Southwest Austin

Now Open: Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

Mon, 20 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf coffee shop opened March 26 at 5030 W. Hwy. 290, Bldg. 11, according to the company. 512-494-6348. www.coffeebeantexas.com Twitter: @coffeebeantexas

Now Open: Crema Bakery & Cafe

Mon, 20 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Crema Bakery & Cafe opened April 20 at 9001 Brodie Lane, Ste. B3. Owner Jessica Forkner started a custom cake ball bakery, Objects of Confection, in 2009, and her new business sells cake balls, brownies and cakes.

Coming Soon: Austin Oaks Hospital

Mon, 20 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Austin Oaks Hospital is set to hold a grand opening May 21 for its new 51,420-square-foot, $17 million facility at 1407 W. Stassney Lane. The hospital, now under construction, will provide mental health care for children and adults.

Google event informs Clint Small Middle School students about online safety

Wed, 15 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

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.

Report recognizes Austin Chamber of Commerce's clean-energy efforts

Wed, 15 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

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.

Commissioners approve platting exemption for Steiner Ranch construction

Tue, 14 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

At its May 14 meeting, the Travis County Commissioners Court unanimously approved an exemption from platting requirements for the Steiner Ranch condominium project involving 55 single-family detached units.

Austin ISD considers potential uses for Allan ES campus in 2013–14

Mon, 13 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

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.

Austin Zoo debuts renovated reptile exhibit May 11

Fri, 10 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

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.

Spring Fest raises money for youth, adults with disabilities

Wed, 08 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Funds raised by Southwest Austin–based nonprofit The Adventurers Academy of Lifelong Learning during Spring Fest 2013 on May 11 will support activities for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, board member Elizabeth Gandy said.

Rally at EMHS supports school's new partner

Tue, 07 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Austin ISD board trustee Jayme Mathias gathered with Eastside Memorial High School supporters on the campus at a rally and news conference May 7.

Austin ISD board approves Johns Hopkins as EMHS partner

Tue, 07 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

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.

Neighbors dedicate Oak Hill wildfire mosaic

Mon, 06 May 2013 21:24:37 GMT

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.

Commissioner Eckhardt runs for Travis County Judge

Wed, 01 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Travis County Commissioner Sarah Eckhardt announced May 1 that she is running for Travis County Judge in 2014.

Mayor, Chamber of Commerce encourage 'yes' votes in Austin ISD bond election

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT

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.

Congressman visits Oak Hill Elementary for hands-on science project

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT

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.