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December 4, 2014 Volume 19, No. 25 Southwest Austin’s Community Newspaper Since 1995
Package delivery security a local concern during holidays by Ann Fowler
OAK HILL - Two weeks ago, a UPS driver delivering a package to a resident of the GK Beckett Estates neighborhood pointed out a car pulled up nearby that he thought might be following him. The driver had recently received complaints of missing packages—packages that he had left on residential porches. As they watched, the car quickly made a U-turn and drove away. As the holidays approach and online shopping increases, security for packages becomes a concern.
Suspicious vehicle seen following UPS driver in local neighborhood A warning about the incident was posted on Nextdoor, a social networking service that allows neighborhood residents to communicate. The notice turned into neighborly offers of assistance from some in the Westcreek area. Jennifer Voss, president of the Westcreek Neighborhood Association, explains: “One of the Westcreek
neighbors saw a post on Nextdoor about suspicious vehicles following UPS and FedEx trucks delivering holiday packages. She took it upon herself to post to the Westcreek Yahoo Group that she was happy to ‘babysit’ packages if people needed a nearby drop location during the holidays. After her email, several See PACKAGE on p. 24
OHAN elects new board members by Bobbie Jean Sawyer OAK HILL - As voters across Austin turn out for early voting in the City Council and mayoral elections, board members of the Oak Hill Association of Neighborhoods look forward to improvement opportunities for Oak Hill in the coming year. At the Nov. 12 monthly meeting four board members were elected. Darryl Pruett of Legend Oaks 2, Rich De Palma of Meridian, Betsy Boyt
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of Scenic Brook and Alan Watts of Circleville were elected to the board to serve 2015-2016 terms. Rick Perkins, Jim Schissler and Wendell Mills are currently serving two-year terms, which will conclude next November. Newly elected board member Rich DePalma said he wants to ensure that all Oak Hill neighborhood voices are heard and represented. “I really wanted to help increase the dialogue for all the different
neighborhoods and make sure that all the different neighborhoods have their say within what’s being discussed in OHAN,” DePalma said. “I think that’s important—to be able to find where we can actually come together on common solutions and push those as a neighborhood organization rather than ones that we personally feel more attached to.” DePalma said one of the major challenges facing Oak Hill is an See OHAN on p. 21
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Civic Agenda This space is reserved for information on civic happenings that occur in, or relate to the Southwest Austin area. To be included in the Civic Agenda, a meeting or event must relate to public policy. For other community events please see our community calendar on page 10. If you would like to be included, please e-mail editorial@ oakhillgazette.com with the subject “Civic Agenda” and include details of your meeting or happening, along with any relevant agenda items. City of Austin run-off election Early voting- December 1-12 Election Day- December 16, 2014 7am-7pm Both the mayoral race and the District 8 race are in a run-off as well as the at-large seat on the AISD Board. Councilmember Mike Martinez will square up against lawyer Steve Adler in the mayor’s race and Ellen Troxclair and Ed Scruggs face off for the District 8 seat. Kendall Pace and Hillary Procknow face each other for the school board seat. For more election information go to www. traviscountyclerk.org Oak Hill Business and Professional Assn. (OHBPA) monthly meeting Thursday, Dec. 4, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Mandola’s Italian Market, 4301 W. Wm. Cannon (Arbor Trails) This Month’s speaker is Donna Fox whose will be speaking about setting the right goals to get what you want in 2015. The public is invited. For more information g to www.ohbpa.org. Imagine Austin Speaker Series: “Integrating Nature Into the City” December 10, 7:00 - 9 P.M Joe C. Thompson Conference Center
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LifeAustin plans original musical, ‘The List’ for the Christmas season by Ann Fowler Pastor Randy Phillips, member of the hit Christian music singing trio Phillips, Craig and Dean, continues his creative vision for his church, LifeAustin, with a new musical, “The List,” featuring a cast of actors, singers and musicians that include former Broadway and Grammy-winning professionals—many of whom can be seen performing in and around the Austin area on a regular basis. The show is an original multi-media musical featuring Christmas melodies from traditional favorites to contemporary hits, and includes a high-tech audience participation feature. It will be accompanied by a dynamic digital set featuring a stunning LED video wall. In The List, the Talbot family witnesses the chaos, the carols, the trials and triumphs of the Season as
they rediscover the true meaning of Christmas in a world where it can feel like everything but the truly important are vying for top billing. Pastor Phillips told the Gazette, “You will be taken on a present-day journey that will bring you back to the real meaning of the manger. What does Christmas mean and what’s it all about? Come and find His love for you in ‘The List.’” Church officials say a 1000-seat amphitheater, long envisioned for such performances, will be completed in 2015. That building was and is a source of contention, with two local homeowner associations bringing a lawsuit against the City of Austin for approving the amphitheater without adequate neighborhood input. The case is on appeal at the Texas Court of Appeals. “LifeAustin is passionate about creative arts and the Creator who
gave them,” said Pastor Phillips. “We invite you to be filled with the spirit of Christmas through song, dance, acting and spectacular visual effects.” The show is family friendly and free to the public. The two performances will be Friday, Dec. 12 and Saturday, Dec. 13, 7 p.m., at 8901 W. Highway 71.
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by Roger White So I was watching “Seinfeld” for the eleventy-millionth time the other night, mainly because there is absolutely nothing on TV worth watching these days other than reruns of “Seinfeld,” “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” “The Andy Griffith Show,” and “The Twilight Zone.” I know, I know, you young whippersnappers will hold forth that there are some great new shows today, like “Murder, She Wrote” and “The Big Band Theory” or whatever. I’ll stick with the classics, thank you very much. Don’t you love the word eleventy-million? Anyway, I realized that the shtick Seinfeld was doing was aimed right at me. He was talking about pretentious, faux-authentic-sounding brand names, particularly cars. Names like the Integra or the Impreza. They’re made-up names that are meant to sound like other meaningful words, like integrity and impressive. The punch line: Seinfeld simply hoped he hadn’t bought a Lemona. It hit me that the last three cars I owned before my current little Korean vehicle were just that: an Integra, an Impreza, and a Lemona. All true, I previously owned a 1986 Acura Integra (a great car), a 2003 Subaru Impreza (a fast but frustrating car), and a 1979 Lemona (a VW bug—a true bomb I never should have purchased). Don’t ask me what I was thinking, buying a 35-year-old POS as my daily commute. Besides, that’s another story. A very sad, long story. Again, anyway. Things then got cosmic as I sat pondering Jerry’s sage words. It struck me as I lifted
a spoonful of my Häagen-Dazs beer on the market—in a green botChocolate Peanut Butter flavored ice tle, even! The name was obviously cream to my mouth. My ice cream German, and if anybody knew their brand, too, was a made-up name brew, it was the Germans. We was meant to sound exotic hoodwinked. and luxurious. RememSame holds true with ber when Häagen-Dazs so many other brands, first hit the market? like bottled water types. Ooh, we thought, super I really never underrich frozen goodness stood the billion-dollar from some strange Norexplosion of the bottled dic country where they water industry. It’s water. surely make ice cream In a plastic bottle. Wafrom virgin glacial ter! H2O. This is where streams, from milk of brand-name marketing cows that graze only on gurus have a field day. Alpine truffles, and from There’s one out there melted gold flakes from called, get this, Glaceau Roger White Icelandic lava flows. Or Smartwater. I kid you something. Turns out, not. And I not you kid. Häagen-Dazs is a nonsense word Both parts of that faux moniker concocted by one Reuben Mattus evoke good feelings, don’t they? Aah, from the Bronx. The name, which is a pristine glacier. And intelligent not Danish or Swedish or anything liquid. What could be better? An slightly lederhosen-ish, doesn’t intellectual body of glacial ice— really mean a thing—except that you can’t get more new-age trendy ol’ Reuben was a marketing genius. than that. You know who produces Same with Löwenbräu beer. Back Glaceau Smartwater? Coca-Cola. in 1975, just about the time I started I picture guys in the back of these my prolific and illustrious drinking massive Coke plants running tap career, Miller Brewing of the US of A water into these oh-so-fashionable acquired the North American rights containers of Water de Glaceau. to Löwenbräu, which was originally And they’re probably smoking, too. brewed in Munich. Ya know, the Unfiltered Camels. real Germany. Well, when Miller And don’t get me started on Evigot hold of it, they “Americanized” an. Look at your Evian bottle in a the recipe, and the original Ger- mirror. Yeah. man version of Löwenbräu was no So. Cogitating on this unsettling longer imported to our fair shores. realization that so many of the Basically, the Löwenbräu we got was products we consume are purchased Miller swill in an umlaut-sprinkled under false pretenses, I jogged in wrapper. Of course, we young and a mild panic from the den to the impressionable drinking types had kitchen, where my lovely esposa was absolutely no knowledge of this. We making a batch of Betty Crocker just saw a new, mysterious foreign Continued on next page
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Tough turkey spoils Thanksgiving Day, but then it’s Jim’s to the rescue Mike Jasper The word from Oak Hill is… thankful. I’m thankful I’ve got a column where I can grouse and moan. (If the last sentence contains the word “grouse,” I just got edited.) But first I’ll praise. And namedrop, since I like to do that because I can. Last Wednesday, the night before Thanksgiving, I went to see Slaid Cleaves at the Saxon Pub. It’s an annual tradition for the most part. Sometimes I make it, sometimes I don’t, but most of the time I do. It’s a chance to see my old buddy live, but I rarely do. I sit in the back of the joint with his wife Karen, help her sell merch (kind of), drink many beers (for sure), and watch Slaid on the closed circuit TV (mainly). It’s always a good night. This year, however, was a little subdued. Some friends we were counting on never showed, and I didn’t see the usual celebrity dropbys I tend to see at his shows (one year, Ray Wiley Hubbard). And I might be splitting hairs, but I don’t think Karen can keep up with me drink-for-drink anymore. We’re all getting older, I guess. Some of us are getting smarter. ••• Thanksgiving dinner sucked. Well, the first one did. It started well enough. We had a 2:30 p.m. reservation at the Hills Café, got there about 15 minutes early but were seated at 2:25. Nice. Also,
after being seated, we were told by ••• our waiter Johnny (a good waiter, The second Thanksgiving too) that it wasn’t a buffet this year. dinner—the one we ate at about The meals would be brought out to 8:30 p.m.—was much better. us. Nice again. Guess where? Jim’s Restaurant. No So far so good. kidding. We all ordered the Thanksgiving They were not out of mashed dinner of course, but Johnny potatoes, stuffing or anything said it would be a little else pertaining to the while because they were annual American feast. making more stuffing. Cranberries and giblet What? It’s 2:30 in the gravy were also provided, afternoon and they’re as was white and dark already running out of turkey meat. No ham, stuffing? Okay. So we’ll like the thin piece we drink beer for now. were served at Hills, but I One beer later, the food didn’t really miss it. arrived, but one of our It was cheaper than Mike Jasper party was missing a roll Hills and for a dollar and all of us were missing mashed more, you got pie. But I was too potatoes. The gravy was parceled full for pie. out meagerly too, and nothing Thank you, Jim’s, for saving extra on the table. The dressing Thanksgiving. didn’t taste like it was quite finished ••• and what kind of turkey stuffing How would you like to hear tastes sweet? Jimmie Dale Gilmore for free? I’m so thankful for this column. The owners of LoudMouth Fortunately, Johnny did his level Rentals—Austin’s newest sound best. He brought us out more equipment and music instrument stuffing, since the mashed potatoes rental company—will be putting were no longer available. He on its Grand Opening Bash which also brought out extra gravy and takes place today (if you’re reading the missing roll. He apologized this in time) Dec. 4 from 6 to 8 profusely, and all of us wondered p.m. why it wasn’t as good as last year It’s way north, but it’s Gilmore. when they did have a buffet and we For free. Set your Google Maps for all served ourselves. 5207 Airport Blvd., Austin, Texas Beats me. Maybe this year they 78751 decided to make money. According to the press release, The Hills Café was much better the event will be free and open back when Bob Cole owned the Continued on page 8 place.
