TxDOT turns dirt on Y at Oak Hill interim improvements
Construction on the interim improvements at the Y at Oak Hill began May 20, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.
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Austin Food and Wine Alliance's Live Fire event
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The Austin Food and Wine Alliance held its third installment of Live Fire, a convergence of beef, beer, spirits and desserts in Driftwood.
Outdoor Dining Guide
May is the perfect time to be outside in Southwest Austin. Many local restaurants think so, too, and provide outdoor seating so diners can enjoy scenery with their meals. Bon appetit!
Nanami Sushi Bar & Grill
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Local eatery offers tour of Japanese cuisine
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Oak Hill business attracts loyal client base
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Austin cycling team rides to Alaska in fight against cancer
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Bus ads to roll out in Austin ISD
Advertisements will be placed on the outside of some Austin ISD school buses as the result of a contract approval at the May 20 meeting of the AISD board of trustees. more »
May 20, 2013 by Kelli Weldon in Southwest Austin
CAMPO kicks off 2040 plan development
On May 17, officials from all over Central Texas kicked off the development of a plan that will help guide the next 25 years of transportation in the region at the Palmer Events Center. more »
May 17, 2013 by Brett Thorne in San Marcos | Buda | Kyle
Report recognizes Austin Chamber of Commerce's clean-energy efforts
In a new report on the clean-energy efforts of 10 chambers of commerce throughout the nation, the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce is described as a powerhouse in terms of its recruitment of clean-tech companies. more »
May 15, 2013 by Kelli Weldon in Southwest Austin
Google event informs Clint Small Middle School students about online safety
Nearly 600 seventh- and eighth-graders in Southwest Austin had the chance to hear Google Inc. employees speak May 14 about skills children need to stay safe online. more »
May 15, 2013 by Kelli Weldon in Southwest Austin
Austin ISD considers potential uses for Allan ES campus in 2013–14
The Austin ISD board of trustees is assessing a variety of options for how to use the Allan Elementary School campus next year, including leasing it, renovating it and leaving it empty while it seeks community input on potential uses. more »
May 13, 2013 by Kelli Weldon in Southwest Austin
Voters pass $489.7M in Austin ISD bond election; two propositions fail
Voters on May 11 weighed four propositions in Austin ISD's $892 million bond election. Propositions 2 and 4 failed, but voters approved Propositions 1 and 3. more »
May 11, 2013 by Kelli Weldon in Vote Central Texas (1 Comments)
Village of San Leanna alderwoman elected mayor
May 11, 2013 by Joe Olivieri in Vote Central Texas
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Austin Zoo debuts renovated reptile exhibit May 11
Austin Zoo is holding a grand reopening celebration for its renovated reptile and amphibian Discovery Center from 11 a.m.–noon May 11, director Patti Clark said. more »
May 10, 2013 by Joe Olivieri in Southwest Austin
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Obama talks jobs, technology at Austin tech firm
President Barack Obama spoke about jobs and technology May 9 to local government leaders and employees at Applied Materials Inc., a technology firm that develops systems to help build better smartphones, TVs and solar panels. more »
May 9, 2013 by Kelli Weldon in Austin Metro
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Obama touts technology, education in Manor visit
Education is the key to strengthening the workforce, which in turn boosts the American economy, President Barack Obama told students, lawmakers and community members May 9 at Manor New Tech High School near Austin. more »
May 9, 2013 by Kelli Weldon in Austin Metro
Austin to host inaugural gaming, film and music technology conference
The Captivate Conference will be launching in Austin this fall and will focus on the convergence of the gaming, film and music industries. more »
May 9, 2013 by Amy Denney in Northwest Austin
ACC board reviews first draft of academic master plan
On May 6, the Austin Community College board of trustees reviewed the first draft of the academic master plan, which identifies 44 college needs. more »
