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January 8, 2015 Volume 19, No. 27 Southwest Austin’s Community Newspaper Since 1995
World watches James Bowie Band march in London
by Ann Fowler OAK HILL - Nearly two years after former Lord Mayor of Westminster, Councillor Duncan Sandys, surprised the members and parents of the James Bowie marching band with an invitation to perform in the
prestigious London’s New Year’s Day Parade, 200 students did just that on New Year’s Day. The parade attracts a TV audience of nearly 300 million viewers worldwide, and has twice as many participants as the Macy’s Thanks-
giving Day Parade. The parade started at noon at Piccadilly at Berkely Street, with the route finishing at Parliament Square. “It was the thrill of a lifetime to see these hard working students march the streets of London,” said
Becky Stephenson. Her daughter, Kelly, a junior at Bowie, is a Junior Lieutenant in the Color Guard. Stephenson was one of 100 parents who made the trip. More than 8,500 parade participants marched, danced and per-
formed along the 2.2-mile route packed with more than half a million spectators. “The parade was fantastic,” said Bowie Band Director Kim Shut-
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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. 82nd APD Citizen Police Academy Register by Fri. Jan. 9, 2015 Are you interested in learning more about the Austin Police Department? If so, join the Spring 2015, 82nd Citizen Police Academy (CPA). The CPA is a comprehensive program designed to give the public a working knowledge of the Austin Police Department. Several CPA graduates have gone on to become police officers. For applications and more information go to www.austintexas.gov/department/ police/services or contact SPO Surei Scanlon at (512) 974-9204. Classes begin on Tuesday, Febuary 10, 2015. Circle C Area Democrats Monday, January 12, 6:30 p.m. Santa Rita Cantina, Slaughter at Escarpment Jan Soifer, chair of the Travis County Democratic Party, will be featured speaker at the Circle C Area Democrats January meeting. Oak Hill Association of Neighborhoods (OHAN) Wednesday, January 14 at 7:00 pm ACC Pinnacle Building, 10th floor OHAN is an association of neighborhood associations. It is a vol-
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World watches James Bowie Band march in London Continued from p. 1 tlesworth. “It was great to walk the same streets as people the students read about in the history books. The views were gorgeous!” The students were kept busy in their week in London. Shuttlesworth said group sightseeing included: • London by Boat • Greenwich and the observatory • Tower of London • London by Bus — St. Paul’s, Buckingham Palace • Oxford • Windsor Castle • London Eye • Westminster Abbey Individual sightseeing included the National Gallery, The Imperial War Museum, the British Museum, Covent Garden and Abbey Road. Said Stephenson, “Each day the kids were able to see some amazing history in London. Kudos to Kim Shuttlesworth and the Bowie Band staff for putting together such a well-organized trip. The weather— God shined upon us, because we had sunshine most of the time we were there.” Marie Jenkerson did not make the trip, but said her son, junior David Banda, one of the band’s flautists, described the parade march as “fun but really short.”
The trip took more than a year of planning and fundraising. The band’s instruments were shipped in a huge container that arrived in London before the band. Texas was well represented this year in London’s New Year’s Day Parade. Along with Bowie, participants included the University of Texas Longhorn Alumni Band and the Lake Highlands Wildcat Wranglers dance troupe. Watching the bands practicing, Bob Bone, executive director of London’s New Year’s Day Parade said, “We had a touch of Texan sun—right in the heart of London in the depths of December! These groups will warm the cockles of London hearts on January first, too.” The Bowie band, formally known as the James Bowie High School Outdoor Performing Ensemble, is under the direction of Shuttlesworth, with assistance from Ryan Thomas, Amy Suggs, and Matt Atkinson. Director of the Color Guard is Joey Powell. The Bowie drum majors are Jordan Dinkins, Kaden Wood and Sami Funderburgh. Parade History The first parade, in 1987, was called The Lord Mayor of Westminster’s Continued on page 22
The Bowie band, formally known as the James Bowie High School Outdoor Performing Ensemble, is under the direction of Shuttlesworth, with assistance from Ryan Thomas, Amy Suggs, and Matt Atkinson. Director of the Color Guard is Joey Powell. The Bowie drum majors are Jordan Dinkins, Kaden Wood and Sami Funderburgh.
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This Old Spouse
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W.B.’s New Year’s Resolution: find a rhyme for penguins by Roger White Ah, my cosmic cohort, mi altruistic amigos, another calendar has been trash-binned. Another yuletide has been yuled, another new year’s staggered through, another den full of pine needles and confetti swept up, another damn wrinkle found in the mirror. This can mean only one thing: It’s time to hear from the great Willie Bartholin Cowper, former poet laureate of south Hudspeth County and professor emeritus at the Fort Stockton Night School for Girls. The legendary W.B. has agreed to grace us with his poetic rendition of thoughtful resolutions for the year 2015. Please understand, my existential adherents, as I turn this forum over to W.B. that the professor, while still brilliant and incisive, tends to wax a tad eccentric of late. Prof Cowper, a true Renaissance man, spent the greater part of his life as an inventor-philosopher perfecting a type of home insulation crafted from radium-coated asbestos. Take this into account as you glean what pearls of wisdom you can from Dr. Cowper’s musings. I give you the renowned Willie Bartholin Cowper: “Now that 2014’s gone and a new year is before us, Let’s make some resolutions—because some rocks are rightly porous. “Let’s vow to argue less, to see the other’s position, Walk a mile in another’s shoes, but don’t catch his foot condition.
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“Know that Republicans are simply Democrats with their insides turned out, And Methodists are actually Baptists with a bad case of gout. “Let’s eradicate Ebola with sarcasm and unmanned drones, Let’s toast the Kardashians with mint tea and scones.
law in just her pantyhoses. “Fill your days with things you love, put petty squabbles aside, And remember—your sister’s poodle likes to drink formaldehyde. “Be kinder to your neighbors; being friendly’s not that hard, If you recall, they’re the ones who saw you passed out in the yard.
“Make an effort to floss more, text less, and put the lid down, Above all, avoid the squirrels in the road on the east side of town. “Let’s vow to remember what’s important in life, It’s not fame or fortune or having a trophy wife.
