Southwest Austin March 2011

City and County Notes

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT

City and County Notes, March 2011

AISD braces for increased budget cuts from the state

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT

After declaring financial emergency March 1, the Austin Independent School District is preparing to cut staff and expenses in anticipation of large cuts in state funding.

General Manager’s Note

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT

On the State of the City Address

Cafe Monet

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Cafe Monet’s co-owners wanted their paint–your–own–pottery studio to be a supportive place where anyone could be creative.

Southwest Austin Impacts—March 2011

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT

New businesses, volunteer opportunities, and local happenings in Southwest Austin

South Austin Civic Club: Group informs and advocates for residents

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT

If you have ever used a piece of infrastructure in South Austin—from paved streets to schools to major roadways—you may have benefited from the South Austin Civic Club’s advocacy.

Local leaders discuss regional development

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Editor’s note: Coffee with Impact is a monthly forum at our headquarters featuring leaders in various sectors who are making a difference in Central Texas.

Mayor seeks to realign council districts

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Mayor Lee Leffingwell has proposed transforming the Austin City Council into a hybrid system that would include six single-member districts, two at-large seats and an at-large mayor. If approved by voters in 2012, his proposition will be successful w

‘My 35’ plan, others in play to ease traffic

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT

When the I-35 Corridor Advisory Committee released its “My 35” comprehensive mobility plan in January, it included a proposal that would switch out aspects of I-35 and Toll 130, and redesignate each.

LifeWorks

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Each year, LifeWorks helps more than 10,000 families and at-risk youths make the transition from crisis to safety.

Delegates for Southwest Austin get key House, Senate committee posts

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Voters in Southwest Austin now have representation on Legislature committees that wield significant clout over education and public health issues being debated at the statehouse, with area delegates being tapped for positions on key committees in ear

South Congress Avenue

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT

South Congress Avenue spans roughly seven miles from Slaughter Lane to the bridge over Lady Bird Lake, where it becomes North Congress Avenue.

Madam Mam’s Noodle and More: Authentic Thai recipes draw Austin regulars

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT

The owners of Madam Mam’s Noodle and More, a decade-old Austin institution, combined the skills of a Thai cook and the business sense of a retail veteran to create a series of successful restaurants.

Ellen Jefferson

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Ellen Jefferson’s love of animals has helped shape her career, inspiring her to start a private veterinary practice and later to become a leader for Austin’s no-kill movement.