Community partnerships boost local schools and food banks

In a recent government meeting, discussions centered around community partnerships and concerns regarding traffic impacts related to local projects. Representatives highlighted collaborations with major corporations such as Exxon, Shell, Chevron, and Valero, focusing on initiatives aimed at supporting local schools and food banks.

Exxon has established an Educational Alliance, providing grants for science and mathematics programs in schools near their stores. Shell's \"Community Pump\" initiative allows a portion of proceeds from designated dispensers to be donated to local schools or food banks, with successful implementations noted in Austin.

However, concerns were raised by community members regarding potential traffic increases due to these projects, particularly near Dobe, a local school. One parent expressed worries about the safety of students who walk, bike, or skateboard in the area, emphasizing the lack of a traffic impact analysis for the proposed developments. The meeting concluded without immediate resolutions, leaving community members anxious about the implications of increased traffic on student safety.