“Be more like little children—worry less and play more, But try hard this year to blow less snot on the floor. Roger White
“No, it’s about family and friends and love, goodness knows, And finally squeezing that pimple just under your nose. “Let’s resolve to drive friendlier, to let the other guy in, And remember that Nancy Reagan had very weak shins. “Let’s keep foremost in our minds that inside we’re all the same, Except, of course, for the Norwegians—we all know their little game. “Take time in this new year to stop and smell the roses, And forget you saw your mother-in-
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“Don’t be so body-conscious, so you’ve gained a few pounds, Your hiney is your cushion—it’s meant to be round. “Take your wife out to dinner, or if she’s out of town, Take your friend’s wife to dinner; we know she’s been around. “Walk a few blocks when you can; clip your nose hairs often, Eat the pickles in the side drawer before they start to soften. “Tell your mother that you love her; tell your stepdad he’s the tops, Find your nephew’s medication before someone calls the cops. “Consume more uncooked greens, learn to brush behind your molars, Drink more Dr. Peppers; drink fewer Coca-Colers. “Keep your poise, keep your cool, Continued on next page
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The Word from Oak Hill
neighborly news
Might as well start 2015 strange Mike Jasper The word from Oak Hill is … strange. I was going to write weird, but I think I used that word last time. So strange it is. Here’s why: I like to watch important football games at Boomerz, because they have a great digital monitor at the corner of the bar and I always get the front row seat. Don’t know what else they do at Boomerz, but apparently watching football isn’t really a high priority, even though they always have the games on. Anyway, I’m sitting watching one of the NFL playoff games and drinking a Ziegenbock when a guy comes up to me. “What’s your name?” he asks. Normally, good conversations do not start this way. “Mike,” I said. “Oh. Sorry. Thought you were someone else.” “Who did you think I was?” “Jasper,” he said. I was tempted to play dumb. I wanted to say, “Jasper? Have you seen that guy? He owes me money.” But instead I played it straight. “Yeah, I’m Mike Jasper.” “Do you write for the Oak Hill Gazette?” “Yeah, I write for the Oak Hill Gazette.” “I’ve got some guys who want to meet you.” It’s always guys who want to meet me these days, unfortunately. Anyway, this guy, whose name is Tracy, takes me to meet three other guys who turn out to be members of the Boomerz dominoes team—Joe, Mike and Charley. I think. Maybe the last guy was Greenie, I’m not sure, but they were definitely dominoes players.
Nice guys and Tracy (or is it She led us to the section where the Tracey…or is it Bob?) bought me a wait people existed and sat us down Kamikaze, so all was good. at a booth. Pretty soon our waiter I think the Boomerz domi- came up to us. noes team should have uniforms, “I thought that was you,” he said. though—black with large white It was Ronny, yet another guy I polka dots. And cheerleaders. And used to work with in the flooring free beers with every win. department of the DripThen maybe I’ll join. ping Springs Home Depot. ••• Who’s next, Morris? Wait, there’s more. Needless to say, we got I was driving down I-35 very good service from on my way to my day job there on out, so let me at Gatehouse Media (copy sneak in a quick review. editing for newspapers) I had the Outlaw Ribeye, when a guy in a truck medium rare, and it was started honking and wavgreat. Karin had the prime Mike Jasper ing at me. rib, but she thought it was “What?” I thought. “You so-so. Said she preferred want to cut into my lane? Well, go the prime rib at Logan’s or even the for it then.” now-defunct Bakehouse. I slowed down to let him in, but So there you go—steak yes, prime he kept waving. I looked closer and rib no. And I shouldn’t forget the recognized him as Martin, a guy I appetizer we had, the Wild West used to work with in the flooring Shrimp. Tasty stuff, spicy too. department of the Dripping Springs Ronny highly recommends the Home Depot. I waved back. Strange. Steakhouse Mac & Cheese as well. Hadn’t seen him in at least a year, but Ronny isn’t a waiter, he’s a restaurant he recognizes me on I-35. consultant, which is why he was It’s that damn tan and green rusted there that particular night. Ford 150 truck I drive. It’s almost as “I was hired to take the Longhorn recognizable as the one owned by Steakhouse to another level through the Beverly Hillbillies. I need to get management support,” he told me something less recognizable, like a later in a phone call. Yellow Cab or a van with a horse The Longhorn Steakhouse is a huge painted on it.. chain with locations across the US ••• and Puerto Rico. There’s even one Still more. The other night I took in Saudi Arabia. But Ronny will be Karin to dinner at the Longhorn focused on the five Austin locations Steakhouse. Mike Jordan told me I specifically. should give it a try, so I did. Can’t wait to see what happens at The dinner didn’t start well. I the restaurant next. wanted to sit close to the bar to keep ••• my eye on a college football game, Finally, I’ll end with news you but the hostess told me that section can use. That should be strangely was closed. refreshing. “Well open it,” I thought, but said I finally got around to checking out nothing. Continued on page 23
This Old Spouse Continued from p. 4 keep your sense of humor, Have that weird mole checked— probably not a tumor.
watch for the bad in penguins, And remember through life’s journey—nothing really rhymes with penguins.”
“So look for the good in people, but
Roger White is a freelance writer
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Austin Animal Center offers tips for lost or found pets Visit the Austin Animal Center to look for your lost pet as soon as possible. Due to the large number of animals, some may be held for only three days or less after intake. Please visit the shelter at least every other day to check for your lost pet. Search for Your Lost Pet The Found Pet Map updates every hour with cats and dogs that have been in our care for less than a week. Austin Animal Center’s Twitter account, @austinanimals, updates every hour with lost pets that have just come to the Center. Basics for Finding Your Pet Talk to your neighbors. Search the neighborhood and surrounding areas. Create a Lost Dog/Cat poster to post in these areas. Come to the Center every other day to search the kennels. Use the online tools above to search for your pet (this is not a substitute for searching in person). Create a Lost Pet Flyer & Poster Getting the word out in the area your pet was lost in is extremely
important. Creating a lost poster and a flyer is the best way to do this. Unfortunately, this is a step that many people don’t take the time to utilize, even though it is one of the most effective ways of getting your lost pet back home. Making sure that the poster is visible to passing cars in high traffic areas is critical. Also, use a clear photo with large fonts on a flyer to get attention, along with only pertinent information. Bring flyers to vets, groomers, pet boarding facilities, and other local businesses in the area in order to maximize its impact. Understanding Lost Pet Behavior Cats and dogs both react differently when lost. Each pet is an individual, so each search should be specifically tailored to your pet’s personality. In order to effectively search for your lost pet, you need to understand the personality of your cat or dog and why he or she might have gotten lost. Missing Pet Partnership provides useful information on lost cat and lost dog behavior.
