Laura Helle
Community events help us grow
If you, like me, are just now recovering from a County Fair-induced food coma, you too can appreciate how blessed we are in Austin to ...
Greg Siems, Author at Austin Daily Herald
Greg Siems
You can help make Austin ‘All For Good’
Vision 2020’s Community Pride and Spirit committee has accomplished a lot over the years. When you look at things like the Community Home Improvement Project, ...
by Greg Siems, Saturday, July 29, 2017 9:46 am
Greg Siems
Celebrating 5 years of progress in Austin
As I sit down to write this column, I’m still overwhelmed by a number of emotions following Vision 2020’s fifth anniversary open house on Thursday. ...
by Greg Siems, Saturday, May 27, 2017 10:45 am
vision 2020
Save the date for a celebration of progress
It’s incredible that five years have already passed since our community launched the Vision 2020 movement. What began as a simple idea to make Austin ...
by Greg Siems, Sunday, April 2, 2017 7:01 am
Greg Siems
Red Bike reveals what is best about Austin
If you’ve been following the news over the past few years, you’re likely as amazed as I am about all of the great projects and ...
by Greg Siems, Sunday, March 12, 2017 7:01 am
vision 2020
Getting involved is a great resolution to make
Yet another Groundhog Day has passed, and there is finally light at the end of winter’s tunnel. On the other hand, one month into the ...
by Greg Siems, Sunday, February 12, 2017 7:01 am
vision 2020
Turning the vision ahead to 2017
Vision 2020 launched in April 2012 with a simple goal: to make Austin a better place to live, work, and play for everyone. I know ...
by Greg Siems, Sunday, January 15, 2017 8:01 am
Greg Siems
Reflections on a great 2016 for Vision 2020
It’s hard to believe a year has already passed since I started with Vision 2020. Every day I think about how lucky I am to ...
by Greg Siems, Sunday, December 18, 2016 7:39 am
Greg Siems
Riding a high wave of accomplishment into 2017
It’s always a little depressing as the days start to get shorter and the temperatures colder, but autumn can be a great time to reflect ...
by Greg Siems, Sunday, November 20, 2016 7:01 am
Columnists
Thanks are due rec center project
The City Council’s approval of the Community Recreation Center project earlier this week is a major milestone for Austin. Council member King called it a ...
by Greg Siems, Sunday, October 23, 2016 7:01 am
Greg Siems
Letter: Bridge safety is the highest priority
I would like to thank Mr. Wagner for his support and recent letter regarding the cottonwood tree near East Side Lake and the Oakland Place ...
by Greg Siems, Sunday, October 9, 2016 10:01 am
Columnists
Greg Siems: Make your mark this election season
It’s easy to get swept up in the coverage of national elections. The question of who can best lead our country is obviously an important ...
by Greg Siems, Sunday, October 2, 2016 11:14 am
Columnists
Vision 2020: Austin sending a message of welcome
Whether you are hoping to grow a business, construct a new home, or simply to build a better life for you and your family, Austin ...
by Greg Siems, Sunday, September 18, 2016 7:01 am
vision 2020
Mentoring program keeps growing in Austin
The start of the new school year is just around the corner (or it’s already arrived for those on the 45/15 schedule!), so it’s worth ...
by Greg Siems, Sunday, August 28, 2016 11:31 am
Columnists
Save the date for first Downtown Harvest Fest
As the memories of Hormel’s 125th anniversary celebration linger on, it’s already time to get excited for another great community event.