Learn the ‘A to Z’ of City Operations at this class!

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Administrator

Have you ever wondered how much a fire hose weighs or how many City of Austin vehicles operate on hybrid technology?

The 6th annual CityWorks Academy is an opportunity to learn the “A to Z” of City operations. Applications are being accepted through July 15.

Classes will be from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays and some Wednesdays from September through December.

Find the application and learn more about CityWorks at www.austintexas.gov/Cityworks.

Applications may also be picked up at Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd St., in the third floor reception area. Call (512) 974-2955 with any questions.

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Family Fun Night at Milwood Baptist this Friday!

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Administrator

From our wonderful supportive neighbor, Milwood Baptist (Cassady at Cabana Ln):

A fun night for the whole family and it is totally FREE!: Join us from 6-8pm for WATERSLIDES, Burgers, Hot Dogs and Sno Cones.THEN at 8:30 we will show Despicable Me 2 on our huge outdoor screen, with popcorn and snacks. Invite your friends and neighbors and bring your lawn chairs and towels.  EVERYONE IS WELCOME!  (This will not be in our parking lot like in years past, but at the end of our parking lot/ back of the church on the grass.)

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Be on the lookout for these vehicles (call 911 if you see them)

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Administrator

Here’s some info from Northwest Hills and surrounding areas:

In two recent burglaries on the same street (Chimney Corners off of Far West in NW Hills), we have the following descriptions of vehicles believed to be involved:

May 7: A grey/navy Dodge Charger sped from the scene when a neighbor across the street turned on her lights. It was a burglary and they went in through a back door. It’s believed that a white lookout vehicle was also involved. 

April 6: A red pickup truck was seen dropping off three guys with backpacks and picking them up an hour later around the time of the burglary. They went around back to enter the house through a window.

Early this morning a resident nearby saw a grey Dodger driving slowly down her street and she believes they were casing houses. She called it into APD.

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AISD re-opens Facility Master Plan survey

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Administrator
In response to requests from the community, the Austin Independent School District has re-opened a survey that will help guide the completion of the Facility Master Plan (FMP). The District is asking AISD parents/guardians, staff and community stakeholders to take a few minutes to help us identify FMP alternatives on issues such as overcrowding and under-enrollment, as well as to identify the needs at campuses and other AISD facilities. Your input is vital to this process. Please take the time to complete the anonymous survey below by going to the links below. The survey can be taken on computer, tablet, or smart phone.
If you do not have access to the internet, paper copies of the survey are available at your student’s school administrative office. The deadline to complete and return paper copies to your school administrative office is no later than Tuesday, May 27, 2014. The online survey is now open and will close on Tuesday, May 27 at 5:00 p.m.
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Potential District 7 City Council Candidates Update

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Administrator
Folks — Milwood is in District 7, and although the filing date isn’t until July 19, the Austin Chronicle is keeping tabs on likely candidates.  Check out the candidate pages below to find out more.  Follow the candidates and attend their events to stay informed!  Reprinted from: http://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2014-05-02/the-road-to-10-1-is-getting-crowded/

DISTRICT 7 (North/Central)

District 7, with a narrow southern boundary at 45th Street, is rooted in the near-North neighborhood of Allandale, but runs northward along Burnet Road all the way up to Howard Lane and beyond, with a northeastern boundary at Dessau Road. The range of neighborhoods is akin to District 4, and candidates will need to do a lot of traveling and consider a range of neighborhood interests.

2010 Demographic Snapshot:

Anglo: 57.6%, African-American: 7.8%, Hispanic/Latino: 22.4%, Asian & other: 12.1%
Registered voters: 52,370; Est. 2012 turnout: 51.5%

 Jeb Boyt

Occupation: attorney
Experience: parks and transportation advocate; Hill Country Conservancy board member; city commissioner; former state agency staffer
Issues: transportation, parks, open space
(FB) https://www.facebook.com/jebboytaustincitycouncil

Ed English

Occupation: retired sales and marketing professional
Experience: member of Northwest Austin Coalition and Austinites for Geographic Representation
Issues: transportation, affordability
https://www.facebook.com/ed.english.75?fref=ts

Josiah Ingalls

Occupation: president, Austin Area Landscaping
Experience: candidate for mayor (2009), Council (2011), and State Board of Education (2010)
Issues: neighborhood preservation, crime prevention, public space improvement
(FB) https://www.facebook.com/josiah.j.ingalls?fref=ts

 Jimmy Paver

Occupation: development director, Stepping Stone Schools (family business)
Experience: former congressional (Rep. Lloyd Doggett) and state House (Rep. Mark Strama) aide
Issues: transportation, affordability, fiscal values
www.jimmypaverforaustin.com
(FB) Jimmy Paver for Austin City Council District 7

 Pete Salazar Jr.

Occupation: former employment specialist, Caritas of Austin
Experience: Caritas representation on Ending Community Homeless Coalition (housing, veterans, employment committees); similar work previously in Las Vegas
Issues: responsible growth, transportation access, helping local businesses
www.peteisaustin.com
(FB) Pete Is Austin

Melissa Zone

Occupation: senior urban planner, Travis County
Experience: transportation and water resource planner; co-author, Colorado River Corridor Plan; legislative analysis; public engagement and outreach
Issues: neighborhood preservation, affordability, transportation, health & safety, environmental protection
Web sites: Pending

Others

UT-Austin student and Amazon employee Alex Blum says he intends to run, but has not yet filed a treasurer designation, and college athletic scout Christopher Montoya has also indicated he intends to run.

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Gardening Classes this Thursday at Milwood Library

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Administrator

The Adelphi Acre Community Garden is offering 2 gardening classes this Thursday. Please visit their Facebook Page and/or website for more details.  AdelphiAcre.org

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IMPD Appreciation Party

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Administrator

It’s My Park Day Volunteer Appreciation Party
Thursday, May 15 from 7 to 10 PM | Mueller Lake Park

Thanks again for pitching in and volunteering your time and energy to make It’s My Park Day 2014 our best year ever! We hope you’ve saved the date for our It’s My Park Day Volunteer Appreciation Party.

Please RSVP HERE for yourself as well as any family members or friends who might be joining you so we know how many guests to expect.

Stay tuned for more information next week including parking information, food trucks, and where to find us in the park!

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