Primarily indoor cats and primarily outdoor cats will react differently when lost or displaced. Cats are territorial, so a lost indoor cat will generally hide in fear in an area close to its home. If an outdoor cat is displaced from its territory, there is a reason as to why he or she is not coming back. Missing Pet Partnership documents the many possibilities of what could happen to your cat. Understanding your lost dog’s reason for leaving is essential to figuring out the best way to search for him or her. Common reasons for a dog escaping are panic, boredom, and/ or looking for a mate. Knowledge of your dog’s personality will help determine what might have happened, how far it has traveled, and the circumstances regarding your dog’s disappearance, as well as how to approach the pet when located/ spotted. Take advantage of this when planning where to go and how to get your dog’s attention. The Dos and Don’ts for Success Finding your lost pet can take Continued on next page
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View from the State Legislature
Hope for a new Legislative Session by Paul Workman, State Representative for House District 47
There will be many new faces in and around the State Capitol on January 13 when the Texas Legislature convenes for its 84th regular session. For the first time in 14 years, Texans will have a new Governor. There will also be a new Lt. Governor, new Attorney General, new Comptroller, new Railroad Commissioner, new Land Commissioner, and new Agriculture Commissioner. The 150-member House of Representatives and 31-member Senate are also set to pick up 25 and 9 new members, respectively. A shakeup this large in state leadership brings great opportunity for new ideas and solutions to some not-so-new problems. Public education, water projects, transportation infrastructure, and economic and
workforce development are always the purpose of adding a balanced key issues for the Legislature. budget amendment to the U.S. ConThis session I will be focusing on stitution. Our national debt is out of two key pieces of legiscontrol and Congress is lation to ensure a bright doing nothing to rein it future for our state. in. Once again, it appears First, I am filing a bill to the states are going to have create the Texas Border to do the job of the feds. Patrol to secure our southA new legislative session ern border. The Texas always renews a sense of Border Patrol will focus hope for the future of on the criminal element Texas. I look forward to along the Texas-Mexico working with my colborder and my legislation leagues, both new and old, will direct the Attorney and our new Governor, to General to send the bill ensure that Texas remains to Washington. Securing Paul Workman the best state in which the border is, after all, a to live, work, and raise federal responsibility, but a family. since they refuse to act, I believe it is time for Texas to secure its own Paul Workman is the State Repreborder. sentative for House District 47, which I will also be working on legislation is comprised of most of western and to call for a Convention of States for portions of southern Travis County.
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anywhere from a few hours to, in extreme cases, months or years. Human behavior can be an impediment to finding a lost pet. Do start searching immediately: The first few hours are critical for getting back a lost pet. Do be proactive: Approaching strangers or businesses is necessary for getting information out there. Don’t make assumptions: These can cloud judgment and hamper efforts in finding your pet. Don’t give up too quickly: Some lost pets are found quickly, while others are not. This all depends on many
different factors, so keep trying everything that you can. If You Find Your Pet Having your animal microchipped and tagged is very important and useful if it gets lost! As a Travis County Resident, you can get a free microchip and ID tag at the Animal Center during the hours of 11am to 7pm every day. Found Pets Lost pets are generally owned by someone. Therefore, don’t keep or adopt out an animal without first making a real effort to locate the
owner. Austin Animal Center will accept any pets found in Austin/ Travis County. If you can keep the found pet temporarily, call or contact 3-1-1 online to submit a Found Animal Report which will appear on Austin Animal Center’s website. Take the found pet to Austin Animal Center or nearest veterinarian to have them scanned for a microchip. If you cannot keep a found pet, then you can contact 3-1-1 or bring the pet in to the AAC facility. We are open 11am to 7pm weekdays and 11am to 5pm on weekends. Below: Lost pet needs owner.
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Guest Analysis
District 8 Election and Runoff by Stefan Haag
District 8 Election and Runoff: An Analysis Under the 10-1 election system, which was established through a charter amendment in 2012, the mayor is elected at-large, and ten council members are elected in single-member districts. The first election under the new system drew seven candidates for mayor and 70 candidates for the ten council seats. In District 8, which includes most of southwest Austin, five candidates—Becky Bray, Darrell Pierce, Eliza May, Ed Scruggs, and Ellen Troxclair—competed in the November general election. With five candidates, the likelihood that any candidate would receive a ma-
no candidate winning a majority, Troxclair and Scruggs moved on to compete in the December 16, 2014 runoff election.
Editor’s note: The runoff election results came very late and razor close to our deadline for publishing our last edition. We tried and were not able to contact Ed Scruggs or his supporters, but since Troxclair did win, to the winner went the quotes in this case, as some of her supporters did return calls. Mr. Scruggs has agreed to write a guest opinion piece for our next issue (January 22nd).
Stefan Haag is a retired professor of Government at ACC and the coauthor of a college textbook on Texas politics and government.
