Crosswind’s President and CEO, Thomas Graham, was in Davos last week during the World Economic Forum. He posted a recap of his experiences and encounters on each day of the conference, with a particular eye for fellow Texans who came for the lively debates on energy, the environment, the economy, social justice and more. Catch up on what you missed below:
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How To Up Your Search Engine Game
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The sheer volume of content on the internet is shocking. You can virtually learn about virtually anything, buy and sell goods, read literature of all kinds, watch endless videos and communicate with people across the world. The list could go on forever - and we're not even getting into the deep web.
Despite the benefits of a seemingly bottomless resource, the amount of information at your fingertips can be overwhelming. That's why knowing how to fully utilize a search engine is vital to being resourceful on the internet.
Below we'll share with you the most useful tools Google has built into its search engine to help you find what you’re looking for.
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Candlelight Ranch Chili Cook-Off & Car Show
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The 2nd Annual Candlelight Ranch Chili Cook-Off & Car Show is coming up on February 11th! This family-fun event will benefit Candlelight Ranch's programs for at-risk youth and children with disabilities across Central Texas. Buy tickets below and find out how to register for the chili cook-off or car show!
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State Board of Education Chair Donna Bahorich is gathering input from Texas community members for the Long-Range Plan for Public Education to help the committee set goals through the year 2030. Help her shape the plan by submitting your feedback before 5 p.m. on Friday, March 2nd.
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Trump administration renominates 6 Texans for senior posts
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President Trump renominated six Texans for senior positions Monday, including two nominees for environmental posts: Former Texas comptroller Susan Combs and Kathleen Hartnett White, a former chair of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality whose nomination has generated considerable controversy from Democrats.
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Everyday events plus Austin growth impact MoPac use, efficiency
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Central Texas Mobility Matters
Our vision for the MoPac Improvement Project was born out of our commitment to bring innovative transportation solutions and options to Central Texans. The October opening of the MoPac Express Lane was an important step, but at the Mobility Authority, we work each day to connect communities and create a better quality of life for Central Texans.
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Candlelight Ranch is best use of brothers’ Hill Country land
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Austin American-Statesman
How it became Candlelight Ranch, which today provides outdoor experiences for at-risk youth as well as children with disabilities and their families, involved some initial serendipity, a persistent dream inspired by childhood summer camps, pooled labor and cash from hundreds of donors, volunteers and staff members, as well as gallons of sweat from the co-founders and their friends and family.
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