Author Archives: Will S.

Want to fix the sidewalks?

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Will S.

This information comes from Milwood resident Marie Martin: Do you notice cracked or broken sidewalks in the neighborhood?  Please call 311 to report the damaged area OR go the Austin’s online 311 reporting service.  Just click Sidewalk repair on the … Continue reading →

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Eight Chosen to Serve on Austin’s Redistricting Commission

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Will S.

The City of Austin’s Auditor’s Office today, May 22, drew eight names from an applicant pool of 60 to serve on the first Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission that will draw Austin City Council geographic boundaries. Those chosen include (names link … Continue reading →

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Citizens Redistricting Commission drawing today!

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Will S.

Today at 12:30 pm, the City Auditor will hold a public meeting and randomly draw 8 names from the pool of 60 applicants to serve on the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission.  The 8 selected Commissioners will appoint 6 additional Commissioners from the … Continue reading →

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The Pool is OPEN!!!

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Will S.

The pool at Balcones District Park is now open!  Until June 9th, the pool will be open to recreational swim from 4pm-8pm every Monday through Friday and from 10am-2pm on Saturday.  The pool will be closed on Sundays. Balcones District … Continue reading →

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Community Garden Initiative

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Will S.

A community garden initiative is underway in the hopes of bringing some life and beauty to an underdeveloped tract in the Walnut Crossing and Milwood neighborhood area.   Please contact Sabrina Joplin at SabrinaSJoplin@gmail.com to discuss what volunteer, steering committee, or leadership … Continue reading →

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Stage 2 Watering Restrictions

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Will S.

Austin is currently in Stage 2 watering restrictions, which means you can only water 1 day per week (on a specified day and at specified times). Specific information can be found on the austintexas.gov website  

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10-1 Independent Citizen’s Redistricting Committee Update

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Will S.

Courtesy of Milwood resident Ed English: Fellow North Austinites, I’ve attached some of the latest documents of record (of many that can be reviewed) generated by the 10-1 Applicant Review Panel. Thought you might like to see some of the results … Continue reading →

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