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Northwest Austin November 2011

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Resident helps with Pond Springs Road beautification

Craig Lee has taken it upon himself to bring to fruition the neighborhood’s vision of a blooming and natural walkway. more »

Nov 23, 2011 by in Northwest Austin

City, utility unite for more renewable power

The City of Austin is within reach of its goal to have 35 percent of its energy come from renewable sources by 2020 after three new wind power contracts were approved in September. more »

Nov 23, 2011 by in Northwest Austin

Friends remember Northwest Austin’s honky-tonk days

The Skyline Club opened in 1946 at the intersection of North Lamar Boulevard and Braker Lane, back when North Lamar was the Old Dallas Highway and the intersection was 2 miles outside of Austin city limits. more »

Nov 23, 2011 by in Northwest Austin

AISD closes in on short-term solution to school overcrowding

In an effort to alleviate severe overcrowding at elementary schools in North Austin, AISD Superintendent Meria Carstarphen is recommending a scenario that would relocate 812 students beginning next school year and alter the scope of education at some more »

Nov 23, 2011 by in Northwest Austin