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July 24, 2014 Volume 19, No. 15 Southwest Austin’s Community Newspaper Since 1995

APD Commander points to Oak Hill crime trouble spots by Joanne Foote

Phase two is where Oak Hill comes into play. The trail section will start at 290 in Sunset Valley; go through the Williamson Creek Greenbelt along Loop 1 and all the way to Dick Nichols Park.

Violet Crown Trail headed for Oak Hill by Bobbie Jean Sawyer OAK HILL - The City of Austin Urban Trails Program is seeking public feedback on a portion of the Violet Crown Trail stretching from Sunset Valley to William Cannon. An open house on the multipurpose urban trail will be held July 30 from 5:30 to 8:30 at the Hampton Branch Library. Nadia Barrera, the Urban Trails program manager, said there are currently four options for the Oak Hill section of the trail, two of which require passing through private property and will be dependent on permission from the property owners before they may be presented. “We’re looking at both sides of the creek—Williamson Creek— to get to Brush Country. We’re looking at an alignment that goes along Mopac and we’re looking at another alignment that may or may not start behind private property,” Barrera said. “There may be some—by the time that the open house happens in a week and a half—that might not

VCT Open House Wednesday, July 30 5:30 to 8:30pm. Will Hampton Library

AUSTIN - “Citizen involvement is key to what we do,” said APD Commander Nick Wright. “The work of APD’s District Representatives is the root of all we do, and without that combination, we don’t function.” Despite a threatening rainstorm, it was standing room only at the Quarterly Police Commander’s Forum, which was held on Thursday, July 17, at the Clinton Hunter police sub-station. Wright is the newest commander for Region Four, which includes the Oak Hill area and most of South Austin, including most everything south of Lady Bird Lake. “The police department likes to keep us on our toes, so I am the newest commander at this substation,” joked Wright. “In my personal opinion, this is the most squared away, best area in the city. I’ve been with APD for close to 20 See APD on page 22

Why did the oak tree cross the road? by Bobbie Jean Sawyer be viable due to private property concerns.” Barrera said one option is to build on city parkland. “We’d have to meet all the existing codes and standards but it’s a viable option because we own it,” See VIOLET on back page

OAK HILL - Why did the oak tree cross the road? Because where it was, it stood in the way of TxDOT’s planned renovations at the intersection of Hwy. 290 West and William Cannon. The 130-year-old heritage oak tree, known by locals as the “Taco Bell Tree,” (for the Taco Bell that See OAK TREE on page 12

Officer Johnson (left) and Officer Visi, talk about the upcoming Run With the Heros 5K event in September. Gazette: Joanne Foote

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Letter to the Editor Unlock the gridlock I am a retired Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) employee. I spent 32 years with the FHWA the last 17 of which were in the Texas Division. I read Mr. Bruce Melton’s article in the July10-July 23 issue of the Oak Hill Gazette relative to the “Oak Hill Parkway” project. Mr Melton is an environmentalist. In my 32 years with FHWA I don’t think I ever met an environmentalist that was not a little bit biased. He mentions several alternates proposed by TXDOT/CTRMA. I must admit I, like many others, did not take advantage of the opportunities afforded for public review of proposed alternates for the improvement of US 290/SH 71 in the Oak Hill area. Mr. Melton notes Alternate C involves 1.5 miles of elevated roadway from Joe Tanner to the Scenic Brook intersection with SH 71. In

his view it would create a “tremendous wall dividing our community”. You may call me insensitive but what community are we dividing? There is nothing but commercial establishments on both sides of the existing highway. Do they really feel they are now or would be a divided community? Major highways are a dividing element by there very existence. Makes no difference whether they are at grade, depressed, elevated or not. Existing US 290 and SH 71 are good examples of how major highways shape our community. A new elevated freeway on the same alignment would not create a “tremendous wall dividing our community”. The division, if any, is already there. Mr Melton mentions Mopac downtown is a true parkway. Mopac (Loop 1) is a freeway. Always has been. I don’t know where he gets his definition for a parkway.

Now in our 20th year, the Oak Hill Gazette is locally owned and is published every other Thursday. With a circulation of 7.500, it is home delivered to over 5,000 homes in Southwest Austin and is sold in stands for 50¢. Publisher/Editor: Will Atkins Co-Publisher/Advertising: Penny Levers Webmaster: Taylor Christensen e-mail us:

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What Mr. Melton and his group have done, with great success, has sentenced the motorists in the Oak Hill area to years of gridlock. History is full of examples where a small, well organized group, have taken control over the lives of many. The gridlock in Oak Hill is such an example, albeit on a much, much smaller scale. It is time for the majority to make their voices heard. Let’s unlock the gridlock.

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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. Filing period for Austin City Council elections July 21 to August 18, 2014 For the first time in Austin’s history voters will select an Austin City Council from 10 geographic sin-

gle-member districts. This change to geographic representation was approved by voters Nov. 6, 2012, as Proposition 3, commonly referred to as 10-ONE. Under this Charter amendment the Mayor will continue to be elected citywide and 10 other Council members will no longer be elected citywide, but only by voters in the districts in which they live. The City of Austin in partnership with the City’s Ethics Review Commission and the Austin League of Women Voters will also conduct a series of single-member district City Council Candidate Forums for the November 2014 election. The District 8 forum, which comprises most of the area covered by the Oak Hill Gazette, is scheduled for September 16, while the mayoral

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Possible human exposure to rabies The Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services Department is asking the public’s help to locate a man who may have been exposed to rabies. On Saturday, July 19th at approximately 10:30 a.m., a call came into Animal Services dispatch regarding a grounded bat. By the time APD arrived, a man had picked up the bat, running toward the Ann Richards Bridge. If anyone has information, please contact our Disease Surveillance Program at 512-972-5555. Rabies exposure occurs only when a person is bitten or scratched by a potentially rabid animal, or when abrasions, open wounds, or mucous membranes are contaminated with the saliva, brain, or nervous system tissue of a potentially rabid animal. It may take several weeks or longer for people to show symptoms after being infected with rabies. The early signs of rabies can be fever or headache, but this changes quickly to nervous system signs such as con-

fusion, sleepiness, or agitation. Once someone with a rabies infection has the advanced symptoms, that person usually does not survive. This is why it is critical to talk to your doctor or health care provider right away if any animal bites you, especially a wild animal. For more information contact: Austin/Travis County Health and Human Service’s Disease Surveillance Program: 512-972-5555 The Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services Department is asking the public’s help to locate a man who may have been exposed to rabies. On Saturday, July 19th at approximately 10:30 a.m., a call came into Animal Services dispatch regarding a grounded bat. By the time APD arrived, a man had picked up the bat, running toward the Ann Richards Bridge. If anyone has information, please contact our Disease Surveillance Program at

