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November 26, 2014 Volume 19, No. 24 Southwest Austin’s Community Newspaper Since 1995
Oak Hill Elementary celebrates 40 years! - p. 3
Council candidates talk affordability, traffic and growth by Bobbie Jean Sawyer AUSTIN - District 8 candidates Ellen Troxclair and Ed Scruggs faced off in a city council runoff forum hosted by the Austin League of Women Voters on Nov. 21 at City Hall. Affordability, traffic and population growth were among major topics of discussion during the forum. When asked about the number one issue facing District 8, Troxclair said the increasing cost of living is the most pressing issue facing Southwest Austin residents. “Overwhelmingly, the biggest issue we are facing is the rising cost of living, including skyrocketing property taxes,” Troxclair said. “We’re paying a huge amount of
the city’s property tax burden, but we’re not necessarily getting a return on that investment in the form of road infrastructure or public safety resources.” Troxclair, a realtor who gained public policy experience by working at the state Capitol for Republican state Rep. Jason Isaac, said she favors implementing a 20 percent homestead exemption to homeowners. Troxclair also said the city must take steps to get spending under control so the tax rate may be lowered. Scruggs, a 23-year Austin resident who has served on the Circle C Homeowners Association, and founded Circle C Area Democrats, also focused on rising property taxes See COUNCIL on p. 9
Capital Metro to raise all fares in January Residents say higher fares, lower gas prices could send them back to their cars by Ann Fowler
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Stop and enjoy the foliage in Oak Hill—this mass of color is on Scenic Brook Drive near Hwy. 290.
OAK HILL - Fares for those riding Capital Metro buses and trains will increase Jan. 11, according to transit officials. For buses considered “local” like route 333, fares will increase from $1.00 per ride to $1.25. A 7-day pass that was $9.00 will cost $11.25, and a 31-day pass increases from $33.00 to $41.25. Premium fares for buses like the
Oak Hill Flyer or the South Mopac Flyer—routes 171 and 111 serving the Oak Hill area—the single fare increases from $1.50 to $1.75. A 7-day Premium pass costing $13.50 in December will be $16.75 on Jan. 11, and the 31-day Premium pass increases from $49.50 to $62.00. Premium passes can be used on all Flyer, MetroRapid and local routes. See CAPITAL on back page
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Letter to the Editor Scout supports Oak Hill Parkway Concept C
Dear Editor,: I believe that Concept C is the most efficient and environmentally sound option because it will limit the destruction of trees around Williamson Creek and the cars that are usually stuck in traffic on 290 will be moving, not sitting, so air pollution is reduced.
This plan will also benefit the local traffic because the locals will just stay on 290 and not have to get on the freeway to get to places like ACC, Oakhill Baseball Park, Austin Pizza Garden and other local places. - Thomas (Tino) Dean Tino Dean(13) is a Life Scout in Troop 61. He lives off of 1826 and his scout troop meets off of SH 71. By sending the Gazette his Letter to the Editor he
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City of Austin run-off election Early voting- December 1-12 Election Day- December 16, 2014 7am-7pm Both the mayoral race and the District 8 race are in a run-off as well as the at-large seat on the AISD Board. Councilmember Mike Martinez will square up against lawyer Steve Adler in the mayor’s race and Ellen Troxclair and Ed Scruggs face off for the District 8 seat. Kendall Pace and Hillary Procknow face each other for the school board seat. For more election information go to www.traviscountyclerk.org Oak Hill Business and Professional Assn. (OHBPA) monthly meeting Thursday, Dec. 4, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Mandola’s Italian Market, 4301 W. Wm. Cannon (Arbor Trails) This Month’s speaker is Donna Fox whose will be speaking about setting the right goals to get what you want in 2015. The public is invited. For more information g to www.ohbpa.org. Imagine Austin Speaker Series: “Integrating Nature Into the City” December 10, 7:00 - 9 P.M Joe C. Thompson Conference Center at UT, 2405 Robert Dedman Dr. 78712 Parking Entrance off Red River Stree Limited parking is available; please also consider walking, biking or taking
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plement Austin’s vision for the future, the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan. This event is co-hosted by the City of Austin’s Planning & Development Review Department and the Economic Development Department. 82nd APD Citizen Police Academy Register by Fri. Jan. 9, 2015 Are you interested in learning more about the Austin Police Department? If so, join the Spring 2015, 82nd Citizen Police Academy (CPA). The CPA is a comprehensive program designed to give the public a working knowledge of the Austin Police Department. Several CPA graduates have gone on to become police officers. For applications and more information go to www.austintexas.gov/department/ police/services or contact SPO Surei Scanlon at (512) 974-9204. Classes begin on Tuesday, Febuary 10, 2015.
