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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

Spring Fest raises money for youth, adults with disabilities

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. more »

May 8, 2013 by in Southwest Austin

Community members express concerns about $892M Austin ISD bond

With less than a month until the 2013 Austin ISD bond election, community members at an April 17 meeting shared concerns about the way the district has organized projects and informed the public about the $892 million bond. more »

Apr 18, 2013 by in Southwest Austin (5 Comments)

South Austin community shares vision for commercial development

Residents, business owners and other Southwest Austin stakeholders met March 23 to share their ideas about local commercial development as part of the South Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan. more »

Mar 25, 2013 by in Southwest Austin (1 Comments)

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Coming Soon: Kerbey Lane Cafe

Kerbey Lane Cafe is scheduled to open its 3005 S. Lamar Blvd. location Jan. 12. The cafe relocated from its previous address at 2700 S. Lamar Blvd., where it had been for 25 years. more »

Jan 5, 2012 in Southwest Austin Impacts

Now Open: Pakwan Indian Restaurant and Bar

Pakwan Indian Restaurant and Bar opened on Nov. 16 at 3601 W. William Cannon Dr., Ste. 450. more »

Jan 4, 2012 in Southwest Austin Impacts

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Hao Hao Restaurant

Photo by Joe Olivieri

Hao Hao Restaurant

When it opened in the late 1980s, Hao Hao Restaurant served mostly Chinese food. more »

Dec 20, 2012 by in Southwest Austin

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Whole Foods Market hosts ice skating on the plaza. Attendees can skate, listen to music and drink hot cocoa. Soup is available for purchase. 11 a.m.–8 p.m. $10. Whole Foods Lamar location. more »

The 5K run in Austin is part of a nationwide effort intended to inspire participants to live healthier lives. More than 300,000 people in more than 30 cities are expected to participate. more »

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The exhibit features dozens of tree images captured by photographer and history enthusiast Ralph Yznaga. more »

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Celebration and remembrance

Joe Olivieri

Oak Hill Wildfire Remembrance Day

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"The Dream Unveiled 2012"

Joe Olivieri

(Slideshow) Dream City construction site

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A gauge on one of the brewery's tanks

Kevin Stich

South Austin Brewing Company Grand Opening

South Austin Brewing Company held its grand opening party on Feb. 11. The brewery is Austin's newest craft brewery. The event featured Austin music and the public's first opportunity to try the company's Belgian-style beer. Update: The brewery is located at 415 East Saint Elmo Road. more »

Alamo Drafthouse

Joe Olivieri

Alamo Drafthouse Tour (SLIDESHOW)

A look at the under construction Alamo Drafthouse Slaughter Lane. more »

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