512-972-5555. Rabies exposure occurs only when a person is bitten or scratched by a potentially rabid animal, or when abrasions, open wounds, or mucous membranes are contaminated with the saliva, brain, or nervous system tissue of a potentially rabid animal. It may take several weeks or longer for people to show symptoms after being infected with rabies. The early signs of rabies can be fever or headache, but this changes quickly to nervous system signs such as confusion, sleepiness, or agitation. Once someone with a rabies infection has the advanced symptoms, that person usually does not survive. This is why it is critical to talk to your doctor or health care provider right away if any animal bites you, especially a wild animal. For more information contact: Austin/Travis County Health and Human Service’s Disease Surveillance Program: 512-972-5555

Traffic pattern changes on Deer Lane Beginning Saturday morning, July 19, the City’s contractor shifted traffic to the south side of Deer Lane to complete the storm drain installation and road work. In some areas turn lanes are restricted. From Ampezo Trail, eastbound travel on Deer Lane is detoured through Iriona Bend to Coastal Bend. All drivers are encouraged to use cau-

tion and adhere to all traffic control signs. This project is expected to be complete by the end of August 2014. Project purpose: The purpose of the Davis/Deer from Brodie Lane to Corran Ferry project (CIPID 6685.027) is to construct a new section of Davis/Deer west of Brodie Lane to align with

Davis Lane east of Brodie, and then curve to meet the existing alignment between Brodie and Corran Ferry. The new lane will improve the flow of traffic through the neighborhood while reducing congestion, and will also provide bicycle lanes to encourage alternate modes of transportation.

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173 years, and he holds the major Well, I’m back, my fellow existen- league record for consecutive games tial exam-takers. Just flew in from played. He suited up and took the the far reaches of my psyche, and field for—seriously, now—2,632 boy, are my neural dendrites tired. games without so much as a potty Actually, I’ve been in Baltimore, but break, or something like that. Anyit’s about the same. way, the folks of Baltimore worship Although I was enthe guy. There’s even an camped in the city’s Our Lady of the Shorttrendy Inner Harbor stop Catholic Church for bidness purposes, near Camden Yard, I did partake of some where parishioners of the local tourist fare, bless themselves with which involved, in the sign of the 8 and various proportions, refer to themselves as many images of Fort Cal-tholics. OK, not McHenry, the grave really. I kid. of Edgar Allan Poe, Anyhoo, the city its mounds of Maryland own self wasn’t nearly blue crabs (and all the as crime-infested as accompanying crab I had pictured it. For Roger White hammers and pliers many years, Baltimore and crab-innard removers carried a not-so-savory and bibs and things), and thousands reputation with regard to one’s perupon thousands of orange-clad Ori- sonal safety. The pro basketball team oles fans. Note: Every third street, wasn’t called the Baltimore Bullets boulevard, and/or quasi-large build- for nothing. They were going to be ing in Baltimore proper is named for called the Baltimore Brick Upside Cal Ripken, Jr.: Cal Ripken Road, the Heads, but they couldn’t fit it Cal Ripken Way, Cal Ripken Hair all on the team jerseys. However, I Restoration Clinic, you name it. must say that during my brief stay For those of you non-baseballites, near the Chesapeake, I was accosted Ripken, nicknamed the “Iron Man,” not even once—unless you count the played for the O’s for something like very large, very moist man with the Phil Spector hair and leopard-print thong singing Paul Anka’s “Having My Baby” at the top of his lungs. I wasn’t sure if he was panhandling, making some sort of pro-life statement, or was on the run from the Cal Ripken Clinic for Mood Disorders, but I ponied up a fast fiver and got the hell out of there. A bit off topic from Baltimore per se, but I have to report—the Spouseman not having lodged at the finer inns on my own dime for a good while—that I was thoroughly gobsmacked with regard to one particular aspect of my accommodations. Hotels, I have come to conclude, are absolutely convinced that their guests cannot

go one fraction of a second without access to a television. Gads, man. There was a TV in the bathroom— built into the mirror, mind you—a TV in the elevator, a tiny telly on each treadmill in the fitness room, a TV on every wall of the lobby, several in the bar, TVs in the restaurant. CNN, Fox News, and General Hospital were everywhere. Live with Kelly and Michael was practically ubiquitous. I didn’t really need that last sentence to make my point, but I enjoy using the word “ubiquitous” whenever possible. I can be obsequious, dare I say insouciant, like that sometimes. With the preponderance of boob tubes, I found it a tad ironic when I read the little sign in the john that instructed me to please reuse my towels. The hotel explained on its quaint recycled-paper missive that it was trying to help the planet and save money—which would, of course, keep their rates lower—by asking that visitors reuse their towels during their stay. I kinda figured they could save a bit more if they stopped cramming high-dollar television sets into every conceivable space they could find. I, for one, do not require a flatscreen, high-definition TV built into my toilet paper dispenser. On the plane ride home, I actually considered writing to the hotel manager about my concerns, but the tiny little TV in the seatback in front of me was playing an Andy Griffith Show rerun. I got sidetracked. It was a really good one, though. The one where Aunt Bee enters her kerosene-flavored pickles in the county fair… 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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The Word from Oak Hill Mike Jasper The word from Oak Hill is... dream. As in last night, I had the weirdest dream. I dreamed I couldn’t write. Too bad for me, because I was applying for a job writing for the last newspaper in America—which for some strange reason turned out to be the Petaluma Argus-Courier—in my dream. I just checked Google. The newspaper no longer exists. I used to write sports for the Argus-Courier back in the 1980s. And in my dream, I was again applying for a job as a sports writer. They gave me a test during my interview, where I was asked to write a game-day lead. Here’s what I wrote, more or less. “Despite bad pitching, the San Francisco Giants won by a score of… well, I never really got the score, but if somebody could give me a score, that would be helpful.” I tried a few more attempts, but could never get it together to formulate a coherent paragraph. In desperation, I wrote the editor a letter. Just like any other desperate person. “Pleas understand, that insomuch, I truly… wait, why did I put a comma there. I’m better than this. Why am I still writing? Need to edit. She’s going to take this personal, I tell ya. Must move fingers. Must use backspace key.” Anyway, I didn’t get the job. But check this out—I write the same convoluted stuff in my column in the Oak Hill Gazette, and everybody’s fine with it. Is this a great country or what? • • • The witchy neighbors have a garage band now. I call them the witchy neighbors, because they employ witch themes during Halloween and then leave some of the decorations up all year. Also, they’re thirty-somethings who throw a lot of parties. But these garage band guys look a lot younger. Yes, that’s right, they’re a garage band that practices with the garage door open. Fine with me. Wonder if it’s fine with everyone else in the neighborhood.

