Council Member José Velásquez (@joseforatx) 's Twitter Profile
Council Member José Velásquez

@joseforatx

Austin City Council Member José Velásquez, District 3.

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This morning, the D3 team partnered with the Central Texas Food Bank to help at their mobile food pantry at ACC Riverside. In under 2 hours, we fed 260 families! 🥕 🔗 If you’re interested in volunteering with us next time, sign up for our CommUNITY Team: bit.ly/D3CommUNITY

This morning, the D3 team partnered with the Central Texas Food Bank to help at their mobile food pantry at ACC Riverside. In under 2 hours, we fed 260 families! 🥕

🔗 If you’re interested in volunteering with us next time, sign up for our CommUNITY Team: bit.ly/D3CommUNITY
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Join us for an open community discussion regarding the future of the historic Montopolis Negro School. Your input is incredibly important as we continue preparing for the school’s preservation. 📅 9/24 ⏰ 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. 📍 Montopolis Rec Center austintexas.gov/MontopolisScho…

Join us for an open community discussion regarding the future of the historic Montopolis Negro School. Your input is incredibly important as we continue preparing for the school’s preservation.

📅 9/24
⏰ 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
📍 Montopolis Rec Center
austintexas.gov/MontopolisScho…
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📝 We're back to our regularly scheduled #ATXCouncil meetings tomorrow & we're looking at many impactful items this week, including a resolution to declare that reproductive rights are human rights ✊🏽 Read the full agenda here: bit.ly/3XkQ3Bh

📝 We're back to our regularly scheduled #ATXCouncil meetings tomorrow & we're looking at many impactful items this week, including a resolution to declare that reproductive rights are human rights ✊🏽

Read the full agenda here: bit.ly/3XkQ3Bh
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Looking for a way to serve your community? Join a board or commission!  There are currently four vacancies open for D3 residents! 🔗 Apply and find more info: bit.ly/3X4ngQ1

Looking for a way to serve your community? Join a board or commission! 

There are currently four vacancies open for D3 residents!

🔗 Apply and find more info: bit.ly/3X4ngQ1
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On Nov 27, 1968, 252 factory workers walked out of their jobs at Economy Furniture in Austin demanding fair pay & better working conditions. Yesterday, we honored their fight & remembered the workers & community who stood unidos & shaped history for the better. ✊🏽

On Nov 27, 1968, 252 factory workers walked out of their jobs at Economy Furniture in Austin demanding fair pay & better working conditions. 

Yesterday, we honored their fight & remembered the workers & community who stood unidos & shaped history for the better. ✊🏽
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Spent time out in the community with Life Anew & spoke to a family that recently lost a loved one. I chatted with the mother, she had just lost her 13 year old son.   Community Violence Intervention programming is essential. It saves lives.

Spent time out in the community with Life Anew & spoke to a family that recently lost a loved one. I chatted with the mother, she had just lost her 13 year old son.
 
Community Violence Intervention programming is essential. It saves lives.
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Spent the morning with Austin Habitat for Humanity, Women Who Build, and UT Austin students on a project in Montopolis. I love a good commUNITY housing undertaking. 🏠

Spent the morning with Austin Habitat for Humanity, Women Who Build, and UT Austin students on a project in Montopolis. 

I love a good commUNITY housing undertaking. 🏠
CentralTexasFoodBank (@ctxfoodbank) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Celebrating National Philanthropy Day with Camila Alves at our South Austin mobile pantry! Joined by Council Member Council Member José Velásquez & Vanessa Fuentes 💃🏽's Chief of Staff, we saw how service strengthens our community. 🧡

Celebrating National Philanthropy Day with Camila Alves at our South Austin mobile pantry! Joined by Council Member <a href="/joseforatx/">Council Member José Velásquez</a> &amp;  <a href="/VanessaForATX/">Vanessa Fuentes 💃🏽</a>'s Chief of Staff, we saw how service strengthens our community. 🧡
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With temps forecasted to dip into the mid-30s, Cold Weather Shelters are activated tonight, Dec. 10.   For more info call 512-972-5055 or visit austintexas.gov/alerts

With temps forecasted to dip into the mid-30s, Cold Weather Shelters are activated tonight, Dec. 10.
 
For more info call 512-972-5055 or visit austintexas.gov/alerts
Mayor Kirk Watson (@kirkpwatson) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Travis County Judge Andy Brown, Council Member Council Member José Velásquez , and I toured a cold weather shelter today and got to thank a few of the public servants working there. We ask these folks to do important jobs in challenging conditions and many go above and beyond for the people of

Travis County Judge <a href="/AndyBrownATX/">Andy Brown</a>, Council Member <a href="/joseforatx/">Council Member José Velásquez</a> , and I toured a cold weather shelter today and got to thank a few of the public servants working there. We ask these folks to do important jobs in challenging conditions and many go above and beyond for the people of
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Our friends at the NWS Austin/San Antonio have issued a Red Flag Warning for wildfire from 8am-9pm Tuesday, 3/4/25. Low humidity and high winds create high-risk conditions. If a wildfire starts, it may spread rapidly. Avoid activities that could cause a wildfire!

Our friends at the <a href="/NWSSanAntonio/">NWS Austin/San Antonio</a> have issued a Red Flag Warning for wildfire from 8am-9pm Tuesday, 3/4/25. Low humidity and high winds create high-risk conditions. If a wildfire starts, it may spread rapidly. Avoid activities that could cause a wildfire!
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Have an active warrant or citation? Take advantage of the 2025 Warrant Amnesty program from Mar. 31-Apr. 25! 👏No appointment necessary 👍Free services 👂Spanish interpretation available More info: AustinTexas.gov/Court or 512-974-4800

Have an active warrant or citation? Take advantage of the 2025 Warrant Amnesty program from Mar. 31-Apr. 25! 
👏No appointment necessary
👍Free services
👂Spanish interpretation available 
More info: AustinTexas.gov/Court or 512-974-4800
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Lunch and chat with our friends of the Mexican Consulate in ATX. Great convos about international relations and Austin being a welcoming city and good neighbor. 🤝

Lunch and chat with our friends of the Mexican Consulate in ATX. Great convos about international relations and Austin being a welcoming city and good neighbor. 🤝
Texas Music Office (@txmusicoffice) 's Twitter Profile Photo

On May 18, 2025, the SIMS Foundation marked its 30th anniversary with a vibrant celebration at Empire Control Room & Garage in Austin, Texas. The event featured performances by renowned artists such as Fastball, Heartless Bastards, Quiet Company, and Nakia & the Never Not Now,

On May 18, 2025, the SIMS Foundation marked its 30th anniversary with a vibrant celebration at Empire Control Room &amp; Garage in Austin, Texas. The event featured performances by renowned artists such as Fastball, Heartless Bastards, Quiet Company, and Nakia &amp; the Never Not Now,
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Join us at the District 3 Budget Community Meeting! Learn more about the budget through a presentation by city staff and let us know what matters to you! 📅 7/28 📍 Montopolis Rec Center 🕔 6-7:30 p.m. 👉🏽RSVP bit.ly/d3budget2025

Join us at the District 3 Budget Community Meeting!

Learn more about the budget through a presentation by city staff and let us know what matters to you!

📅 7/28
📍 Montopolis Rec Center
🕔 6-7:30 p.m.

👉🏽RSVP bit.ly/d3budget2025