May 8, 2013 by Lyndsey Taylor in Northwest Austin
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Rally at EMHS supports school's new partner
Austin ISD board trustee Jayme Mathias gathered with Eastside Memorial High School supporters on the campus at a rally and news conference May 7. more »
May 7, 2013 by Kelli Weldon in Southwest Austin
Austin ISD board approves Johns Hopkins as EMHS partner
At a special meeting May 6, the Austin ISD board of trustees unanimously approved Talent Development Secondary, a program of Johns Hopkins University's School of Education, as the partnering entity to help the at-risk Eastside Memorial High School. more »
May 7, 2013 by Kelli Weldon in Southwest Austin
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Neighbors dedicate Oak Hill wildfire mosaic
Two years and two weeks after the Pinnacle wildfire, the residents of the Scenic Brook and South Windmill Run neighborhoods helped dedicate a mosaic wall celebrating efforts to rebuild their community. more »
May 6, 2013 by Joe Olivieri in Southwest Austin
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Commissioner Eckhardt runs for Travis County Judge
Travis County Commissioner Sarah Eckhardt announced May 1 that she is running for Travis County Judge in 2014. more »
May 1, 2013 by Kelli Weldon in Southwest Austin
Congressman visits Oak Hill Elementary for hands-on science project
Fifth graders at Oak Hill Elementary School got some engineering pointers from Congressman Lamar Smith, who visited the campus April 29 to observe a hands-on science project partnering with IBM. more »
Apr 30, 2013 by Kelli Weldon in Southwest Austin
Mayor, Chamber of Commerce encourage 'yes' votes in Austin ISD bond election
One day after the start of early voting for the May 11 elections, Mayor Lee Leffingwell and other public officials plan to remind the community to get out and cast their vote in the election for Austin ISD's $892 million bond package. more »
Apr 30, 2013 by Kelli Weldon in Southwest Austin
Judge denies taxpayers union's restraining order opposing Austin ISD bond ballot language
In a Travis County Civil Court hearing April 26, Judge Orlinda Naranjo denied a Travis County Taxpayers Union request for a temporary restraining order against Austin ISD and Dana DeBeauvoir in her official capacity as Travis County Clerk. more »
Apr 26, 2013 by Kelli Weldon in Southwest Austin
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Girl Scouts of Central Texas honors the 2013 Women of Distinction
The Girl Scouts of Central Texas honored its five 2013 Women of Distinction on April 24 to recognize the outstanding female members of the community for their achievements and service as role models to others. more »
Apr 26, 2013 by Amy Denney in Northwest Austin
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Austin ISD executive director of facilities to retire this summer
Paul Turner, Austin ISD executive director of facilities, met with reporters April 25 to discuss his plans to retire in the near future. The 40-year district employee denied any connection between his decision and the upcoming bond election. more »
Apr 25, 2013 by Joe Olivieri in Southwest Austin
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Y at Oak Hill options to be unveiled in May
Slowing to a halt at the intersection of West Hwy. 290 and Hwy. 71 is a regular occurrence for many Southwest Austinites who drive through the Y at Oak Hill at peak hours. more »
Apr 25, 2013 by Kelli Weldon in Southwest Austin
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Manchaca community on the rise
Manchaca, an unincorporated community along FM 1626, is poised for growth. more »
Apr 25, 2013 by Joe Olivieri in Southwest Austin (3 Comments)
Austin ISD sees small increases in graduates, college readiness
While Austin ISD has seen slight year-on-year increases in key benchmarks such as graduation rates, post-secondary enrollment, and college and career readiness, progress during the past five years has been relatively flat, a recent report shows. more »
Apr 25, 2013 by Kelli Weldon in Southwest Austin
Legislators continue discussions on how to fund TxDOT
Texas lawmakers are searching for a path to finding billions of dollars in new annual funding for highway maintenance. more »
Apr 25, 2013 by Karen Brooks Harper—Capitol Correspondent in Southwest Austin