This Old Spouse Continued from p. 4 pancakes. Paranoia was setting in, so I had to check it out. I ran to the computer and googled “Betty Crocker.” Gads, sure enough. There was no such lady!! Say it ain’t so! I quote from Wiki-whatsis: “The name Betty Crocker was created
for the Washburn Crosby Company, later to merge with General Mills, as a way to personalize the company’s products and customer relations. The company picked the name because it sounded warm and friendly.” I was aghast. Agog. I needed comfort food. “Ah, pancakes. Thanks,
family humor dear. Pass the Aunt Jemima.” Roger White is a freelance writer living in Austin, Texas, with his lovely wife, two precocious daughters, a very fat dachshund, and a self-absorbed cat. For further adventures, visit oldspouse.wordpress.com.
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Bring a pet home for the holidays: Pet adoption discount through Jan. 5 The Austin Animal Center will celebrate the holidays by offering specials on pet adoptions through Jan. 4, 2014. Pet adoptions for all ready-to-go dogs and cats will be $25. All pets adopted will include spay or neuter surgery, a microchip and vaccinations – a package valued at more than $200. The usual adoption fee is $75. The shelter will have a “Home for the Holidays” kick-off event from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec.13 that will include games, prizes, treats and pictures with Santa. The Austin Animal Center will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27 and on Christmas Day, Dec. 25. Additionally, the Austin Animal Center will be launching a donation drive for items needed for the pets such as toys, treats, jackets for large dogs, and dog houses. Items can be dropped off at the Austin Animal Center daily. City shelter pet adoptions are available at the Austin Animal Center, 7201 Levander Loop, and the City’s dog overflow kennels at Town Lake Animal Center, 1156
W. Cesar Chavez St. The centers are open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. For more information check www.austinanimalcenter.org or call 3-1-1 or check Facebook for daily pet updates, www.facebook.com/ austinanimalservices . About the Austin Animal Services Office Austin Animal Center, the largest municipal animal shelter in Central Texas, provides shelter to more than 20,000 animals annually and services to Austin/Travis County. This facility accepts stray and owned
animals regardless of age, health, species or breed. The goal is to place all adoptable animals in forever homes through adoptions, foster care or rescue partner groups. Since 2011, the City’s animal shelter is the largest municipal shelter to sustain its nokill city status—saving 90 percent or more of the homeless pets that enter the shelter. Animal Services has numerous programs and partnerships designed to help pets in the shelter, in the community and in your home.
Facial recognition App can instantly identify a missing dog Austin Animal Center and area animal shelters have teamed up with Finding Rover, a free mobile app for finding lost dogs in real-time. Area animal shelters will come together and announce the partnership at 3 p.m. on Dec. 4, 2014 at the Austin Animal Center 7201 Levander Loop. Finding Rover will
have a technology booth on-site to assist anyone wanting more information or with help downloading the app. Those attending will receive gift bags by the company. Additionally, Nulo Pet food will attend and present the Austin Animal Center and partners with 5,000 Continued on page 9
Freckles needs a home! Meet Freckles! He is beyond a doubt the sweetest boy in the whole wide world! He’s young, approximately two years old, he weighs approximately 40-45 pounds, he’s sweet, lovable, very well mannered and eager to please! He was abandoned on a rural road in front of someone’s gate, and he stayed right in front of the gate for four days waiting for his “owners” to return for him. Heartbreaking, but a new beginning for Freckles, as he is now safe and waiting for his forever loving home! Freckles is up to date on his vaccinations, he’s house trained, loves to be outside and is very playful, but not too rambunctious. Won’t you please consider giving Freckles a chance to show you what a wonderful companion he can be? You won’t regret it!!
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Tough turkey spoils Thanksgiving Day, but then it’s Jim’s to the rescue Continued from p. 5 to the public and feature live performances by Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Elizabeth McQueen and Gina Chavez. And it’s all for a good cause. The party will benefit Austin non-profit Kids in a New Groove, which provides music mentorship to youth in foster care. Event sponsors include the Austin Chronicle, Austin Monthly, 101X, Rockstar Magazine, The Daily Texan, Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Snarf ’s Sandwiches. Snarf ’s Sandwiches? Anyway, the bash will include complimentary drinks (hopefully alcoholic) and bites (hopefully alcoholic) and will also kickoff a monthly live music series called LoudMouth Lounge. For more information and to RSVP to the Dec. 4 event please visit www.loudmouthrentals.com. ••• Here’s a partial lineup of the acts set to perform at this year’s Old Settler’s Festival. “The Mavericks top the bill with their infectious, feel good energy. The festival is known for its wide variety of roots music acts, this year ranging from soul-stirring gospel group The McCrary Sisters to returning ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro,” reads the press release. “Both traditional and progressive bluegrass take center stage thanks to living legend Sam Bush, supergroup Hot Rize, awardwinning traditionalists Dailey & Vincent, and genre-bending The Infamous Stringdusters.” It continues. “Alt-country sweethearts Bruce Robison & Kelly Willis, country rock crooners Green River Ordinance, Jack White fave Pokey LaFarge, and critically acclaimed folk artist Israel Nash are slated to perform, too.” Whoa, whoa, wait a minute. Jack
White fave? Jack White is not going to be there, but a band he likes will be. Okay. I’ll play along. “Old Settler’s favorites Shinyribs (Mike Jasper’s neighbor) will also play, as well as the Jitterbug Vipers—well known Willie Nelson fans. Neil Young won’t be there, but MilkDrive does return in 2015, much to the delight of campers and festivalgoers who no longer want anything to do with Mr. Young. Langhorne Slimm (who I bet is fat) returns as well. Newcomers The Defibulators, Lauren Shera, Rising Appalachia and Darlingside—all of whom once bought Fleetwood Mac albums—round out this partial lineup. More acts will be announced in the near future. Many of them will actually be playing at the festival. ••• I don’t write sports, except sometimes I do. Here’s my take on the Texas football Longhorns. In my opinion, Charlie Strong’s first year as the Longhorns head
football coach was a successful one for two reasons: First, they won enough games to get into a bowl game. That’s very important, not just for recruiting status but for the extra practice time. And second, they beat Oklahoma State. For my money, beating the Cowboys is much more important than beating the Sooners or anyone else, because I despise Mike Gundy and T. Boone Pickens. Yeah, it’s personal. Back to the first reason—I didn’t think Texas would win six games this year. I didn’t think they would beat Oklahoma State or even West Virginia. Not after trimming the team of its talented malcontents. Because make no mistake about it, some talented players got thrown off the team or quit on their own volition. Maybe he lacked Strong’s core values, but Joe Bergeron is a talented running back as is Jalen Overstreet, who was also bounced from the team. And offensive Continued on next page
Dan and Elyze Yates, owners of Loudmouth Rentals, stand before a flock of Fender guitars. Their company will rent amplifiers, sound systems, guitars, basses, drums, lights and recording gear from their North Central location near the old airport. You can order direct from their website at loudmouthrentals.com.