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See? I can write. I’ve written close free use by these groups. On Wednesdays the farm will be to 200 words so far, and I haven’t available for free for the families even left my block. of those diagnosed with Autism • • • So let’s leave Scenic Brook com- Spectrum Disorder or other related spectrum disorders. pletely and move on to On Thursdays the farm Oak Meadow. Spent last will be available for free Friday watching singfor families of those with er-guitar player Richard Down Syndrome. “Juke” Joucken perform To contribute, check out at Fishey Business, the http://tinyurl.com/le4pj4j. lone trailer on the lot • • • across from the back of Regular viewers of PBS Goodwill. Despite all the Mike Jasper will be familiar with Rachel construction on Hwy. 290, Coleman, who will be in there was a good turnout. Even Bruce showed up (you know the area soon. A group of Texas-based Signing who you are). And despite there being only one Time Academy Instructors is proud food trailer, at least it’s the best one. to announce that Emmy-nomLove the grilled shrimp. Unfortu- inated Rachel Coleman, host of nately, I love the fried shrimp more, Signing Time, will be performing especially when it’s in a basket shared for children and families in Austin with fried oysters. And French fries. this summer. The Signing Time And hush puppies. (What the hell Foundation Community Event on are hush puppies, and should I really August 9th will be held at 2:00 p.m. at LifeAustin Church. The event will be eating puppies?) Yeah. I’ll probably be dead soon. be interpreted in American Sign Probably. I’ve even got my headstone Language for our Deaf and Hard-of picked out. It reads, “Blame Dennis.” Hearing patrons. Coleman, who co-created Signing • • • Okay, on to news that doesn’t Time as a means to teach children of involve me. Got a press release all abilities how to communicate usrecently from The Canine Center ing American Sign Language (ASL), for Training and Behavior, which has seen firsthand the miracles that read (verbatim), “WE MIGHT BE can come from using sign language. As the mother of a daughter who is MOVING.” Hmmm. Interesting concept. deaf, and another who has cerebral I’ll play along. “I MIGHT BE AN palsy and spina bifida, Coleman has ALIEN,” although it’s more likely spent the last few years making sign that “I MIGHT BE FOND OF SAR- language fun and accessible for all CASM,” but then again it might be children through the Signing Time also true that “I’M LOOKING FOR series. Whether used by a pre-verbal infant, a non-verbal child with COLUMN FODDER.” Whatever. You got some publicity disabilities, or a family who simply doggie discipline center, so don’t wants to learn ASL as a second complain. Besides, as it turns out language, Signing Time reaches the cur compound is really asking children with diverse learning people to fill out a survey so they styles and encourages interaction through signing, singing, speaking can get customer feedback. Here’s the link: http://tinyurl. and moving. Info and tickets are available at com/k4bzznc this link: http://www.brownpaper• • • The Biscuit Brothers have an- tickets.com/event/717076. nounced a campaign to provide free fine arts education to two very (Want your neighborhood associaspecial groups: children with Autism tion highlighted? Have a story you need to tell? Would you like to rat and Down Syndrome. During the entire school year the out a neighbor? If so, be sure to email Biscuit Brothers will make their me at mail@mikejasper.com and get facility available twice a week for the word out.)

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City’s animal rescue partners take in cats and dogs from cruelty case On July 9 the City’s Animal Services Office in partnership with Travis County Sheriff ’s Department seized 48 cats, 24 kittens, and 7 dogs from a northeast Travis County residence that were seriously neglected. For more than a week the animals have been in the care of the Austin Animal Center and getting various treatments to address their neglect. All but two of the animals have been awarded to the City of Austin. On July 18, two of Austin’s larger rescue partners, Austin Pets Alive! and the Austin Humane Society picked up more than half of the animals which will be evaluated, given further treatment and will be made available for adoption. The adult cats rescued would be ideal for barn cats for rodent control. The owner of the animals will face animal cruelty by neglect charges and the case is under investigation by Travis County Sheriff ’s Department. “We’d like to remind pet owners if they get into a problem with pet care to contact the Animal Services Office and we can provide information to low cost animal welfare services,” said Deputy Chief Animal Services

Officer Chris Noble. If anyone knows of such cruelty and neglect cases they should call 3-1-1 if within the City limits and (512) 974-2000 if in the unincorporated areas of Travis County and make a report. The City’s Animal Protection and the policing agency will respond. Pet adoptions are available at both the Austin Animal Center, 7201 Levander Loop, and the City’s 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 visit www.austinanimalcenter. org or check Facebook for daily pet updates. About Austin Animal Services Office Austin Animal Center is 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. Animal Services has numerous programs and partnerships designed to help pets in the shelter, in the community and in your home. The Austin Animal Center, 7201 Levander Loop, is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. For more information go to www.austinanimalcenter.org, call 3-1-1, or visit www.facebook. com/austinanimalservices for daily animal updates. The City also maintains the Town Lake Animal Center, 1156 W. Cesar Chavez St., as an overflow animal adoption location. It also is open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Duke is a large mixed breed dog weighing about 65 pounds. No heartworms, fully vetted, loves kids/dogs. Duke is a sweetheart of a dog and has a calm submissive personality; and this makes him a delightful companion for a family of any age or size. While he enjoys walks and frisking in the yard, he is very polite indoors and is excellent company when I am working at home or watching TV. He settles down very quickly when guests arrive. He rarely barks. We do not think he will do well with a cat; he has treed our “visiting neighbor cats” several times. Duke sleeps well throughout the night; not waking until morning. Duke is completely housetrained and does not beg for food or grab food that is on the counters. He does not get on the furniture or the beds. Duke allows us to clean his feet by rolling on his back as soon as we grab a towel. We find him to be very intelligent; learning quickly and responding well to correction and positive reinforcement. He does not have any food or bowl aggression issues.

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in a round robin, open mic atmosphere following the featured preSundays sentation. On the third Thursday of every month. Free. Food pantry doLive Jazz Brunch - 10am-2pm. nations are welcomed. 7pm at New Nutty Brown Cafe, 12225 Hwy. 290 Life Lutheran Church, 120 Frog W., 78737. 301-4648. www.nuttyPond Lane in Dripping Springs. For brown.com. more info call 858-2024. Tessy Lou Williams & The Shotgun Stars - 3pm at Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. No cover.