jority of the vote and win the seat was remote. Indeed, the general election resulted in the candidate who received the greatest percentage of the vote—Ellen Troxclair—garnering only 27 percent of the vote. The next highest vote total belonged to Ed Scruggs, who received 26 percent of the vote. Only 179 votes separated the two candidates. With
District 8: Demographics and Politics According to the 2010 census, District 8 has 77,650 residents. The population is primarily Anglo (69.7 percent), with some Hispanics (17.7 percent), a few Asian Americans (8.0 percent), and very few African Americans (2.2 percent). The median household income is $109,000 per annum, the second highest among the ten districts. District 8 also has the highest percentage of home ownership among the ten districts. In summary, the population is largely affluent and Anglo. Politically, the district is considered a swing district, where neither Democrats nor Republicans dominate. In
the 2012 presidential election, Democratic President Barack Obama defeated Republican Mitt Romney by 994 votes in the precincts that are completely within District 8. (Four precincts—301, 302, 338, and 364— have portions of the precinct that are not within District 8’s boundaries.) In the 2014 gubernatorial contest, Democrat Wendy Davis defeated Republican Greg Abbott in the same precincts by 3,531 votes (55 percent to Abbott’s 45 percent). There is little doubt that the district’s voters are nearly evenly divided between Republicans and Democrats. The Prevailing Candidates: the General Election in District 8 Ellen Troxclair, a realtor and chief of staff for Texas House member Jason Issac (R-Dripping Springs), organized her campaign around three key issues and presented herself as a candidate who would bring common sense to City Council decision making. She framed the issues and her appeal to the voters on the premise that Austin was spending too much money and that the spending was on items that were not
the basic functions of government. The issues on which she focused her campaign were transportation, affordability, and budget priorities. On transportation, she criticized the rail plan that was presented to voters in November 2014, citing its cost and limited coverage. She also emphasized the lack of public transportation in District 8 as well as a number of road projects that have been delayed for southwest Austin, such as the interchange at the “Y” in Oak Hill and the extension of Highway 45 SW to connect MOPAC with FM 1826 in Hays County. The affordability issue involved property taxes, which she argued had increased 40 percent since 1998. Given the high percentage of home ownership in the district and the dramatic increase in property values, her message resonated with voters. Her solution was an immediate 20 percent homestead exemption. Her campaign also emphasized the basic function of government, providing for the public’s safety with fire, EMS, and police protection. Ed Scruggs, an independent audiContinued on page 17
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January 8 - January 21, 2015
Arts & Entertainment Ongoing Events
and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Sunday, January 11 blantonmuseum.org Sundays ACMC’s 34th Concert Season Fridays - Black History Concert - 4pm Live Jazz Brunch - 10am-2pm. A celebration of the contributions Nutty Brown Cafe, 12225 Hwy. 290 Friday night Dance Club - w/ made by African-American comW., 78737. 301-4648. www.nutty- Western bands and a Pot Luck posers and musicians to chamber break. 7:30pm-10pm at South brown.com. Austin Activity Center, 3911 music. This free concert will feature many of Austin’s local talents as Tessy Lou Williams & The Manchaca RD, Austin. $4.50. they perform at the George WashShotgun Stars - 4pm at Poodie’s ington Carver Museum and CulturNew Events Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 al Center at 1165 Angelina Street. W., Spicewood. No cover. (512) 454-0026 austinchamberJanuary 3 - January 18 music.org Sunday/Fundays - Every first Deus Ex Machina weekdays Sunday of the month the NeillWednesday, January 14 Cochran House Museum will be @8pm, Sundays @ 5pm Deus open to the public for free from 1pm Ex Machina is a live, choose-your- 4pm 2310 San Gabriel St. 512- own-adventure performance that gives total control of the play’s sto478-2335 nchmuseum.org ryline to the audience. The Long Mondays Center 701 W. Riverside Drive (512) 457-5100 thelongcenter.org Charles Thibodeaux and the Austin Cajun Aces - 6:30pm at Fri., Jan. 9 & Sat., Jan 10 Evangeline Cafe, 8106 Brodie Lane. 282-2586. Austin Symphony Orchestra presents Alison Balsom, trumTexas Songwriters Showcase - pet - 8pm Join 2013 Gramophone 6:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, Awards Artist of the Year Alison 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. No Balsom as she performs pieces cover. by Johann Nepomuk Hummel and Texas Radio Live - 1st Annual Maurice Ravel. The Long Center Larry Monroe Tribute - 6pm with Wednesdays 701 W. Riverside Drive (512) 457- special guests: Bill Carter, Alvin Crow, Ernie Durawa, Ruthie Foster, No Bad Days Open Mic - 7pm at 5100 thelongcenter.org Butch Hancock, Tish Hinojosa, Tex Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Thomas, Van Wilks at Guero’s Oak Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. Saturday, January 10 Garden, 1412 S Congress Ave. guerostacobar.com 50+ Singles Dance- 7:30-9:45 Live Music. Senior Activity Center Traffick911 presents Voices of 29th & Lamar. 2874 Shoal Crest. Innocence: A Night Celebrating www.fiftyplusdanceaustin.com Hope After Life in Human Trafficking - 7pm Austin Lyric Opera, Trivia Night - Wednesdays at WaThe Austin Symphony Orchestra terloo Ice House, Southpark Meadand Ballet Austin will host the proows, 9600 South I-35 Service Rd. duction The Long Center 701 W. SB, Suite D-100. 512-301-1007. waterlooicehouse.com. Alejandro Escovedo Orchestra - Riverside Drive (512) 457-5100 with Elias Haslanger & Church on thelongcenter.org The Peacemakers - 10pm at Monday featuring Dr. James Polk, Evangeline Cafe, 8106 Brodie Jake Langley, Daniel Durham, and Saturday, January 17 Lane. 282-2586.. Scott Laningham! - 8pm Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater A Night Together with Hillary Thursdays 310 Willie Nelson Blvd 512) 225- Scott - with special guest Colbie Caillat - 6pm VIP cocktail reception, 7999 acl-live.com Karaoke - at Boomerz Nightclub, 7pm general admission, 8pm per6148 Hwy 290 W.. 892-3373. Kathleen Madigan - 7pm One of formance. Proceeds from this event the most respected comedians will support the Dell Children’s Tony Harrisson / Dance Lessons of her generation. the Paramount Medical Global Outreach mission / Jesse Dayton- 6pm - 9:15pm / Theatre 719 Congress Avenue trips the Paramount Theatre 719 9:15pm at the Broken Spoke, 3201 512.472.5470 austintheatre.org Congress Avenue 512.472.5470 S. Lamar. 442-6189. austintheatre.org Open Mic with your host, Garett Endres. Starts at 9pm every Thursday 290 West Club 12013 W Hwy 290 “Thirsty Thursday” gatheringPoems and songs will be shared in a round robin, open mic atmosphere following the featured presentation. On the third Thursday of every month. Free. Food pantry donations are welcomed. 7pm at New Life Lutheran Church, 120 Frog Pond Lane in Dripping Springs. For more info call 858-2024.