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The Word from Oak Hill Continued from p. 8 tackle Kennedy Estelle looked good in the win over North Texas before he was asked to leave, too. Of course the biggest loss was quarterback David Ash, who retired from football after suffering yet another concussion—his third within a year. According to reports from Burnt Orange Nation’s website, Ash still suffers symptoms from those concussions. Concussions are a bruise on the brain and nothing to be trifled with. With Ash out, the Longhorns turned to quarterback Tyrone Swoopes. The 6-4, 240 pound QB passed for more than 2,000 yards this year and ran for 233, but played inconsistently—to say the least. Against OK State, he threw 24 completions with 33 attempts, but against West Virginia he managed only 11-for-29. Amazingly, the Longhorns beat the Mountaineers, but you can thank the defense for
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that. You can pretty much thank the defense for getting the Horns into a bowl game, for that matter. Led by junior defensive end Malcom Brown, the defense held Texas Tech to 13 points, West Virginia to 16 and Oklahoma State to seven. The only time all year the offense bailed out the defense was in the 48-45 win over Iowa State. And of course TCU thumped the Longhorns 48-10, but who couldn’t see that coming? That is, besides everyone at 1300 The Zone in Austin, TX. The Longhorns finished 6-6 overall, 5-4 in conference play. They’ll be named to a bowl game soon, and winning that bowl game would definitely be a bonus for recruiting purposes and give Strong a winning season in his first year as coach. So going forward, the Longhorns still need to find their groove on offense, but the defense and special
teams play should continue to be solid in 2015. Anybody want to play quarterback? ••• Heard some news about The Backyard. A company called International Development Management, or IDM, wants to put $250 million into The Backyard in Bee Caves to include “movie production sound stages, music venue and creative office space.” That’s not a typo. I wrote $250 million. I guess we’ll find out soon. It was approved by the Bee Cave City Council (motto: we never met a development we didn’t like). ••• Want your neighborhood association highlighted? Have a story you need to tell? Would you like to rat out a neighbor? If so, be sure to email me at mail@ mikejasper.com and get the word out.
Pet page Continued from p. 7 pounds of dog food. Nationally, more than 10 million pets go missing each year, according to The Humane Society of the United States. Finding Rover’s facial recognition technology helps reunite more dogs with their owners by enabling anyone to instantly identify a missing dog on the spot simply by taking a photo on a mobile device. Finding Rover features a comprehensive lost and found dog notification system that sends a push notification and social feed photo alert if a dog is lost or found within a 10 mile radius. If a user spots a lost dog, he/she can take a photo either within the app, or upload a photo from a device’s photo album. Once a dog has been found and identified through Finding Rover’s facial recognition software, the finder will receive information on how to notify the owner. “This mobile app is just one more resource in our tool box that will make it easier for lost dogs to find
their owners,” said Chief Animal Services Officer Abigail Smith. “We are thrilled that Finding Rover has chosen Austin as their launch city in Texas, and are pleased that this app will help reduce dogs entering the shelter in the first place.” Finding Rover will soon be launched in San Antonio and Houston. “A dog is a beloved family member and if it goes missing it can be devastating to everyone involved,” said John Polimeno, CEO and founder of Finding Rover. “We want to do everything we can to safeguard our dogs from being lost forever. Registering a dog on Finding Rover is another step all owners should take to further protect their cherished pet.” Free! Finding Rover is free to download. Finding Rover is currently online at http://findingrover.com/ and works on iPhone, Android, or the Web.
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Arts & Entertainment Ongoing Events Sundays
Open Mic with your host, Garett Endres. Starts at 9pm every Thursday 290 West Club 12013 W Hwy 290
Live Jazz Brunch - 10am-2pm. Nutty Brown Cafe, 12225 Hwy. 290 W., 78737. 301-4648. www.nutty- “Thirsty Thursday” gatheringPoems and songs will be shared brown.com. in a round robin, open mic atmoTessy Lou Williams & The sphere following the featured preShotgun Stars - 3pm at Poodie’s sentation. On the third Thursday of Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 every month. Free. Food pantry donations are welcomed. 7pm at New W., Spicewood. No cover. Life Lutheran Church, 120 Frog Sunday/Fundays - Every first Pond Lane in Dripping Springs. For Sunday of the month the Neill- more info call 858-2024. Cochran House Museum will be open to the public for free from 1pm Third Thursday at The Blanton - 4pm 2310 San Gabriel St. 512- - free evening of art and activities. 5-9pm at Blanton Museum, Brazos 478-2335 nchmuseum.org and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. blantonmuseum.org Mondays Charles Thibodeaux and the Austin Cajun Aces - 6:30pm at Evangeline Cafe, 8106 Brodie Lane. 282-2586. Texas Songwriters Showcase - 6:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. No cover.
Fridays Friday night Dance Club - w/ Western bands and a Pot Luck break. 7:30pm-10pm at South Austin Activity Center, 3911 Manchaca RD, Austin. $4.50.
November 21 - December 6
Kem Watts - 4pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. 264-03183
Fame The Musical - Dec 3-6 at 7:30pm, Dec 6 at 2pm Be captivated as the story unfolds for these talented hopefuls studying at New York City’s legendary High School for Performing Arts. B. Iden Payne Theatre 300 E. 23rd St. JoinTheDrama.org, (512) 477-6060
Wednesdays No Bad Days Open Mic - 7pm at Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood.
November 26 - December 28
50+ Singles Dance- 7:30-9:45 Live Music. Senior Activity Center 29th & Lamar. 2874 Shoal Crest. www.fiftyplusdanceaustin.com Trivia Night - Wednesdays at Waterloo Ice House, Southpark Meadows, 9600 South I-35 Service Rd. SB, Suite D-100. 512-301-1007. waterlooicehouse.com.
Thursdays KGSR Unplugged At The Grove -every Thursday evening through Sept 6th. Join KGSR every Thursday for 23 consecutive weeks at Shady Grove on Barton Springs Road for one of Austin’s longest running free concert series. Karaoke - at Boomerz Nightclub, 6148 Hwy 290 W.. 892-3373. Tony Harrisson / Dance Lessons / Jesse Dayton- 6pm - 9:15pm / 9:15pm at the Broken Spoke, 3201 S. Lamar. 442-6189.
December 3 - December 7 New Works From Rising Playwrights - dynamic works by thirdyear Master of Fine Arts Playwriting candidates Patrick Shaw, Eva Suter, Diana Lynn Small and Brian Kettler. Curated by Steven Dietz and Cara Phipps, these new stories explore a prodigal daughter’s return, mysteries at a school, a fight for humanity, and a stranger’s arrival prompting unexpected discoveries. UTA Department of Theatre and Dance presents UTNT (UT New Theatre) at the Lab Theatre (300 E. 23rd St.), located west of the F. Loren Winship Drama Building. 512-477-6060 December 6 - December 23
52nd Annual Production of The Nutcracker - An army of mischievous mice, a bevy of bon-bons, a sprinkle of sparkling snowflakes, and one jovial Mother Ginger… plus the Austin Symphony Orchestra! The Long Center 701 W. Riverside Drive (512) 457-5100 thelongcenter.org Monday, December 8 Conspirare Christmas with Ruthie Foster – Eclectic, Unexpected - 8pm The Long Center 701 W. Riverside Drive (512) 4575100 thelongcenter.org
The Peacemakers - 10pm at Evangeline Cafe, 8106 Brodie Lane. 282-2586. Open Mic Night- at Nutty Brown Cafe, 12225 W Highway 290, Free.
Austin Symphony Presents Handel’s Messiah - 8pm Hyde Park Baptist Church - 3901 Speedway austinsymphony.org
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Brennen Leigh - 7pm at Evangeline Cafe, 8106 Brodie Lane. 282-2586.
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December 11 - December 21 A Christmas Carol - Spectacular holiday carols and surprising timebending classics whisk your family on a captivating ride with the three soulful, rockin’ ghosts in Scrooge’s transformative dream. www.ZachTheater.com 202 S. Lamar 512476-0541
Ongoing Events Woodworkers Club of Austin - 7pm on the 1st Tuesday of the month in the training room at Seaton Hosp SW, on FM 1826 We are a non profit org. and make toys etc for charity. Call Bill at 512288-3252 Free South Austin Mystery Book Club - 7:30 pm on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, at the Sunset Valley Barnes & Noble on Brodie Ln. Our April 16th book is Gone Girl, by Gillian Flynn. If you have question email dschieck@yahoo.com. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous Meeting - Bannockburn Baptist Church room 103 Every Wednesday, 7pm - 8:30pm Anne Slater 512-215-9719 for more info Free Conversation Cafe - Drop in for open, public dialogue on a variety of topics. Every third Saturday from 10:30am-11:30am at the Hampton Branch of the Austin Public Library at Oak Hill, 5125 Convict Hill Rd.. Free and open to the public. 512974-9900 / cityofaustin.org/library. Classes and meditation - with Western Buddhist nun, Gen Kelsang Ingchug. Every Sunday at 9:30am at Chittamani Buddhist Center, 1918 Bissel Lane, 78745. Everyone welcome. Spiritual counselling by appointment. Call for free brochure. 916-4444. meditationinaustin.org. Sisters in Crime Heart of Texas Chapter - Meets monthly on the second Sunday of the month at 2pm at the Recycled Reads (part of the Austin Library system) 5335 Burnet Rd www.hotxsinc.org. VFW Post 4443 meeting - Meets on first Tues. of month from 7-8:30pm at 7614 Thomas Springs Road in Oak Hill. Members and potential members are encouraged to be there around 6pm to gather for dinner. There is no cost. The Oak Hill Rotary Club - Meets at noon on the first three Mondays of the month at Mandola’s Italian Market, 4301 W. Wm. Cannon. More info at 288-8487 See www. oakhillrotary.org for other activities and events. Circle C Area Democrats - 6:308:30pm at Santa Rita in the Escarpment Village. Meets on second Mondays of month. For infor mation:circlecareademocrats.org.
November 28 - December 28 This Wonderful Life - Awardwinning actor Martin Burke is back by popular demand, playing all 37 characters from the beloved holiday film It’s a Wonderful Life - Zach Theater.com 202 South Lamar 512-476-0541
Community Clubs & Events
Of Mice and Music: A Jazz Nutcracker - Tapestry Dance Company’s unique and highly popular take on the holiday classic! With the live jazz ensemble led by Masumi Jones The Long Center 701 W. Riverside Drive (512) 457-5100 thelongcenter.org
Toastmasters Groups - Build leadership and communication skills in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. Visitors welcome. Tejas Toastmasters: 288-7808/ tejastoastmasters.org. Meets every Mon. at 6 pm at IHOP, 1101 S.