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

May 28 - August 6 Blues on the Green - Every other Wednesday, Zilker Park will be filled with thousands of people, blankets, lawnchairs, families and music lovers. August 6 - Charlie Mars Zilker Park, 2100 Barton Springs Rd. www.kgsr.com/botg/ Wednesdays, June 18 - Aug 20

Trivia Night - Wednesdays at Waterloo Ice House, Southpark Meadows, 9600 South I-35 Service Rd. SB, Suite D-100. 512-301-1007. wa- Do512 and the Alamo Draftterlooicehouse.com. house present Austin Sound & Cinema: Music & Movies on the The Peacemakers - 10pm at Lawn - 6pm July 30 - The Pink Evangeline Cafe, 8106 Brodie Panther (1963), with The Jeff LofLane. 282-2586. ton Quartet The Invisibles Bands will perform a tribute to the movie, Open Mic Night- at Nutty Brown followed by the film screening on Cafe, 12225 W Highway 290, Free. The Alamo’s giant inflatable outdoor screen. The Long Center 701 Thursdays W. Riverside Drive thelongcenter. KGSR Unplugged At The Grove org -every Thursday evening through Sept 6th. Join KGSR every Thurs- July 10 - July 27 day for 23 consecutive weeks at Shady Grove on Barton Springs The 18th Annual Austin ChamRoad for one of Austin’s longest ber Music Festival - ACMC presrunning free concert series. ents the festival concerts at Bates Recital Hall at the Butler School of Karaoke - at Boomerz Nightclub, Music on the University of Texas 6148 Hwy 290 W.. 892-3373. Campus and at the downtown multi-use facility The North Door. Tony Harrisson / Dance Lessons For more information please visit / Jesse Dayton- 6pm - 9:15pm / austinchambermusic.org 9:15pm at the Broken Spoke, 3201 S. Lamar. 442-6189. July 24 - August 10 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

Tori Amos - 8pm releasing her brand new studio album, Unrepentant Geraldines. Dell Hall at the Long Center 701 W. Riverside Drive (512) 457-5100 thelongcenter.org July 31 - August 9

50+ Singles Dance- 7:30-9:45 Live Music. Senior Activity Center 29th & Lamar. 2874 Shoal Crest. www.fiftyplusdanceaustin.com

Footloose - The perfect summer musical, is packed with exhilarating dancing, vibrantly vintage 80s costumes, and a score filled with music that defined an era. The Rollins Studio Theatre at the Long Center

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 questions please 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

Saturdays

Kem Watts - 4pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. 264-03183

No Bad Days Open Mic - 7pm at Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood.

Wednesday, July 30

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.

New Events

Wednesdays

July 30 - August 10

Chicago - This sharp-edged satire, set in the roaring 20s, features a dazzling score that inspired immortal staging by Bob Fosse. The #1 Third Thursday at The Blanton longest-running american musical - free evening of art and activities. in Broadway history! The Rollins 5-9pm at Blanton Museum, Brazos Studio Theatre at the Long Center and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 701 W. Riverside Drive (512) 4575100 thelongcenter.org blantonmuseum.org/.

Tuesdays

Brennen Leigh - 7pm at Evangeline Cafe, 8106 Brodie Lane. 282-2586.

701 W. Riverside Drive (512) 4575100 thelongcenter.org

Community Clubs & Events

Richard III - nightly at 8:1pm, except on Sundays. If you are looking for a great night out in Wimberley, then bring your friends and family to Richard III, presented by the EmilyAnn’s own Shakespeare Under the Stars. Chairs with cushions are provided or you can bring your own blankets for up-front seating. 1101 FM2325 in Wimberley. www. emilyann.org or call 512-847-6969. Friday, July 25 Ray Benson & Asleep at the Wheel (Jason Roberts opening) at Music Under the Star - Bring your camp chairs and blankets (no coolers, please) and dance the evening away to a fantastic lineup of Texas artists. Music will take place on the museum’s Lone Star Plaza from 6 to 9 p.m. for the last three weeks of July. Bullock Museum Lone Star Plaza, 1800 N. Congress Ave. Free parking after 6 p.m. in the garage. Sundays, July 13 - August 24 “Concerts in the Park” - 7:30pm Each Sunday a different ensemble of the Austin Symphony will be featured at the new Hartman Park, located on the grounds of the Long Center for the Performing Arts, performing music from jazz and light classical to pops selections and film scores. Bring a picnic dinner and blanket.

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/ 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. 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.eclubhouse.org/sites/austin_south/

New Events July 9 - August 3 “Windows, Doors and Gates” - painters of Austin’s Waterloo Watercolor Group at the Julia C. Butridge Gallery. reception and awards presentation at the gallery July 16 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Dougherty Arts Center 1110 Barton Springs Road www.waterloowatercolor.org/shows Saturday, July 26 Choosing Plants for a Waterwise Garden - 9am Denise Delaney, of the Grow Green program, will teach you how to choose the perfect plants for your property. Learn how to be more successful with your landscaping adventures. The Natural Gardener 8648 Old Bee Caves Road 512-288-6113 www.naturalgardeneraustin.com Sunday, July 27 Lady Bird Johnson Tribute Day - 9am - 5pm The LBJ Wildflower Center will honor its founder with free admission on LBJ Tribute Day, which will include a silent auction of some of her books, kids’ activities and more. Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave wildflower.org/tributeday/ or call 512.232.0100 Saturday, August 2 Women’s Health Fair - 8am 3pm Screenings that will be offered at no cost: Breast screenings for 40 and older, Cervical screening for 21 and older, Skin risk assessments, Cardiac risk assessments Nutrition classes, Cancer nurse navigation edu., Smoking cessation edu., Colorectal screening edu. No Appointment needed. Seton Breast Care Center: 1201 W 38th St. Free Parking The Austin Pet Expo - 10am 6pm Adopt! Dozens of Rescue Groups, Discounted Vaccinations, Microchipping and Heartworm & Flea Preventatives, Free Nail Trims, Live Entertainment, Obedience Demonstrations, Author Readings/ Book Signings and so much more! Palmer Events Center 900 Barton Springs Phone:(512) 404-4500 FREE and be sure to bring your pet on a leash!

