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March 5, 2015 Volume 20, No. 5 Southwest Austin’s Community Newspaper Since 1995
End of the road for Bowie girls
City funds Bowie Cave project, summer dig planned by Leah Gernetzke
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The Lady Dawgs beat Cedar Ridge (above), but lost in Dallas to a Skyline club that plays in one of the state semifinal games at the Alamodome this weekend. Story and more sports on p. 14.
New Cap Metro app tracks bus in real-time AUSTIN - On Feb. 25, Capital Metro began offering customers access to real-time information on its entire bus fleet. The real-time data signals a minute-by-minute countdown at each bus stop for the next three bus departures. The GPS-enabled real-time
data allows the transit agency to more accurately track every bus on every route, every day. According to Capital Metro officials, this information will allow for specific system improvements and adjustments to be made on a regular basis in the future.
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AUSTIN - The city has just renewed a one-year agreement with the Austin Independent School District and has allocated $15,000 in funds for the Bowie Cave project. These funds will also cover excavation at additional caves located in the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. Although the Bowie High School cave excavation project began approximately two decades ago, progress has been intermittently stalled due to lack of funding and legal agreements. Austin might be known more for star-bound musicians and startups than caves, but unbeknownst to many, the latter is just as common— and important. This is especially true in Oak Hill, where there are around 200 caves in an ecologically sensitive area in the aquifer recharge zone. In fact, the hundreds of unseen caves in Austin form a crucial part of the city’s past and present ecological heritage. Not only do they house a variety of minerals, but they also help regulate the way groundwater is stored through aquifers, control flooding, and provide a natural habitat to rare species, including the city’s famous bat population. One of these ecological treasures rests beneath the floorboards of James Bowie High School. Since the 1990’s, local scientists cave specialists and educators have been working together to excavate it so students can learn about the role caves play in the eco-system in a hands-on way. “It is hard visualize the ecosystem that lies beneath us and how what we do above ground impacts the quality and quantity of our ground-
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by Ann Fowler
Bowie Science teacher Jill Harding explores Bowie Cave in this 2004 photo taken by Nico Hauwert, Sr. Hydrogeologist with the City. The full size and extent of the cave is not known yet because contstruction debris from when the school was built blocks further exploration. Crews will begin to excavate that debris this summer.
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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. It’s My Park Day March 7, 2015 Join thousands of volunteers working to improve parks and greenbelts throughout the city. For more information and to sign up go to austinparks. org/its-my-park-day. Circle C Area Democrats March meeting Monday, March 9, 6:30 p.m. Santa Rita Cantina, Slaughter at Escarpment. Jim Wick, member of Austin Mayor Steve Adler’s staff as director of
Oak Hill Association of Neighborhoods (OHAN) Wednesday, March 11, at 7:00 pm ACC Pinnacle Building, 10th floor OHAN is an association of neighborhood associations. It is a voluntary group of people, from Oak Hill and surrounding areas, who meet monthly to review proposed changes to our community and offer input. The public is encouraged to attend the monthly meetings and ask questions. For more information go to ohan.org.
Government Symposium April 9, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second St. The City of Austin will host its second Open Government Symposium featuring legal experts discussing open government issues including legislation, litigation, trends and the role of an ethics and compliance program in supporting government transparency. Opening remarks will be provided by Austin Mayor Steve Adler. The agenda includes five panel discussions. The event is free and open to the public and attending attorneys can receive Continuing Legal Education credit at
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Austin Pet Memorial Center does not offer ‘Individual Cremation’ as was reported in an article in the 2/5 issue of the Oak Hill Gazette. “Our ‘Truly Private Pet Cremation’ is a private ‘one only’ pet cremation that is digitally recorded to ensure that your pet is alone at all times. The term ‘Individual Cremation’ as used in the pet cremation industry is generally a reference to a semi-private pet cremation and the cremains of each pet is individually returned to the pet owner,” explained owner Chuck Hutchinson.
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If you missed the Open House, a Virtual Open House still available At the February 26th MoPac South Open House, attendees were able to review and comment on proposed mobility improvements to Loop 1 (MoPac), and discuss the collaborative approach to design and engineering known as Context Sensitive Solutions. Approximately 115 members of the public attended the come and go open house held at Hill Country Middle School. A virtual open house will be available until March 9, 2015 at www. MoPacSouth.com. This virtual open house provides another opportunity to view the same information available during the Open House, as well as submit comments. The purpose of the Open House and Virtual Open House is to: • Learn more about the MoPac South Environmental Study • Review the results of the alternatives evaluation process • Review and provide input on: The recommended reasonable
alternative Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS) The opportunity to weigh-in on the project didn’t end on February 26, and the Mobility Authority still needs input from the public. All of the materials shown at the February 26th meeting are available for review, and will continue to be available until the end of the Open House comment period on March 9, 2015. At that point, the comment period will be closed and this information will be archived on the project website. For more information, call 512-996-9778. The alternatives being advanced for further study include the following: Build Alternative: In each direction, add one or more Express Lanes • Special separated lanes that are designed to remain free-flowing • Utilize variable toll pricing to manage the amount of traffic in the lane • Tolls increase when traffic is heavy
and decrease when traffic is light, in order to provide a reliable travel time • Toll-free for emergency services, public transit buses, and registered vanpools No Build Alternative: Do nothing • Proposed improvements to MoPac South would not be constructed; assumes all other projects in the CAMPO Plan would be constructed. A separate study is also underway to evaluate improvements to MoPac South at the intersections of Slaughter Lane and La Crosse Avenue. If constructed, the intersection improvements would be separate and distinct from other improvements being considered as part of the MoPac South Environmental Study. In light of public input received last fall and continuing engineering analysis, the Mobility Authority and TxDOT are designing underpasses at Slaughter Lane and La Crosse Avenue. As proposed, the MoPac
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Much ado about food trailers (again) Mike Jasper
The word from Oak Hill is… story. Because I’ve actually got one this week. It’s a real imbroglio too, which the dictionary defines as “an extremely confused, complicated, or embarrassing situation.” Yeah, that’s what we’ve got here all right, an imbroglio. It’s got all the elements. Concerned citizens, politicians, lawyers, city officials, protestors with signs, lawsuits, TV coverage, and meetings at city hall. Not a large city hall, mind you—the city of Sunset Valley, population 648. I shall call you Mini Imbroglio. Here’s what’s happened so far. Anita and Dennis Dunn—owners of property located at 6218 Brodie Lane where Fishey Bizness (formerly in Oak Hill next to Don’s) relocated—heard from the city of Sunset Valley last fall that they needed to apply for a permit for the food trailer court, since the property is in the ETJ, an acronym for Extra Territorial Jurisdiction. In other words, the property is in the watershed over the aquifer, and Sunset Valley has to watch over it. So when the Dunns didn’t send in an application for a permit, Sunset Valley responded with a lawsuit. This sparked many emails, protesters at city hall, petitions, a countersuit by the Dunns and this column. Here’s the timeline in the Mayor’s report. (Note, this is according to Sunset Valley Mayor Rose Cardona, but most of it is backed up by documents and emails.) • During October and November 2014—citizens commented at council meetings, asking about regulations for food trucks on property at Brodie and Country White; staff observed development-related activities • November 11, 2014—email sent to the Dunns informing them of regulations in the ETJ • November 19, 2014—follow up email sent to Dunn’s attorney • December 2, 2014— since no response was received to the previous email and additional development had occurred on the site, a letter was sent to the Dunns requesting a
