesel is less polluting and has a smaller carbon footprint than regular diesel, and is produced right here in the USA. Biodiesel can be used in almost any diesel engine. Up to B20 (a 20 percent blend) any diesel engine, whether car or 18 wheeler or whatever, can use it. Above B20 some older engines may have problems, but newer engines should be ok.

DieselGreen Fuels: 5217 Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702, 512-247-3835. Offers B20 (good for any diesel engine) and B100 (OK for newer diesel engines). Open 9-5.

El Sol Logistics: 1114 Regal Row, Austin, TX 78748, 512-563-8142. Offers B100 (OK for newer diesel engines). Open 9-5 M-F

Oaxacan Tamaleo: 1634 Hwy 71, Cedar Creek, TX 78612, 512-289-9262. Offers B100 (OK for newer diesel engines). CLOSED MONDAYS

Ecowise: 110 W. Elizabeth St. Austin, TX 78704, 512-326-4474. Offers B100 (OK for newer diesel engines). Open M-SU 10-7PM.


AUSTIN DEMOCRATIC CLUBS:

Capital Area Progressive Democrats
First Tuesday of the month, 5:30P
AFL-CIO, 1106 Lavaca
Contact: John Lipscombe or 512.826.5517

Capital City Young Democrats
First Wednesday of the month, 6:00P
Carver Library, 1161 Angelina
Contact: Ben Simnacher or tel. 512.576.1679

Texas Environmental Democrats
Third Tuesdays, 7P-8:30P
Vinny’s Italian Cafe, 1003 Barton Springs Rd.
Contact: Kedron Touvell or 512.680.5998

University Democrats
Every Wednesday during the Fall and Spring semesters, 8P
Mezes 1.306 on the UT Campus

Austin Tejano Democrats
Meet Second Wednesday of the month, 5:30P
Casa Garcia’s Restaurant, 1000 S. Lamar
Contact: Fred Cantu or 512.698.4805

Black Austin Democrats
Third Thursday of the month, 6P
Carver Library, 1611 Angelina
Contact: Natomi Austin

Capital Area Asian American Democrats
First Tuesday of the Month, 6:30P Eat, Drink, Socialize, 7:00P Meeting
First Chinese BBQ Restaurant, 10901 N Lamar Blvd.
Contact: Ramey Ko or 512.577.5729

Latinos for Texas
Third Tuesday of the month, 7:00 – 8:30P
Contact: Crystal Viagran

Capital Area Democratic Women
Second Thursday of the month, 11:30A networking, 12:00P lunch
Nuevo Leon Restaurant, 1501 E. 6th St.
Contact: Jean Warneke or 512.217.4814

Stonewall Democrats
First Tuesday of the month, 7:30P
The Red House 1917 Manor Rd. (MAP)
Contact: Rich Bailey or 512.771.3538

Circle C Area Democrats
Second Monday of the month, 6:15P
Contact: Ed Scruggs or Leslie Westo

Lake Travis Democrats
Second Tuesday of the month, 6:30P
Lakeway Activity Center, 105 Cross Creek Rd.
Contact: Judy Donohue or 512.531.9804

North by Northwest Democrats
Third Monday of the month, 6P
Sherlocks, 9012 Research Blvd
Contact: Jack Sigman or 512.796.7245

Northeast Travis County Democrats
Last Tuesday of the month, 6:30 Meet and Greet; 7:00 p.m. Meeting starts
Travis County Community Center in Pflugerville, 15822 Foothill Farms Loop
Contact: Dave Taylor or 844-1300

South Austin Democrats
Second Tuesday of the month, 5:30P Eat and socialize, 6P Program
Casa Garcia’s Restaurant, 1000 S. Lamar
Contact: Richard Arriola or 512.547.0556

Southwest Austin Democrats
Third Wednesday of the month, 6:30P Social; 6:45P Program
Will Hampton Public Library, 5125 Convict Hill Rd.
Contact: Albert Gonzales or 512.280.4900

West Austin Democrats
Second Wednesday of the month, 7P
Howson Branch Library, 2500 Exposition Blvd
Contact: Janet Hamilton or 512.469.9894

YellerDawg / Saturday Sages Democrats
Every Saturday, 11A
Tres Amigos Restaurant, 1801 S. Capitol of Texas Hwy (MAP)
Contact: Bill McAfee