Mopac. South Austin Toastmasters: meets first and third Tuesday at noon at ACC South Austin Campus, 1820 W. Stassney Lane. Phone 443-7110 or 288-7808. Oak Hill Toastmasters: meet every Thursday from 6:45-8pm at Western Hills Church of Christ, 6211 Parkwood Drive. Open to ages 18 & up. 956-494-4809 / oakhill.freetoasthost.biz for more info. Alzheimer’s Caregiver SupporGroup - 2nd Wednesday of the month at noon at Arveda Alzheimer’s Family Care, 11013 Signal Hill Drive, 78737. Anyone caring for a loved-one with dementia and needing support is invited. RSVP to 512-637-5400 and feel free to bring your own lunch. www.arvedacare.com. Senior Luncheon Program - Seniors (over 60) meet at 8656 Hwy. 71 W, Bldg A, next to JP bldg every Tues, Wed and Thurs from 10am2pm. Transportation available. Call 512-854-2138 for more info. Oak Hill Neighborhood Planning Contact Team - Meets fourth Wednesday of the month at the ACC Pinnacle Campus, 10th Floor Board Room. www.ohnpct.org. MOMS Club of Austin - Are you a stay at home mom looking for support, daytime activities and other moms like you? The MOMS® Club of SW Oaks/Oak Hill offers all that and more. You can find us on Meetup at www.meetup.com/ MOMS-Club-of-Austin-SW-Oaks/ Southwest Networking Group (SWING) - meets for breakfast at Waterloo Ice House, Slaughter Ln. & Escarpment Blvd., 9600 Escarpment Blvd.. 8-9:30am. Bring business cards. For more info call 482-9026 or 921-4901. Thursdays. South Austin AARP Chapter 2426 - Tom Bauer will talk about leadership styles and best practices, 1pm - 4pm at South Austin Senior Activity Center, 3911 Manchaca Rd. Free. Meets on third Wednesday of the month. For more info call Mary at 280-8661. www.southaustinaarp.org. OHBPA Meeting - (Oak Hill Business Professionals Association). Meets every first Thursday of the month from 11:30am-1pm at Mandola’s Italian Market, 4301 W. Wm. Cannon $15. ohbpa.org. Retired Austin Travelers - a group for people who love to travel. The July 14 meeting will be on Monday. Regular meetings are the second Wednesday of oddnumbered months, from 1:00 to 3pm in the Oak Hill Library at 5124 Convict Hill Rd ratsonline.org. Creative Arts Society - Meets on first Wed. of month (except
Jan.,July, Aug.) at ACC Pinnacle, 10th floor, faculty lounge. 6pm networking. 7pm program. All artists and art enthusiasts are welcome. creativeartssociety.org 288-0574. Saturday South Austin Lions Club - Meets every second and fourth Thursday 6pm – 7pm Premier High School at Travis 1211 E. Oltorf On the campus of Travis High School, follow Premier sign as you enter driveway, veer right. http://www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/ austin_south
New Events December 4th and 5th Seton Southwest Hospital Holiday Fundraiser - 7:30am - 4pm Fun and fabulous stocking stuffers and gifts. We will have cookie, cornbread, soup, and drink mixes; dog and cat treats; seasonings and rubs, and more. All proceeds benefit the Sister Jean Wesselman, D.C. Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship Program and other special projects for Seton Southwest Hospital 7900 FM 1826 in the front lobby. December 5 - December 7 Wild Ideas Shopping Event at Wildflower Center - 9am - 5pm Noon on Sun. Admissions will be waived during Wild Ideas, when guests receive 20 percent off all store merchandise daily. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave. 512-232-0105 www.wildflower.org Saturday, December 6 Starting Seeds Indoors - 10am When vegetable gardening in Texas, timing is everything. Being able to start vegetable (and other) seeds indoors gives a gardener more control over choosing plant varieties, as well as timing. The Natural Gardener 8648 Old Bee Caves Road 512-288-6113 www. naturalgardeneraustin.com Monday, December 8 Austin Youth Orchestra String Auditions - 6pm String auditions for the 2015 spring semester. Stephen F. Austin High School, 1715 West Cesar Chavez St. 512-8257230 AustinYouthOrchestra.com December 13 & 14 Luminations at Wildflower Center - 6pm- 9pm Free admission with two canned goods for the Capital Area Food Bank. Enjoy live holiday music each night, chances to get hugs from Frosty the Snowman, indoor kids’ activities and much more for all ages. 4801 La Crosse Ave. 512.232.0100 or go to: http://www.wildflower.org/luminations
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Outdoors & Fitness Ongoing Events Farmer’s Market at Sunset Valley - Locally grown fresh produce at Tony Burger Center, 3200 Jones Rd. Saturdays from 9am-1pm. www.sfcfarmersmarket.org. Free Introduction to Dance Class - for adults and teens. Every Saturday at 11am at Tapestry Dance Company & Academy, Western Trails Blvd., Austin. www. tapestry.org. Docent Tours of AMOA - Each Saturday and Sunday 1pm Docent-led tours of the recently restored 1916 Driscoll Villa, the intimate art exhibition Laguna Gloria Grounded and the historic gardens overlooking Lake Austin. at Austin Museum of Art, 823 Congress Ave. 512-495-9224 www.amoa.org. Texas Outdoor Women’s Network - Open to women of all ages interested in outdoor activities. fishing, kayaking, camping, hiking and more! No experience required. Free monthly meetings on fourth Tuesday of each month at 6pm at the LCRA Red Bud Complex, 3601 Lake Austin Blvd. . www.townaustin.org. Hill Country Outdoors- “Austin’s
Most Active Outdoor, Sport an Social Club” Specializing in adventure with outdoor events such as hiking, camping, biking, road trips and rafting. www.hillcountryoutdoors.com. Westcave Preserve public weekend tours- Sats. and Sundays, 10am., noon, 2pm & 4, $5 adult/$2 child/$15 family. One mile hike into the canyon & back. Kids welcome w/ adult. No pets. For more info call (830)825-3442 westcave.org . Thursday, November 28 Guided Hike - Second Saturday & second Sunday of each month at 9am at Bright Leaf Natural Area, 4400 Crestway Dr., Austin. Hikes are usually 4 miles long and last about 2 hours. Wear sturdy shoes and bring your own water. www.brightleaf.org Boot Camp Workout - At 9am every Saturday, our expert coaches will lead you through a muscle toning, fat burning, FREE 45 minute boot camp class! Bring your ten closest friends and jump start your weekend. Mills Elementary School 1-877-801-8171, extension 710 Nature Hike at McKinney State Falls - Free interpretive hikes to discover the diverse range of flora
and fauna that can be seen at McKinney Falls. Hikes are offered the 2nd & 4th Saturday of each month starting at 10am from the Smith Visitors Center. Wear comfortable shoes, a hat, and bring water. Hikes last approximately 1.5 hours. Info contact: jeanneffia@ gmail.com Sunday, December 7
cock Barn. Both activities are included with regular Zoo admission. 10808 Rawhide Trail, For additional information, call 512-288-1490 or visit www.austinzoo.org.
Second Saturdays are for Families - $7 per family; $5 Member families. Noon-4pm at Austin Museum of Art, 823 Congress Ave. Please RSVP to akichorowsky@ New Events amoa.org to give an idea of materials needed. 512-495-9224 / www. December 6 - December 7 amoa.org. TxArts present the Nutcracker At Austin Children’s Museum: - Dec 6 at 2pm and 6pm & Dec 7 Community Night - Come out and at 2pm. 44 young dancers bring play EVERY Wednesday night at this glorious holiday favorite to life. 5pm and enjoy exhibits, storytime Special guest stars include Lakeand a variety of hands-on activities. way community members Chris Themed stories, songs,d activities. Abramson as “Drosselmeier” and Tuesday - Saturday: 11am, 1pm & Truc Chi Tieu. St. Michaels Catholic 3pm. Baby Bloomers- Every Mon.. Academy 3000 Barton Creek Blvd For kids 3 & under & their caregivers. Storytimes 9:30 & 11am; Singa-long 10:30am at Austin Children’s Museum, 201 Colorado St.. 4722499 / ausinkids.org.
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December 16 - December 24 Armadillo Christmas Bazaar Hot music, fine art and cold beer with over 160 locally and nationally acclaimed artists, including 11 dynamic newcomers, line the aisles of Palmer Events Center with stunning holiday displays. A full list of exhibitors and a photo gallery of their work is available at www.ArmadilloBazaar.com.
1pm, Sun 12:30 & 2:30pm A Holiday Story of friendship and giving. Scottish Rite Theater Saturday, December 6 Holiday sing-a-log and Downtown Stroll - 6pm - 9pm Meet at the south steps of the Capitol and take a stroll down Congress Ave and enjoy art and live entertainment December 12 - 15 & 19 - 21
Hot Texas Swing Band - 6:30pm Central Market Westgate 4477 S. Lamar Blvd. 512-899-4300 centralmarket.com Dan Adams - 7pm The Nutty Brown Cafe 12225 Highway 290 West 512.301.4648 nuttybrown. com
Sunday Gospel Brunch with the Purgatory Players - 11am 1pm at Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Rd 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com
Matt the Electrician - 8pm Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Rd 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com tickets Jesse Dayton - 9pm Broken Spoke 3201 S. Lamar(512) 4426189 or (512) 444-5233 brokenspokeaustintx.com Huck Johnson & The Jack Knives - 10:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512264-0318 poodies.net Friday, December 5 The Warhorses - 8pm James Hand - 10:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512264-0318 poodies.net Cornell Hurd - 9:30pm Broken Spoke 3201 S. Lamar(512) 4426189 or (512) 444-5233 brokenspokeaustintx.com Quarteto de Forro - 6:30pm Central Market Westgate 4477 S. Lamar Blvd. 512-899-4300 centralmarket.com Tom and Tom Tribute - 8pm A Dozen plus musicians pay tribute to the music of Tom Petty and Tom Waites at Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Rd 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com Saturday, December 6 Sarah Arenella Quartet Singing Christmas Tunes! - 8pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter Lane #400 512-288-9994 satellitebistroandbar.com
Austin Children’s Nutcracker - 2:30 and 7:30pm shows at the Dougherty Arts Center 1110 Barton Springs Rd 5122-53745
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11th Annual Brown Santa 5K 8:15am Sponsored by The Travis County Wellness Committee, in association with the Austin Runner’s Club. The Brown Santa 5K is offered as a competitive (chiptimed) event, as well as a fun run/ walk. Travis County Expo Center, 7311 Decker Ln BrownSanta5K@ traviscountytx.gov or phone (512) 854-7786.