watershed development application der review. by December 12, 2014 For some odd reason, the property • December 12, 2014—Letter where the trailers are located is called received from Dennis Dunn in- the Austin Curling Center. I thought dicating that they were working it had something to do with weightwith Travis County, but lifting, but apparently the nothing specific on deDunns are from Canada, velopment plans and the original idea was to • January 7, 2015—Ceruse the property for Olymtified Violation letter sent pic curling, or as I like to to Austin Curling Center call it, housekeeping on ice. • January 14, 2015— They plan to change the Response received from name to The Barn. the Dunns indicating that As you can see, there’s they are working with some real stuff going down. Mike Jasper Travis County and “you It’s a shame this isn’t being will be notified when time covered by a real reporter comes for your input” (the Gazette doesn’t usually cover • January 15, 2015— per Travis Sunset Valley), but you know what County, inspector saw work at the they say—sometimes you win, site without a permit and red-tagged sometimes you lose, sometimes it the property rains, and sometimes I write about it. • January 20, 2015—Travis CounHere’s the funny part. Both sides ty advised that there had been an seem to like the idea of the food on-line application submitted by trailers. City Administrator Clay the Austin Curling Center, but the Collins said the food vendors were application was “blank” and no at- just innocent bystanders. tachments had been included. “There’s no ill will toward the food • January 20, 2015—City Council trucks,” Collins said when I spoke authorizes filing of suit for violations to him on the phone. And Mayor of the Land Development Code Cardona took it a step further. • January 22, 2015—Travis County “There’s this feeling that the mayor’s indicates that the Dunns filed for a against the food trucks. I’m not,” permit with Travis County for build- Cardona told me. “It seems like it ing and parking lot improvement. might be the perfect use for the Among the comments, they were property.” advised to coordinate with other Both Collins and Cardona just jurisdictions (Sunset Valley) want them to go through the appli• February 10, 2015—Austin Curl- cation process and comply with the ing Center files suit against the city Watershed rules, otherwise they’d and city officials, but no one has yet be happy to see the food trailers been served with this lawsuit. remain there. • February 24, 2015—Austin And for his part, Dennis Dunn Curling Center files an application wrote in a Dec. 12 email to Collins, with Sunset Valley for A Watershed “Meanwhile, we read through the Development Permit, which is un-
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The Word from Oak Hill Continued from p. 5 watershed application you sent. We will take this with us to our meeting with Travis County in January. Once they establish what all of the necessary permitting might be, we intend to meet the same.” So if the Dunns are willing to go through the application process and the Sunset Valley officials like the idea of food trailers, then why the lawsuit and countersuit? What’s the real problem? I think I figured it out. The problem is Dennis, owner of Fishey Bizness. He’s clearly a jinx. He’s the only common denominator, because the Oak Meadow spot where he last parked his trailer went through a similar imbroglio. And then he moved his trailer downtown for a while, but that didn’t work out either. “It rained every day, right over my trailer. I moved across the street, and the rain cloud followed me.” Actually, he never said that, but he did give me a couple of free beers one night, which helped me formulate my Dennis-is-a-jinx theory. Frankly, I think the whole thing
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should be settled with a mud-wrestling match between Anita Dunn and Mayor Rose Cardona, and there’s no better place for it than the so-called parking lot of the food trailer court after a good rain. We can even change the name to the Austin Mudwrestling Center. So, have I solved the problem yet? Probably not, but I know one thing for sure—I’m pretty good at uniting people around a common enemy. ••• So you win the Black Fret competition, now what? Well, you start performing, you continue writing songs, and you make a music video. Austin singer-songwriter and Black Fret grant winner Gina Chavez will be taking the stage Stateside at the Paramount next month to premiere her new video of her award-winning song “Siete-D.” “The idea for ‘Siete-D’ came to me while I was living in Soyapango. The public transit there is wild!” says Chavez. “You climb into old American school buses that are bursting with color and blaring reggaeton (Latin hip hop) as they tear through crowded city streets and hold on.”
Her Spanish lyric song won the prestigious Grand Prize in the 2014 John Lennon Songwriting Contest—one of the most competitive songwriting competitions in the country. No mean feat there, believe me. Chavez will be sharing the stage with fellow Black Fret winners Elizabeth McQueen and band Mother Falcon. Hip-hop duo and 2014 Band of the Year Riders Against The Storm will host the event. If you go, doors open at 6:30 on April 11 and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. VIP Tickets ($60) and general admission tickets ($26) are available for purchase at www.austintheatre.org. Proceeds will benefit Niñas Arriba, a college fund Chavez co-founded for young women in El Salvador. ••• Want your neighborhood association highlighted? Have a story you need to tell? Would you like to rat out a neighbor? If so, be sure to email me at themikejasper@gmail.com and get the word out.
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Serving North, South and Central Austin 512.336.5425 www.lonestar-sc.com U5-U12, $150 - $275 Lonestar Premier Soccer Camps are designed around 9217 Hwy 290 W, #140 developing a player’s individual technique and love 512-301-7473for the “beautiful” game in a fun, safe and challenging Summer Dance Workshops— Weekly Dance Intensives 9-3 each environment. Each day includes individual foot skills, day. Ages 7-9 — June 12-16; Ages 10-12 — June 19-23. Ages 13 & technical drills, tactical practices, small-sided games, up — June 26-30. coached scrimmages, speed and agility training and a daily World Cup tournament!
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Expert Music Instruction by Austin Pro Musicians YMCA of Austin 7003 Pinto Cove, Austin TX 78736 20 locations in Travis & Hays Counties 512-964-6778 www.david-mendoza.com usic & Arts Buck Mayers Golf Academy 512-236-9622 Studio or on-site music lessons and workshops (Located at The Golf Club at Circle C) www.austinymca.org Ages 9 to Adult – Beginners welcomed – No contracts 512-349-0090 7401 Hwy 45 Austin, Texas 78739 $160-$215 per week Rates: Please call for rates, gift certificates available 512.301-2932 Weekly sessions JuneBass, 2 – Aug. Learn to play the Drums, Guitar, or22. SaxLocations at yourinclude own pace! or information Ages 5 – 14 Oak Hill UMC, Baranoff and Cowen Elementary Schools. Our spacious studio features 2 drum sets, advanced audio Circle C Swim Center Therapy Center Magic –Academic Weekly sessions Schedule and price list on website: www. 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Arts & Entertainment Ongoing Events Sundays
and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Dr. TexasPerformingArts.org, (512) 477-6060 blantonmuseum.org
Fridays Live Jazz Brunch - 10am-2pm. Nutty Brown Cafe, 12225 Hwy. 290 Friday night Dance Club - w/ W., 78737. 301-4648. www.nutty- Western bands and a Pot Luck break. 7:30pm-10pm at South brown.com. Austin Activity Center, 3911 Tessy Lou Williams & The Manchaca RD, Austin. $4.50. Shotgun Stars - 4pm at Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 New Events W., Spicewood. No cover. February 18 - March 8 Sunday/Fundays - Every first Sunday of the month the Neill- Austin Shakespeare presents Cochran House Museum will be Tom Stoppard’s The Invention open to the public for free from 1pm of Love - The Long Center 701 W. - 4pm 2310 San Gabriel St. 512- Riverside 512) 457-5100 thelongcenter.org 478-2335 nchmuseum.org Mondays
March 6 - March 14
Charles Thibodeaux and the Austin Cajun Aces - 6:30pm at Evangeline Cafe, 8106 Brodie Lane. 282-2586.