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Oak Hill Elementary School celebrates 40 years in Oak Hill Oak Hill Elementary School celebrated 40 years in its current building with an event last Thursday featuring past faculty and students from as far back as the 1930s. Nearly 1,000 filled the school cafeteria to pay tribute to the school’s rich history in Oak Hill with music, dancing and visits from past principals, staff and students from previous decades. Three former principals, school district officials and others came together to acknowledge the history and accomplishments of the school. “This is more than a celebration of our building. It’s about our school’s long history and spirit,” said Dr. Cathryn Mitchell, school principal. “Every student is involved. The entire community of past teachers, principals and students is part of this celebration.” The show opened with a video tour of the school, featuring teachers dancing through the hallways and showing off the school to the Happy song. The video tour of the school gave people a chance to see how the school has changed over time, notably with the addition of walls in the early 2000s. The school initially was constructed as an open concept school with no walls separating the classrooms. Over time the school added computer labs, an annex to accommodate the growing student
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Kids in costume having fun (see front page photo) were the order of the day last Thursday as Oak Hill Elementary celebrated a milestone. population in Southwest Austin, new playgrounds and gardens, and other beautification of the school’s landscaping. The school, which serves kindergarten through fifthgrade, previously also accommodated sixth-grade for a period up until the 1980s. “With a 40-year history, it was a treat for former faculty and parents to see a tour of the school that has changed significantly over the years,” said Karen Mauldin, parent volunteer and event chairperson. “It was very sentimental for people, and hit a chord because the school has been
such a big part of their lives.” The event also included special decade-specific music, interviews, a time capsule presentation, student performances and appearances by students from as far back as the 1930s. Students were entertained by staff, who gave fun facts about life in 1974, the year the building was constructed. Students, by grade level, presented specific mini-performances highlighting each of the four decades, including pop culture, sayings and songs. Continued on page 8
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fun. There were beautiful things that happened. The work of the staff and the parents during that nine-year period, I still to this day celebrate being part of the Oak Hill family.” Ellen Bell Past Principal and Vice Principal “What I remember most about being at Oak Hill was that it was such a wonderful, warm community, Continued on page 8
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A moment of silence, please, for Mr. Eric Lawson. Mr. Lawson, 72, died earlier this year from respiratory failure due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The real cause: smoking. If you don’t recognize the name, you’ll certainly know him by his professional moniker. Eric Lawson was the Marlboro Man. You remember? The rugged cowboy dude rode the range, ten-gallon hat on his head and a smooth Marlboro in his hand, in those iconic cigarette ads of the 1970s. Get this: Lawson was the latest in a string of Marlboro Men to expire due to “hazards of the job.” Before him, aspiring actor David Millar, who did TV spots for the cigarette company in the 1950s, smoked for four decades before dying of emphysema in 1987. Former stuntman Wayne McLaren, another Marlboro male, died of lung cancer in 1992 at age 51. Western TV actor David McLean, who appeared in such shows as Bonanza and Gunsmoke, played the MM in print and television ads—he kicked the bucket in 1995 after 30 years of lighting up. His widow sued Phillip Morris, claiming the company made him smoke five packs per ad; she lost when the suit was dismissed. And then there was Richard Hammer, a firefighter-turned-actor who died of lung cancer in 1999 after his reign as the smoking cowboy. Talk about a risky profession. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. There are many sordid stories of TV and magazine pitch men who’ve
succumbed through the years, over- other. Notes found in his apartment whelmed by their corporate perso- indicated he intended to degrease nas. It’s the sort of thing the entire New York City that Hollywood and subway system. Madison Avenue have Then there was Lee Daconspired to keep quiet, vid Squibny of Hastings, fearing the backlash Nebraska—the origiof negative publicity. nal Kool-Aid Man. AlHere are just a few I’ve though Lee went violentbecome privy to: ly—he died of repeated Did you know, for exblunt-force trauma after ample, that the original crashing through 46 Pillsbury Dough Boy, walls during a grueling young Timothy Yeastley TV ad taping session— of Bakersfield, Califoran autopsy revealed early nia, died of peritonitis onset of diabetes. An Roger White after being poked in the unsettling side note: All belly 417 times during of Lee’s internal organs a marathon attempt at a particular were stained a hideous grape purple. TV commercial? “The director And let’s not forget ill-fated Ike was never satisfied,” one stagehand Lipshitz, the original Jack of Jack remembered. “We kept shooting it in the Box fame. Mr. Lipshitz, apover and over. It was gruesome. Tim- parently obsessed with staying in othy gamely tried to carry on, even character, met a ghastly fate when laughing that silly laugh to the very his bulbous Jack in the Box head end. But by the 400th take or so, he became stuck in an elevator door on was black and blue.” Outtakes have his way to his fiancée’s apartment. apparently cropped up on Youtube; When the elevator arrived at the don’t watch them unless you have a fiancée’s floor, she was horrified to strong stomach. So to speak. find only the giant Jack head inside, Or how about the sad tale of Gun- and a bag of tacos. ther Sauber, otherwise known in TV I could go on. I would, for instance, land as Mr. Clean? Poor Gunther tell you about the fate of the first became so consumed by his on-air two Mr. Peanuts, but you’d never identity that he died of OCD in 1977. look at a jar of peanut butter the Near the end, he spent all his time same way. Or of the original Jolly cleaning, polishing, spit-shining, Green Giant—oh, the endless skin mopping, and shaving his head. grafts… Suffice it to say, it’s not all They found Gunther, dead of a glamour and glitz. heart attack, in the Flatbush Avenue Subway Terminal in New York. He Roger White is a freelance writer was dressed all in white, a bottle of living in Oak HIll with his lovely wife cleaner in one hand, a filthy rag in the and two precocious daughters.