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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 adven-

ture 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

New Events Saturday, July 26 2014 Naturally Fit Games - 20 different sport competitions will feature events like the Naturally Fit Agency Model Search Competition, Texas Rollergirls, USAW Sanctioned Weightlifting, USPA Sanctioned Powerlifting, Pro Body Building and Figure Competition, Legacy Fighting MMA, CrossFit, Fitness Demos, Car Show, Kid’s Zone, and MUCH MORE! Austin Convention Center 500 E Cesar Chavez St. www.naturallyfit.com Saturday, August 9 2nd Annual Barton Springs Fest - 8am - 7pm Eco-Snorkel Tours of Barton Springs in the Pool from 8:30 - 10:30am, Barton Springs Kids Fest North side near shallow end from 10am - 2pm , Barton Springs University Under the pecans along the back fence of Barton Springs Pool and Live Music at the South hill from 4pm 7pm www.sosalliance.org for more information

Kids Calendar Ongoing Events

cluded with regular Zoo admission. musical.com FREE 10808 Rawhide Trail, Austin 78736. For additional information, call 512- August 11 - August 22 288-1490 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. New Events Please RSVP to akichorowsky@ amoa.org to give an idea of materi- July 26 - August 9 als needed. 512-495-9224 / www. amoa.org. Stone Soup - In a grey town made entirely of stones, where everyone At Austin Children’s Museum: is afraid of everything, a charming Community Night - Come out and stranger arrives with nothing to play EVERY Wednesday night at fear. The Rollins Studio Theatre at 5pm and enjoy exhibits, storytime the Long Center 701 W. Riverside and a variety of hands-on activities. Drive (512) 457-5100 Themed stories, songs,d activities. thelongcenter.org Tuesday - Saturday: 11am, 1pm & 3pm. Baby Bloomers- Every Mon.. August 9 - August 24 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. 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 Peacock Barn. Both activities are in-

The Wizard of Oz Summer Musical - In the Boyd Vance Theatre in the George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Arts Center 1165 Angelina St. A new and fun way to donate to our group is our new “Fill In The Yellow Brick Road” page. If you have a paypal account or a credit card and $10, you can have your name “engraved” on our yellow brick road. www.summer-

Arts & Entertainment cont. New Events Thursday, July 24

Saturday, August 9 The 8th Annual Austin Ice Cream Festival - Bring yourself, your friends, your family and even your dog. This event will include lots of games, activities, contests and live entertainment. $10 Entry with FREE Ice Cream! Kids 8 and under free! Fiesta Gardens 2101 Jesse E. Segovia St. (512) 477-1566

phone - 6pm Gumbo’s Steak and Seafood 12823 Shops at the Galleria Parkway (512) 263-2711

Michelle Solberg - 7pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Lane 512282-2586 evangelinecafe.com

James Byron - 6:30pm Johnson - 8:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512264-0318 poodies.net Rick McRae Trio - 7:30pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter Lane 512-288-9994 satellitebistroandbar.com Friday, July 25 Ted Roddy - 10pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Lane 512- 2822586 evangelinecafe.com Jake Penrod & Honky Tonk Express - 6pm Two Tons of Steel - 9:30pm Broken Spoke 3201 South Lamar, (512) 442-6189 brokenspokeaustintx. Joe King Carrasco - 8pm Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Road 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com The Vu\Doddes - 7pm Senor Buddy’s 8600 Hwy 290 W (512) 288-0437 senorbuddys.com Ru Coleman - 4pm Other Lovers - 8pm $7 Aaron Einhouse11pm $7 Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512-2640318 poodies.net

Parker Smith & The Bandwith - 7pm Admission is FREE Nutty Brown Cafe 12225 Highway 290 West 512-301-4648 nuttybrown.com Saturday, July 26 Alvin Crow - 9:30pm Broken Spoke 3201 S Lamar, (512) 4426189 brokenspokeaustintx.com T Jarrod Bonta Trio - 8pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter Ln #400 512-288-9994 satellitebistroandbar.com Richard Jessee Project 8:30pm $7 The Texas KGB 11pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512-264-0318 The Shaun Peace - 8pm Senor Buddy’s 8600 Hwy 290 W (512) 288-0437 senorbuddys.com Dez Desormeux on the Saxa-

Steve Poltz - 10pm - at Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Road 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com Choctaw Wildfire- 7pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Lane 512282-2586 evangelinecafe.com

Jesse Dayton - 9pm Broken Spoke 3201 South Lamar, (512) 442-6189 brokenspokeaustintx.

Woody Russell - 6:30pm Central Market Austin Westgate 4477 S. Lamar Blvd. 512-899-4300 centralmarket.com FREE

The Wizard of Dogz! - 3pm weekdays. Featuring SIX Rescued Circus Dogs, a Scarlet Macaw, Live Piano, Accordion, and Trombone Music, Juggling, Unicycling, and lots of other Circus Skills. LIVE at the Beautiful Institution Theater 3708 Woodbury Dr; 78704 512.771.8836 - info@chickendog. net

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Rotel & the Hot Tomatoes - 7:30pm Admission is $7 Nutty Brown Cafe 12225 Highway 290 West 512-301-4648 nuttybrown.com

Nick Connelly - 7pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Lane 512- 2822586 evangelinecafe.com Art & Candy Trio - 7pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter Ln 512-288-9994 satellitebistroandbar.com

Van Wilkes Band - 7pm at Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Rd 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com tickets

James Byron - 6:30pm Johnson - 8:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512264-0318 poodies.net

Sunday, July 27

Sam Bentley - 6pm Broken Spoke 3201 South Lamar, (512) 442-6189 brokenspokeaustintx.

Sunday Gospel Brunch with the Purgatory Players - 11am 1pm at Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Rd 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com

Friday, August 1

Jon Napier Song Swap with Ru Coleman - 7:30pm Poodies Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 2640318 poodies.net Monday, July 28 Andrea Marie - 6pm Gumbo’s Steak and Seafood Restaurant 12823 Shops at the Galleria Parkway (512) 263-2711 Texas Songwriters Showcase: WC Jameson Hosts Jake Martin - Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512-264-0318 poodies.net Wrenfro, Scalzo, McKinney, Newcomb, Hale, Lance - 8pm at Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Rd 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com tickets Tuesday, July 29 Don Leady - 7pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Lane 512- 2822586 evangelinecafe.com Debra Peters & the Accordion Round Up - 6pm Broken Spoke 3201 South Lamar, (512) 4426189 brokenspokeaustintx. Stephen K Morris - 6pm Tommy Elskes - 8:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., 264-0318 poodies.net Wednesday, July 30 Casey Donahew Band - 6pm part of the KOKE FM TxConcert Series. Admission is FREE Nutty Brown Cafe 12225 Highway 290 West 512-301-4648 nuttybrown.com

Jason Roberts - 9:30pm Broken Spoke 3201 South Lamar, (512) 442-6189 brokenspokeaustintx Johnny-Sharon Highly Interactive Music - 8pm Senor Buddy’s 8600 Hwy 290 W (512) 288-0437 senorbuddys.com Ru Coleman - 4pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512- 264-0318 poodies.net The O Boys - 7pm Admission is FREE Nutty Brown Cafe 12225 Highway 290 West 512-301-4648 nuttybrown.com Eve and the Exiles - 10pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Ln 512282-2586 evangelinecafe.com Saturday, August 2 Bobby Flores - 9:30pm Broken Spoke 3201 South Lamar, (512) 442-6189 brokenspokeaustintx. Erez - 8:30pm White Ghost Shivers - 8:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., 264-0318 poodies.net Randy Rogers Band - 7pm Nutty Brown Cafe 12225 Highway 290 West 512-301-4648 nuttybrown.com