Dance Repertory Theatre presents MOVE - March 6-7, 12-14 at 7:30pm March 8 at 2pm A collection of works by nationally acclaimed choreographers including Sidra Bell, Kate Watson-Wallace and Yacov Sharir. Oscar G. Brockett Theatre (300 E. 23rd St.), located in the F. Loren Winship Drama Building JoinTheDrama.org (512) 477-6060
Texas Songwriters Showcase 6:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. No cover.
Wednesdays No Bad Days Open Mic - 7pm at Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood.
Friday, March 6
Stewart Copeland & Jon Kimura Parker in ‘Off The Score’ - 8pm Stewart Copeland, the artist who innovated the world of rock drumming with The Police, joins forces with internationally renowned piaTrivia Night - Wednesdays at Wa- nist Jon Kimura Parker in a new terloo Ice House, Southpark Mead- cutting edge chamber music projows, 9600 South I-35 Service Rd. ect. Bass Concert Hall 2350 East SB, Suite D-100. 512-301-1007. wa- Campus Dr. TexasPerformingArts. terlooicehouse.com. org, (512) 477-6060
Wednesday, March 11
Cindy Cashdollar, Geoff Muldaur & Jim Kweskin - 7:30pm Cindy is fast becoming one of the foremost Steel and Dobro players in the country today. Rollins Studio Theatre The Long Center 701 W. Riverside Drive (512) 457-5100 thelongcenter.org Kevin James - 7pm Bass Concert Hall 2350 East Campus Dr. TexasPerformingArts.org, (512) 477-6060 Wed., Mar 11 & Thurs., Mar 12 So Percussion - 8pm 2 unique performances with guests Shara Worden and UT Percussion Ensemble McCullough Theatre 2375 Robert Deadman Dr. TexasPerformingArts.org, or (512) 477-6060 March 13 - March 22
50+ Singles Dance- 7:30-9:45 Live Music. Senior Activity Center 29th & Lamar. 2874 Shoal Crest. www.fiftyplusdanceaustin.com
The Peacemakers - 10pm at Evangeline Cafe, 8106 Brodie Lane. 282-2586..
Thursdays Karaoke - at Boomerz Nightclub, 6148 Hwy 290 W.. 892-3373. Tony Harrisson / Dance Lessons / Jesse Dayton- 6pm - 9:15pm / 9:15pm at the Broken Spoke, 3201 S. Lamar. 442-6189.
Fri., March 6 & Sat., March 7
March 16 - March 20
The Second City 55th Anniversary - 7pm and 9:30 on the 7th. Second City Touring Company, GreenCo, will be performing, featuring Lisa Barber, Jo Feldman, Julie Marchiano, Chucho Perez, Nick Rees, and Adam Schreck. the Paramount 719 Congress Avenue 512.472.5470 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.
SXSW Music, Film and Interactive Festival returns to Austin! Check it out at sxsw.com
Olga Kern - 8pm This concert will feature some of the great Russian composers to ever put notes to paper performed by your Austin Symphony and the lovely and extremely talented Olga Kern. The Long Center 701 W. Riverside Drive (512) 457-5100 thelongcenter.org Sunday, March 8
Third Thursday at The Blanton John Mellencamp - 7:30pm Bass - free evening of art and activities. Concert Hall 2350 East Campus 5-9pm at Blanton Museum, Brazos
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.
ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live - 5pm Jimmy will host celebrity guests, showcase musical performances and shoot comedy segments around Texas and at SXSW. Dell Hall The Long Center 701 W. Riverside Drive (512) 457-5100 thelongcenter.org Thursday, March 19 Hal Ketchum - 7:30 tickets sold at the door. Come early as concert will be a sell out! Pie, tamales, pizza, coffee and soft drinks available. Susanna’s Kitchen at the corner of Ranch Road 12 and County Road 1492 at Wimberley United Methodist Church. For more information, contact Sharon at 512-722-3316, sharonreece37@gmail.com
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. Regular meetings are held at the Oak Hill Library 5124 Convict Hill Rd. More information & directions can be found at the web site, ratsonline.org. Creative Arts Society - Meets on first Wed. of month (except Jan.,July, Aug.) at ACC Pinnacle,
10th floor, faculty lounge. 6pm networking. 7pm program. All artists and art enthusiasts are welcome. creativeartssociety.org 288-0574. Saturday South Austin Lions Club - Meets every second and fourth Thursday 6pm – 7pm Premier High School at Travis 1211 E. Oltorf On the campus of Travis High School, follow Premier sign as you enter driveway, veer right. http://www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/ austin_south Senior Safari Adventures - Tues. - Fri. 9:30am - 11am Austin Zoo 10808 Rawhide Trail Call 512-2885031 or email audrey.austinzoo@ yahoo.com.
New Events March 1 through May 31 Hill Country Alliance Photo Contest - What is your vision of the Hill Country that future generations will inherit? Winners receive cash prizes and their photos will appear in the popular HCA calendar and in the organization’s various educational products. Entering the contest is easy through the HCA website (www.hillcountryalliance.org). March 6 - April 1 “Nature, Mind, and Matter” 9am - 4pm An exhibit of artwork by Ann Fleming, Rob Monroe, Laura Sturtz. Opening Reception Friday, March 6, 2015, 5-7pm | free and open to the public featured at the Art Gallery at the Old Bakery and Emporium, 3rd floor, 1006 Congress Avenue. 512-477-5961 Tammy.Nobles@austintexas.gov Saturday, March 7 Community E-Waste Recycling Event with Live Music by The Detentions - 10am - 2pm residents can drop off a wide array of unwanted electronic items for responsible recycling at Strange Brew, at 5326 Manchaca Road Businesses can arrange appointments for free e-waste pick-up by calling 512-784-8214 or by sending an email to ken@fullcircleservicesusa.org. Sunday, March 15 Rainforest Partnership Holds Sixth Annual Films for the Forest Film Festival - 3pm - 5pm Partnership—a local nonprofit that partners with tropical forestcommunities to protect the Rainforest—will be holding their sixth annual international film contest, Films for the Forest. Marchesa Theater, 6404 N IH 35 #3100. 512420-0101 melissa@rainforestpartnership.org
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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
Arts & Entertainment cont. New Events Thursday, March 5 Liz Morphis - 7pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Lane (512) 2822586 evangelinecafe.com
March 7 through March 15 Spring Break programs at LBJ National Historical Park - 9am 5pm Programs will be offered free of charge at locations throughout the LBJ Ranch including the Junction School, Show Barn, the historic Hangar building, and around the Texas White House complex. Programs will run 15-25 minutes in length and will be scheduled at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm 830-3855338 LBJ State Park & Historic Site, 199 Park Road 52, Stonewall Saturday, March 7
Red Molly - 8pm Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Rd 512-8287636 strangebrewloungeside. com T Jarrod Bonta Trio - 8pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter 288-9994 satellitebistroandbar. com Johnson - 8:30pm BB Lee 3 10:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512-2640318 poodies.net
Madrone Canyon Trail Hike 8:30am No registration required, just show up at the trail head at the end of the Laura Bush Library parking lot. Your hike guide will point different features of the canyon environment. 9411 Bee Cave
Tony Harrison - 6pm Broken Spoke 3201 S. Lamar(512) 4426189 or (512) 444-5233 brokenspokeaustintx.com Friday, March 6
Kids Calendar
Cord Carpenter - 8pm Jon Napier Band - 10:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512-264-0318 poodies.net
cock Barn. Both activities are included with regular Zoo admission. 10808 Rawhide Trail, For additional information, call 512-288-1490 or visit www.austinzoo.org.
