5 East Austin Facebook Pages you Should Like Right Now

You know a lot is always going on in East Austin, but you don’t always know when and where — or all the details.

Luckily, East Austin businesses, government and schools have an active presence on social media. Here are five of the top Facebook pages you may want to Like. Click ’em to Like ‘em:

Austin City Government

The city uses its Facebook page to engage with the community and notify Austin citizens of important events. The government page will also send out notifications from public safety organizations and about municipal occurrences such as traffic closures. The government also shares job openings on its page.

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Austin Police Department

Want to stay as safe as possible? Follow the police’s page. The Police Department actively uses its social media platforms to update citizens about public safety in East Austin. Whether a collision has blocked off traffic or a criminal is on the loose, the police will let you know on Facebook.

Austin Independent School District

Want updates on your kid’s schools? Who wouldn’t? Follow the Austin ISD Facebook Page to learn about school initiatives, see stories about the achievements of local students and be notified of events like school closings and college fairs. 

East Austin College Prep

Preparing for college can be stressful, and East Austin College Prep wants to help families with the process. The vision of East Austin College Prep is to serve as a model school that successfully prepares all students, regardless of economic background, for a rigorous curriculum, graduation, and ultimately success in college and career. The Facebook page regularly updates what going on with the school’s events, classes, and extracurricular activities.

Austin Public Library

Struggling to find activities for your kids after school and on the weekends? The Austin Public Library is a perfect place for kids to appreciate reading and other fun activities. The library posts about events it is holding on its Facebook page.

And for you, parents, the library uses its page to keep you informed on its latest books, audiobooks, videos and more.

The East Austin Patch Page

OK, that’s six – but we’re biased. That’s also why we made this larger than the others. Check us out and give us a Like. For you: Up-to-the-minute updates on all things East Austin, including breaking news alerts.