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nice, very authentically Asian, but yellow tail. Yum. with an Austin feel. The two TVs We finished there and headed to remained on food channels. No Tadashi’s. We noticed we weren’t sports programming here. treated as well, not as enthusiastiI asked Daniel where the fish cally greeted as we were at DK. We came from. did get a nice seat at the outside “The sea,” he said. His logic was patio, however, and the outside enimpeccable. vironment felt nice, even romantic. But my interrogatories were soon We ordered the same items and rewarded when Daniel served me both of us noticed the rice wasn’t tempura-fried salmon as good. Not at all. Thanks skin, amazingly unique a lot, Mike. Before you and surprisingly good. pointed it out, I didn’t even Jordan wasn’t exaggeratcare about rice. Now the ing about the generosity blinders are off. of the sushi chefs. However, the fish seemed I ordered four sushi better. Well, it was colder, items — salmon, shrimp, and that seemed better. The tuna and yellow tail. I’m shrimp wasn’t as good as it more of a sashimi guy, was at DK, but the yellow Mike Jasper but Jordan said the rice tail tasted better. Pretty of the nigiri was something DK had much a draw, all in all. mastered. The bottom line? The bill before Jordan was right about this. There tip was $54.13 at Tadashi’s, but only was some vinegary taste to the rice, $44.65 at DK’s. Still, that isn’t half just enough acidic flavor to make it price. More like 80 percent. interesting. The final verdict? I like both places. But what about the rolls? Not my Ball’s in your court, Jordan. Why strong suite, but I usually like to have don’t you try both places in one night one or two during a meal. I asked and report back? Daniel for a recommendation and ••• he served me something called The Got some inside info on Google FiKing & I, a roll topped with Escobar ber, the new high-speed, broadband and spicy yellow tail. Delicious. Internet service coming to Austin. I had one Sapporo beer with my Nobody’s sure exactly where it will meal and the bill came to $36, but be available, but I can tell you there I noticed the roll wasn’t on the bill. will be a presence in Southwest AusProbably because I told him I was tin. Google is targeting apartment going to write a review. I love it when complexes and condos first, as appeople know how to treat writers. parently the infrastructure logistics The second time I went to DK’s, are a bit easier to maneuver. I took the succubus with me. This In January, Google will start was the Great Sushi Comparison installing its Fiber service at the Experiment. What we decided to condos at Westcreek Landing near do was order four sushi items each the intersection of William Cannon and split one Sapporo, then drive to and Brush Country, according to the Hill Country Galleria and have info from the Westcreek Landing the same items at Tadashi’s. neighborhood association. She noticed what Jordan talked As you might know, Google’s Fiber about with the rice, a certain right basic service is free for 10 years and combination of salt and vinegar. users get 5Mbps downloads and The fish was great, but this time we 1Mbps uploads. But if you subscribe played it straight and sat at a booth. to Google’s Internet service, it’s $70 No chatting up the chef, no tipping a month for 1,000Mbps speeds for our hand about a review, no free both downloads and uploads. food. Just salmon, shrimp, tuna and Continued on page 8
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runoffs are just as important, and eight of the 11 City leaders remain In my August column, I wrote to be chosen. Early voting runs about what I thought would be from December 1st through the major issues in the November 4th 12th, with December 16th as final election. Now that election-day is Runoff Election Day. behind us (except for the upcoming With the Mayor elected at-large, runoffs), let’s see how I did with my those of you Travis County Precinct prognostications. 3 residents that live in the City of We did have a waterAustin will be able to help shed moment at the lodecide who’ll be the next cal level. Travis County Mayor of Austin—Steve elected Sarah Eckhardt Adler or Mike Martinez. to be the new (and first Supporters of Sheryl Cole female ever) County and Todd Phelps will Judge, and Brigid Shea probably have a big say as the next Precinct 2 in who becomes Mayor. Commissioner. That Three City Council means I’ll have two new Districts with runoffs Court members to work are also in my precinct. with on the CommisYou Precinct 3 voters in sioners Court (although the City of Austin can Gerald Daugherty I did serve with Ms. still help put those who Eckhardt during her previous time represent your interests on the City on the Court). Council. As in the Mayor’s race, City of Austin elections resulted supporters of candidates that didn’t in runoffs for Mayor, and seven make the runoff will have a big say Council seats. Speaking of the run- in who will represent you. So if your off election, let’s not lose our interest candidate did not make the runoff, in voting after the National and State don’t lose interest, but find the runoff elections and bond propositions candidate with the same stance and drew many of you to the polls on vote for them. November 4th. The City Council If your interests are like mine,
you want someone who is fiscally conservative, understands that taxpayers have a limited amount of money, and is willing to make the hard choices to prioritize essential from non-essential spending of taxpayer dollars. We need those types of people on the City Council to help keep an eye on City spending, look out for your tax dollars, and present a voice counter to continued increases in your City taxes. What about other issues I talked about in August—mainly AFFORDABILITY, TAXES and TRAFFIC? These three issues had a huge effect on a couple of other items on the local ballot. First, Austin Community College’s two bond propositions totaling $386 million did pass by large margins because voters were willing to approve specific items they felt were really needed, such as renovating Highland Mall, a new Leander campus, and renovation of the Rio Grande campus. But voters refused (by a 51% to 49% margin) to approve the proposition that would have increased their tax rate. Second, the City of Austin’s “Rail and Roads” bond proposition. This proposition did turn out to be a huge
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the 2000 Light Rail proposal that lost by only 2,004 votes. Those of us against the rail bond proposition were constantly asked “What’s your plan?,” despite the fact that both “Citizens Against Rail Taxes” and “Travis County Taxpayer Union” websites spelled out in detail numerous areas where this kind of money would be better spent. On election night, I chatted on air with Bob Cole and Neal Spelce on KOKE-FM’s post-election analysis
The Word from Oak Hill Continued from p. 5
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••• Jim Turney told me the park cleanup day got rained out last Saturday. Makes sense. As I recall, everything got rained out last Saturday. So they’ll try again this Saturday, November 29. Here’s what Jim wrote last time. “The job will be to clean up the trails, which will include mulching, raking, replacing rocks, and trimming some growth. The trails have been damaged from dragging branches removed by workers who cut out dead trees and branches, first to remove fire hazard and also to trim around power lines. All this was necessary and to our benefit, but the trails suffered from it. Austin Parks
Precinct 3 program. During that conversation we talked about what was next. I said “I’ve felt like a salmon swimming upstream” in my efforts to push for a comprehensive road system for this area. Now that rail has been defeated, I plan to help lead an effort to truly address traffic mitigation and mobility issues in this region, and will be looking for other local officials to join me in that effort. This community desperately needs that.
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Department is giving us 8 yards of mulch for the project, and we will get mulch sleds and other tools from the Parks Foundation.” And here’s what he wrote this time. “Parks Department dumped 8 yards of mulch, completely blocking the entrance … we need to move it onto the trails. Need to cut growth over trails, and replace some mulch that was washed away by the much-needed torrent of rain Saturday. Also [need to] reroute one trail. “Starting time [will be] 9 a.m. “Thank you. I believe you distribute on Thursday. Just in time!” Actually, you could be reading this issue Wednesday at Jim’s Restaurant. We’re publishing early this week. ••• Speaking of rain, I survived the
latest one — no flooding. Thank you Aqua Systems. After the last flood I suffered last September, Aqua Systems came out and added another French drain in a key section of my back yard. I think that did the trick. Aqua Systems stands behind their work. They honored their warranty and added the extra drain at no cost to me. I highly recommend them. They’re located at 7928 West Highway 71, Suite A, next door to Serendipity Salon. 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.
