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The Capital Area Council of Governments serves as an advocate, planner and coordinator on important regional issues for the 10-county region.

 Austin, TX
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Joined November 2009
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The Powering Texas Energy Strategies: Summer Workshop Series continues on Aug. 11. The three-part training will assist local governments around the region in developing plans & accessing resources to conserve energy and water. Register for the workshop: capcog.org/trainings/conserv…
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“The senior rides have opened up more opportunities to go see a family member, go to the doctor, church, grocery store,” said Jennifer Scott, CAPCOG Aging Services director in an article about rural transit services for older adults. Read it: bignewsnetwork.com/news/2792… @RideCARTS
Rural transit service proves solutions for Central Texas seniors

Rural transit service proves solutions for Central Texas seniors

By Madeline de Figueiredo for The Daily Yonder. Broadcast version by Mark Richardson for Texas News Service for the Public News Service/Daily Yonder Collaboration....

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SPEER@EEpartnershipJul 20
🚨 Next month! Powering Texas Energy Strategies: Summer Workshop Series w/ @CAPCOGTX Part 2: "Conservation in Practice: Energy & Water Strategies for Texas" 🗓️ 8/11 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am ➡️ More info & registration here: ow.ly/hhTW50ZoiS8 #TXenergy #energyefficiency
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Saharan dust entered the region on Monday and will continue to affect Central Texas air quality through today, with fine dust (PM2.5) levels forecast to reach upper "moderate" AQI levels. Unusually sensitive individuals should limit outdoor activity to prevent breathing issues.
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📢ATTENTION: The Office of Management and Budget has proposed revisions to the Uniform Guidance, the regulations that govern how federal grants are awarded, managed and monitored. Counties have an opportunity to make their voices heard before the July 13 public comment deadline. The National Association of Counties has compiled resources to help counties understand and take action. A webinar is taking place TODAY, JUNE 30 at 3 p.m. CST ➡️Read here for more information: ow.ly/inap50ZioGA
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Learn how your agency can have the greatest impact on residential actions during emergencies by attending CAPCOG's Warning & Alert Strategy and Skills Practicum on July 27 and 28. capcog.org/trainings/alerts-…
Warning & Alert Strategy & Skills Practicum - Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG)

Warning & Alert Strategy & Skills Practicum - Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG)

The CAPCOG Homeland Security Division is bringing together national experts to discuss local emergency alert messaging for disaster and incident response. The two-day event will be an intensive and...

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CAPCOG launches survey to gather energy and water conservation efforts by local governments in the 10-county region. The survey will close July 17. capcog.org/news/capcog-condu…
CAPCOG conducts energy, water survey - Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG)

CAPCOG conducts energy, water survey - Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG)

CAPCOG is surveying its local government partners and key regional stakeholders about their facility energy and water conservation efforts to development programming meant to increase electrical and...

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Come learn how to protect your community from environmental crimes, such as illegal dumping, through enforcement & abatement protocols during a Basic Environmental Law Enforcement course July 23. Registration is open at capcog.org/trainings/basic-e…. #litter #localgov #publicsafety
Basic Environmental Law Training Course - Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG)

Basic Environmental Law Training Course - Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG)

Certified instructors from various Texas agencies will provide insight and information about the growing problem of illegal dumping and other environmental crimes. Subject areas include public...

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CAPCOG Executive Director, Chris Miller, joined National Association of Regional Councils' Executive Director Council earlier this month. Read about it: capcog.org/news/narc-elects-… #regionalism #localgovernment #planning
NARC elects Miller to Executive Council - Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG)

NARC elects Miller to Executive Council - Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG)

The National Association of Regional Councils (NARC) elected CAPCOG’s Executive Director, Chris Miller, to its Executive Director Council as one of two Texas, or Region 10, representatives. The...

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CAPCOG's planning and economic development coordinator, Kaileen McHugh, completed National Association of Development Organizations (NADO)'s Emerging Leaders Program and will be bringing some lesson's learned to the 10-county region. Read about it: capcog.org/news/mchugh-gradu…
McHugh graduates as Emerging Leader - Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG)

McHugh graduates as Emerging Leader - Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG)

CAPCOG’s planning and economic development coordinator, Kaileen McHugh, completed the 8-month National Association of Development Organizations’ (NADO) Emerging Leaders Program in April. The program...

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CAPCOG's Executive Committee said a hopefully short-term goodbye to Dr. Steve Hougen, former Mayor Pro Tem of Granite Shoals, last week. Dr. Hougen was term-limited and could not run again during the city's May elections.
Pflugerville Mayor Doug Weiss presents former Granite Shoals Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Steve Hougen with a certificate for his services on the CAPCOG Executive Committee.

ALT Pflugerville Mayor Doug Weiss presents former Granite Shoals Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Steve Hougen with a certificate for his services on the CAPCOG Executive Committee.

Pflugerville Mayor Doug Weiss presents former Granite Shoals Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Steve Hougen with a certificate for his services on the CAPCOG Executive Committee.

ALT Pflugerville Mayor Doug Weiss presents former Granite Shoals Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Steve Hougen with a certificate for his services on the CAPCOG Executive Committee.

