Mayor Pro Tem José "Chito" Vela

01/25/2026

01/21/2026

12/11/2025

Last Thursday we celebrated the premiere of the Texas Music Museum’s new short documentary: Sounds of Texas Music. Produced by Flintco, the film highlights the Museum’s mission to preserve and share the diverse musical heritage of Texas and showcases the lifelong work of Dr. Clay Shorkey, whose passion for archiving and preserving Texas music history has shaped the Museum from the very beginning.

The evening featured a fantastic live performance by Candler A. Wilkinson IV. We were also honored to welcome Texas legends Ernie Durawa of the Texas Tornadoes and Ruben Ramos, both Grammy winners, who joined us in celebrating this milestone.

It was a truly special event that highlighted the power and history of Texas music. Thank you to everyone who came out. We are excited to continue supporting the Texas Music Museum as they work toward securing a permanent home.

12/10/2025

Tomorrow is our last Regular City Council Meeting of 2025! Time flies, but the work doesn’t stop. Here are a few key items we’ll be voting on:

🚴 Item 29 builds new shared-use paths along Burnet Road to give people safer options to walk and bike in one of the busiest corridors in District 4/7.

📊 Item 42 ratifies a contract for consulting services to help APD improve public safety practices, use-of-force policies, and data transparency.

🐾 Items 48 & 49 fund spay and neuter services, mobile clinics, and support for low-income pet owners to reduce overpopulation and keep animals healthy.

🏘️ Item 61 supports permanent supportive housing by funding on-site case management and wraparound services that help residents stay housed.

🚉 Item 69 appoints community members to the Project Connect Community Advisory Committee so riders and neighbors help shape Austin’s transit expansion.

🔗 Read the full agenda: https://bit.ly/4oIQ0cL

12/04/2025

TOMORROW!

Join us for the Texas Music Museum short documentary premiere produced by Flintco.

🔗 RSVP: forms.gle/1vmHJWeiALXgZC5o6

Join us tomorrow for the premiere of our short documentary produced by Flintco, celebrating over four decades of the Texas Music Museum’s work preserving and honoring the rich, diverse musical heritage of Texas.

Enjoy live music by Candler A. Wilkinson IV and discover why the Texas Music Museum’s mission is vital to our community — safeguarding rare archives, untold stories, and cultural traditions that might otherwise be lost as we work toward securing a new, permanent home for this important history.

What: Texas Music Museum Short Documentary Premiere, Free Community Event
When: Thursday, December 4, 2025 | 3:30–5:00 PM
Where: Austin City Hall, Council Chambers | 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX
Why: To honor our legacy and strengthen support for the museum’s future

RSVP: https://lnkd.in/g5eSpbr7.

This project is supported in part by the City of Austin Economic Development Department.

Thank you to Council Member Council Member José "Chito" Vela, District 4 and his Team for helping host this event.

Thank you Charlie Chauvin for lending the museum your time and artistic vision and G Force Brand Solutions for your generous support.

The Texas Music Museum extends sincere appreciation to Caleb Thomas, videographer and editor at Flintco, and to Flintco Creative Director Tim Garbutt for their exceptional work and dedication in creating this film.

12/02/2025

At our November 20 Council meeting, we voted to move forward with acquiring new sidewalk, trail, and recreational space at 11201 Parkfield Drive — right on the D4/D7 border.

This investment directly serves the North Lamar neighborhood, one of the most park-deficient areas of North Austin, and will give families more connected outdoor space to walk, bike, and enjoy.

More info: bit.ly/48NQDgk