sic. the Paramount 719 Congress Avenue 512.472.5470 austintheatre.org
Les Debauches - 10pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Lane (512) 282-2586 evangelinecafe.com
Saturday, March 14
Emilie Clepper - 7pm FREE music friday’s Hill’s Cafe 4700 South Congress 512-851-9300 hillscafe.com
Ongoing Events
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. February 28 - March 22 amoa.org. Performance Children’s Series At Austin Children’s Museum: Sleeping Beauty - Sat at 10am; Community Night - Come out and Sun at 2pm 10am performance on play EVERY Wednesday night at March 3 & 26 Emily Ann Theater 5pm and enjoy exhibits, storytime and Garden 1101 FM 2325 Wimand a variety of hands-on activities. berley 512-847-6969 Themed stories, songs,d activities. Tuesday - Saturday: 11am, 1pm & Sunday, March 8 3pm. Baby Bloomers- Every Mon.. 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 Pea-
Reckless Kelly - 7:45pm and 10:15pm Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Rd 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com Art Free-for-All - 12pm - 4pm Enjoy hands-on art demonstrations by Art School faculty, check out new sculpture around the grounds, enjoy some outdoor yoga, and make art to take home. This free event will have live music from the band Jarebear and food trucks, too, so bring the family and explore! Laguna Gloria 3809 W 35th Street 512 458 8191 thecontemporaryaustin.org March 16 - March 21
Stella, Queen of the Snow - 2pm By the Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia, Canada, best for Pre-K – 3rd Grade. his production features whimsical puppets, striking scenic effects and evocative original mu-
I Ruff You! (A Circus Musical) Puppets, Jugglers, Live Musicians, Six Rescued Circus Dogs,Giant Bubbles, Scarlet Macaw, Balancing Acts. The Institution Theater, 3708 Woodbury Ave. 512.771.8836 - info@chickendog.net
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Dan Adams - 7pm The Nutty Brown Cafe 12225 Highway 290 West 512.301.4648 nuttybrown. com Saturday, March 7 Jeremy McBee - 8pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter 2889994 satellitebistroandbar.com Poodies Frontier Days - 12pm Courtney Hale Revia - 6pm Famous Bandini Brothers 10:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512-2640318 poodies.net $7 Michael Myers - 7pm The Nutty Brown Cafe 12225 Highway 290 West 512.301.4648 nuttybrown. com
Dale Watson - 9:30pm Broken Spoke 3201 S. Lamar(512) 442-6189 or (512) 444-5233 brokenspokeaustintx.com Sunday, March 8 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 Amy Sanchez Medical Benefit 2pm - 6pm The Nutty Brown Cafe 12225 Highway 290 West 512.301.4648 nuttybrown. com Monday, March 9 Matt the Electrician w/ Tony Kamel of Wood & Fire - 8pm Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Rd 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com Tuesday, March 10 Jacob Steifel - 6pm Tommy Elskes - 8:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512264-0318 poodies.net Chip Doland - 7pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Lane (512) 2822586 evangelinecafe.com Wednesday, March 11
Lamar Blvd. 512-899-4300 centralmarket.com Brennen Leigh and Noel McKay - 7pm FREE music friday’s Hill’s Cafe 4700 South Congress 512851-9300 hillscafe.com Two Tons of Steel - 9:30pm Broken Spoke 3201 S. Lamar(512) 442-6189 or (512) 444-5233 brokenspokeaustintx.com Audiolight - 7pm The Nutty Brown Cafe 12225 Highway 290 West 512.301.4648 nuttybrown. com Freight Train Troubadours 10pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Lane (512) 282-2586 evangelinecafe.com Cactus Operandi - 8pm The Bellfuries - 10:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512-264-0318 poodies.net Fleetwood Mac Tribute - 9pm Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Rd 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com Saturday, March 14 Rob Greenfield Trio - 7:30pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter Lane #400 512-2889994 satellitebistroandbar.com Ruby Dee & The Snakehandlers - 6:30pm Central Market Westgate 4477 S. Lamar Blvd. 512899-4300 centralmarket.com Erez - 8pm Brother Nothing10:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512-2640318 poodies.net $10
Paul Glasse - 7pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Lane (512) 2822586 evangelinecafe.com Thursday, March 12 Johnson - 8:30pm Huck Johnson & The Jack Knives 10:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512-2640318 poodies.net
The Clutch Kings - 7pm The Nutty Brown Cafe 12225 Highway 290 West 512.301.4648 nuttybrown.com The Derailers - 9:30pm Broken Spoke 3201 S. Lamar(512) 442-6189 or (512) 444-5233 brokenspokeaustintx.com
Rick McRae & Dan Walton - 7:30pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter 288-9994 satellitebistroandbar.com Ben Rodgers - 6pm Broken Spoke 3201 S. Lamar(512) 4426189 or (512) 444-5233 brokenspokeaustintx.com Texas Tornado Louie Ortega featuring Stephen Doster - 7pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Lane (512) 282-2586 evangelinecafe.com Friday, March 13 Billy Wilson & Friends - 6:30pm Central Market Westgate 4477 S.
Gurf Morlix CD Release - 7pm at Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Rd 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com Sunday, February 15 Sunday Gospel Brunch with the Purgatory Players - 11am 1pm at Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Rd 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com
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ESD#3 lauded for transparency AISD names new Principal for Gorzycki Travis County Emergency Services District #3 (Oak Hill Fire Dept) announced that by continuing to take actions to provide a more open government for the community, the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts has again recognized Travis County ESD #3 through the Leadership Circle program established to recognize local governments across Texas that are striving to meet a high standard for financial transparency online. Travis County ESD #3 met the recognition standards for the Leadership Circle award at the newest Platinum level, which “spotlights entities that go above and beyond providing transparency” and is the highest level awarded by the Comptroller’s Office. Financial information concerning the District has been made
available online via the Oak Hill Fire Department website located at www.OakHillFire.org/Transparent. aspx. One of the main ideas of open or transparent government is that governmental agencies operate with funding from taxation but many citizens do not have an easy or convenient method of determining how their tax funds are managed or spent. Travis County ESD #3 has taken another significant step in providing for more transparency concerning their financial matters by elevating their award status to the new Platinum level. Under the direction of the Board of Commissioners, the staff of Travis County ESD #3 has compiled and posted many pieces of financial information on the department’s website and continued to update these records and other related transparency information throughout the year. Travis County Emergency Services
District #3 continues to lead by example in many matters related to the delivery of emergency services. As the first ESD in Travis County to commit to a now nationwide standard of four person minimum staffing levels for emergency responses, Travis County ESD #3 also provided an example for all Emergency Services Districts in the State of Texas by being the first ESD to ever receive recognition in the Comptroller’s Leadership Circle program in 2012 and continues as one of only three Emergency Services Districts in Texas currently awarded a transparency status. On Facebook at www.facebook. com/OakHillFireDept and watch for more updates, safety tips, news, and current events information.
