Central Austin

First 8 members of Austin's citizens redistricting commission chosen

Fri, 24 May 2013 21:26:16 GMT

The Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission is beginning to take shape after the City of Austin's Auditor's Office drew eight names from the 60-person applicant pool May 22.

Austin Energy governance ordinance postponed indefinitely

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:24:06 GMT

Austin Energy governance will remain with Austin City Council after council postponed indefinitely May 23 the ordinance that could have made the switch to the utility being governed independently.

Now Open: Burnside’s Tavern

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Burnside’s Tavern opened in February in the former home of Treasure Island, 413 E. Sixth St. The bar is named after a Civil War general. 512-547-4161. www.facebook.com/burnsidestavern

Now Open: Cheer Up Buttercups

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Cheer Up Buttercups, a parenting service that offers support for Austin parents with children younger than 5 years old, held its launch party April 18. Founded by Monika Burgett and Allison Reyna, who are both mothers, the service provides help and advice for issues such as child development, sleep training and nutrition. 512-542-3354.

The fight over Austin Energy’s governance

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Austin Energy has been governed by Austin City Council since 1902, but a debate has been heating up over the past few months about who should govern the electric utility in the future.

Mothers’ Milk Bank at Austin

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

“You have an amazing superpower.” That is the message Kim Updegrove wants to share with the childbearing population of Austin.

Central Austin Market Data

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Downtown Austin 78701

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Market Data provided by Jude Galligan, broker-owner REATX Real Estate in Austin, 512-226-3414

Hospitals in Central Austin

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

A listing of hospitals in Central Austin

St. David’s Medical Center earns comprehensive stroke center certification

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

St. David’s Medical Center was awarded a comprehensive stroke center certification by DNV Healthcare.

Dell Children’s opens third patient tower in May

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

With the May 6 opening of the third patient tower, Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas has more space and specialized services to offer Austin-area families, Dell Children’s CEO Bob Bonar said.

Affordable housing bond still in question

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

City Council received a briefing April 25 from city staff about the possibility of another bond election to fund affordable housing.

Food enterprises are required to recycle compost by 2017

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

All city food enterprises, which are businesses required to have a food permit, are now required to recycle compostable material by 2017 after City Council amended an ordinance April 25.

From the General Manager - May 2013

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

I really like what I’m seeing happen in Central Austin.

Seton medical centers receive Gold Seal for spinal surgery from national review organization

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Three Central Texas hospitals —Seton Medical Center Austin, Seton Medical Center Williamson and University Medical Center Brackenridge—received the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for disease-specific spinal surgery programs on April 24.