Category Archives: Milwood News

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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Lost and Found

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Will S.

The following email was sent to us about a baby carrier lost in Balcones Park. If you have any information, please contact us. We spent Saturday morning at Balcones park with our family. I wore my younger daughter in a … 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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Want to hike in NW Austin?

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Will S.

A Hiking Trails Near Milwood page has recently been added to our neighborhood website under the drop down menu “neighborhood.” Enjoy our trails!

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Long-Delayed Northern Walnut Creek Trail Update

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Will S.

The long-delayed Northern Walnut Creek Trail project was mentioned in an article on the Austin American-Statesman this past Friday. http://www.statesman.com/news/news/price-tag-rising-for-long-delayed-north-austin-tra/nWDNF/

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Summitt Elementary Needs a Crossing Guard!

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Will S.

Summitt Elementary has lost their afternoon crossing guard at Amherst and Mosley and are in desperate need to hire someone as soon as possible. If you can spare one hour and get paid doing so, you are who they need! CROSSING GUARD NEEDED 2:25 – … Continue reading →

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