Cathryn Mitchell, Ph.D., was appointed by AISD to lead Gorzycki Middle School. Mitchell most recently served as Oak Hill Elementary School’s principal. In this role, she fostered partnership with the school’s PTA, implemented a two-way dual language program and facilitated grant writing to support educational programs. She previously served as an administrative supervisor for AISD’s elementary schools, a principal at
Houston Elementary School, assistant principal at Widen Elementary School, summer school principal at SOAR/SUCCESS Summer Program and taught fifth grade at Houston Elementary School. Mitchell has a master’s degree in educational administration from Southwest Texas State University, now Texas State University, and a doctorate of philosophy in school improvement from Texas State University. She also received her superintendent certification in 2010.
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Gazette Sports: Austin • Bowie • Crockett
Student Athlete Spotlight sponsored by Oak Hill Body & Paint Maria Grimaldo by Patrick Olson Following a freshman year where she focused on academics, Maria Grimaldo chose to play soccer during her second year at Crockett High School. “She started playing as a sophomore and she spent a lot of time on the junior varsity bench,” said coach Lupe Rodriguez. “She wanted more, worked hard during the season, and more importantly, in the off-season, and is now a varsity starter at center midfielder.” Born in Austin, Maria attended Smith Elementary before progressing to O’Henry Middle School where she was a cheerleadContinued on next page
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Bowie playoff run ends in Dallas by Patrick Olson
With solid defensive play in the second half, Bowie surged past Cedar Ridge 55-47 on February 23rd to earn a trip to the Class 6A Region II tournament in Dallas. The Lady Dawgs then dropped a 42-29 decision on Saturday, February 28th
in Dallas to a Skyline club that plays in one of the state semifinal games at the Alamodome this weekend. Facing Cedar Ridge at the neutral site of Cedar Creek High School in Bastrop proved to be a formidable task for Bowie, as the Raiders featured McDonald’s All-American
Lashann Higgs, who will play for the University of Texas next year. The 5’11” senior guard scored 26 of her team’s 27 first half points. After Higgs drove through the lane for a bucket and one subsequent free throw, junior guard Kianna Ray nailed a Continued on next page
Hudson Urbanus intends to continue his basketball career following graduation from Bowie, after his older brothers Aaron and Zach played collegiate hoops at the University of Texas-Pan American and The Citadel respectively. “He’s a dedicated, committed young man,” Bowie coach Clelester Collier said of the senior shooting guard. “He’s one of those gym rats. He’s always in the gym working on his game.” A native Austinite, Hudson attended Baranoff Elementary, before advancing to Bailey Mid-
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More action from Bowie’s big playoff win over Cedar Ridge in Bastrop.
Bowie playoff run ends in Dallas Continued from p. 14 three-pointer at the elbow to give the Dawgs a 12-11 lead. Numerous Bowie fans that made the trip roared with approval. Savannah Ralph’s trey allowed Bowie to claim a 15-14 lead after one quarter. A steal and quick dash down the court led to a basket for Ray and a three-pointer by Desiree Lampkin cut the Raider advantage to 27-25 at intermission. The Dawgs
began to step it up on the defensive end in the third period as Ralph and Lampkin converged on Higgs in the back court and began to limit the Cedar Ridge standout’s playmaking ability. Ten points in the third period from Ralph, combined with impressive ball distribution from point guard Lampkin, put Bowie in command of the contest down the stretch. Coach Vickie Benson inserted Amber Lotz
Student Athlete Spotlight Maria Grimaldo Continued from p. 14 er. AP Spanish Literature instructor Mr. Botello is her favorite teacher at Crockett. “He’s a really, really great role model,” Grimaldo noted. “He
makes you grow better as a person.” Maria plans to pursue a career in nursing following graduation from Crockett. With three games remaining in the regular season, Maria intends to help guide the brown and gold into
into the game, and the 5’6” guard provided solid perimeter defense with her arms extended to obstruct potential passes to teammates by Higgs. Eventually, the phenomenal Raider guard began to tire and a pair of critical turnovers by Cedar Ridge proved costly. Ray and Lampkin’s seven successful shots at the charity stripe in the final minute put the nail in the coffin.
the playoffs. Crockett hosts Reagan on Wednesday and will entertain Eastside Memorial at Burger Stadium on Saturday beginning at 10:45 a.m. The team recently practiced extensively on improving offensively, and Grimaldo brings scoring ability to the Cougars after recording an insurance goal versus Lanier in a 2-0 victory over the Vikings.
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Hudson Urbanus Continued from p. 14 the game while playing basketball with his siblings, Hudson competed on the select team CenTex Shooters, traveling to tournaments in Houston and Dallas. Mathematics instructor Ms. Flick is Hudson’s favorite teacher at Bowie. “You can be in a crappy mood and she’ll turn it around,”
Urbanus added. “You always get something out of her class.” A narrow 45-44 loss at Lake Travis ranks as the Bowie boys’ basketball team’s best game this past season according to Urbanus. ”We should have won that game,” he candidly admitted. Hudson had 28 points, including making eleven straight fourth quarter free throws in a 65-51 victory over Austin High on January
20th. ”We’re gonna really miss him,” Collier said of his leading scorer for 2014-15. Aaron and Zach returned to Austin after college and still help their younger brother improve his hoops skills. “They help me,” the 5’11” guard noted. “They’re like mentors and help me work out. Both of them are trainers now.”
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Austin High Maroons soccer team update by Patrick Olson The Austin High boys soccer team beat Bowie between tie games versus arch rival Westlake and Akins. After defeating the Chaps at House Park earlier in the season, the Maroons confidently attacked on the road in the rematch, and scored with ten minutes left in the first half. Matt Walls lofted a long pass that Cody Lee headed into the net. Westlake tied the game midway through the second half and the contest ended in a draw. Coach Jesus Arreola implemented a formation change in the rematch with Bowie after the Bulldogs prevailed 4-0 in a January 23rd game. The Maroons’ defense, led by Davison Thompson, kept the contest
scoreless despite repeated attacks from Bowie with lengthy passes downfield. With less than a minute remaining, Austin High scored on a corner kick with Otilio Guerrero launching the ball into the front of the net where Madison Garni headed it in. Against the Eagles, Guerrero put the Maroons in front early 1-0 on a left footed kick into the goal. Akins scored twice in the second half, but Austin High countered with a long pass from Harrison Melder that Guerrero blasted past the Akins goal tender. Austin High threatened late with corner kicks, but the game ended in a 2-2 tie. The Maroons visit Lake Travis on Saturday with action set to commence at 1045 a.m.