Atomic Frolic Burlesque - 8pm Stateside at the Paramount 719 Third Thursday at The Blanton Congress Avenue 512.472.5470 - free evening of art and activities. austintheatre.org 5-9pm at Blanton Museum, Brazos
Sunday, January 18 Engelbert Humperdinck - doors @ 6:30pm show @ 8pm playing classic hits as well as tracks from the new album. Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater 310 Willie Nelson Blvd 512) 225-7999 acl-live.com January 20 - January 25 MAMMA MIA! - the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA Tues– Fri at 8pm, Sat at 2pm 8pm, Sunday at 1pm & 7pm Bass Concert Hall 2350 Robert Dedman Drive (512) 477-6060 broadwayacrossamerica.com
Community Clubs & Events 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. 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/
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 January 7 - Jauary 28 Cancer Survivors, Caregivers Invited to Free ‘Power to Heal’ Workshops at Seton - Sign up for a series of four classes on “The Power to Heal” The workshop series will meet, starting Jan. 7 and conclude on Jan. 28. register: (512) 324-1025 ext.10262 or via email at breastcarecenterinfo@ seton.org. Saturday, January 10 Organic Vegetable Gardening 101 - 10am Take this opportunity to learn how to create successful vegetable, herb, and flower gardens in Central Texas. The Natural Gardener 8648 Old Bee Caves Road 512-288-6113 www.naturalgardeneraustin.com Saturday, January 17
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. Regular meetings are the second Wednesday of odd-numbered 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,
Austin 4th Annual Beekeeping Seminar - Sponsored by The Austin Area Beekeepers Assoc. The mission of this daylong seminar is to educate people of all levels in sustainable bee husbandry and to provide funding for The Texas A&M Honey Bee Lab. Where: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center 4801 La Cross Ave. For more info and to register for this event go to aabaseminar.eventbrite.com $40 pre-registration The 13th Annual Fruits, Nuts, and Berries Workshop - 10am - 12pm This workshop covers all aspects of home orchard production, from variety selection to pruning and harvesting. The Natural Gardener 8648 Old Bee Caves Road 512-288-6113 www.naturalgardeneraustin.com
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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.,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. 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 . Guided Hikes - Second Sat. & second Sun. of each month at 9am at Bright Leaf Natural Area, 4400 Crestway Dr., Hikes are usually 4 miles long and last about 2 hours. Wear sturdy shoes and bring your own water. 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
New Events Tai Chi w/ Guy Forsyth and Heart of Texas Tai Chi - Offering tai chi classes at Strange Brew by donation. Classes will be on Monday and Thursday from 10am to 11am No experience is necessary. The focus of the class will be on health as tai chi is an excellent exercise for balance, posture, relaxation, and energy. Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Road 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com Sunday, January 11 Get Fit 2015! - Ballet Austin’s annual FREE Day of fitness and Pilates! - 2pm This is your opportunity to sample our conditioning and fitness classes, try the Pilates reformers, learn more about living healthy in 2015, and have fun! Ballet Austin’s Butler Dance Education Center 501 W. 3rd St. 512.501.8704 For more info, contact Vicki Parsons Free Parking
cock Barn. Both activities are in- Sunday, January 18 cluded 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. Sunday, January 11 amoa.org. Frozen Celebration - 2pm- 4pm At Austin Children’s Museum: Join in for some awesome (and Community Night - Come out and free!) winter crafts. The Art Garage play EVERY Wednesday night at Austin 512-852-9900 www.theart5pm and enjoy exhibits, storytime garageaustin and a variety of hands-on activities. Themed stories, songs,d activities. Disney in Concert - 3pm Beauty Tuesday - Saturday: 11am, 1pm & and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, 3pm. Baby Bloomers- Every Mon.. Mary Poppins, Aladdin, The Lion For kids 3 & under & their caregiv- King, Frozen and more. A 38-piece ers. Storytimes 9:30 & 11am; Sing- orchestra, four Broadway vocalists, a-long 10:30am at Austin Children’s and Disney-produced visuals. The Museum, 201 Colorado St.. 472- Long Center 701 W. Riverside Drive (512) 457-5100 thelongcenter.org 2499 / ausinkids.org. Storytime - Tuesdays & Wednesdays at the Hampton Library, 5125 Convict Hill Rd. Toddlers Fridays at 11am, . 892-6680. wiredforyouth.co Austin Zoo & Animal Sanctuary - Join us in making Animal Enrichment (toys for animals) every Monday and Wednesday at 11:30am in the Picnic Grove and Story Time on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:15am and 1:15pm in the Pea-
Sat., Jan. 17 & Sun., Jan. 18
The Amazing Acro-cats - Featuring Tuna and the Rock Cats Sat. 5pm & 8pm, Sun. 2pm & 5pm Stateside at the Paramount 719 Congress Avenue 512.472.5470 austintheatre.org
New Events Thursday, January 8 the Merle’s - 7:30pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter 2889994 satellitebistroandbar.com
December 22 - January 26
Kids Calendar Ongoing Events
Arts & Entertainment cont.
The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley - doors @ 1pm show @ 2pm Stanley scours the globe to do something the world has never seen before, and learns that heroes come in all shapes and sizes. the Paramount 719 Congress Ave 512.472.5470 austintheatre.org Monday, January 19 Mini One Day Camp: Dig In! Archeology - MLK day. Uncover artifacts in a mock archeological dig, create a museum, piece together pottery, and more. The camp runs from 8:30 to 5:00 Kids Grades 14. Kids bring a sack lunch. French Legation Museum 802 San Marcos register: call Jenny Phillips at 512472-8180 www.earlyaustin.org
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Sunday, January 11 Sunday Gospel Brunch with the Purgatory Players - 11am 1pm at Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Rd 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com Java Jazz at the Brunch Buffet - 10am - 2pm The Nutty Brown Cafe 12225 Highway 290 West 512.301.4648 nuttybrown.com
Clay McClinton - 7pm Johnson - 8:30pm Huck Johnson & The Jack Knives - 10:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512-264-0318 poodies.net Tony Harrison - 6pm Broken Spoke 3201 S. Lamar(512) 4426189 or (512) 444-5233 brokenspokeaustintx.com Friday, January 9 Richard Jessee Project - 8pm Davvid Grissom - 10:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512-264-0318 poodies.net $10
Monday, January 12 Matt the Electrician w/ special guest - 8pm Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Rd 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com Tuesday, January 13 Jerry Kirk - 6pm Tommy Elskes - 8:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512-2640318 poodies.net Wednesday, January 14
Texas KGB - 7pm FREE music friday’s Hill’s Cafe 4700 South Congress 512-851-9300 hillscafe. com
Amanda - 6pm Broken Spoke 3201 S. Lamar(512) 442-6189 or (512) 444-5233 brokenspokeaustintx.com Thursday, January 15
Will Sexton & Amy Lavere 10pm Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Rd 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com
Sam Bentley - 6pm Broken Spoke 3201 S. Lamar(512) 4426189 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
Huck Johnson & The Jack Knives - 10:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512264-0318 poodies.net
Saturday, January 10