Oak Hill Elementary School celebrates Continued from p. 3 A teacher who taught at Oak Hill in the 1970s and wrote the original Oak Hill school spirit song was on hand to resurrect the song and sing along with the crowd. The event also featured a special presentation of old elementary school photographs of
current teachers. Following the event, a reception was held in the school’s art room with cake and historical scrapbooks on hand for guests and past faculty to view. Oak Hill Elementary’ s current building was constructed in 1974,
though the school originated in the 1920s in Austin. The building was one of the first local elementary schools to be built specifically as an open concept, and was built on one of the largest plots of land for an elementary school in Austin.
Past principals share Oak Hill memories Continued from p. 3
Following the event, a reception was held in the school’s art room with cake and historical scrapbooks on hand for guests and past faculty to view.
very supportive parents, wonderful teaching staff. I came when it was an open concept school and the teachers could all see what each other were doing. Some of the teachers were in the portables, and they liked that. We opened the kindergarten and first-grade complex when I was
here. We had 23 school buses and walkie-talkies. We all really enjoyed serving this community.” Terry Whistler Past Principal “I had the good fortune—the great fortune—to be the Oak Hill principal for nine years. I have so
many memories. We had over 1,100 students while I was here and I was so blessed because not only were the children—each and every one of them—wonderful, but we also had absolutely the best teachers of all time. This is a wonderful school and I was blessed to be here.” - submitted
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Council candidates talk affordability, traffic and growth Continued from p. 1 as the major issue facing District 8. “Without a doubt it’s the property tax issue which plays into affordability. I’ve talked to many people in District 8 who are in danger of losing their homes,” said Scruggs, who suggested phasing in a 20 percent homestead exemption and examining the way the city makes budgets. On population growth: Addressing how he would prepare District 8 for increased population growth, Scruggs said it’s crucial that Southwest Austin residents are prepared and organized. “Neighborhoods in District 8 need to be organized and speak up on these issues because if they wait too long before the projects get on the books it will be too late,” Scruggs said. “I see that as part of my job in the next five years or so—prepare Southwest Austin, organize the neighborhoods to ask the right questions at the time they need to ask them.” Troxclair said the city must move forward with road infrastructure projects in order to handle increased traffic. “There are several pressing issues that we must take care of now in order to prepare for that growth. First is road infrastructure. We are so under-served when it comes to our roads in that district. How long have we been waiting for the project for the Y at Oak Hill?” On leadership: The candidates were asked how they will ensure that the diverse needs of residents are met. Troxclair said as a member of council she would focus on similarities across districts. “It’s going to be my job as a City Council member to not only strongly represent District 8, but also do what’s best for the city of Austin as a whole,” Troxclair said. “We need to focus on the things that we do have in common. Southwest Austin is very different from East Austin, but we’re all dealing with affordability and traffic issues.” Scruggs said residents across the city are dealing with a skyrocketing cost of living, providing an opportunity to built coalitions across districts. “I think the affordability issues that we mentioned are striking everyone
across the city in different ways. Gentrification is real and it should not be downplayed. I would argue that in District 8 we even feel the effects of that,” Scruggs said. “Acknowledging that those problems exist and being able to build coalitions with the other members of the council, to be able to give and take a little bit—that’s going to be critical in getting things done not only for our district but for the city as a whole.” On the economy: When asked how he will bring more jobs to Austin, Scruggs said it’s necessary to bring in a variety of job opportunities. “We have not diversified the economy,” Scruggs said. “We’ve offered the incentives to bring high paying jobs in one sector of the economy for the most part and the rest of the economy cannot keep up. I wouldn’t favor scrapping the incentive program, but I would retool it to bring middle income jobs, manufacturing jobs, healthcare jobs.” Troxclair said the city must ensure that the job incentive program benefits Austin residents. “It’s important that if tax payer money is being used to attract these companies that those companies hire people who live in Austin—not bring in people from other cities,” Troxclair said. On traffic: The candidates were asked about their plans to relieve traffic congestion. Troxclair said current road projects must be completed to increase road capacity. “It’s time for us to look forward and come up with reasonable solutions to address our continued growth,” Troxclair said. “We have to get these
projects that have been in the works for so long finished. I’m going to be on the front lines advocating for the completion of the Y at Oak Hill as well as the underpasses at Slaughter and La Crosse and Mopac so we can keep traffic moving.” Troxclair also addressed the need for increased bus service in the Oak Hill area. “Bus service is severely lacking in District 8. We only have two bus lines,” Troxclair said. “We have to increase our bus service and make public transportation more reliable and more accessible.” Scruggs said it’s essential to increase road capacity as long as it doesn’t create problems on existing roadways. “Part of the key with this is we need to increase the capacity for traffic volume, but we need to do it in a way that doesn’t make the situation worse. SH 45 extension to Mopac will destroy Mopac as a commuter option for most people. Mopac cannot handle the current traffic volume.” Scruggs said he supports completing the Oak Hill Parkway project as well as increasing public transportation services. “I favor finishing the Y at Oak Hill in a neighborhood-friendly way. I think we’re very close to doing that,” Scruggs said. “We also need the flex lanes along Mopac as long as we can resolve environmental and connectivity issues and, of course, extending the bus system and more park and rides in the area is very important. We have a lack of that and we need to do something about that as soon as possible.” Early voting for the 10-1 runoff election begins Dec. 1
Ed Scruggs and Ellen Troxclair at an earlier OHAN candidate forum.
