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Recent News
Heiligenstein elected to Board of International Toll Association
Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority Executive Director, Mike Heiligenstein, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association. IBTTA is the worldwide association for the owners and operators of toll facilities and the businesses that support them.
Read more: Heiligenstein elected to Board of International Toll Association
Business Profiles
Emler Swim School
At the age of 13, Jan Emler discovered that she could get paid for teaching swim lessons, thus making money combining her great loves of children and the water.
News
Quality sites difficult to find
As undeveloped land becomes scarce, developers begin rebuilding
About 1,975 acres remain for development in the 78759, 78750, 78727, 78729 and 78758 ZIP codes, according to most recent city data.
News
Redistricting improves police response time
The Austin Police Department redrew all nine of their districts in April. Every area of command will now have a standard four subdistricts.
Impacts
Northwest Austin Impacts — June 2008
New businesses, volunteer opportunities, and local happenings in Northwest Austin for June, 2008
Business Profiles
Stepping Stone School
In 1979, Rhonda Paver, her husband, Bill, and her children moved from Washington state to Austin when Bill, who had just completed his Ph.D. in higher education, got a job offer from the University of Texas.
Business Profiles
Austin Area Birthing Center
Jean Stokes knows babies. After helping women give birth for more than 25 years and having two babies of her own (now grown men), Stokes is looking forward to expanding her business yet again.
Inside Information
Fourth of July fireworks and celebrations
What is the City of Austin ordinance regarding fireworks? Are any fireworks legal in the City of Austin without a permit?
Dining
Gabbi’s Burgers n Dogs
Jeff and Gabbi Korioth own a year-old burger joint, but they are not newcomers to the food business.
Nonprofit Profile
Bikes for Goodness Sake
Rarely does the design of a logo lead to a new company and a charitable foundation in just a few months, but that’s what happened when an employee of Buck’s Bikes, Mark Smith, designed a new logo for the company’s T-shirts in December.
Community Corridor
Mesa Drive
The stretch of Mesa Drive between Spicewood Springs Road to Steck Avenue may be a short distance, but it is packed with unique, locally owned businesses and restaurants such as Second Looks, Maison & Bouquet and Wally’s Express.
Inside Information
Road Test — June 2008
Just climbing into a car that’s only 8-feet and two inches long took some getting used to, but after I got behind the wheel of the 2008 Smart Fortwo subcompact city car, I was sold.
People
Art Acevedo, Chief of Police, Austin Police Department
Art Acevedo was sworn in as Austin Police Department’s eighth chief of police last July. Acevedo began his professional career in law enforcement in 1986 in California, where he grew up, and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in public administration from the University of La Verne.
Read more: Art Acevedo, Chief of Police, Austin Police Department
Education
National American University moves to Texas
National American University, a privately owned school, opened its first location in Texas last summer in a temporary building and moved into a permanent location at 13801 N. MoPac, Ste. 300, off MoPac and Wells Branch, in March.
Real Estate
Real Estate Market Information
Local real estate market remains strong - Suburbia faces slightly higher foreclosure rates
Real Estate
Market Data Northwest Austin MLS area
Real estate market data and key statistics for the Northwest Austin Multiple Listing Service Area
Neighborhoods
Angus Valley • 78727
Angus Valley is off Duval Road and US 183 with houses built in the ‘70s and ‘80s. The neighborhood is known for its large lots and mature trees.
Neighborhoods
River Oak Lake Estates • 78758
River Oak Lake Estates sits between Parmer Lane and Lamar Boulevard with easy access to IH 35 and MoPac. The neighborhood is surrounded by Walnut Creek Park.
Real Estate
Residential Property Listings - June 2008
A partial listing of residential properties in Northwest Ausin, Cedar Park, Leander, Georgetown, Hutto, Taylor, Round Rock and Pflugerville