Cajun Night with Charles Thibodeaux’s Cajun Trio - 6pm The Nutty Brown Cafe 12225 Highway 290 West 512.301.4648 nuttybrown.com Saturday, January 17 Kevin Ahart - 7:30pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter Lane #400 512-288-9994 satellitebistroandbar.com Seu Jacinto - 6:30pm Central Market Westgate 4477 S. Lamar Blvd. 512-899-4300 centralmarket.com The Derailers - 9:30pm Broken Spoke 3201 S. Lamar(512) 442-6189 or (512) 444-5233 brokenspokeaustintx.com
Sunday, January 18
Billy Mata - 9:30pm Broken Spoke 3201 S. Lamar (512) 442-6189 or (512) 444-5233 brokenspokeaustintx.com
Ricky Stein - 7pm The Nutty Brown Cafe 12225 Highway 290
Ottis Coeman Band - 8pm Red Lady Band - 10:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512-264-0318 poodies.net
Charlie Harrison Band - 8pm Lost Sounds of Honky Tonk 10:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512-2640318 poodies.net $10
the Swingsters - 8pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter Lane #400 512-288-9994 satellitebistroandbar.com
Paul Renna - 8pm Justin Black & Bigheart 10:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512-264-0318 poodies.net $7
Zack Walther & the Cronkites - 7pm FREE music friday’s Hill’s Cafe 4700 South Congress 512851-9300 hillscafe.com
The Carper Famiy - 8pm Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Rd 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com
James Hand - 9:30pm Broken Spoke 3201 S. Lamar(512) 4426189 or (512) 444-5233 brokenspokeaustintx.com Rey Arteaga - 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
Robin Wiley - 7:30pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter 2889994 satellitebistroandbar.com Friday, January 16 Blackbird 3 - 6:30pm Central Market Westgate 4477 S. Lamar
Sunday Gospel Brunch with the Purgatory Players - 11am 1pm at Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Rd 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com Gospel Brunch with “The Amazing Grace”- 12pm - 3pm Maria’s Taco Xpress 2529 South Lamar Boulevard 512-444-0261 tacoxpress.com
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January 8 - January 21, 2015
Gazette Sports: Austin • Bowie • Crockett
Student Athlete Spotlight sponsored by Oak Hill Body & Paint Jackie Gonzales by Patrick Olson Jackie Gonzales intends to keep the Crockett girls’ soccer team a perennial playoff contender in 2015. “Jackie is a phenomenal player, student, person and leader,” coach Lupe Rodriguez said. “She represents everything that Crockett girls’ soccer aspires to be.” The Lady Cougars scrimmaged Manor to a scoreless tie Tuesday night at Burger. Crockett opens the regular season facing Austin High Thursday at Burger at 2 p.m. in the Copa Akins Tournament. A native Austinite, Jackie atContinued on next page
Jackie Gonzales, Crockett
Ben Setterquist by Patrick Olson
Gazette: Emmeline Aguirre
Bowie is led by court general Desiree Lampkin (#22) who pushes the ball up court against Lake Travis.
Bowie girls trounce Lake Travis by Patrick Olson The Bowie girls’ basketball team established an early double-digit lead and cruised to a 56-32 victory over Lake Travis Tuesday night. “I think we came out really solid defensively, with a lot of energy that carried us the rest of the way,” said coach Vickie Benson afterward. The Dawgs venture east Friday to face Del Valle with tip off set for 7:30 p.m. Bowie began the game with Alyssa Kuykendall, Lydia Baxter, Kianna Ray, Kennedy Godsey and Desiree Lampkin on the floor. After the Dawgs won the tip, Godsey con-
nected on a layup, before Lampkin nailed a three-pointer. Bowie (19-2, 7-0) went up 10-0 before Lake Travis (8-12, 2-5) put points on the board. Led by their court general Lampkin, Bowie extended the lead to 22-9 in the second period. Baxter’s tenacious defense in the paint created a Cavalier turnover. The powerful Bowie forward then posted up a Lake Travis defender and bounced a successful shot off the glass that put the home team in command 31-12. Savannah Ralph, who finished the evening with nine points, then completed a nice drive
into the lane with a basket that put Bowie in front 33-16 at intermission. The Cavs stepped up defensively at the onset of the third quarter and Benson called time out to instruct her competitors. Kuydendall hesitated for a second before launching a three-pointer at the elbow that put Bowie on top 46-22. Ray, who led Bowie with a dozen points, subsequently finished a fast break for two more Bowie points. Lampkin located Baxter under the basket for more offensive production. An assertive drive to the hole by Ralph capped the scoring for Bowie.
Three-sport athlete Ben Setterquist completed a successful season for the Bowie football team and will now lead the Bulldogs in a season opening soccer game versus McCallum Saturday at Nelson Field. “Ben has been an exceptional football player and soccer player for us the last few years,” Bowie soccer coach Sam Miller said. “He’s done a great job as one of the top student athletes at Bowie.” Born in Houston, Ben moved to Austin at an early age and attended Baranoff Elementary, Continued on next page
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Austin High gets win over Lehman by Patrick Olson
The Austin High boys’ basketball team evened their district record at 3-3 Tuesday night with a 48-45 win over Lehman. Bouncing back from a 61-59 defeat to Del Valle on Friday, the Maroons captured a thrilling victory over the Lobos with a three-pointer at the buzzer by Davis Franklin. Nick Perez tipped a Lobo pass and Jeff Gary grabbed the ball before passing it to Franklin. Coach Andy Dudney’s crew now entertains Anderson Friday evening with tip off set for 8 p.m. Franklin, Will Cortinas, Beau
Kalbacher, Ben Sheridan and Perez started for Austin High in the encounter Friday with the Cardinals. Del Valle built an 8-1 advantage before Kalbacher bounced in a field goal. Franklin then nailed a three-pointer. Justin Hamill hit a trey over the Cardinal zone defense to give the Maroons their first lead at 14-13. A steal and layup by Franklin gave Austin High a 16-14 advantage as the first period expired. Del Valle’s motion offense enabled the Cardinals to move in front by eleven points at intermission with a 22-point second quarter. Following
a pair of free throws by Del Valle, Franklin had a nice move inside for a basket and Tondre King collected a defensive rebound. King located Cortinas for a three-pointer and the Cardinals led 47-42 entering the fourth quarter. The Cardinals inflicted damage at the charity strip down the stretch, draining fourteen free throws. Cortinas hit a three-pointer in the corner to tie the game 59-59. Two free throws by Del Valle provided the margin of victory after Hamill missed a lengthy shot in an attempt to win it for the home team.
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Jackie Gonzales tended Odom Elementary before advancing to Covington Middle School, where she also played volleyball, basketball and ran track. She has sharpened her soccer skills playing for club teams Copa FC and most recently on South Austin Republic FC with teammate Casey Bridgefield, in addition to Anika Munoz from Bowie. Gonzales will work with fellow center midfielder Bridgefield to help the Cougars maintain possession. She mentions Veronica Villarreal as the primary scoring threat for Crockett. “We’re counting on her to get shots,” Gonzales added. “She’s known for her powerful leg.” Maggie Galvan and Leandra Mendoza will provide defense for the brown and gold in front of goalie Mystee Altes. “Stay organized. That’s the main thing you need to do,” Gonzales replied when asked what advice she may have for younger pupils aspiring to compete on the varsity level at Crockett. “Make good relationships with your teachers because they help you along the way.” After graduating from Crockett, Jackie intends to pursue a degree in physical therapy from either Texas State or St. Edward’s.