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Authentic Chinese food comes to Oak Hill Don’t walk into Chen Z Noodle House at William Cannon and Highway 290 West expecting the Americanized Chinese food most of us have grown up with. For one thing, there isn’t a single item on the menu that has been deep fried, so no sweet and sour and no eggrolls either. But if you are looking to sample an authentic type of regional Chinese cuisine, this new restaurant in the heart of Oak Hill is exactly where you should go. The Oak Hill location of Chen Z Noodle House is the third restaurant for George Chen. He opened up the original Chen Z at 183 and Spicewood Springs Road 7 years ago and followed that with Shabu hot pot + noodle bar on Anderson Lane a few years later. Those restaurants consistently rank near the top for Austin area Chinese restaurants in Yelp and Urbanspoon. Chen and his wife Shelly came to Austin 15 years ago from Lanzhou, the capital of Ganzu Province in northwestern China, where noodles reign supreme in local cuisine. Chen says that the only other noodle houses on this continent similar to his that he is aware of are located in Vancouver and New York City. Two kinds of wheat-based noodles are made fresh in house— a thick chewy knife-cut noodle and a thinner more spaghetti-like noodle. In addition, some dishes are made with rice or potato noodles. Lamb, beef and pork are the main meats used in this cuisine,
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Shelly and George Chen (and their noodle machine on left) serve up real Chinese food at the new south location of Chen Z Noodle House. but Chen has added some chicken dishes in addition to meatless options. The menu is posted on the wall in the form of dish names and large photos, but no real descriptions, so either ask questions or just plunge in and give any dish a try. Appetizers include steamed or panfried dumplings made in house, leek pie, onion pancakes, lamb skewers and more. There is also pork belly bun and spicy lamb bun, served up in slider-sized bites. Various noodle soups and stir-fried noodle dishes range from mild to spicy and come with various choices of meat or with tofu and vegetables. For those unfamiliar
with this sort of Chinese food, it might be surprising to see that tomatoes and potatoes are often used in these dishes along with the more expected baby bok choy and napa cabbage. Unlike Chen’s fancier restaurant Shabu, the Noodle House is a casual place where customers come to the counter to place their order. They don’t yet have a license to serve any alcohol, but patrons can bring in their own. Prices are reasonable, portions are generous, and George and Shirley are friendly and helpful, so get a little adventurous and try some real Chinese food that can’t be found on every corner.
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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!
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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
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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!
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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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ISLAM
Masjid Ibrahim Islamic Center Religious Services/Youth & Children Activities 1701 W Ben White Blvd. Bldg. #3 512-693-2924 Friday Sermon @ 1:00 PM Mosque open 7 days for 5 daily prayers Check Mosque website for prayer timings and weekend programs www.masjidibrahim.org Email: admin@masjidibrahim.org
LUTHERAN
Abiding Love Lutheran Church “Sharing God’s Love” 7210 Brush Country, 78749 (512)892-4040 Sr. Pastor:Lynnae Sorensen Assoc. Pastor: Brad Highum Sunday Services: 8:30am and 11am Education Hour: 9:45 am (for all ages) Children’s Center 892-2777 Director: Debbie Tonne Full & PT programs M-F, 7am-6pm Food Pantry- Mondays 1:30-3:30pm info@abidinglove.org www.abidinglove.org Bethany Lutheran Church “Where Jesus Meets His Friends” 3701 W. Slaughter (next to Bowie) 292-8778 email: info@blcms.org Pastor: Rev. William B. Knippa Assoc. Pastor: Rev. 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 Pastor James Capps 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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St. Michael’s Lady Crusaders advance to Final Four The St. Michael’s Catholic Academy women’s basketball team is advancing to the Final Four of TAPPS 4A state playoffs after winning the Regional Championship in New Braunfels. After enjoying a playoff bye last week as District Champions, the Crusaders met the Knights of Regents for the third time this season in the Area playoff on Friday, February 27. As in the past, the cross-town rivals played a spirited game in front of an excited crowd from both schools. St. Michael’s went ahead early and pulled away to win 61-34. Leading the scoring again for the Crusaders was senior Shelby Espinosa, who collected 32 points. Other points came from junior Ally Weichert (9), senior Olivia Bregger (8), junior Mary Grace Copa (6), senior Rebecca Wells (4), and sophomore Caitlin Rodgers (2). Espinosa also led defensively with12 rebounds. Other reboundleaders included Wells with 7andCopawith 4. With the Area win over Regents, St. Michael’s moved to the
Regional playoff on Saturday, February 28, when they faced the Angels from Incarnate Word Academy of Corpus Christi. It was the Crusaders out front again, and despite some impressive Incarnate Word plays, St. Michael’s maintained the lead and prevailed 46-38 to win the Regional Championship. Espinosa earned 24 points against the Angels and averaged 28.5 points per game for the weekend. As on Friday, five other players added to the effective Crusader offense against the Angels, with scores from Copa (8), Wells (4), Weichert (4), and freshmen Gabi Pulsifer (4) and Ann Batchik (2). St. Michael’s strong defense continued as well, supported by 8 rebounds from Espinosa, 6 each from Wells and Copa, and 2 each from Weichert, Rodgers, Batchik, and Pulsifer. The Crusaders are coached by Darrel Smith, with assistance from Alvis Dunlap, Patrick Maxwell, and Rachel Golf. Coach Smith credited the Crusader’s Regional success to “the best
St. Michael’s Regional Champion and Final Four Team: Back row - Coach Darrel Smith, Coach Patrick Maxwell; Front row - Coach Rachel Golf, Anna Batchik, Caitlin Rodgers, Madeleine Montgomery, Tara Senn, Ally Weichert, Mary Grace Copa, Sofia Cornide, Rebecca Wells, Shelby Espinosa, Olivia Bregger, Coach Alvis Dunlap (Not pictured - Gabi Pulsifer)
team work we have had all season.” Seniors Bregger, Espinosa, and Wells celebrate the chance to continue playing together and also give credit to strong
team play. As Regional Champion, St. Michael’s advances to the TAPPS 4A Final Four and plays Westbury Christian School of Houston in
the semi-finals Friday, March 6 at Mansfield Legacy High School – tip-off is 6:00 p.m.
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Explore UT this Saturday The University of Texas at Austin will host more than 50,000 visitors — from young children to parents of college-bound students — for Explore UT, an annual event featuring more than 400 free activities on the university’s main campus. This year’s event will be held March 7 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. In what is known as “the biggest open house in Texas,” students, parents and teachers from cities and towns across the state come to the Forty Acres for a day of learning and discovery. From a 3-D mask-making class to a concert hall backstage tour, and tips on developing healthy sleep habits to a class that illustrates engineering concepts through the dissection of toys, this year’s event offers something for everyone. Explore UT activities and courses highlight a broad range of topics — covering virtually every academic discipline. Some of this year’s events include: · Hogwarts Jungle Potions Class Even if you have not been admitted to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, you can learn how medicines are prepared and create your own pharmaceutical products. Tickets are required and may be picked up beginning at 11 a.m. at the door. Noon-12:40 p.m. Pharmacy Building (PHR), 3.110 · Superheroes and Supercomputers
Help Envision a World of Difference Visit the Visualization Lab at the Texas Advanced Computing Center to learn about how supercomputers and simulations are powering discoveries around the world. Interact with cutting-edge technologies used to predict weather and find the cure for cancer. 11–11:40 a.m. Peter O’Donnell Jr. Building (POB), 2.404A, Visualization Laboratory · Frozen Chemistry Learn about chemical engineering and the chilling effects of liquid nitrogen. Watch as engineers freeze flowers, bananas, racquetballs and balloons, and try a sample of liquid nitrogen ice cream. 11–11:40 a.m. Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Building (CPE), 2.214 · March with the Longhorn Band Experience the thrill of marching with the Longhorn Band and become an honorary member. Following a rehearsal session on the field, participants will march to the UT Tower to participate in the biggest “class photo” in Texas. 4–4:40 p.m. Darrell K Royal – Texas Memorial Stadium, NEZ Gate 16 Entrance, Joe Jamail Field · Ten Tips for Success in College Receive practical tips and valuable advice on how to be a successful un-
dergraduate student. 11–11:40 a.m. Student Activity Center (SAC), 1.401, Auditorium For a complete schedule of activities, times and locations, visit the Explore UT website at http://exploreut.utexas. edu. While the students are exploring activities on campus, there are also training opportunities for their teachers. Explore UT offers free continuing education courses that count toward teachers’ required professional development credit hours. Since 1999, Explore UT has given Texans an inside look at the university. The event provides an opportunity for prospective students and their families to see the university’s literary and art collections, learn about its groundbreaking research, experience its history and traditions, and interact with faculty members, staffers and students. Last year, about 55,000 people attended Explore UT including more than 20,000 kindergarten-through-12th-grade students, teachers and parents who traveled to campus on more than 450 school buses. Those students represented more than 100 school districts and 270 individually registered schools from across Texas.