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November 25 - December 4, 2014
Arts & Entertainment Ongoing Events Sundays
Open Mic with your host, Garett Endres. Starts at 9pm every Thursday 290 West Club 12013 W Hwy 290
winning actor Martin Burke is back by popular demand, playing all 37 characters from the beloved holiday film It’s a Wonderful Life - Zach Theater.com 202 South Lamar 512-476-0541
Live Jazz Brunch - 10am-2pm. Nutty Brown Cafe, 12225 Hwy. 290 W., 78737. 301-4648. www.nutty- “Thirsty Thursday” gatheringPoems and songs will be shared brown.com. in a round robin, open mic atmo- November 28 - November 30 Tessy Lou Williams & The sphere following the featured preShotgun Stars - 3pm at Poodie’s sentation. On the third Thursday of Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 every month. Free. Food pantry donations are welcomed. 7pm at New W., Spicewood. No cover. Life Lutheran Church, 120 Frog Sunday/Fundays - Every first Pond Lane in Dripping Springs. For Sunday of the month the Neill- more info call 858-2024. Cochran House Museum will be open to the public for free from 1pm Third Thursday at The Blanton - 4pm 2310 San Gabriel St. 512- - free evening of art and activities. 5-9pm at Blanton Museum, Brazos 478-2335 nchmuseum.org and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. blantonmuseum.org Mondays Charles Thibodeaux and the Austin Cajun Aces - 6:30pm at Evangeline Cafe, 8106 Brodie Lane. 282-2586.
Fridays
New Events
Elf the Musical - songs by Tony Award nominees Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin (The Wedding Singer), with a book by Tony Award winners Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray) and Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone).
Tuesdays
November 19 - December 2
Sunday, November 30
Kem Watts - 4pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. 264-03183
Cyrano de Bergerac - American poet Brian Hooker’s acclaimed version starring Marc Pouhé, last season’s Othello. The Long Center 701 W. Riverside Drive (512) 457-5100 thelongcenter.org
Chorus Austin Presents 25th annual Sing-It-Yourself Messiah - 4pm Featuring popular arias and choruses from Handel’s beloved oratorio together with Chorus Austin singers, orchestra instrumentalists, soloists and enthusiastic audience members. St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 8134 Mesa Dr. (512) 719-3300 chorusaustin.org
Texas Songwriters Showcase - 6:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. No cover.
Brennen Leigh - 7pm at Evangeline Cafe, 8106 Brodie Lane. 282-2586.
Wednesdays
Friday night Dance Club - w/ Western bands and a Pot Luck break. 7:30pm-10pm at South Austin Activity Center, 3911 Manchaca RD, Austin. $4.50.
November 21 - December 6
No Bad Days Open Mic - 7pm at Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood.
Fame The Musical - Dec 3-6 at 7:30pm, Dec 6 at 2pm Be captivated as the story unfolds for these talented hopefuls studying at New 50+ Singles Dance- 7:30-9:45 York City’s legendary High School Live Music. Senior Activity Center for Performing Arts. B. Iden Payne 29th & Lamar. 2874 Shoal Crest. Theatre 300 E. 23rd St. JoinThewww.fiftyplusdanceaustin.com Drama.org, (512) 477-6060 Trivia Night - Wednesdays at Waterloo Ice House, Southpark Meadows, 9600 South I-35 Service Rd. SB, Suite D-100. 512-301-1007. waterlooicehouse.com. The Peacemakers - 10pm at Evangeline Cafe, 8106 Brodie Lane. 282-2586. Open Mic Night- at Nutty Brown Cafe, 12225 W Highway 290, Free.
Austin Symphony Presents Handel’s Messiah - 8pm Hyde Park Baptist Church - 3901 Speedway austinsymphony.org
November 26 - December 28
December 3 - December 7
A Christmas Carol - Spectacular holiday carols and surprising timebending classics whisk your family on a captivating ride with the three soulful, rockin’ ghosts in Scrooge’s transformative dream. www.ZachTheater.com 202 S. Lamar 512476-0541
New Works From Rising Playwrights - dynamic works by thirdyear Master of Fine Arts Playwriting candidates Patrick Shaw, Eva Suter, Diana Lynn Small and Brian Kettler. Curated by Steven Dietz and Cara Phipps, these new stories explore a prodigal daughter’s return, mysteries at a school, a fight for humanity, and a stranger’s arrival prompting unexpected discoveries. UTA Department of Theatre and Dance presents UTNT (UT New Theatre) at the Lab Theatre (300 E. 23rd St.), located west of the F. Loren Winship Drama Building. 512-477-6060
November 28 - December 28
Thursdays KGSR Unplugged At The Grove -every Thursday evening through Sept 6th. Join KGSR every Thursday for 23 consecutive weeks at Shady Grove on Barton Springs Road for one of Austin’s longest running free concert series.
Monday, December 8 Conspirare Christmas with Ruthie Foster – Eclectic, Unexpected - 8pm The Long Center 701 W. Riverside Drive (512) 4575100 thelongcenter.org
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.
Tuesday, December 2
This Wonderful Life - Award-
Community Clubs & Events Ongoing Events Woodworkers Club of Austin - 7pm on the 1st Tuesday of the month in the training room at Seaton Hosp SW, on FM 1826 We are a non profit org. and make toys etc for charity. Call Bill at 512288-3252 Free South Austin Mystery Book Club - 7:30 pm on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, at the Sunset Valley Barnes & Noble on Brodie Ln. Our April 16th book is Gone Girl, by Gillian Flynn. If you have question email dschieck@yahoo.com. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous Meeting - Bannockburn Baptist Church room 103 Every Wednesday, 7pm - 8:30pm Anne Slater 512-215-9719 for more info Free Conversation Cafe - Drop in for open, public dialogue on a variety of topics. Every third Saturday from 10:30am-11:30am at the Hampton Branch of the Austin Public Library at Oak Hill, 5125 Convict Hill Rd.. Free and open to the public. 512974-9900 / cityofaustin.org/library. Classes and meditation - with Western Buddhist nun, Gen Kelsang Ingchug. Every Sunday at 9:30am at Chittamani Buddhist Center, 1918 Bissel Lane, 78745. Everyone welcome. Spiritual counselling by appointment. Call for free brochure. 916-4444. meditationinaustin.org. Sisters in Crime Heart of Texas Chapter - Meets monthly on the second Sunday of the month at 2pm at the Recycled Reads (part of the Austin Library system) 5335 Burnet Rd www.hotxsinc.org. VFW Post 4443 meeting - Meets on first Tues. of month from 7-8:30pm at 7614 Thomas Springs Road in Oak Hill. Members and potential members are encouraged to be there around 6pm to gather for dinner. There is no cost. The Oak Hill Rotary Club - Meets at noon on the first three Mondays of the month at Mandola’s Italian Market, 4301 W. Wm. Cannon. More info at 288-8487 See www. oakhillrotary.org for other activities and events. Circle C Area Democrats - 6:308:30pm at Santa Rita in the Escarpment Village. Meets on second Mondays of month. For infor mation:circlecareademocrats.org. Toastmasters Groups - Build leadership and communication skills in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. Visitors welcome. Tejas Toastmasters: 288-7808/ tejastoastmasters.org. Meets every Mon. at 6 pm at IHOP, 1101 S.