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Alvin Crow - 9:30pm Broken Spoke 3201 S. Lamar(512) 4426189 or (512) 444-5233 brokenspokeaustintx.com Caleb Boles - 8pm Dallas Moore Band- 10:30pm Poodie’s
Gospel Brunch with “The South Austin Gospel Project” - 12:30pm - 3pm Maria’s Taco Xpress 2529 South Lamar Boulevard 512-444-0261 tacoxpress. com Monday, December 8 Andrea Marie - 6pm Gumbo’s Steak and Seafood 12823 Shops at the Galleria Pky (512) 263-2711 New Moon Mondays - Acoustic songwriters song swap with new artist and special guest each week! Featuring Jon Greene on percussion and a rotating list of guitarists. 7pm at Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com
5326 Manchaca Rd 512-8287636 strangebrewloungeside. com tickets Huck Johnson & The Jack Knives - 10:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512264-0318 poodies.net Blackbird 3 - 6:30pm Central Market Westgate 4477 S. Lamar Blvd. 512-899-4300 centralmarket.com Friday, December 12 McMercy Family Band - 6:30pm Central Market Westgate 4477 S. Lamar Blvd. 512-899-4300 centralmarket.com Jason Roberts - 9:30pm Broken Spoke 3201 S. Lamar(512) 442-6189 or (512) 444-5233 brokenspokeaustintx.com Cajun Night with Charles Thibodeaux’s Cajun Trio - 6pm The Nutty Brown Cafe 12225 Highway 290 West 512.301.4648 nuttybrown.com Saturday, December 13 Jeremy McBee - 7:30pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter Lane #400 512-288-9994 satellitebistroandbar.com Danielle Reich - 6:30pm Central Market Westgate 4477 S. Lamar Blvd. 512-899-4300 centralmarket.com
Tuesday, December 9 Jason James - 6pm Broken Spoke 3201 S. Lamar(512) 4426189 or (512) 444-5233 brokenspokeaustintx.com Wednesday, December 10 No Bad Days - Open Mic hosted by BB Morse - 8pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512-264-0318 poodies.net
The Peacemakers - 10pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Lane 512- 282-2586 evangelinecafe. com Jeff Hughes - 6pm Broken Spoke 3201 S. Lamar(512) 442-6189 or (512) 444-5233 brokenspokeaustintx.com Thursday, December 11 Kevin Ahart - 7:30pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter 2889994 satellitebistroandbar.com Ian Moore - 8pm Strange Brew
Alvin Crow - 9:30pm Broken Spoke 3201 S. Lamar(512) 4426189 or (512) 444-5233 brokenspokeaustintx.com Lee Person Band - 7pm The Nutty Brown Cafe 12225 Highway 290 West 512.301.4648 nuttybrown.com Andrea Marie & The Magnolia Band - 8pm Lohman’s Crossing Band - 10:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512-264-0318 poodies.net Sunday, December 7 Sunday Gospel Brunch with the Purgatory Players - 11am 1pm at Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Rd 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com Gospel Brunch with “Cracker Box Gospel Band”- 12:30pm 3pm Maria’s Taco Xpress 2529 South Lamar Boulevard 512-4440261 tacoxpress.com
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Gazette Sports: Austin • Bowie • Crockett Student Athlete Spotlight sponsored by Oak Hill Body & Paint Desiree Lampkin by Patrick Olson
With Desiree Lampkin bringing the ball up the court, the Bowie basketball team has won eight of nine games to open the new season. “She is our leader on the floor,” said coach Vickie Benson. “She runs the team. She’s a true extension of me out on the floor. She has to bring it every game or we’re gonna struggle.” Born in Austin, Desiree attended Baranoff Elementary before advancing to Bailey Middle School, where she also played volleyball. After competing on the freshman volleyball team during her first year at Bowie, Lampkin opted to
focus exclusively on basketball. During summer, Desiree improved her hoops skills playing against her brother DeAndre and competing on the club team Austin Glory, while traveling to tournaments in Dallas, Arkansas and Tennessee. English instructor Ms. Garrison is Desiree’s favorite teacher at Bowie. “She knows how to teach well,” the senior court general explained. “She is very helpful.” Lampkin’s best academic achievement occurred when she received a 95 on a pre-calculus exam. Her mother Candi provides a positive influence. “She’s my support system and is always there for Continued on next page
Desiree Lampkin, Bowie Gazette: Sarah Weeks
Austin High’s Lado Dogale (#11) takes a shot in a loss last week to Pflugerville Connaly.
Tourney helps Maroons team jell by Patrick Olson A journey north to Dallas helped galvanize the Austin High boys’ basketball team. “Our team grew
up quite a bit on the trip to the Highland Park tournament,” coach Andy Dudney said. “There’s a blue collar class about them. They’re work
horses.” The Maroons dropped a decision to tournament champion Trinity Christian Academy, before Continued on page 26
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Dragons drub Dawgs in 4th quarter Student Athlete Spotlight Desiree Lampkin
by Patrick Olson Turnovers in the fourth quarter doomed the Bulldogs on the road Tuesday, as Round Rock claimed a 49-37 win over Bowie. The Dragons held a two-point lead entering the fourth quarter, but ball security issues led to Round Rock quickly creating a double-digit advantage. Bowie visits Austin High next Tuesday, after the Maroons lost 72-54 at McNeil—both schools sustaining defeats to potential first round playoff opponents. Powell Hinson, Cody Lee, Austin Duffin, Eyob Yirgou and Steve Johnson started the game for the Bulldogs. Lee initiated scoring with a bucket in the paint. Yirgou snagged a rebound and fed Lee for another easy basket inside. Lee bounced a bucket in off the glass and Bowie Continued on page 17
Continued from p. 12 me,” Desiree noted. Lampkin’s older sister Audrey also played basketball at Bowie. Lampkin said a victory over Westwood in the Be-YOU-tiful Classic at Bowie in mid-November was the team’s best performance this season. “They had a lot of shooters and we knew we had to stop them,” Lampkin
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Powell Hinson (#10) takes a shot over a Round Rock defender.
Journey to Christmas
recalled. “We did that and they made only three three-pointers.” A recent narrow victory over district foe Anderson was the worst outing for the Lady Dawgs. “We only won by one point and we started out slowly,” she added. “We weren’t pressuring like we should have.” Lampkin and crew venture north this weekend to play at the Jack Frost Tournament in Georgetown.
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If watches or jewelry happen to be on your list this year, forget the mall craziness and check out family-owned Throckmorton’s at 5716 Highway 290 West. Owner David Throckmorton has been in the watch repair business since the 1970’s and he and wife Tracey opened up their Oak Hill storefront back in March 2006. Throckmorton’s carries hundreds of watches ranging from around $100 to over $3,000. Swiss-made Luminox, known for their line of luminescent high-performance sport watches, is their top selling watch brand. Other brands they carry are Victorinox and Bulova. Right now there is a fantastic 40% off sale on all Mido, Wenger, Suunto and Phosphor watches. In addition to custom jewelry designs,
Throckmorton’s carries several lines of quality jewelry. Their Belle Etoile and Elle lines currently have a gift with purchase program and the Larimar A necklace from the by Marahlago will Elle collection. remind you of the beautiful blue Caribbean waters. Also, be sure to check out the boulder opal from Australia. For more information, see their website at Throckmortons.biz, or give the friendly staff a call at 512-495-9997 for more great gift ideas.
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If you are in the market for unique holiday gifts or ornaments you really need look no further than “Whatever Kitsch and Smokes” right at the Y in Oak Hill near Big Lots. Their staff will gladly show you some pretty cool stockings, including hooked wool ones that look like cowboy boots. Their selection of tree ornaments might be even more impressive and “out there.” Whatever has lots of cool gifts for the quirkier side of the family. Where else are you likely to come across a pink “lederhosen unicorn” ornament? Other items include jewelry, wallets, purses, wind-up tin toys, cards, refrigerator magnets, paintings by local artist Gregory Bailey and much more. Whatever also has their own line of e-liquid for e-cigarettes named Violet Crown, which feature over 50 gourmet flavors.
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A-Tex is now a Christmas wonderland The A-Tex Christmas Store has been an Austin tradition for nearly 30 years . For the second year now the Christmas Store has also been right here in Oak Hill. JoAnn Buchtel, who runs A-Tex on 290 West, says that, “last year was such a great success, we are doing it again”. A-Tex South still has all of the pool and spa supplies they usually carry, but changes into a Christmas wonderland through the holiday season. They offer a wide variety of permanent Christmas trees ranging in size from 3’ to 12’ and they come with a great warranty that covers 10 years on the trees and 3 years on the lights. A-Tex can also repair or replace lights on the Christmas tree or garland that you already have. A-Tex Christmas Store now has 50% off all trees, lights, and ornaments, including Santa’s Own and Barcana trees, and featuring ornaments from designers such as Katherine’s Collections, Mark Roberts, DeBrecht, Raz, and
Mid West. The store also offers “in home” decorating ser vices for your Christmas trees, garlands, or wreaths. Unlike at some of the bi g g e r b ox s t o re s , t h e folks at A-Tex are happy to spend time consulting with their customers and handing out advice. “Christmas is my favorite holiday,” says Buchtel. Good thing, too, since once she is through with this year’s season, the ordering for next Christmas begins.