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Artist to give talk on 50th anniversary of Texas history mural Peter Rogers, the artist of “Texas Moves Toward Statehood,” a dramatic mural of Texas history that has been a fixture in the lobby of the Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building for 50 years, will return to Austin for a public talk at the Zavala Building, Thursday, July 31, at 6 p.m. The building is located at 1201 Brazos Street, Austin, Texas, just east of the State Capitol. Rogers, who lives in New Mexico, will speak about his experience painting the mural, his acquaintance with two governors—Price Daniel who participated in the mural’s commission, and John Connally, governor when it was completed in the summer of 1964—details of the mural, and his career in art. The 45’ x 13’ mural depicts the events and leaders that comprise the story of Texas history from territorial settlers, through the revolutionary period, the years of the Republic, the Comanche wars and the growth of the cattle and oil industries that defined the state in the 19th and 20th centuries. Rogers reportedly exercised for weeks in

advance to get into shape for the rigorous painting high above the lobby floor atop scaffolding. The mural was originally commissioned to the artist Peter Hurd, a renowned Western artist from New Mexico and son-in-law of the noted illustrator N.C. Wyeth. Hurd passed the commission on to his new British son-in-law, Rogers, who had recently married Hurd’s daughter, Carol. Following the painting of the mural, Rogers has had a long and renowned career working in a variety of styles

and media. Rogers was recently the subject of a major retrospective of his work at the Roswell Museum and Art Center in Roswell, New Mexico. “We are very excited that Peter Rogers is able to be with us and to recount his experiences painting this great mural and his subsequent career in art,” said Mark Smith, Director and Librarian. “This will be a unique opportunity to hear this story first hand.” The Texas State Library and Archives Commission invited Mr. Rogers to

visit Austin on the 50th anniversary of his completion of the mural. The current lobby exhibit in the Zavala Building coincides with the anniversary. Stories Behind the Mural features selected items from the Archives that illustrate stories told in this inspiring mural: life during Spanish rule, a key political figure of the Republic, a German pioneer who negotiated peace with the Native Americans, establishment of citizens’ rights in a new nation, the path to statehood, and the story of the artistic

vision of the mural “Texas Moves Towards Statehood” which has greeted visitors for the past 50 years. This program is made possible by a generous gift from the Friends of Libraries & Archives of Texas. A limited quantity of high-quality versions of the mural on paper and canvas signed by the artist will be available for a contribution to the Friends of Libraries & Archives of Texas. Rsvp at rsvp@tsl.texas.gov or (512) 463-5460.

The 45’ long mural in the Zavala building depicts events and leaders from the time of early settlers throuh the early 20h century.

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PEC teams win first and second place at Texas Lineman’s Rodeo On July 19, Pedernales Electric Cooperative climbed above the competition at the 18th annual Texas Lineman’s Rodeo, with two journeyman teams winning first and second place at the event. PEC teams were the two fastest to finish with a perfect score of 600. The Texas Lineman’s Rodeo is an annual competition in Seguin, Texas, with events based on the work that linemen take on in the field, such as pole climb, 600-amp switch change, hurt man rescue and dead-end bell change. Each event

is judged on safety, technique and speed. This year, 22 utilities from across the state competed, and PEC sent 17 apprentice and journeyman linemen. “The dedication it takes to perform these maneuvers safely, accurately and quickly speaks to the professionalism of the entire PEC team,” said PEC’s Kyle/Buda District Director Bob DiFonzo, who serves as the team’s sponsor. “This is our fifth year to compete, and PEC is earning a lot of respect among the other utilities — not only for our expertise but

also for the kind of people we have working here.” PEC’s champion team beat out 32 others and is made up of linemen Andy Ridge, Brian Magott and A.J. Mann from the Canyon Lake District. The second-place team includes linemen Derek Morgan and Joab Moritz from the Kyle/Buda District and Eric Bitzko from PEC’s system engineering department. Both of the winning PEC teams will go on to compete in the International Lineman’s Rodeo in Bonner Springs, Kansas, on Oct. 18.

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Why did the oak tree cross the road? Continued from p. 1

used to be on that corner), was saved by an outpouring of community support when locals learned that the oak stood in the way of TxDOT’s planned CCI project (Continuous Flow Intersection). With the help of individual donors and local businesses, and after months of fundraising and community rallying, the Austin Heritage Tree Foundation raised the $20,000 needed to transplant the tree. On Saturday morning, July 12, the tree formerly known as Taco Bell Tree, was loaded by crane onto a trailer and transported across the street to Beckett Grove, a line of oak and pecan trees east of the intersection of William Cannon and 290 named for the Beckett family, who owned the former ranch land in the 1870s. The tree has now been officially renamed the Beckett Grove oak. According to the Austin Heritage Tree Foundation, the transplant was conducted by Environmental Design, an Austin tree moving company. Certified arborist Guy LeBlanc will monitor the tree’s health during post care. Keith Brown, another local certified arborist, has donated his time pruning the tree. John Dromgoole, owner of the Natural Gardener, donated a compost and

mulch mix to benefit the tree’s overall health. The Austin Heritage Tree Foundation still needs to raise $5,000 for traffic control expenses and post care, such as irrigation, arborist care, fertilzation, soil aeration and pest control. To donate to the Taco Bell Tree fund: Send a check to the Austin Parks Foundation, 507 Calles Street, Ste. 116, Austin, TX 78702. Make sure to write “Austin Heritage Tree Foundation- Taco Bell Tree” on the memo line. Call the Austin Parks Foundation at 512-477-1566 ext. 1 to donate by phone. Specify that your donation is for the “Austin Heritage Tree Foundation- Taco Bell Tree.” Donate with a credit card at this link: https://www.austinparks.org/ adopter-donations.html. Click on the Austin Heritage Tree Foundation box. For all donations, email mfossum@ austin.rr.com with the amount and donor’s name and specify that the donation is for the Taco Bell Tree. The Austin Heritage Tree Foundation operates under the Parks Foundation, which manages the tree fund. Donations are tax deductible. For more information visit www. austinheritagetreefoundation.com.

