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Milwood Library Design Input Requested

Posted on April 3, 2012

Following is a note from our sister-neighborhood representative at Walnut Crossing: I have been in discussions with John Gillum of the Austin Public Library for some years now about the future expansion of the Milwood Branch into what has been … Continue reading →

Posted in Announcements, Milwood News, Regional Development

Updated Code Compliance Link

Posted on March 24, 2012

The City of Austin recently updated their web site. Unfortunately, they also updated a number of useful links but changed the URLs. One of those most commonly requested is the link to the City of Austin Code Compliance department, where you can … Continue reading →

Posted in Announcements, Links and Resources, Neighborhood Watch

MetroRail Begins Weekend Service

Posted on March 11, 2012

Capital MetroRail and the City of Austin have joined forces to provide Friday and Saturday nighttime service from Lakeline to the Downtown Station. The new service changes take effect the weekend after SXSW, on March 23rd. The trains will run … Continue reading →

Posted in Announcements, MetroRail, Milwood News, Regional Development

Dog Poop Etiquette

Posted on February 22, 2012

Yes, it’s actually come to this. Now, we all try to be good neighbors, generally. But sometimes it helps to post a friendly reminder to keep the peace in the neighborhood. Our usual complaints relating to animals are most often … Continue reading →

Posted in Milwood News, Neighborhood Watch

Mighty Texas Dog Walk

Posted on February 11, 2012

This year’s Mighty Texas Dog Walk, on Saturday, April 7th at Auditorium Shores is more than walking the most dogs for a third Guinness World Record for Texas. Organizers have added three New Guinness World Record attempts: – Biggest Fur … Continue reading →

Posted in Announcements, Events Calendar

Raindrop Turkish House and ACC Offer Classes

Posted on January 13, 2012

Local Raindrop Turkish House and Austin Community College have joined forces to provide some unique language and cooking classes. Conversational Turkish I Dates: January 31st – April 24th (12 Weeks) Tuesdays 6:00 – 9:00 (36 HRS) http://continue.austincc.edu/index/view.php?id=58427 Conversational Turkish II … Continue reading →

Posted in Milwood News

Found Dog

Posted on January 10, 2012

Please call 311 to report if you are missing a medium sized older dog, black with white on face and paws. Describe the dog and 311 will put you in contact with the person who found her.

Posted in Lost and Found

6th Annual Clear Your Clutter Day

Posted on January 9, 2012

Do you have items you’ve been meaning to donate or clear out of your home? MARK YOUR CALENDARS for January 28, 2012 from 10 am – 2 pm! The National Association of Professional Organizers, Austin chapter, is having its 6th … Continue reading →

Posted in Milwood News