Mopac. South Austin Toastmasters: meets first and third Tuesday at noon at ACC South Austin Campus, 1820 W. Stassney Lane. Phone 443-7110 or 288-7808. Oak Hill Toastmasters: meet every Thursday from 6:45-8pm at Western Hills Church of Christ, 6211 Parkwood Drive. Open to ages 18 & up. 956-494-4809 / oakhill.freetoasthost.biz for more info. Alzheimer’s Caregiver SupporGroup - 2nd Wednesday of the month at noon at Arveda Alzheimer’s Family Care, 11013 Signal Hill Drive, 78737. Anyone caring for a loved-one with dementia and needing support is invited. RSVP to 512-637-5400 and feel free to bring your own lunch. www.arvedacare.com. Senior Luncheon Program - Seniors (over 60) meet at 8656 Hwy. 71 W, Bldg A, next to JP bldg every Tues, Wed and Thurs from 10am2pm. Transportation available. Call 512-854-2138 for more info. Oak Hill Neighborhood Planning Contact Team - Meets fourth Wednesday of the month at the ACC Pinnacle Campus, 10th Floor Board Room. www.ohnpct.org. MOMS Club of Austin - Are you a stay at home mom looking for support, daytime activities and other moms like you? The MOMS® Club of SW Oaks/Oak Hill offers all that and more. You can find us on Meetup at www.meetup.com/ MOMS-Club-of-Austin-SW-Oaks/ Southwest Networking Group (SWING) - meets for breakfast at Waterloo Ice House, Slaughter Ln. & Escarpment Blvd., 9600 Escarpment Blvd.. 8-9:30am. Bring business cards. For more info call 482-9026 or 921-4901. Thursdays. South Austin AARP Chapter 2426 - Tom Bauer will talk about leadership styles and best practices, 1pm - 4pm at South Austin Senior Activity Center, 3911 Manchaca Rd. Free. Meets on third Wednesday of the month. For more info call Mary at 280-8661. www.southaustinaarp.org. OHBPA Meeting - (Oak Hill Business Professionals Association). Meets every first Thursday of the month from 11:30am-1pm at Mandola’s Italian Market, 4301 W. Wm. Cannon $15. ohbpa.org. Retired Austin Travelers - a group for people who love to travel. The July 14 meeting will be on Monday. Regular meetings are the second Wednesday of oddnumbered months, from 1:00 to 3pm in the Oak Hill Library at 5124 Convict Hill Rd ratsonline.org. Creative Arts Society - Meets on first Wed. of month (except
Jan.,July, Aug.) at ACC Pinnacle, 10th floor, faculty lounge. 6pm networking. 7pm program. All artists and art enthusiasts are welcome. creativeartssociety.org 288-0574. Saturday South Austin Lions Club - Meets every second and fourth Thursday 6pm – 7pm Premier High School at Travis 1211 E. Oltorf On the campus of Travis High School, follow Premier sign as you enter driveway, veer right. http://www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/ austin_south
New Events Tuesday, December 2 Austin Herb Society Annual Holiday Bazaar - 9:30am - noon Hand-thrown pottery to herbal teas and aromatherapy, skincare, mists, ornamental garden flowers, vintage fabric aprons, honey, jams and relishes, accessories, holiday greeting cards, cookbooks and more Zilker Botanical Gardens, 2220 Barton Springs Road December 4th and 5th Seton Southwest Hospital Holiday Fundraiser - 7:30am - 4pm Fun and fabulous stocking stuffers and gifts. We will have cookie, cornbread, soup, and drink mixes; dog and cat treats; seasonings and rubs, and more. All proceeds benefit the Sister Jean Wesselman, D.C. Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship Program and other special projects for Seton Southwest Hospital 7900 FM 1826 in the front lobby. December 5 - December 7 Wild Ideas Shopping Event at Wildflower Center - 9am - 5pm Noon on Sun. Admissions will be waived during Wild Ideas, when guests receive 20 percent off all store merchandise daily. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave. 512-232-0105 www.wildflower.org Saturday, December 6 Starting Seeds Indoors - 10am When vegetable gardening in Texas, timing is everything. Being able to start vegetable (and other) seeds indoors gives a gardener more control over choosing plant varieties, as well as timing. The Natural Gardener 8648 Old Bee Caves Road 512-288-6113 www. naturalgardeneraustin.com Monday, December 8 Austin Youth Orchestra String Auditions - 6pm String auditions for the 2015 spring semester. Stephen F. Austin High School, 1715 West Cesar Chavez St. 512-8257230 AustinYouthOrchestra.com
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Outdoors & Fitness Ongoing Events Farmer’s Market at Sunset Valley - Locally grown fresh produce at Tony Burger Center, 3200 Jones Rd. Saturdays from 9am-1pm. www.sfcfarmersmarket.org. Free Introduction to Dance Class - for adults and teens. Every Saturday at 11am at Tapestry Dance Company & Academy, Western Trails Blvd., Austin. www. tapestry.org. Docent Tours of AMOA - Each Saturday and Sunday 1pm Docent-led tours of the recently restored 1916 Driscoll Villa, the intimate art exhibition Laguna Gloria Grounded and the historic gardens overlooking Lake Austin. at Austin Museum of Art, 823 Congress Ave. 512-495-9224 www.amoa.org. Texas Outdoor Women’s Network - Open to women of all ages interested in outdoor activities. fishing, kayaking, camping, hiking and more! No experience required. Free monthly meetings on fourth Tuesday of each month at 6pm at the LCRA Red Bud Complex, 3601 Lake Austin Blvd. . www.townaustin.org. Hill Country Outdoors- “Austin’s