Sacred Arts has holiday workshops Come experience the joy of creating a special gift for a teacher, friend or loved one at Sacred Arts Studio and Gallery. The cheerful and cozy art studio is sure to get you in the holiday mood. The art workshops will take place on Saturday, December 6th, 13th and 20th from 12:00-6:00 p.m. Walk-ins and reservations are welcome but please call ahead for parties of 6 or more. Participants can create ornaments and handmade gifts with high quality supplies at super reasonable prices from $5 to $20. There will be a hot chocolate, tea and coffee bar for a treat while you work. The gallery at Sacred Arts will be showing the work of local artist Marielle Dessureault. Her art show, entitled “Threads of Nature”, consists of mixed media wall pieces, handbags, candles and other goodies available for purchase. Also available are gift certificates for many different art experiences. “This would be a great
gift for the holidays and we guarantee they will love it,” says owner Denise Dews, “Sacred Arts Studio is dedicated to you and your creativity and we are excited about spendDace Chamchot and son ing time with Amon show their creations. you this holiday season making precious memories.” Sacred Arts Studio and Gallery is located at 6001 W. Wm. Cannon Dr. #305 (close to Escarpment). For more information call 512-584-8061 or check the website at sacredartsstudioandgallery.com.
Austin Pizza Garden has room for large parties Gourmet pizza offering s are served up in an historic setting Austin Pizza Garden is now in their 20th year serving up gourmet pizza in a building that has been around for over seven times that long. The old rock building was first home to a general store built in 1879 that was owned and operated by Texas Ranger James Andrew Patton. Austin Pizza Garden has a party room upstairs that can used for groups from 20 to 45 people. Time slots are filling up for the month of December, but manager Brian Ahart says there are still some available nights. The Pizza Garden staff can set up an all-you-can-eat buffet for your party. In addition to the expected pizza varieties, Austin Pizza Garden has a large choice of Signature Pizzas including the Cajun-inspired Tchoupitoulas with Cajun shrimp and Andouille
sausage, and the Texas Fajita with fajita chicken and avocado among the ingredients, Vegetarian offerings include the Senza Formaggio, a cheesefree basil and eggplant vegan offering and the Basilica, made with pesto sauce, instead of tomato sauce, along with feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and black olives. Non-pizza options include salads, stromboii, sandwiches and lasagna. Locally brewed beers are also on tap. You can check out the full menu at austin-pizza-garden.com. Austin Pizza Garden is located on the 290 frontage road at 6626 W Hwy 290. They are open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner for pick-up or to eat in. Consider giving gift certificates to valued friends and family who would appreciate dining at the most historic location in Oak Hill.
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Patronize the local folk this holiday Storied Firearms
Charlie and Cherie Harris have gotten quite the following since they opened up their gun shop a few years ago in an old train depot on Hwy 290 between the Y in Oak Hill and Cedar Valley. Hot items this year, according to the couple,are the brand new Beretta Pico and the Sig Hauer P238 which comes with a choice of colored handle including a striking pink one, among others. Charlie recommends the Smith & Wesson Performance Center 8 shot 9mm revolver for “the guy who wants everything but doesn’t have everything.” The limited production gun is “the ultimate revolver for target shooting. You’ve got to have it!” says Charlie. The store stocks all the related gear including plenty of ammo and reloading supplies and a great selection of holsters. Now through the end of the year, Beretta is offering $75 cash back on any Px4 Pistol. Redemption information can be found at the store.
Mike Wilson’s Owl Houses
Mike Wilson is a local carpenter who also makes and installs owl houses. Mike says that this is the perfect time of year for the owls to be looking for new homes. He wants you to know that these aren’t huge owls who will nest in the houses he builds, rather they are Western Screech Owls which measure about 7 to 10 inches in height. Wilson makes the houses from repurposed cedar and he knows just how to install the houses to best attract the owls. If you run into Mike, he will whip out his phone and show you lots of pictures of owls that satisfied customers have sent to him. Imagine getting a bird’s eye view of a pair of owls raising a family right near your house. That would be a pretty cool gift that is sure to please somebody on your list.
Natural Gardener is an Oak Hill treasure The Natural Gardener is well known in Austin for being the original supplier of organic products, native and adapted plants, bulk compost, soils, and mulches, and the place to go for well-researched gardening information. Earlier this year, they were named as one of the top 5 garden centers in the nation and number one in the Southwest Region by Today’s Garden Center magazine. They are currently celebrating winning Best Gardening Store in the 2014 Austin Chronicle’s Reader’s Poll, for the twelfth time. What a wonderful way to highlight its twenty first-year anniversary of operation in its Old Bee Caves Road location! The Natural Gardener is also known for its free classes that they host nearly every Saturday morning (excluding the spring months of March through May). Their classes cover a wide array of subjects all related to growing organically and living sustainably in Central Texas. Certified as a NWF (National Wildlife Federation) Wildlife Habitat, the display and educational gardens at the store have been featured in Texas Highways, Herb Companion, and Fine Gardening magazines and on PBS’s TV show Growing A Greener World. John Dromgoole, owner of The Natural Gardener Nursery in Oak Hill, has been deeply involved in the advancement of organic gardening and environmental issues for over 30 years. John was the originator of the City of Austin’s Chemical Clean-up Day, which has become an annual event and has now established a permanent drop-off site. He was also a co-author on the Texas Department of Agriculture’s original task force to establish standards for organic certification of farms in
Texas. In 2002, John was awarded the Dennis Hobbs Individual Achievement Award by Keep Austin Beautiful for his contribution to many different non-profit groups and schools; and has been the recipient of numerous environmental conservations and gardening industry awards over the years. If you would like to learn more about organic gardening techniques, then be sure to visit The Natural Gardener. Plan to spend at least an hour there wandering through the nursery and the grounds. You might even want to bring a carrot or two to feed the donkeys. And, if you happen to be listening to the radio on the weekends, you can catch John on the air on KLBJ AM 590, every Saturday and Sunday morning. John has been the host of Gardening Naturally for 33 years, a question and answer radio program that focuses on the organic technique for gardeners. He is also the co-host of Backyard Basics on KLRU TV’s weekly show Central Texas Gardener and the Weekend Gardener on KXAN TV’s Saturday First Cast. They offer a weekly email newsletter that keeps their customers up to date on new plants arriving in the nursery, new items in the store, and their weekly sales and class schedule. Be sure to sign up on their website at www. naturalgardeneraustin.com.
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Dragons drub Dawgs in 4th quarter Continued from p. 13 implemented a 2-3 zone defense to deny the Dragons scoring as the first period expired, with Round Rock on top 7-6. Josh Wainwright entered the game in the second quarter, and Johnson sank two free throws after being fouled on the end of a fast-break. Duffin hit a jump shot to cut the Dragons lead to 13-10. Andrew Miller began an interior move, but
quickly tossed the ball to Lee who converted a simple field goal. Hinson drilled a three-pointer in the corner and Lee scored again inside, but Round Rock led 20-17 at the half. A bank shot by Duffin narrowed the Round Rock lead to 27-25 in the third quarter. Hudson Urbanus drove through the lane, but got fouled and hit both free throws. Johnson found Miller on a fast break basket and Bowie sliced the
Dragon advantage to 31-29. Round Rock proceeded to connect on eight consecutive shots from the charity stripe to begin the fourth quarter, as Bowie committed turnovers on three straight possessions. Turnovers continued to hurt the visitors on the final two possessions and a Round Rock fast break secured the victory 49-37.
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Religious Services ANGLICAN
St. Philip’s Anglican Church 1408 W. 9th St, Austin. 78703 Fr. Gary Francis, Vicar Holy Communion 1928 Book of Common Prayer Sunday 11:00 am gkfrancis@suddenlink.net Traditional Anglican Worship
ASSEMBLY OF GOD
New Life Assembly of God 7612 Cooper Lane, Austin. 78745 (Between Wm. Cannon and Dittmar) Call: (512) 445-5433 Pastor: Charlie Hilburn Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:30am; Worship & Children’s Church 10:30am; Prayer and Worship Service 6pm Wednesday Services: 7:00pm Kidtastic! * Missio Dei Youth Ministry * Adult Class newlifeaustin@agchurches.org www.newlifeaustin.org connecting...growing...reaching
BAPTIST
Bee Cave Baptist Church 13222 Hwy. 71W (at Hwy. 620) (512) 263-5058 Pastor: Rev. Jim Roquemore Services: Sun. 10:45am & 6:30pm, Sunday School 9:30am Children’s church available Sun. am Wed. Prayer & Bible Study 7 pm First Baptist Church of Oak Hill 6907 Convict Hill Rd 78749 512) 288-7570 Pastor: Rob Satterfield Services: Sun. 10:50am & 6:00pm Bible Study Sun. 9:30am Wednesday Prayer 6:45pm www.fbcoakhill.org Oak Hill Primitive Baptist Church 11408 Camp Ben McCulloch Rd. Pastor: Elder Richard Halbgewachs Church: 288-4994 Pastor: 791-0678 Services: Every Sun. 10:30am
BAUTISTA
Iglesia Bautista Oak Hill 6907 Convict Hill Rd., 78749 Cell(512)828-9545/Home(512)719-4366 Pastor Leonel Flores Sr. Servicios Bilingües- Domingo:9:45 am- Escuela Dominical, 11 amAdoración & Mensaje; Miércoles:7:00 pm, Estudio Bíblico & Oración Música Tradicional y Contemporánea ¡Visitarnos!
