Category Archives: Announcements

Google Fiber is coming to Austin!!!

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Will S.

Today, Google officially announced their intentions to offer super-fast internet to the city of Austin (over 100 times faster than the fasted current internet connection speeds).  Google Fiber, as a the system is known, was first offered in Kansas City, … Continue reading →

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Austin Clean Sweep: April 13th

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Will S.

Please mark your calendars for April 13th, Austin Clean Sweep.  After the great success in beautifying Balcones Park on March 2nd, we will now turn our attention to areas outside the park.  Details to come.  If you know of an … Continue reading →

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Milwood Neighborhood Wide Garage Sale: April 20th!

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Will S.

Springtime means Spring Cleaning!  Clear out those closets and that garage, because we’re having another neighborhood-sponsored garage sale day on Saturday, April 20th!  We will post ads in both the Austin American Statesman and on Craigslist, and we’ll place signage … Continue reading →

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March for Texas Schools this Saturday

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Will S.

March for Texas kids! Save Texas Schools March and Rally: Sat, Feb 23. 11am: March from Congress Avenue Bridge Noon: Rally on Capitol Grounds “Save Texas Schools is fighting to fix a broken testing system and to immediately  restore 2 … Continue reading →

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City Council approves bid for North Walnut Creek Bike Trail!

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Will S.

Austin City Council took action on Thursday, February 14, that will enable the construction on the long-dormant North Walnut Creek Bike Trail. Muniz Concrete and Contracting has been chosen for the project. Additionally, Council allocated additional funds to the project to ensure … Continue reading →

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Volunteers Needed for It’s My Park Day on March 2

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Will S.

Volunteers Needed!  It’s My Park Day, March 2, 9 AM to 1 PM Please come and help clean up Balcones Park and the adjacent creek and trails.  This is an excellent opportunity for students to earn credit for public service.  … Continue reading →

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IT’S MY PARK DAY on March 2, and AUSTIN CLEAN SWEEP on April 13: SAVE THE DATE X2!!!

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Will S.

Milwood and Walnut Crossing Neighborhood Associations are partnering with local apartment communities on a general cleanup of Balcones Park for IT’S MY PARK DAY March 2nd from 9-12.  Details to follow in the next few days.  A follow-up event is … Continue reading →

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