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He had served on the CAPCOG board since 2024 and quickly became a board officers, where he provided budget guidance and more. Member representatives such as Dr. Hougen, give a lot to their community and the region through their volunteer service.
Former Granite Shoals Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Steve Hougen poses with a certificate for his services on the CAPCOG Executive Committee. Standing along side him is Pflugerville Mayor Doug Weiss, Burnet County Judge Bryan Wilson and Burnet County Commissioner Joe Don Dockery.

ALT Former Granite Shoals Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Steve Hougen poses with a certificate for his services on the CAPCOG Executive Committee. Standing along side him is Pflugerville Mayor Doug Weiss, Burnet County Judge Bryan Wilson and Burnet County Commissioner Joe Don Dockery.

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And check out the full podcast, The Care Economy at gero.usc.edu/centers/cg-secu…. There are several great topic for family caregivers.
Podcast: The Care Economy - USC Center for Advancing Caregiver Financial and Workplace Security

Podcast: The Care Economy - USC Center for Advancing Caregiver Financial and Workplace Security

A podcast exploring one of today’s most pressing and often overlooked economic issues: unpaid family caregiving. Tune in to The Care Economy Podcast for discussions on financial caregiving and...

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CAPCOG's Shirley Trapani and Austin area elder attorney, Terry Garrett, with The Garrett Law Firm, PLLC, joined the fourth episode of a new caregiver podcast to share information about the legal needs of caregivers. Read about it at capcog.org/news/aaacap-lends….
AAACAP lends expertise to new caregiver podcast - Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG)

AAACAP lends expertise to new caregiver podcast - Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG)

The Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area (AAACAP) joined another local interviewee on new national podcast series launched to explore one of the most pressing, and often overlooked, issues...

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It is #NationalPublicSafetyTelecommunicatorsWeek. Join us in celebrating all our emergency telecommunicators.
Mission Possible, every call counts. Thank you emergency telecommunicators.

ALT Mission Possible, every call counts. Thank you emergency telecommunicators.

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Thanks to all the speakers who made CAPCOG's TxCDBG Regional Outreach & Community Development Forum possible yesterday. It was a great event where communities could hear about the impacts of funding opportunities from @TexasDeptofAg.
Speakers for the CAPCOG TxCDBG Regional Outreach and Community Development Forum pose for a photo at the CAPCOG offices after the meeting on April 9, 2026.

ALT Speakers for the CAPCOG TxCDBG Regional Outreach and Community Development Forum pose for a photo at the CAPCOG offices after the meeting on April 9, 2026.

Speakers for the CAPCOG TxCDBG Regional Outreach and Community Development Forum talk about projects that been funded through TxCDBG funds during the meeting on April 9, 2026.

ALT Speakers for the CAPCOG TxCDBG Regional Outreach and Community Development Forum talk about projects that been funded through TxCDBG funds during the meeting on April 9, 2026.

Suzanne Barnard with the Texas Department of Agriculture speaks to a room of local officials about the Texas Community Development Block Grant programs that TDA oversees.

ALT Suzanne Barnard with the Texas Department of Agriculture speaks to a room of local officials about the Texas Community Development Block Grant programs that TDA oversees.

Attending members of local communities talk to various state and federal agency representatives that offer funding opportunities for community development projects.

ALT Attending members of local communities talk to various state and federal agency representatives that offer funding opportunities for community development projects.

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CAPCOG's Aging Services Division is accepting comments on it 2027-29 Area Plan draft until May 1. The plan outlines priorities, goals, & strategies to support older adults, caregivers, & communities in the 10-county region. Read the draft & comment at capcog.org/event/27-29-aaaca….
2027-29 Aging Services Area Plan – Public Comment Period - Capital Area Council of Governments...

2027-29 Aging Services Area Plan – Public Comment Period - Capital Area Council of Governments...

CAPCOG and the Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area (AAACAP) is accepting public comments on its draft 2027-2029 Aging Services Area Plan until 10 a.m. May 1, 2026. The plan outlines priorities,...

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CAPCOG will host its TxCDBG Regional Outreach & Community Forum from 1 to 3:30 p.m. April 6. The forum will highlight CDBG funding opportunities and other funding opportunities that can be used for community development. Register at forms.zohopublic.com/csimon/…
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SPEER@EEpartnershipApr 7
🚨 TOMORROW: @CAPCOGTX / SPEER Energy Workshop: Building Energy Codes When: April 8 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Where: St.Edward's University ➡️ More info and registration here: ow.ly/mtTu50YuKYH #TXenergy #energyefficiency #energycodes
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There has been a lot of work around the region preparing for today's statewide, local emergency alerts test. It will start soon, but the work is never ending. CAPCOG works year round with its members & other local governments to practice drafting & sending emergency notifications
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because the ability to reach the right people with accurate, actionable messages is a powerful lifesaving tool. It is important that Central Texas residents in the 10-county region self-register at warncentraltexas.org.
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Read more about today's test:capcog.org/news/capcog-to-pa…
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