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YMCA Summer Camp kids to compete in Olympic Day AUSTIN — More than 700 YMCA campers will gather on Friday, July 25, 2014 to compete in the annual Summer Camp Olympic Day at Texas School for the Deaf. The Opening Ceremonies will begin around 9 a.m. and the event will run until 1 p.m. Olympic Day has been a camp tradition for more than 15 years. It is a day for fun, enrichment, and competition. Each summer, camp sites are designated a country to study for the first four days of the week. Campers listen to music, read stories, and learn about the culture of the country they were assigned. There will be 18 summer camp locations competing in Olympic Day this year. The campers enjoy a parade of nations to begin the day, proudly waving their flags and yelling their

camp cheers. Campers then break into groups based on age and enjoy many activities, such as water slides, sponge relay races, and bozo buckets. “Most events require teamwork but all are just plain fun,” said Andrew Wiggins, District Executive for the YMCA of Austin. The competition breaks around lunch time, so the campers can cool off and eat lunch. At this time, camp staff participates in a tug-of-war competition for the right to call themselves the strongest camp. “Even though the kids aren’t the ones pulling, they really get into it!” said Wiggins. Olympic Day is an opportunity for kids to go outside and be active, as well as learn new facts about another culture. Campers are excited

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at the right time for planting in each member’s area, which falls between October 15 and December 10. The 6- to 12-inch trees are guaranteed to grow or they will be replaced free of charge. Planting instructions are enclosed with each shipment of trees. “Dogwood trees will add color and beauty to your yard throughout the year, with their showy spring flow-

ers, scarlet autumn foliage and red berries that attract songbirds in the winter,” said Matt Harris chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. To receive the free trees, send a $10 membership contribution to: Ten Free Dogwoods, Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, NE 68410, by August 31, or join online: arborday.org/august.

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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

CATHOLIC 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

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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

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”

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

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.

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 (Please go to the website for more details) 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. 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

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HINDU TEMPLE 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

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) Evensong–acontemplativeworshipgathering Sundays at 5 pm. Evensong blends chant music, scripture, silence, prayer and communion in candlelit peace. 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 West Slaughter Lane (next to Bowie High School) 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

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: 9:30 am, Celebration Service, 11:15 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 Pastor Larry W. Coulter; 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 Schedule: 11:00 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Web site: www.shpc.org

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Civic Agenda continued from p. 2 respond to a League of Women Voters questionnaire. This information and video statements will be posted on the website in September 2014. More information is available at www.austintexas.gov/10-ONE. Take the CAMPO online survey on transportation priorities Survey closes Friday, July 25 at midnight This survey aims to gather input from residents, workers, and business owners in Bastrop, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, and Williamson Counties. It asks residents to indicate their top priorities in each of the six counties in the region as well as priorities related to transit and transportation alternatives (bicycle, pedestrian, etc.) projects. The input received from the survey will inform the development of the CAMPO 2040 Regional Transportation Plan, the plan that sets the long-range transportation priorities for the region. To date, hundreds of people have shared their opinions through meetings, social media, and via email -- YOU can be one of them. The survey will be open until July 25 via the CAMPO web-

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Texas Prepaid Tuition Program enrollment deadline approaches Texas Prepaid Tuition Program Enrollment Deadline Approaches The deadline is July 31 for Texas families to enroll their newborns in the Texas Tuition Promise Fund® and avoid future increases in tuition and required fees at Texas public colleges and universities. Newborns are children younger than 1 at the time of enrollment. The Texas Tuition Promise Fund — the state’s prepaid college tuition program — allows participants to lock in the cost of undergraduate tuition and required fees at Texas public colleges and universities based on current prices. Under the plan, families can prepay tuition and required fees for a fouryear degree, two years of community college or just a few semesters at Texas public colleges and universities by purchasing tuition units. Enrollment in the program at 2013-14 prices closed Feb. 28 for children older than 1. The next annual enrollment period begins Sept. 1, with new contract prices based on Texas public college costs for the 2014-15 academic year.

Complete plan information, current prices, enrollment forms and more are available online at www. TuitionPromise.org, or call 1-800445-GRAD (4723), Option 5. Over 57,000 elementary students in community need basic school supplies The 25th Annual For The Children (FTC) fundraising campaign is scheduled for July 21, 2014 through August 30, 2014. The children receiving the supplies are from the lowest of socio-economic backgrounds and qualify for the federally funded free and reduced price lunch program. FTC currently serves children in Pre K- 4th grade in 10 school districts: AISD, Del Valle, Manor, Pflugerville, Leander, Round Rock, Dripping Springs, Lake Travis, Lago Vista and Hays Consolidated. Supplies are distributed to the schools prior to the start of the school year so children can begin the year on a positive note. Donations are tax deductible and 100% of your donation goes toward buying new school

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Area high school students succeed at prestigious YMCA Youth Conference on National Affairs AUSTIN — Four Austin-area high school students attended the YMCA Youth Conference on National Affairs (CONA), June 28 to July 3, 2014, at the YMCA Blue Ridge Conference Center in Black Mountain, North Carolina, where they gained hands-on experience presenting and debating legislative policy proposals. Addison Denslow, 17, who is home-schooled, Noah Genovesi, 17, a recent Austin High School graduate, Mary Floreani, 16, a junior at Wimberly High School, and MaKayla Goertz, 16, a junior at Bastrop High School were chosen to be Texas delegates at this prestigious, week-long event. Students from 30 states are selected to participate each year in this conference based on their

performance in local and state YMCA Youth & Government programs. The YMCA of Texas delegation at CONA consisted of 25 delegates. Participants prepared proposals which were then presented, debated, and scored, according to their national or international importance, evidence of research, feasibility, presentation, and originality. Out of all Texas proposals written, 13 advanced to a second committee debate, including those from the Austin-area students, MaKayla Goertz and Noah Genovesi. Two Texas proposals moved to a third committee; and one Texas delegate presented in the last committee, the Plenary Continued on page 21

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Students attend YMCA Youth Conference on National Affairs Continued from page 18 session, where his proposal passed. With more than 600 students from around the country, first-time delegate Genovesi had an enlightening experience. “My favorite part of the trip was during [the Plenary session],” said Genovesi. “Only ten proposals out of the 600 that started make it to Plenary. One of those was written by Cameron Burleson from Texas. His thankfully passed, and afterwards, everyone’s first reaction (from Texas) was to run straight up to him and hug him. Having 25 of the brightest kids in the U.S. surround one of their peers for passing his proposal showed me the vast potential our country has when our generation is finally in a position of power in this world.” CONA started in 1968 as a follow-up to the outstanding Youth & Government programs conducted by YMCAs throughout the United States. The purpose of CONA is to offer rare hands-on opportunities for young people to conduct research in the area of national and international concerns, to organize this information into a document proposal, to engage in intensive discussion, and to debate these

proposals with outstanding young people from other states. “This year as a veteran, I appreciated the experience,” said two-time delegate Goertz. “It was more than being awed and going through the motions, but finding new beauties. This year on the mountain helped me find greater meanings to the Y core values, especially respect.” Advisers and past participants in the conference are unanimous in their belief that this experience makes a vital contribution to helping citizens learn more about the democratic form of government. CONA is an extraordinary conference that offers students the opportunity to conduct research, organize information into a document proposal, engage in debates, and enables students to discuss proposals with outstanding young people from other states. The YMCA Youth and Government Program offers another event to help develop teenagers into responsible citizens. The National Judicial Competition (NJC) will be held from July 30, 2014 to August 2, 2014. This event brings together Youth and Government participants from around the country to face off in mock trial and appellate compe-

