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Y at Oak Hill options to be unveiled in May

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.

Volunteer Guide 2013

Discover ways to get involved in local nonprofits and give back to your community

Austin Food and Wine Alliance's Live Fire event

Joe Olivieri

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

Photo by Annie Drabicky

Local eatery offers tour of Japanese cuisine

Serendipity Salon

Photo by Kelli Weldon

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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Austin ISD buses

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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 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 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 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 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 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 in Vote Central Texas (1 Comments)

Missy

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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 in Southwest Austin

President Barack Obama visits Applied Materials

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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 in Austin Metro

Pres. Barack Obama visits Manor

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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 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 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 in Northwest Austin

Rally to support EMHS

Kelli Weldon

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 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 in Southwest Austin

Oak Hill Village Mosaic, front side

Joe Olivieri

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 in Southwest Austin

Sarah Eckhardt Campaign

Kelli Weldon

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 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 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 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 in Southwest Austin

Girl Scouts of Central Texas honors the 2013 Women of Distinction

Amy Denney

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 in Northwest Austin

Paul Turner

Joe Olivieri

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 in Southwest Austin

Y at Oak Hill options to be unveiled in May

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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 in Southwest Austin

Manchaca community on the rise

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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 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 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 in Southwest Austin

Ann Richards School’s first seniors prepare to graduate, atten

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 in Central Austin

Sen. Ted Cruz

Joe Olivieri

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 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 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 in Southwest Austin

SWA Impacts
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    Now Open: Dr. Beemer

    Auto repair business Dr. Beemer opened at 8901 S. First St. in April. Dr. Beemer had been subleasing space at Big Boys Collision Center, 1013 W. Slaughter Lane.

    May 21, 2013 12:00:00 AM

  • Southwest Austin Impacts

    Now Open: Impact Family Church

    Impact Family Church began holding services Jan. 6 at Clint Small Middle School, 4801 Monterrey Oaks Blvd. Led by Pastors John and Alison Larkham, services are held on Sundays at 10 a.m. The church was previously called World Harvest Outreach Church.

    May 21, 2013 12:00:00 AM

  • Southwest Austin Impacts

    Now Open: Austin Oaks Hospital

    Austin Oaks Hospital opened May 21. The 51,420-square-foot, $17 million facility is located at 1407 W. Stassney Lane. Providing mental health care for children and adults, the hospital has 80 beds and outpatient services.

    May 21, 2013 12:00:00 AM

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