Great session with Michelle Kaufusi, Mayor Levar M. Stoney, Maggie Switek, and Mayor Kirk Watson led by the incomparable Eugene Daniels. Illuminating to hear from these mayors during the Milken Institute “Lessons from America’s Best-Performing Cities” panel. #MIGlobal

#NEW : TC Broadnax, Austin’s new city manager, begins his tenure today. He names hiring a permanent police chief and finalizing a police contract as his top priorities.

Great news! We've hired 470 lifeguards ready to work, up from 333 this time last year. Recruitment plays a critical role in our ability to open our pools for the Summer.

The next lifeguard hiring event is 5/17, from 4-8 PM. Learn more: LifeguardAustin.com.

En Austin, sostuve una reunión de trabajo con mi homólogo Mayor Kirk Watson, donde celebramos 55 años de hermandad entre Saltillo y Austin, lo cual ha dado frutos en beneficio de nuestros habitantes en temas como seguridad, protección civil, salud y educación. #SaltilloenAustin

Austin and Saltillo have been Sister Cities since 1968, and we have a long history of cultural exchange and friendship. It was great to celebrate that friendship this week with their mayor and sister city delegation.

Addressing the nation’s homelessness crisis takes all of us.
 
Thank you to the nearly 50 mayors who joined us in Washington this week to push for federal solutions to get Americans off the street and into permanent housing.

FLASH FLOOD WARNING issued by NWS for Travis County. Life-threatening flooding is imminent or occurring. Leave low-lying or flood prone areas immediately, but do not drive over water-covered roads. TURN AROUND, DON'T DROWN. Tune to KXAN now. #TXWX

Rain could cause flooding at some low water crossings. Check for road closures at ATXFloods.com or follow ATXfloods.

Anytime you see water flowing over a road, find another route. Never drive around barricades at low water crossings. #TurnAroundDontDrown

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Travis County and the surrounding counties beginning at 3 p.m. Wednesday (May 1) through 7 a.m. Thursday (May 2).

If you encounter high water on a roadway, do not attempt to drive through it.