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will attempt to earn a trip to the regional track meet for the fourth straight year on the Bowie varsity track team. He runs the 200-meter, 400-meter, 4 x 100 relay and 4 x 200 relays. “My times have steadily improved,” Setterquist stated. The eldest child born to Bob and Sandee Setterquist, Ben scored nine receiving touchdowns and five rushing scores, as offensive coordinator Ty Branyon consistently found ways to put the ball in the hands of the 5’10” 170 lb. playmaker. “It was a lot of fun running out of the wildcat,” Setterquist noted. Ben earned first
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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. Pastors: Richard Halbgewachs and mark Huffman Services: Sunday Prayer 9:00 am, Coffee Fellowship 9:30 am, Worship 10:30 am, Wednesday 7:00 pm www.oakhillpbc.org
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
a.m.-12:45 p.m. Youth Group, Sundays 4-6 p.m. Bible Study, Thursdays 9:30-11 a.m.
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 400 Barsana Road, Austin, TX 78737 512-288-7180 Visiting Hours: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm www.radhamadhavdham.org
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Western Hills Church of Christ 6211 Parkwood Drive 892-3532 www.whfamily.org westernhillsoffice@gmail.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
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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. Martin Danner 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-Thurs. 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
METHODIST
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
NON - DENOMINATIONAL
Austin Ridge Southwest 7416 Hwy 71 W, 78735 512-288-8000 Worship services: 9:15 and 11:00 Children’s Ministry: 9:15 and 11:00 Middle/High School 6 pm www.austinridge.org
Hope in the City 4407 Monterey Oaks Blvd, 78749 Phone; 512-892-4673 Senior Pastor: Britt Tucker Sun. Service 10:15 am www.hopeinthecity.org We value loving God, loving one another and loving Austin and the Nations. LifeAustin 8901 W Hwy 71 78735 Phone: 512-220-6383 Lead Pastor: Randy Phillips Sun. Services: 8:30, 10:00 & 11:30 am Wed Services: 7 pm Life University, 7 pm Student Life LifeAustin is a Bible Church - a cosmopolitan community of healing and hope. We are all about connecting people to Christ and to each other. Unity Church of Austin 5501Hwy 290 West, 78735 (512) 892-3000 unity@unitychurchaustin.org Minister: Rev. Anna Shouse Service 11:00 pm “Our God is love,our race is human and our religion is oneness.” www.unitychurchaustin.org
ORTHODOX 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!
PRESBYTERIAN
Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church 5226 W William Cannon 78749 Assoc. Pastors Michael Killeen, Britta Dukes Worship Schedule: 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Shepherd of the Hills Brodie Campus at the corner of Brodie Ln. & Hewitt Ln. 12420 Hewitt Lane 78748 Ted Thulin, Campus Pastor Worship and Sunday School: 11a.m. Web site: www.shpc.org
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tor for pharmaceutical companies, has been active in his homeowners association, serving as a board member and president. He also founded the Circle C Democrats and worked to establish elementary and middle schools in southwest Austin. He maintained that he was the better candidate to work with other council members to achieve collective goals. Scruggs emphasized some of the same issues as Troxclair, but he framed them differently. On affordability, Scruggs argued that a homestead exemption of 20 percent should be phased in over a period of years rather than immediately. He also maintained that a homestead exemption provided little relief to homeowners and that the real solution involved how property was assessed in Travis County, especially the discrepancy between commercial and private property. He noted that tax appraisals by the Travis County Appraisal District had increased dramatically in many subdivisions in southwest Austin.
Scruggs also differed with Troxclair on transportation issues, arguing that extending Hwy 45 SW to FM 1826 would create an additional burden on MOPAC and provide little relief for the congestion that burdens residents along Brodie Lane. He also expressed environmental concerns as the road will be constructed over the Edwards Aquifer. In terms of city services, Scruggs emphasized parks, green spaces, and libraries, noting the needs of Circle C Metropolitan Park, Dick Nichols Park, and Hampton Branch library. Scruggs appealed to liberal and moderate Democrats, which formed his constituent base and provided most of his volunteers. Though Austin City Council elections are nonpartisan affairs, party identification played a major role in explaining the results of the general election. In the general election, the two candidates most closely aligned with a political party won enough votes to make the runoff. Neither Troxclair nor Scruggs were bashful about their allegiance to their political party affiliation. As a result,
the candidates who tried to stake out ground in the ideological center, found themselves losing to the most ideologically liberal (Scruggs) and conservative (Troxclair) candidates. And the Travis County party organizations, especially the Republican Party’s organization, had no qualms about promoting the candidates and supporters of their cause. Thus, a nonpartisan contest was made partisan. Voter Turnout: General Election Voter turnout was 38.89 percent of the registered voters in the district, which is second highest among the 10 districts. In all 21,538 citizens cast ballots either during early voting—60.02 percent—or on Election Day—39.98 percent. Because of differences in voter turnout among the precincts, each precinct’s contribution to the total vote varied considerably. Table 1 depicts the voter turnout in each precinct and each precinct’s contribution to the total vote during the general election. The Runoff Election in District 8
In the runoff election, the candidates became even more partisan in their attempt to win the election. Both campaigns relied on the partisan base of their party for their support and campaign organization. An indication of the degree by which partisanship explained the result in the runoff election, the correlation (Pearson Product-moment) between Scruggs’ vote in the precincts in District 8 and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis’ vote was quite high (.85), and the correlation between Troxclair’s vote and Republican gubernatorial candidate Gregg Abbott’s vote was .61. Voter turnout in the runoff (22.27 percent) was only 58 percent of the turnout in the general election even though the number of voters (12,412) was the second highest among the seven council districts holding runoff elections. Also, a higher percentage of the vote was cast during the early voting period in the runoff (68.37 percent) than in the general election. As in the general election, Troxclair won the early vote (by 242 votes in the general election and by 290 votes in the runoff). However, in both the general election and the runoff election, Troxclair lost the Election Day vote by 63 votes and by 234 votes respectively. After the final vote tally, Troxclair won by 56 votes.