Civic Agenda Continued from p. 2 no cost. To register for the symposium visit austintexas.gov/opengov2015. 30th Clean Sweep Austin Saturday, April 11th Sign up to lead a project location for Clean Sweep and clean your neighborhood, school, or local creek. It’s so easy – register your project at www.keepaustinbeautiful.org/ CleanSweep and they will provide cleanup supplies, trash collection, and help recruit and register all the extra volunteers you need. Are you not ready to lead a site but are interested in volunteering? General volunteer registration opens March 6th. For questions regarding volunteering or registering a cleanup site, please contact Rebecca, at 512-3910617x705. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. To become a 2015 Clean Sweep Sponsor, donate door prizes, or provide cleanup supplies, contact Monica via email or at 512-391-0617 x703. Volunteer with the Travis County Sheriff ’s Office- Victim Services Unit Unit of the Travis County Sheriff ’s Office assist Victim Services staff on the front lines of crisis intervention! They provide immediate response to victims of various criminal and crisis
circumstances. Volunteers must complete a comprehensive training program AND must be accompanied on a series of call outs before they can begin taking calls on their own. The monthly requirement is 4 four-hour shifts per month (16 hours). During these shifts, volunteers are “on-call” and must be prepared to respond to a request for assistance immediately. Volunteers must be of excellent moral standing and have the sensitivity and self-awareness required to provide effective assistance to those in crisis. Volunteers must be 21 or older, have a reliable vehicle and have a working cell phone. They must also be able to attend the required three week training (Mondays 6pm-9pm, Thursdays 6pm-9pm, Saturdays 9am-5pm for three consecutive weeks). For more information, please contact the TCSO Victim Services Volunteer Coordinator at kelly. sheridan@ co.travis.tx.us or 512- 854-4334. New City ordinance resource now available online A complete list of the City of Austin’s Code of Ordinances can now be found at a new, easier to remember link: austintexas.gov/citycode. In addition to ordinance information, users will also find a wide range of criteria manuals from building to transportation. Printed copies of the Austin Code and manuals are also available for purchase on the site.
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New Cap Metro app tracks bus in real-time Continued from p. 1
“We are delighted to introduce new technology, including real-time data for all our vehicles, and an open data real-time portal, to benefit our customers, encourage innovation by app developers and allow for better collaboration with other system providers,” said Joe Iannello, chief information officer at Capital Metro. “Our customers will now have added reliability when traveling, with real-time next departures and trip planning using location data for all our vehicles.” Dan Dawson, vice president of marketing and communications at Capital Metro, said, “Our riders have told us that this type of technology is relevant to how they live their lives. With real-time, customers have information that’s readily available to them on their phones, tablets or laptops, and they don’t have to wait at the bus stop wondering when their next bus will be there. Having real-time information helps riders reduce their wait time, while providing a whole new level of predictability.” The real-time information can be tracked on the CapMetro App, at capmetro.org, through the GO Line at 512-474-1200, by text message or QR code, on the RideScout app and on Google Transit. Oak Hill Flyer rider Tom Thayer thinks the new technology is a good idea for those who own phones that can take advantage of it. He told the Gazette, “I don’t have a smartphone so it won’t affect me too much…I don’t know if it will drive ridership, but it will make it more convenient
for riders who have smartphones.” For passengers on the Oak Hill Flyer and the South Mopac Flyer traveling directly from Oak Hill to a downtown destination, the new technology may be less important to those who need to catch connecting buses. While the new technology can help, the decision by Capital Metro to create separate stops for Flyers that are as much as a block and a half from connecting bus stops can make commuting by bus problematic. Chris Curphey used to ride the Oak Hill Flyer every day, catching a connecting bus to his job north of downtown. He rarely rides now. He told the Gazette, “With low gas prices, rising fares and too frequently poor service, there is less incentive to ride the bus.” Curphey said he tried using the Cap Metro app shortly after it was introduced, but found too many glitches to consider it useful. After being contacted for this article, Curphey went into the Cap Metro app and found “some definite improvements, but it still has some annoyances.” He said, “The idea that I can receive arrival time calculations based on frequent, real-time GPS bus locations is appealing. I would likely rely on this until I find them to be grossly inaccurate for some reason. The key words are reliability and simplicity. Upon being confident in the arrival times the application provides, it would certainly enhance my desire to ride the bus.” Curphey believes Capital Metro needs to work on providing better customer service. He said, “I have had numerous experiences of poor service with Cap Metro in the past and have lost my faith in the management of that organization. I believe they are out of touch with their customers. I will credit them with having a number of excellent drivers over the last three years, but there have been a few who were not
the least bit customer service oriented…Because of poor training, a number of them had to be coached by riders as to the route that the bus is to follow.” In fact last Monday, a substitute Flyer driver stopped the bus on Cesar Chavez upon arriving downtown, because the onboard computer indicated it was a timed stop. In fact, there are no timed stops once the morning Flyers reach the downtown area. Frustrated riders asked the driver to contact his supervisor. Minutes passed—as did connecting buses—before the Capital Metro supervisor advised the driver that the computer instructions were wrong. Upon hearing of the computer problem, Melissa Ayala, communications specialist with Capital Metro, said, “As with any new system, we are reviewing and making adjustments to provide improvements. We have addressed this and you will notice in the next day or so a return to our previous system, maintaining best time.” Said Curphey, “The real time arrival data is one improvement, but many are needed to make Cap Metro the efficient, customer centered provider that Austinites deserve.” Certainly the real-time technology is a step in that direction. Capital Metro plans to upgrade the look of the desktop website interface in the next few weeks to make it even more customer-friendly. In late 2015, the agency plans to introduce new website tech features that will utilize the real-time information to include live maps that display every route with corresponding buses along the route. How to access real-time: On the CapMetro app/mobile browser—Tap the “Next Departure” button and then search by Stop ID# or route. CapMetro App users should update to the latest app version. On the website at capmetro. org—Select the “Plan Your Trip” tab on the home page, then select the “Schedule/Next Trip” tab. Put in a location or Stop ID#, and also the time and date, then hit “Go.”
