Author Archives: Will S.

How does Austin’s Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Work?

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Will S.

Austinites for Georgraphic Representation www.TrustAustin.org Office Address:  7537 Cameron Road (call ahead) Mailing address:  6705 Hwy 290 West Suite 502 #173, Austin, TX 78735 512-692-7644

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Real Talk: Education Issues in the Texas Legislature.

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Will S.

The Austin Independent School District and the Austin Council of PTAs present Real Talk: Education Issues in the Texas Legislature. Educators, parents and community members are invited to attend this one-hour forum with local lawmakers (Sen. Kirk Watson, Rep. Donna Howard, Rep. … Continue reading →

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The Doggiest Day in Whole USA!

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Will S.

The 15th Annual Mighty Texas Dog Walk will fetch even more Guinness World Records to add to the three already won, the most recent for “Biggest Fur Ball” in 2012 at a whopping 201 lbs. Your dog’s tail will wag, … Continue reading →

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Robert Earl Keen Performance to Raise Funds for Student Musicians!

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Will S.

Texas Singer/Songwriter, Robert Earl Keen, Will Perform at McCallum Fine Arts Center to Raise Funds For Student Musicians! Beloved Texas Artist, Robert Earl Keen, will be returning to Texas soon from his tour promoting his new CD, “Ready For Confetti”. Mr. … Continue reading →

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Reminder! January 21st Town Hall Meeting.

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Will S.

–Information from North Austin Coalition: The City Auditor will be posting applications for the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission today Jan 18th at their website: www.austintexas.gov/10-ONE. Deadline for Applications is Feb. 22.  What is this commission? Its a group of citizens who are … Continue reading →

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Playscapes in North Austin!

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Will S.

The YMCA North Austin Rec Center (behind HEB on Lamar) is trying to get a Kaboom grant for a playscape, but they need our help! We all know how badly we need playscapes at this end of town. Also, many … Continue reading →

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Don’t Miss the Deadline for the Spring Landscape Rebate

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Will S.

March 31 is the deadline for taking advantage of Austin Water’s WaterWise Landscape rebate which offers cash back to customers who replace thirsty grass with native plants and permeable hardscape. If you’re tired of watering and mowing your lawn, it … Continue reading →

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