Lyft Unleashes Its Own Fleet Of Scooters To The Austin Mix

[cs_content][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_author title=”Publisher: Tony Cantu, Patch Staff ” author_id=”Publisher: Tony Cantu, Patch Staff “][cs_text] With Lime, Bird, Uber already operating at full speed, car ride share firm adds its own electric scooters to an already saturated market. AUSTIN, TEXAS — Because, as you might (or … Read More

Lyft expands its scooter service to Austin

[cs_content][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_author title=”Publisher: Engadget” author_id=”Publisher: Engadget”][cs_text] Austin joins four other cities that now host Lyft’s scooters. Lyft continues to expand its scooter service, announcing today that it’s now available in Austin, Texas. This is the the fifth region where Lyft has deployed its scooters and … Read More

Community Tech Network and Sprint Provide Devices and Training to South Austin Residents

[cs_content][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_author title=”Publisher: American Town” author_id=”Publisher: American Town”][cs_text] Giving Tuesday is an annual Global Giving Event that occurs on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. This season Community Tech Network (CTN) gave thanks by bringing new devices and basic digital skills training to an underserved … Read More

Digital Inclusion Program Helps Older And Low-Income Austinites Catch Up With Technology

[cs_content][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_author title=”Publisher: KUT Austin’s NPR Station” author_id=”Publisher: KUT Austin’s NPR Station”][cs_text] Until recently, Jan Morgan was buying one flip phone after the next. Now, she’s an ambassador for the city’s Digital Inclusion program and is teaching others how to use smartphones and … Read More

Comcast offers low-cost internet program to veterans

[cs_content][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_author title=”Publisher: SMARTCITIESDIVE” author_id=”Publisher: SMARTCITIESDIVE”][cs_text] Dive Brief: Comcast has expanded its Internet Essentials broadband adoption program to the more than 1 million low-income veterans who live in its service area, the company announced Monday. The Internet Essentials program is in its seventh year of … Read More

Students Shine at Austin Pathways HACA 18th Annual Scholarship Ceremony

This year’s Austin Pathways HACA Resident Scholarship Ceremony was star studded. Scholarship recipients twinkled on stage as they received their certificates, and guest speaker SaulPaul encouraged the group of 36 students to continue to shine as they work to achieve their dreams. “Don’t let people set small goals for you,” said SaulPaul, a former prisoner turned college graduate and “musician … Read More

The digital divide is more than an infrastructure problem

[cs_content][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_author title=”Publisher: SMARTCITIESDIVE” author_id=”Publisher: SMARTCITIESDIVE”][cs_text] Broadband access problems aren’t limited to rural areas. In cities, the digital divide is a barrier to urban revitalization and the full realization of a “smart city” vision. Since former President Barack Obama pledged in his 2011 … Read More

Making a Difference – Austin Pathways and Capstone Title

[cs_content][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_author title=”Publisher: CBS Austin” author_id=”Publisher: CBS Austin”][cs_text] Making a Difference AUSTIN, Tx — Going back to school can be tough when you’re trying to pay the bills and raise kids. CBS Austin’s Allison Miller shows us how Austin Pathways and Capstone Title … Read More

Scholarship Spotlight: Rakan Alsankari

As told by Rakan Alsankari, Northgate resident Many seniors do not know what they want to do after high school, or what they want to do with their lives. But for me, the situation is different.Since I was in elementary school in Jordan (a sovereign Arab state in Western Asia), I had an idea of what I want to be, … Read More

Scholarship Spotlight: Christie Anderson

As told by Christie Anderson, Chalmers Courts resident   My name is Christie Anderson, and I am studying to become a licensed nurse practitioner. I am currently working toward earning my Associate Degree of Nursing (ADN) through Austin Community College’s (ACC) Registered Nursing Program. Once I earn my ADN, I plan to take advantage of ACC’s ADN to Bachelor of … Read More

Scholarship Spotlight: Sayuri Byrd

As told by Sayuri Byrd, HCV participant My name is Sayuri Byrd, and I am 35 years old. I am the mother of two boys, ages 18 and 7. I recently learned I am expecting my third bundle of joy! I am looking forward to raising my new daughter, and I intend to make wise decisions, and to make every … Read More

Scholarship Spotlight: Kirida McDaniels

As told by Kirida McDaniels, HCV Participant I’m Kirida McDaniels, and I am proud to be a two-time awardee of the Austin Pathways HACA Scholarship. This scholarship is helping me continue my education and is bringing me closer to becoming the first person in my entire family to earn a college degree. I faced a lot of challenging personal experiences … Read More

Scholarship Spotlight: Dorothy Howard

As told by Dorothy Howard, Rosewood Courts Resident I want to thank Austin Pathways and HACA for all the support you have given me these last two years through the Austin Pathways HACA Scholarship. Continuing to work on earning a bachelor’s degree in psychology in Huston-Tillotson University’s Adult Degree Program has been an awesome experience. In September, I will have enough … Read More

Scholarship Spotlight: Layla Mohsin

As told by Layla Mohsin, HCV Participant Ever since I was a kid, I have always wanted to do something important. I wanted to be the childhood figures I’d seen in cartoons – like Pocahantas. I wanted to be as caring and understanding as Snow White. I wanted to change lives like Mulan. When you’re a kid, everything seems easy, … Read More

Community Impact Report 2017

[cs_content][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_author title=”Google Fiber” author_id=”Housing Authority of the City of Austin”][cs_text class=”cs-ta-left”] Each year, we at Google Fiber are humbled by the groundbreaking work of our community partners across the country. These partners roll up their sleeves, undaunted by challenges, and improve their … Read More