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City funds Bowie Cave Continued from p. 1 water supplies,” said Jill Harding, a science teacher at James Bowie High School who spearheaded the cave restoration effort. “We are hoping the cave provides an up close window for students to view and learn about aquifer recharge and cave ecology as well as the making of cave formations. We are so fortunate to have this natural laboratory on our campus.” Harding said the school plans to wait until the summer to start the excavation. Though there is no guarantee that this will be the last round of digging needed, she said hopefully the cave would be ready for educational purposes next fall. “It may mean a little more digging, but we’re hoping that this summer we can get in there and make it safe for kids,” Harding said. “We’re hoping to get this done.” According to Nico Hauwert, a hydrogeologist at the City of Austin,
the restoration and conservation of area caves is a crucial issue for the community at large as well. “With global warming, there are issues that we very much need to look at, such as where are we going to get our water from,” Hauwert said. “The area from Oak Hill to Manchaca has a lot of caves that are designed to take in waterfall ... A lot of that is used for drinking water.” These conservation issues are undeniably rooted in education, said Harding. “It is hard to care about things that you don’t know much about. If we want students to become good stewards of our natural resources, we have to help them understand how and why they are important,” she said. “The cave offers an opportunity for students to see and experience nature at work and we hope the experience leaves a lasting impression.”
CTRMA MoPac South update Continued from p. 3 South lanes would extend through both intersections by going under Slaughter Lane and La Crosse Avenue. At La Crosse Avenue, the study team is proposing a conventional diamond interchange, similar to most intersections in the area. At Slaughter Lane, the Mobility Authority and TxDOT are working on an innovative solution that would involve separating the north-south traffic on MoPac South from east-west traffic on Slaughter Lane using what is called a Diverging Diamond Interchange, or DDI. A “do nothing” or No Build option is also still under consideration as part of this study. Go to www.MoPacSouth.com for more information about the MoPac Intersections Environmental Study. The team will update the community on the study’s progress in spring 2015.
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The Problem MoPac Expressway south of Cesar Chavez Street is a vital artery for Austin commuters and neighbors, as well as visitors to
our region. Constructed between 1975 and 1992 as a four to six lane divided highway, it attracts up to 130,000 cars and trucks per day. The corridor provides access to neighborhoods, schools, businesses, parks and trails, recreational centers and commercial areas, all of which would benefit from enhanced mobility and safety. Over time, residential, retail and commercial development in the corridor has led to increased traffic congestion, negatively impacting mobility and quality of life for the traveling public and adjacent neighborhoods. Finding a sustainable solution The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (Mobility Authority) and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) are working with the City of Austin, Capital Metro and other local partners to improve mobility on approximately eight miles of the MoPac Expressway from Cesar Chavez Street to Slaughter Lane. An Environmental Study has been initiated to determine the best alternatives for improving mobility and safety. Over the course of the study, a full range of alternatives will be Continued on next page
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Austin Parks and Recreation Department and YMCA of Austin partner for lifeguard hiring For the first time in the city’s history, the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department’s Aquatic Division and the YMCA of Austin have partnered to launch a joint hiring campaign targeting lifeguards. Over 1,000 lifeguards need to be hired for the summer season in order to safely operate Austin’s municipal and YMCA of Austin area pools. The goal of this partnership is to raise awareness of the need for lifeguards and the great service that they provide to the community in keeping pools and people safe. When individuals choose to become
a lifeguard, they are taking a stand to be a lifesaver, to protect others, and to serve their community. Lifeguarding is more than just fun in the sun; it is an important leadership role that everyone can benefit from. Potential lifeguarding candidates can visit the website at www. LifeGuardATX.com for additional information. The website allows prospective candidates to locate pools throughout Austin and to apply for a job. Applications will be processed separately, but individuals are encouraged to apply for both employers if interested.
The City of Austin Aquatics Division and the YMCA of Austin also partnered with the Austin Independent School District (AISD) in January of 2015 to introduce a new pilot program—SwimATX. This innovative program provides swim instruction to LBJ and Reagan High School students during school hours at the City of Austin and YMCA pools. In addition to P.E. credit, participating teens will receive a scholarship upon course completion, providing students the opportunity to register for Lifeguard Certification training free of charge.
CTRMA MoPac South update Continued from p. 26 developed that will take into account the needs of drivers, transit riders, bicyclists and pedestrians, as well as surrounding businesses, neighborhoods and the environment. Extensive analysis of engineering feasibility as well as social, economic and environmental impacts of each alternative will be conducted. With this information and public input, the study team will identify a recommended solution. Throughout the process, the com-
munity will be consulted on a wide range of topics, including: • Need and purpose for improvements to MoPac Expressway • Alternatives and roadway design • Bicycle and pedestrian accommodations • Corridor aesthetics • Neighborhood access and connectivity Because the corridor is located within the Barton Springs segment of the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone, any potential project-related
impacts to water quality will be carefully considered. The study team is also initiating a Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS) process, so that the proposed mobility improvements not only meet the needs of the community they serve, but fit into the physical setting while reflecting the scenic, aesthetic, historic and environmental resources of the region. The study is expected to take 2-3 years to complete. - CTRMA
Upon successful completion of the required training and a criminal background check, SwimATX students are guaranteed employment as a Lifeguard with the City of Austin and YMCA of Austin. Building confidence with every stroke, SwimATX hopes to reduce the risk of drowning and expects to expand in other
schools the 2015-16 academic year. For more information please call the Austin Parks and Recreation Aquatics Office at 512-974-9330 or the YMCA of Austin at 512-3229622 ext. 137. You will also find additional information at www. LifeGuardATX.com.
Warrant Round-Up time Constable: Take care of warrants or you will be arrested this weekend Travis County Constable Precinct 3 Sally Hernandez and her office are partnering with law enforcement agencies across Travis County and the State of Texas to participate in the 2015 Great Texas Warrant Round Up. This annual program seeks out to “round up” and serve thousands of defendants with outstanding warrants. The Round Up runs from February 20 – March 15. Defendants with outstanding warrants at the Constable Precinct 3 Office are being sent notices with the goal of encouraging those individuals to come in voluntarily to take care of overdue citations. Constable Hernandez is coordinating with other Travis County Constables, the Travis County Sheriff ’s Office, and the Austin Police Department for smooth running of the local
Round Up. Constable Sally Hernandez encourages everyone to take care of their warrant before a deputy or other law enforcement officer comes knocking on your door. “I cannot stress enough how important it is for everyone who has received a notice to take care of their issue, sooner rather than later. It becomes much more expensive and embarrassing if you are arrested at home or at work due to the non-payment of your citation.” The Constable Precinct 3 office will be working on Saturday, March 7 to focus solely on Warrant Round Up, and Constable Hernandez invites the media to observe the Precinct 3 office in action on such an important day. She will also be available for any interview request.
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Theater, arts and entertainment Continued from p. 13 maid who is tired of flipping her fins and longs to be part of the fascinating world on dry land. Joining her are Sebastian, Ariel’s crabby sidekick; Ursula, the evil sea witch; Triton, King of the Sea and the handsome and human Prince Eric. Based on the Disney animated film and hit Broadway musical, KINKY BOOTS NOVEMBER 10 – NOVEMBER 15, 2015 KINKY BOOTS is the exhilarating Broadway musical that will lift your spirits to new high-heeled heights! Winner of six Tony Awards® including BEST MUSICAL, this inspirational story follows a struggling shoe factory owner who works to turn his business around with help from Lola, a fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stillettos. Inspired by a true story, KINKY BOOTS features a joyous, Tony-winning score by CYNDI LAUPER, direction and Tony-winning choreography by JERRY MITCHELL and a hilarious, uplifting book by four-time Tony winner HARVEY FIERSTEIN. THE SOUND OF MUSIC
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