Central Austin April 2012

2012 Austin City Council Election

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 03:15:00 GMT

Candidate responses to a Real Estate Council of Austin questionnaire were used in the compilation of these results.

Grocery chain first to test city’s parking-spot-to-patio pilot project

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:45:00 GMT

The City of Austin has initiated a new pilot parking program that will allow one downtown Austin business to convert parking spaces into storefront patio space.

Whip In

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

With its expansive beer selection, adventurous Indian-fusion food and assortment of everyday items, Whip In manager Dipak Topiwala said the store has carved out a distinctive niche at its I-35 location.

As South Lamar grows, locals express concern

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Roadway infrastructure needs review, residents say

Federal agency green-lights rapid-transit bus routes

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:15:00 GMT

With federal funds in place, Capital Metro is set to complete design work on the $47.6 million two-route rapid-bus system that will run along North Lamar Boulevard to South Congress Avenue and Burnet Road to South Lamar Boulevard.

Market Editor’s Note — April 2012

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

As journalists, we always have something to learn. We are simply carriers of information who strive to inform the public about issues that deserve awareness.

City and county news — April 2012

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 03:30:00 GMT

The Austin City Council authorized April 5 a 36-month contract with OTI America Inc., operator of the EasyPark prepaid, in-vehicle parking meter device, which will provide drivers another payment option at both parking spaces and select garages.

A dog owner’s guide to Dog-friendly Austin spaces

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 03:00:00 GMT

From open park spaces to homemade dog treats, Austin has several options for owners to consider when taking their pets outside or to the store.

Heartsong Music

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 02:45:00 GMT

Musically, American children are years behind children in cultures where singing at home is common, said Carey Youngblood, founder of Heartsong Music on West Anderson Lane in Northwest Austin.

Foundation Communities

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 02:30:00 GMT

On any given night, there are about 4,000 homeless people in Austin, a city with a population of 750,000 and growing. Walter Moreau believes the city can do better.

Travis Heights — 78704

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 02:15:00 GMT

Travis Heights is surrounded by Riverside Drive, Live Oak Street, Congress Avenue and I-35. One of the major draws to the neighborhood is the varying architecture.

Market Data for Central Austin — April 2012

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 02:00:00 GMT

Transcript of superintendent forum

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Community Impact Newspaper hosted seven superintendents as part of its Coffee with Impact speaker series.

Annual Small-Business Resource Fair

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Austin’s City-run Small Business Development Program (SBDP), which fosters the growth of new and existing businesses will host Getting Connected, its fifth annual small-business resource fair.