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Ann Richards School’s first seniors prepare to graduate, attend college
Students in the first graduating class of the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders are gearing up to show the world what they can do, Principal Jeanne Goka said. more »
Apr 25, 2013 by Kelli Weldon in Southwest Austin (1 Comments)
Project Connect partnership takes shape
Capital Metro is the first of the three entities to approve the Project Connect interlocal agreement. Austin City Council will approve the ILA on April 25 and the Lone Star Rail District board will take it up in June. more »
Apr 23, 2013 by Amy Denney in Northwest Austin
Advertisements could be added to Austin ISD buses
Advertisements could be placed on the outside of some Austin ISD school buses if the district's board of trustees revisits a contract approval it tabled at its April 22 meeting. more »
Apr 23, 2013 by Kelli Weldon in Southwest Austin
Central Texas autism therapy provider raises awareness
April is National Autism Awareness Month, and the Central Texas Autism Center is working to inform the public about the disorder and how therapy can help children diagnosed with it. more »
Apr 22, 2013 by Kelli Weldon in Lake Travis | Westlake (1 Comments)
Mayors' summit highlights regionalism
Regional partnerships were the topic of a mayors' summit held April 19. Austin Mayor Lee Leffingwell, Round Rock Mayor Alan McGraw and San Marcos Mayor Daniel Guerrero addressed topics including economic development, job growth and education. more »
Apr 19, 2013 by Korri Kezar in Round Rock | Pflugerville | Hutto (1 Comments)
County: Sunset Valley now reviews ETJ subdivisions
Travis County Commissioners Court approved an interlocal agreement with the city during its April 16 meeting. more »
Apr 19, 2013 by Joe Olivieri in Southwest Austin (3 Comments)
City of Austin, Travis County partner to clear drug lab backlog
On April 16, Travis County Commissioners Court approved $51,500 to help clear a backlog in the Austin Police Department drug lab. more »
Apr 18, 2013 by Joe Olivieri in Southwest Austin
Independent governance for Austin Energy approved on first reading
On April 11, Austin City Council approved 6-0 the first reading of an ordinance that would establish an independent governing board for Austin Energy. Councilwoman Kathie Tovo did not attend the meeting because she was in China on council business. more »
Apr 12, 2013 by Peter McCrady in Central Austin
IDEA plans move into REAL Learning Academy site for 2013-14
IDEA Public Schools plans to move its programming at IDEA Allan Academy and College Prep about 10 miles to 220 Foremost Drive, the current site of REAL Learning Academy. Classes at the new school will start Aug. 21, according to IDEA. more »
Apr 11, 2013 by Kelli Weldon in Southwest Austin
Urban rail leader hired for Project Connect plan
The City of Austin, Capital Metro and Lone Star Rail District have jointly hired a leader for the urban rail initiative as part of the Project Connect regional transportation plan. more »
Apr 10, 2013 by Amy Denney in Northwest Austin
Google Fiber Internet and TV service coming to Austin
In what is being called the next chapter of the Internet, Google Fiber is coming to Austin. more »
Apr 9, 2013 by Gene Davis in Central Austin
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Sen. Ted Cruz addresses Austin business leaders
The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce hosted "A Conversation with Senator Ted Cruz on Central Texas Business Issues" on April 5. more »
Apr 5, 2013 by Joe Olivieri in Southwest Austin
UT provost offers update on teaching hospital, medical school
2016 will be a big year for Austin's planned teaching hospital and Dell Medical School. The University of Texas hopes to have an accredited medical school, an inaugural class of 50 students and a new teaching hospital with which to partner. more »
Apr 1, 2013 by Joe Olivieri in Central Austin
Commissioners discuss Hills of Shady Hollow
On March 12, Travis County Commissioners Court discussed allowing a planned subdivision, The Hills of Shady Hollow, to have entrances and exits on one street instead of two. more »
Mar 28, 2013 by Joe Olivieri in Southwest Austin
Resident of Manchaca
Living in an ETJ no longer has its privileges, what was once a quiet country-like community with a ...
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Knowles of Slaughter Creek
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