Comparing the results of the general election with the results of the runoff elections in each precinct, Troxclair won those precincts where Becky Bray (precincts 315, 347, and 365) or Darrell Pierce (precincts 303 and 363) had won the most votes in the general election. Troxclair won only one precinct (307) in which Scruggs had won the most votes in the general election. On the other hand, Scruggs won three precincts (338, 362, and 364) in which Troxclair had won the most votes in the general election. Otherwise, the voters’ candidate preference in the general election did not change in the runoff election. The Travis County Republican Party could hardly contain its elation when Republicans prevailed in three districts, which included District 8, in the runoff election. The Austin American-Statesman reported: “It was the top end of what we hoped for,” said James Dickey, chairman of the Travis County Republican Party. “Three conservatives on an 11-member panel are never going to win the day by brute force,” Dickey said. “But perhaps the argument will not be about where to put (an estimated) $57 million headquarters for Austin Energy. Perhaps the debate will be about whether there should be a $57 million headquarters for Continued on next page
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Austin Energy.” The Austin Monitor described Troxclair’s priorities at her victory celebration at a southwest Austin restaurant: “Troxclair said she would pursue her campaign platform of ‘bringing a voice to taxpayers. My priorities are going to be immediately reducing property taxes, taking a hard look at the budget and making sure that we’re getting a great return on the investment that we’re spending.’” She also repeated the issues that she emphasized in the campaign—transportation and affordability. Campaign Finances & Organization In the contest for contributions, Troxclair defeated Scruggs in every reporting period prior to the general election. By eight days before the election, Troxclair had raised $55,851.24 to Scruggs’ $23,230.62. Furthermore, from that date until eight days before the runoff election, Troxclair again outraised Scruggs, $53,805.38 to $37,151.28. Although Troxclair started raising campaign contributions nearly three months after Scruggs, her total contributions eclipsed his by $49,344.72. In addition, Troxclair loaned her campaign $55,000, compared to Scruggs’ loans of $26,263.55. It’s fair to say
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contributions. Nevertheless, in total campaign spending, Troxclair did not possess a sizeable advantage. She spent $76,751.40 to his $74,238.63. However, Troxclair did have nearly $81,000 to spend during the last ten days of the campaign, and Scruggs only had a little more than $13,000. The final campaign finance report is not due until January 15, 2015. Only then will the true extent of Troxclair’s advantage in campaign funds be known. Both campaigns employed political strategists normally associated with partisan electoral contests. Troxclair used Strategic Campaign Group, a full-service campaign consulting operation that, according to its Web site, “consists of seasoned, conservative political operatives experienced in managing every aspect of local, state, and federal political campaigns. We specialize in providing strategic political guidance and campaign services for Republican candidates and conservative organizations in need of cost-effective solutions for political outreach. Our services have been designed to give candidates and organizations the best opportunity to communicate on a personal level with voters and supporters across the country and share their ideas and concerns while developing relationships with each other that can increase engagement levels with detailed metrics to back it all up.”
Political campaign services include direct mail; automated and live phone services; campaign consulting, and fundraising. During the campaign, the group received $11,081.72 for services to the campaign. In addition, Chelsey McGee, legislative aide to Representative Jason Issac, received $9,000.00 from the campaign for contract labor. The Travis County Republican Party also provided assistance by paying for services by Murphy Nasica, Mike Lavigne, and Left Hand Design to candidates in three districts, including District 8. Scruggs employed Rindy and Associates, an Austin-based campaign group that also offers multiple campaign services to Democratic Party candidates. Dean Rindy, who also teams with his wife, Cynthia Miller, at Rindy Miller Media, operates a full-service campaign operation. During the campaign, Scruggs paid Rindy $32,045.00 for his services. Many activities of the campaign, especially the field work, were coordinated by Democratic Party precinct chairs and Travis County Democratic Party (TCDP) employees, such as Stella Savage, TCDP volunteer coordinator. The campaign manager, Jonathan Panzer, worked on Ora Houston’s campaign in District 1 before joining Scruggs’ campaign for the runoff election. Volunteers used the Battleground Texas VAN (Voter Application Network) to identify voters who had voted in Democratic Party primary elections for mobilization efforts. In nine targeted precincts that accounted for 63 percent of the total vote in the runoff election, Scruggs won by a margin of 530 votes, losing only one precinct (367)
by 117 votes. The Travis County Democratic Party was not as quick to endorse candidates as the Travis County Republican Party, giving an edge to Troxclair. The Results and the Future for District 8 Contests More than any other factor, voters’ partisan affiliations explain the results in most precincts. Neither candidate won by large margins in most of the precincts in District 8 in the runoff election. Troxclair won only two precincts (314 and 315) with 60 percent or more of the vote. Only a small portion of precinct 314, which occupies the most western portion of the Travis Country subdivision, is in the City of Austin. Precinct 315, the southern-most area of the district along Brodie Lane, was probably influenced by Troxclair’s support for—and Scruggs’ opposition to— State Highway 45 Southwest (SH 45 SW). On the other hand, Scruggs won seven precincts with 60 percent of the vote or more (302, 330, 338, 339, 351, 356, and 364). With only 56 votes separating the two candidates in the runoff election, one can expect campaigns in District 8 to be intense in the future. Troxclair has four years to demonstrate that she can serve a constituency that is about equally divided between supporters and detractors. Can she work with other council members to deal with the issues that dominated the campaign—affordability, transportation, and the city’s budget? There is little doubt that many Democrats will be watching closely and that some will be preparing to challenge her when she seeks re-election in 2016 or 2018.
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location has got lots of potential. And trees. Nice shade trees. The food trailer park is called The Barn on Brodie, and manager Mike Dunn tells me the site will hold firm at four trailers for now. Fishey Bizness serves grilled and fried fish, shrimp and oyster tacos, sandwiches and baskets from Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. except during storm conditions. Across from Fishey Bizness, there’s a BBQ joint called Nutter Busters (nutterbuster.com). It’s open Friday nights from 5-8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday afternoons from noon to sellout. They serve smoked brisket and pulled pork sandwiches, grilled cheese and mac & cheese. Hey cupcake! (heycupcake.com) lives in the trailer across from Nutter Busters and sells just what you
think—cupcakes. They’ve got cream cheese, chocolate, butter cream, carrot cake and many more. You can buy a 6-pack sampler to try out several kinds. They’re open seven days a week, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on every day but Sunday (noon to 9 p.m.) or until sold out. The fourth and final trailer, believe it or not, is a hair salon called Flair Style Lounge (flairstylelounge.com). It’s actually a full-service hair salon. You can make appointments there by calling 512-944-2251. Sounds like there’s something for everyone at the Barn on Brodie. ••• Want your neighborhood association highlighted? Have a story you need to tell? If so, be sure to email me at themikejasper@gmail.com and get the word out.
24 ...Oak Hill Gazette
January 8 - January 21, 2015
Theatre, arts and entertainment
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