BUDDHIST
Chittamani Buddhist Center Without Inner Peace, Outer Peace is Impossible. Classes and meditation currently on the 4 Noble Truths. Every Sunday 9:30am -11 am www.MeditationInAustin.org 1918 Bissel Lane, 78745 (off Manchaca) 512-916-4444
Sitagu Buddha Vihara 9001 Honeycomb Dr. 78737 (4 miles west of the “Y”). We are a monastery, meditation center, community center, education center and home of a beautiful Burmese pagoda. Daily activities. sitagu.org/austin/, (512)301-3968 sitaguvihara@yahoo.com.
St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church 8724 Travis Hills Dr. 78735 (between SW Parkway & Old Bee Caves) (512) 288-0128 www.stchristopher.net Rector: The Rev. Bo Townsend Services: Holy Communion at 10am Sundays; Children’s Chapel at 10 am Christian Ed. 9am (Sept. 10-May 20) Seeking God’s Truth, Sharing God’s Love
St. Catherine of Siena 4800 Convict Hill Rd. 78749 892-2420 Pastor Rev. Patrick Coakley Weekend Masses: Sat. 5pm, Sun 8:30am, 10:30am, 12:15pm, 5pm Weekday Masses: Mon-Fri. 12noon, Sat. 9am, Tues & 1st Fri 7pm
Shree Raseshwari Radha Rani Temple Radha Madhav Dham, 400 Barsana Road, Austin, Texas 78737 (FM 1826, 7 miles from 290 W) 288-7180 Sunday Services: 11:00am- 12:30pm; 7:30-9:30pm Visiting hours: 8:1510am & 3-5pm daily
CATHOLIC
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Western Hills Church of Christ 6211 Parkwood Drive 892-3532 www.westernhillscoc.com whcc@westernhillscoc.com Sunday Services:9am Bible Classes (all ages),10am Worship (with Children’s Church) Evening - groups & worship alternating weeks Wednesday: 7pm Worship, classes for all ages, 6pm Meal together We have an inspiring and Biblically rich worship service, a very active Youth Ministry and a growing Children’s Ministry! “We are... a place to believe, a place to belong, a place to call home”
COWBOY CHURCH
Cowboy Church of the Hill Country 8305 Sharl Cove (slightly south of intersection of Loop 45 and Camp Ben McCulloch Road) (512) 587-2242 Pastor: Jerry Kelley pastor@cowboychurchhc.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m. www.cowboychurchhc.org facebook.com/Cowboy ChurchHC info@cowboychurchhc.org We do things the Cowboy way!
EPISCOPALIAN
St. Alban’s Episcopal Church 11819 So. IH-35 (exit #223, FM 1327; take north access road 1.1 mile) 282-5631 www.stalbansaustin.org Seeking the transformation of lives through sharing God’s love and grace Rector: The Rev. Margaret Waters Services: 9 a.m. Come & See! (Blended worship w/ sermon & Holy Eucharist) 10:00 a.m. Coffee Hour 10:15 a.m. Christian Formation for All Ages 11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II 12:45 p.m. Coffee Hour Children’s Chapel at both services, and professional nursery from 8:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Youth Group, Sundays 4-6 p.m. Bible Study, Thursdays 9:30-11 a.m.
HINDU TEMPLE
ISLAM
Masjid Ibrahim Islamic Center Religious Services/Youth & Children Activities 1701 W Ben White Blvd. Bldg. #3 512-693-2924 Friday Sermon @ 1:00 PM Mosque open 7 days for 5 daily prayers Check Mosque website for prayer timings and weekend programs www.masjidibrahim.org Email: admin@masjidibrahim.org
LUTHERAN
Abiding Love Lutheran Church “Sharing God’s Love” 7210 Brush Country, 78749 (512)892-4040 Sr. Pastor:Lynnae Sorensen Assoc. Pastor: Brad Highum Sunday Services: 8:30am and 11am Education Hour: 9:45 am (for all ages) Children’s Center 892-2777 Director: Debbie Tonne Full & PT programs M-F, 7am-6pm Food Pantry- Mondays 1:30-3:30pm info@abidinglove.org www.abidinglove.org Bethany Lutheran Church “Where Jesus Meets His Friends” 3701 W. Slaughter (next to Bowie) 292-8778 email: info@blcms.org Pastor: Rev. William B. Knippa Assoc. Pastor: Rev. Kevin D. Lentz Sun. Worship Services: 8am (Trad.) 9:30 & 11:00 am (Blended Traditional & Contemporary Music) 6:00 p.m. (Contemporary Praise) Sunday School & Bible Study: 9:30am Nursery During Services Bethany Preschool, Mon & Wed program, Tues & Thur program www.blcms.org Holy Cross Lutheran Church 4622 S. Lamar 892-0516 Rev. Magdalene Holm-Roesler, Pastor Services: 10:00 am Sunday Study Hour: 9:00 am Sunday Fellowship & Coffee after services Adult and Children’s Sun. School www.hclcaustin.org You’re always welcome here.
Mt. Olive Lutheran Church 10408 Hwy 290 West (4 miles from the “Y” in Oak Hill) 512-288-2370 info@ConnectwithJesus.org www.Mt.OliveAustin.org Pastors: Paul Meyer and Ben Braun Services: 8 am traditional and 10:30 am contemporary. Education Hour: 9:15-10:15 am Preschool: 18 months to Pre-K, Preschool Phone: 512-288-2330 Full and part-time hours. Risen Savior Lutheran Church-WELS 2811 Aftonshire Way 78748 280-8282 Rev. Bilas Glaeske, interim pastor Services: Sunday Worship— 9:30am Sunday School/Bible Classes for all ages, Sunday— 11:00am¡ www.risensavioraustin.net
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Oak Hill United Methodist Church 7815 Hwy. 290 W. 78736 288-3836 Rev. Jim Roberts, Rev. Pam Sheffield, and Rev. Katy Fitzhugh Services: Sunday 8:45, 10 & 11:15am (Interpreted for the deaf at the 10 and 11:15am services) Wednesday ReCharge service 6:15pm Sunday School: 10 & 11:15am Children’s Sunday School: 8:45, 10 & 11:15am Youth group: 5pm www.oakhillumc.org open hearts, open minds, open doors! Manchaca United Methodist Church Open hearts, Open minds, Open doors! 1011 FM 1626 (SE corner of FM 1626 & Manchaca Rd) www.ManchacaUMC.org; office@ ManchacaUMC.org; 512.282.7274 Pastors: Rev. Laura Adam, Rev. Tracey Beadle Sunday Schedule: 8:30 am – Traditional Worship with Communion in the Sanctuary. 9:45 am - Sunday School; adult, youth and children. 11:00 am - Traditional Worship and Hymns in the Sanctuary. 11 am - Life on the Road - Casual Praise Service in the Family Life Center 5 pm - High School & Middle School youth programs Wednesday Worship: 6:00 am Individual Prayer and Meditation with Communion
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St. Sophia Orthodox Church 225 Rose Dr. in Dripping Springs Fr. Peter Smith, Pastor 512) 638-0721 / pcmsmith@hotmail. com (Fr. Peter’s email) www.stsophiachurch.us Services: Sundays- 8:45 a.m. Orthros (Matins) & 10:00 a.m. Divine LiturgyWednesdays- 7:00 p.m. Daily Vespers or other special services according to the season Saturdays- 5:45 pm. Ninth Hour & 6:00 pm Great Vespers and Confession Special feast day services as announced All services are in English and visitors are always welcome. The Orthodox Church is the original, historic, pre-denominational Church of the New Testament. Please join us for worship soon!
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oft-repeated concern across the Austin area: traffic. “Transportation is the overall challenge as well as one of the larger challenges,” DePalma said. “Whoever [council] candidate is elected, they’re going to really have to decide on their approach to transportation. Are they looking at more of a regional approach to transportation or are they going to focus on specific solutions that are going to solely impact District 8 residents? It basically boils down to how do we help with some of the regional challenges without becoming the piggy bank and door mat to the surrounding communities.” DePalma said the District 8 council member will have to decide if SH 45 Southwest is the best solution to improve the Brodie and Slaughter Lane corridors. DePalma said improvements are also needed on William Cannon and Davis Lane. DePalma said one of the major forthcoming issues to be addressed at the January OHAN meeting is the Violet Crown Trail project. “I think there’s a role for OHAN to work with the neighborhoods to implement that project in a way that maximizes mobility options for Austin residents, but also addresses
the specific needs of neighborhoods surrounding the project.” DePalma said he wants to see the organization advocate for a southwest transit corridor study by Capital Metro to eventually provide mass transit to Oak Hill and explore a truly comprehensive transit system plan. “There was never a Southwest Austin corridor study or a Northwest Austin corridor study,” DePalma said. “Capital Metro and CAMPO are going to really have to find the funding in order to get those studies done if they really want to see a future comprehensive transit system plan, whether it’s labeled Project Connect or some other iteration.” DePalma said he’d like to see an expansion of the Hampton Branch Library to keep up with the library’s booming number of patrons. “The library system is doing a great job providing innovative programs, but we have a 17-year-old library, that is in my understanding, the most utilized neighborhood library in the system that doesn’t meet the 2014 needs of our residents,” DePalma said. The new 10-1 City Council system provides a voice for Oak Hill residents on the council, providing a direct line to the district representative, DePalma said.
“At the end of the day, if we’re not happy with the constituent services and what we’re getting out of our council candidate and what we’re getting out of the city, we have somebody to call,” DePalma said. “We’re going to have a greater impact providing community input. I think either council member that is elected will be doing community meetings. Hopefully they will incorporate the whole district.” OHAN secretary and board member Rick Perkins said the association should focus on increasing and improving road infrastructure as the Oak Hill area continues to grow. “For OHAN in 2015, we need to continue to be focused on the building of the infrastructure in the Oak Hill area. This includes both SH 45 Southwest and the Oak Hill Parkway, which we should continue to pursue as a free roadway if possible,” Perkins said. “Also, new widening of roads such as RM-1826 between Hwy. 290 and Nutty Brown Road, the widening of Fletcher and portions of Old Bee Caves Road that are being used as cut-throughs to avoid the ‘Y’, and sidewalks to support areas where there are a lot of kids and pedestrians, such as the Fletcher-Old Bee Caves intersection and connecting across Hwy 71.”
