I don't think I’m unique in my feeling that it’s a job where you have a great impact on the day-to-day lives of your neighbors.

I have encountered many challenges in my career and recently faced a tragic attack on my city's police force. We must begin to define "community" in a broader context, and facilitate open dialogues between all parts of our communities.

Find out what can send a negative message to everyone around you and have a detrimental effect on you.

How the merger of two fire departments lead to enhanced community service and savings.

FirstNet is set to meet public safety's critical communication needs.

Gone are the days when newspaper editors and television news directors served as the guardians to the gates of news content and dissemination.

Each year, local government managers apply the wealth of knowledge they've gained in the management profession by sharing that knowledge with students in colleges and universities.

This annual planning retreat that was scheduled a year in advance, just happened to come on the heels of a significant water rate increase and its associated public outcry.

Austin city manager will assume new position October 31, 2016.