Most Active Outdoor, Sport an Social Club” Specializing in adventure with outdoor events such as hiking, camping, biking, road trips and rafting. www.hillcountryoutdoors.com. Westcave Preserve public weekend tours- Sats. and Sundays, 10am., noon, 2pm & 4, $5 adult/$2 child/$15 family. One mile hike into the canyon & back. Kids welcome w/ adult. No pets. For more info call (830)825-3442 westcave.org . Thursday, November 28 Guided Hike - Second Saturday & second Sunday of each month at 9am at Bright Leaf Natural Area, 4400 Crestway Dr., Austin. Hikes are usually 4 miles long and last about 2 hours. Wear sturdy shoes and bring your own water. www.brightleaf.org Boot Camp Workout - At 9am every Saturday, our expert coaches will lead you through a muscle toning, fat burning, FREE 45 minute boot camp class! Bring your ten closest friends and jump start your weekend. Mills Elementary School 1-877-801-8171, extension 710 Nature Hike at McKinney State Falls - Free interpretive hikes to discover the diverse range of flora
and fauna that can be seen at McKinney Falls. Hikes are offered the 2nd & 4th Saturday of each month starting at 10am from the Smith Visitors Center. Wear comfortable shoes, a hat, and bring water. Hikes last approximately 1.5 hours. Info contact: jeanneffia@ gmail.com
New Events Thursday, November 27
Santa on the Terrace - 10am Spectacular holiday carols and surprising time-bending classics whisk your family on a captivating ride
Rick McRae - 7pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Lane 512- 2822586 evangelinecafe.com No Bad Days - Open Mic hosted by BB Morse - 8pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512-264-0318 poodies.net
Lane #400 512-288-9994 satellitebistroandbar.com Tex Young CD Release 7pm Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Rd 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com tickets Dale Watson - 9:30pm Broken Spoke 3201 S. Lamar(512) 442-6189 or (512) 444-5233 brokenspokeaustintx.com
Matt the Electrician - 8pm Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Rd 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com tickets Friday, December 5 Quarteto de Forro - 6:30pm Central Market Westgate 4477 S. Lamar Blvd. 512-899-4300 centralmarket.com
Sunday, November 30
Saturday, November 29 Chuy’s Giving to Children Parade - 11am Festive floats with live music, marching bands and and Santa. Bring donations for the Austin Blue Santa Project. 100 Congress Ave.
Gospel with “Jesse Vain and the Happy Hour Holiness Movenment” - 12:30pm - 3pm Maria’s Taco Xpress 2529 South Lamar Boulevard 512-444-0261 tacoxpress.com
T.J. Bonta - 6pm Broken Spoke 3201 S. Lamar(512) 442-6189 or (512) 444-5233 brokenspokeaustintx.com Music of Chuck Dez - 6pm Gumbo’s Steak and Seafood 12823 Shops at the Galleria Parkway (512) 263-2711 Chris Gage and Friends - 6pm Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Rd 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com tickets Thursday, November 27 HAPPY THANKSGIVING Friday, November 28 ReddVolkaert - 10pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Lane 512- 2822586 evangelinecafe.com
Wild Rabbit - 9pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512-264-0318 poodies.net Monday, December 1 Andrea Marie - 6pm Gumbo’s Steak and Seafood 12823 Shops at the Galleria Pky (512) 263-2711
Gary P. Nunn - 9:30pm Broken Spoke 3201 S. Lamar(512) 442-6189 or (512) 444-5233 brokenspokeaustintx.com Andre Hayward - 6:30pm Central Market Westgate 4477 S. Lamar Blvd. 512-899-4300 centralmarket.com Saturday, November 29th Jackie Venson - 8pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter
Tom and Tom Tribute - 8pm A Dozen plus musicians pay tribute to the music of Tom Petty and Tom Waites at Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Rd 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com Saturday, December 6 Sarah Arenella Quartet Singing Christmas Tunes! - 7:30pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter Lane #400 512-288-9994 satellitebistroandbar.com
New Moon Mondays - Acoustic songwriters song swap with new artist and special guest each week! Featuring Jon Greene on percussion and a rotating list of guitarists. 7pm at Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com Wednesday, December 3
Canvas People - 8pm Deuce Coupe with Earl Poole Ball 10:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512-2640318 poodies.net
TxArts present the Nutcracker Dec 6 at 2pm and 6pm & Dec 7 at 2pm. 44 young dancers bring this glorious holiday favorite to life. Join Clara at a festive party and watch in delight as the Sugar Plum Fairy hosts a dazzling array of dances in the enchanting Land of Sweets. Special guest stars include Lakeway community members Chris Abramson as “Drosselmeier” and Truc Chi Tieu. St. Michaels Catholic Academy 3000 Barton Creek Blvd
T Jarrod Bonta Trio - 7:30pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter 288-9994 satellitebistroandbar.com
Crybabies - 6:30pm Central Market Westgate 4477 S. Lamar Blvd. 512-899-4300 centralmarket.com
Sunday Gospel Brunch with the Purgatory Players - 11am 1pm at Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Rd 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com
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. October 10 - November 29 amoa.org. A Year With Frog and Toad - This At Austin Children’s Museum: whimsical show follows two great Community Night - Come out and friends waking from hibernation, play EVERY Wednesday night at planting gardens, raking leaves, 5pm and enjoy exhibits, storytime sledding and learning life lessons and a variety of hands-on activities. along the way. Zach Theatre KleThemed stories, songs,d activities. burg Stage 202 South Lamar 512Tuesday - Saturday: 11am, 1pm & 476-0541 zachtheater.org 3pm. Baby Bloomers- Every Mon.. For kids 3 & under & their caregiv- Friday, November 28 ers. Storytimes 9:30 & 11am; Singa-long 10:30am at Austin Children’s Museum, 201 Colorado St.. 4722499 / ausinkids.org.