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Perkins said he’d also like to work with interested developers across the Oak Hill region. “We also need to engage with the developers on the north side of William Cannon and Southwest Parkway, as well as improvements along Vega,” Perkins said. “It seems that Oak Hill is in a big growth mode now and in the upcoming years—as the undeveloped land around us
is going to sprout more shopping and restaurants and apartment complexes.” In other OHAN news, the OHAN and Oak Hill Business and Professional Association holiday party will be held Dec. 10 at the Hampton Inn. The cost is $20 per person at the door. OHAN will be awarding its OHAN Citizen of the Year award during the party.
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Crockett Mariachi Band performs at Trinity’s Day of the Dead all-school service Trinity Episcopal School recently hosted its annual Dia de los Muertos all-school chapel service commemorating the Mexican “Day of the Dead” holiday—a festive and colorful celebration during which Mexican families traditionally remember and honor deceased loved ones. This year’s Dia de los Muertos celebration included lots of student-made artwork, including beautiful decorated altars known as ofrendas, paper marigolds called cempazuchitl, and brightly colored skull masks, or calaveras. Assistant Chaplain Craig Cannon gave a special homily and five members of Crockett High School’s mariachi band, directed by Crockett music teacher Ron Hare, also delivered a very lively and authentic performance. The five students who represented Crockett’s 19-member Mariachi band included Alejandro Noria (guitar), Oscar Serna (vihuela), Jesse Hernandez (guitarrón), Matthew Reynolds (violin), and Maya Fer-
nandez (violin). The students played a mix of traditional and contemporary songs such as “Cieltio Lindo”, “El Rey”, “Volver, Volver”, and “Los Machetes”. “Mariachi is the music of Mexico— it has a rich and storied history and considering that a large part of the community around us has familial ties to Mexico, it is important that we do our part in carrying on part of the culture,” said Hare. “Also, the music is just beautiful and it’s a lot of fun to teach, play and listen to.” “These are songs about love, rejoicing, memories, and just having a fun time,” said Crockett student Oscar Serna. “They mean a lot to me because we’re carrying on the tradition of playing songs that my ancestors used to hear.” Crockett students’ performance added a joyful touch to Trinity’s celebration of the festive Dia de los Muertos holiday. This was the first time Crockett High School’s mariachi band had performed at Trinity’s annual Dia de los Muertos service.
The five students who represented Crockett’s 19-member Mariachi band included Alejandro Noria (guitar), Oscar Serna (vihuela), Jesse Hernandez (guitarrón), Matthew Reynolds (violin), and Maya Fernandez (violin).
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UPS UPS offers a two-tiered service, UPS My Choice, to manage home deliveries. Those who opt to pay for UPS My Choice Premium can choose from up to three confirmed two-hour delivery windows—for an additional $5 fee. Packages can be sent to a UPS Access Point location, where available, with recipients notified when the package is available for pickup. A UPS customer service representative, identified only as Danilo C., told the Gazette that package
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burglaries. In order to help keep your possessions safe, APD’s Burglary Unit would like to remind you of the following: • Break down all boxes from your gifts and place them in a dark colored trash bag or a closed trash container to avoid burglars knowing there are new items in your residence • Close window shades and blinds when no one is home to prevent burglars from window shopping in your home • Close and lock all windows and doors prior to leaving your residence • Secure all valuables from immediate view such as laptops, cellphones, wallets, etc.; if a burglar looks in and
sees a laptop close to the door or window, it becomes an easy target • Close and lock your garage, as well as any storage sheds, on your property • Record all serial numbers of valuables so that police can have the opportunity to try to recover your property if it is stolen; if you keep your list in an electronic device, ensure you have a printed copy available in the event your device is stolen Call in suspicious persons and vehicles to 911 immediately, so that officers can identify the intentions of the person and/or vehicle in your neighborhood
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Tourney helps Maroons team jell Continued from p. 12 earning wins over Lake Highlands and Highland Park. Austin High lost in the championship game to Trinity Christian Academy. The primary concern for Dudney rests at the point guard position, after Matt Jones graduated, and now plays for Trinity University in San Antonio. Davis Franklin moves over from the shooting guard spot to serve as the primary court general for the Maroons. Jeff Gray is also working at the point for Austin High.
Franklin earned all-tournament honors at the Highland Park event along with forward Beau Kalbacher. A common occurrence for Austin High, the Maroons’ home opener versus LBJ came down to the final possession. Following a missed free throw with four second left, a scramble for the ball ensued and LBJ missed a final shot, allowing Austin High to escape with a 65-64 victory. The Maroons then fell to a talented Pflugerville club in the second home game of the season. “It was their
night,” the coach noted. “They shot the ball real well.” Outside of Franklin, scoring from the Maroons will come from Will Cortinas and Justin Hamill. “They both had a good tournament,” Dudney added. “We’re expecting good things from them on the perimeter.” Kalbacher, Micah Carlson, Rafael Ramirez and Tondre King will need to deliver rebounding for the developing team. Austin High hosts Bowie on Tuesday to open district competition. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m.
Cougars lose on last second shot by Patrick Olson Keith Reynolds calmly nailed a jump shot as the clock expired giving St. Michael’s a 56-54 win over Crockett. The Cougars fought ferociously to erase a nine-point deficit at halftime, and took a 4240 lead entering the fourth quarter. Despite a tenacious man-to-man effort by Crockett guard Lee Smith, Reynolds managed to penetrate the brown and gold defense and deliver the lethal field goal a tad left of the free throw stripe. Smith, Kemel Kelly, Ryan Mejia, Zach O’Laughlin and Gilbert Haros started the game for Crockett. After
Connor Przybocki hit a three-pointer for the Crusaders, Mejia bounced in a shot and O’Laughlin scooped in a lay-up to give the visiting Cougars an early 4-3 lead. Haros connected on a trey after a Reynolds field goal, but the 6’2” senior guard fouled Reynolds, who promptly converted both free throws to tie the game 7-7. A lay-up by Gilbert knotted the game 11-11, but a pair of buckets by Stephen Scheirmer gave the home team a 15-11 advantage at the end of the first period. Mejia then sank a three-pointer and Isaac Lopez entered the game for Crockett and blocked a shot. Haros drove into the
lane for a basket, but a St. Michael’s steal and lay-up put the Crusaders in control 27-18 at intermission. Haros sliced through the St. Michaels’ defense for a successful shot, and Smith dashed the length of the court for a lay-up and one free throw after being fouled. Mejia’s hot hand in the third period helped ignite the Cougars offensively, as the 5’9” junior shooting guard drilled all four of his shots behind the three-point line. The Crusaders fouled Smith as the 5”11” junior guard attempted to rebound after a missed free throw. The Cougar perimeter player subContinued on next page
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Cougars lose on last second shot Continued from p. 26 sequently made both of his shots at the charity stripe to preserve a two-point Crockett lead. A three-pointer by Mejia put Crockett on top by one, and Haros barreled straight down the lane for
a nice shot, putting the Cougars in front 49-46. Haros proceeded to sink two free throws after sustaining a physical foul from Reynolds. With good movement in the paint, Haros made a shot to put Crockett in the lead 54-52. Free throws from
Reynolds on separate possessions tied the game, before the Crusaders shooting guard delivered the final shot and quickly found himself enveloped by a jubilant St. Michael’s student section.
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AUSTIN, TX –Zounds is excited to introduce the world’s most technologically advanced hearing aids to the Austin area! Zounds’ newest location is in the Buffet Palace Plaza across from Central Market South on Westgate Blvd. Zounds Hearing was born out of Sam Thomasson’s (CEO and Founder of Zounds Hearing) promise to his daughter, Kate, who lost most of her hearing as a toddler. Frustrated with the poor performance of Kate’s hearing aids, Sam, an electrical engineer, vowed to create a hearing aid that would solve many of the issues of traditional hearing aids. The company now holds 57 ground breaking patents that have enabled Zounds Hearing to dramatically improve the performance of hearing aids. These features reduce background noise up to 90%, the painful squealing of feedback, and tout unrivaled sound quality and clarity. This amazing technology is finally available to Southwest Austin residents! Bill and Marge Chatterjee, longtime residents of Austin, understand the problems facing the hearing impaired first hand as Chatterjee’s father, a former employee at a power generation plant, suffered from hearing loss. “I remember that my father’s hearing loss made it difficult for him to communicate well,” said Chatterjee. “He became confused and frustrated when others didn’t understand him correctly.” The Chatterjees made the decision to become franchise owners once they met Sam Thomasson, creator and owner of Zounds Hearing. Thomasson’s quest to create
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Sam Thomasson’s Promise to His Daughter, Kate. Sam’s devotion, coupled with his daughter’s needs, changed her life, the course of his career and has also blessed the lives of many people he never met. Experiencing Kate’s frustrations motivated Sam to do something extraordinary. Sam set out to completely redesign hearing aids, using Kate’s experiences as his guide. He installed an electronics lab in their home and worked nights and weekends – with Kate often at his side – to develop new technology that would solve issues like feedback and poor sound quality. With his newly developed patents in hand, he founded a company that could continue his work. Sam and his team of dedicated engineers successfully implemented digital technologies that can only be found in Zounds products. “Even though I paid as much as $7,000 for hearing aids, my daughter struggled to understand and vocalize speech,” said Thomasson. “Hearing in noisy environments like a restaurant or car was especially difficult
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