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at South Park Meadows. This year, we will be honoring Lt. Clay Crabb, who was killed last October in an automobile collision on U.S. Highway 290, near Sawyer Ranch Road. “Participants will be walking or running with members of APD, including those from the SWAT team, Bomb Squad and other departments. It is a day of community and enjoyment with friends and family, while honoring not only those who have fallen, but also our first responders who serve and protect our community every day,” said Jones. Volunteers are needed to help the race run smoothly. If you are interested in participating as a runner or as a volunteer, please call 512-4912927 or visit the website: www.sotx. org/rwth. Proceeds from the event will benefit Special Olympics. Crime Stoppers Each quarter, special presentations are made highlighting a part of the police department. This time, the Capital Area Crime Stoppers division shared how they came into existence, and how tipsters are kept anonymous. “Crime Stoppers was begun in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in 1976, by a detective who had a number of unsolved cases,” said Officer Paul Chavez, who is with the Tactical and Intelligence Division of APD. “In 1979, local TV news station KVUE became a part of the program, airing local crime reenactments for hard-to-solve crimes on the news. The key to the program is keeping tipsters anonymous. In fact, our nationwide call center is in Canada and then the tip is shared with the appropriate local authorities. Rewards are offered for tips that lead to an arrest for any felony or violent crimes,” said Chavez. “In 2013, the Capital Area Crime Stoppers received 1,400 tips, which resulted in 159 arrests, and over $147,000 in recovered stolen property. In addition, we paid out $64,000 to tipsters in reward money,” added Chavez. Now tips can be sent in via Continued on next page

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APD Commander points to Oak Hill crime trouble spots Continued from p. 22 text message using these guidelines: text ‘Tip103 plus your tip’ to 274637. We also accept calls via the hotline: 512-472-TIPS. We can’t stress enough that the tips are completely anonymous and if a reward is due, we work through a local bank where the tipster can pick up their reward in cash, showing a unique code they receive. These tips are crucial to helping solve crimes,” he added. According to their website, Crime Stoppers USA, The Crime Stoppers program has enjoyed great success with the information received, which has led to the arrest and indictment of those responsible for committing felony offenses, boasting an average conviction rate of approximately 95% on cases solved by a tip to the program. Teen curfews Sergeant Chris Hallas reminded the community about the curfew in place for teens during the year. “In the summer, there is no daytime curfew for those under age 17. However, there is a nighttime curfew, which is as follows: Sunday-Thursday, 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. and Friday-Saturday 12:00 a.m.-6:00 a.m. “When school starts up again on August 25, the daytime curfew is 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. School-aged kids are typically supposed to be in school, although there may be some exceptions. If you see kids on the street or in neighborhoods during those hours, and you suspect they are of school age, please call 911. Juveniles are often responsible for much of the burglary-type crime that happens during those hours, and it is better to report suspicious activity to be on the safe side.” National Night Out Although it is still a few months away, it’s not too soon for neighborhood groups to register for National Night Out, which is October 7. This is a time when residents in neighborhoods throughout Austin and across the nation are asked to turn on their porch lights, and spend the evening outside with their neighbors, police officers, firefighters and EMS paramedics. Events such as cookouts, block parties and neighborhood

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the list for a possible visit as well as let the department know how many neighborhoods are participating. Train the Trainer Citizens can learn crime prevention techniques and how to start a neighborhood watch program by participating in APD’s “Train the Trainer” courses. “’Train the Trainer’ meetings take place at the substation on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. We work on a rotating schedule, teaching the three courses over a

three-month period and then start the process over again. Even if you can only make one in the series, please come. You can always pick up the next session at another time,” said Hallas. The next series begins August 5, with the second session on September 2. The October date is pending for the third session since it conflicts with National Night Out. Each quarter, APD holds Commander Forum meetings in the different sectors of Austin, to which anyone is invited to attend, at the same location, at 404 Ralph

Ablanedo Drive. To learn more about current crime in your area, reports are available at this link: http://austintexas.gov/department/ apd-reports. To learn more about what district representative (DR) covers neighborhoods in South Austin and the Oak Hill area, http:// austintexas.gov/page/district-representatives-region-4. The main number is 512-874-8100. The District Representatives for most of the Oak Hill area are Senior Police Officer Jeffrey Binder and Officer Josh Visi.

Barrera said. “We can build on our property.” Barrera said the purpose of the open house is to learn what residents want from the trail, and how the trail would be used by locals. “We would be using bond funding and grant funding to build this trail and we recognize that it’s an investment,” Barrera said. “We want it to be the best project it can be. We want people to be happy with it and we want people to use it.” The Violet Crown Trail was originally developed by the Hill Country Conservancy, an organization dedicated to preserving nature in central Texas. The trail system, originally called the “Walk for a Day” trail, is planned to begin at the Barton Springs Pool and eventually stretch all the way into Hays County. Barrera said the environmental concerns in the south Austin region require special concern. “We recognize that it’s a sensitive

environmental area and we have to be cognizant of that—there are flood plain issues and there are actually caves there that we need to protect,” Barrera said. “There’s a lot of different elements that we’re considering in the design.” Barrera said urban trails help the city meet the goals set in the Imagine Austin plan, such as developing a compact and connected city, advocating for healthy activities among citizens and cutting down on vehicular travel in favor of biking and walking to public transit stops. “We recognize that if you can use a bicycle or walk to a transit stop then you’re saving money for other things like housing or food,” Barrera said. Simply interacting with nature, which urban trails help promote, will help Austin citizens decrease stress, Barrera said. “We all live very stressful lives. We’re stuck in a box all day looking at a screen,” Barrera said. “Being able to ride or walk as your form of transportation really does help to

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get into nature and separate from the daily grind.” Rick Perkins, a member of the Oak Hill Trails Association, said if the trail is completed from Brodie Lane to Brush Country it will provide Oak Hill hikers and bikers a safer and more connected mode of travel. “The (Oak Hill Trails Association) is most interested in part of the Violet Crown Trail to be on Williamson Creek, because that will start the connection for that trail that has been approved in the past,” Perkins said. “If the section from Brodie to Brush Country is built then everyone will be able to run, bike and hike safely without the risk of automobile interaction.”

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