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-
Wednesday, November 26
2014 ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot - Rain or Shine! 7:30 – 9am Registration / Packet Pickup8:45am SteppinStone School Kids 9:25am Wheelchair star 9:30am 5-mile Run / Walk 9:45am 1-mile Run / Walk1 0:45am The Long Center, 701 West Riverside Dr.
cock Barn. Both activities are in- with the three soulful, rockin’ ghosts cluded with regular Zoo admission. in Scrooge’s transformative dream. 10808 Rawhide Trail, For additional information, call 512-288-1490 or December 6 - December 7 visit www.austinzoo.org.
Storytime - Tuesdays & Wednesdays at the Hampton Library, 5125 Convict Hill Rd. Toddlers Fridays at 11am, . 892-6680. wiredforyouth.co
New Events
Erez - 8pm Choctaw Wildfire 10:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512-2640318 poodies.net $7
Kids Calendar Ongoing Events
Arts & Entertainment cont.
Hot Texas Swing Band - 6:30pm Central Market Westgate 4477 S. Lamar Blvd. 512-899-4300 centralmarket.com Sunday, December 7 No Bad Days - Open Mic hosted by Jon Napier - 8pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512-264-0318 poodies.net The Peacemakers - 10pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Lane 512- 282-2586 evangelinecafe. com Thursday, December 4
Sunday Gospel Brunch with the Purgatory Players - 11am 1pm at Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Rd 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com Gospel Brunch with “The South Austin Gospel Project” - 12:30pm - 3pm Maria’s Taco Xpress 2529 South Lamar Boulevard 512-444-0261 tacoxpress. com
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Four Maroons seniors sign to play in college by Ellie Breed Four Austin High seniors, Vanessa Castro, Alexus Martinez, Dariann Resendez, and Nick Perez, all committed to play collegiate softball and baseball on the first day of the fall early signing period last Wednesday. Castro, a pitcher who played First Team All-District her freshman and junior year and was Second Team All-District and an Academic All-District player her sophomore year, committed to play for McLennan Junior College in Waco, Texas. McLennan Junior College also recruited Resendez. The catcher played First Team All-District her freshman and sophomore year, and Second Team All-District her junior year. Resendez described her signing as an almost unbelievable experience. “I felt accomplished and sat-
isfied…I had to keep reminding myself that it was really happening,” Resendez said. Martinez, who in high school played center field, signed to play shortstop for California State Stanislaus. Martinez, who has played softball since she was three, played First Team All-District and was Academic All-District all three years she played varsity. She attributes her success to her strong resolve to improve. “I’ve always been a hard worker and never fully satisfied with my abilities. I believe that by the grace of God and my determination, I’ve ended up where I am now,” Martinez said. Perez played shortstop and pitcher through his four high school seasons on varsity. However, he signed to play third base and pitcher for Texas State University in San Marcos. Pe-
Four seniors, Vanessa Castro, Alexus Martinez, Dariann Resendez, and Nick Perez, all committed to play collegiate softball and baseball on the first day of the fall early signing period last Wednesday. rez played First Team All-District his sophomore year. As a junior he was First Team All-District Shortstop, an Academic All-District player, and Third Team All-State Shortstop. Perez has been overwhelmed by the amount of support he received from family and friends throughout the process. “The support that I received was
beyond what I was expecting and a very humbling experience,” Perez said. “I was glad to see that people are proud of me and motivating me to keep getting better.” All four athletes grew up playing their sports together, and got to sign on the same day. “I’ve grown up with Alexus, Nick, and Vanessa my whole life, so having
them sit next to me made it all the more special,” Resendez said. The signees are all set to begin their collegiate athletic careers in the fall of 2015, and are excited to take their sport to the next level. “It was like the long race I’ve been running to get here finally ended,” Martinez said, “and a new one is just beginning.”
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Maroons junior running back Marcello Mendoza (#21) runs to daylight in a loss to Hendrickson.
Maroons’ playoff season is over by Patrick Olson Missed opportunities plagued the Maroons in the first half, and eventually Hendrickson’s speed dealt Austin High a 58-14 defeat in the first round of the playoffs. Hendrickson (8-4) went on to drop a 24-7 decision to Spring Westfield in the second round, while Austin High (6-5) completed a playoff qualifying season for the first time in five years. Hendrickson quarterback Carrington Kearney scored the first touchdown of the game on a 10-yard jaunt. Tazh Maloy then added to the Hawks’ lead with a 56-yard sprint for a score down the right sideline. Lewis McClendon recovered a Hendrickson fumble, and the Maroons quickly scored as quarterback Beau Kalbacher connected with Allik Anchando for a 13-yard touchdown pass with just over nine minutes remaining in the second quarter. Linemen Alex Phan, Andy Day,
Eric Mendez, Grayson Olguin and Thomas Xinic created holes for running back Marcello Mendoza on the edge, but faced a strong Hendrickson defensive interior. On two separate occasions, Kalbacher located targets slipping past the Hawks secondary, but the Austin High receivers failed to secure the catch. On second and two at the Austin High 39-yard line, Maloy dashed across the goal line for another Hawks touchdown. Kearney raced 15-yards through the center of the Maroons defense with eight seconds left in the second period to give Hendrickson a 27-7 lead at intermission. Kearney added an additional long scoring run in the third quarter, before Austin High found the end zone with Jacob Traudt catching a pass over the middle from Kalbacher. P.J. Mbansor made a huge defensive play for the Hawks
by disrupting an Austin High pass play and subsequently returning a Maroons wideout fumble 49-yards for Hendrickson’s sixth touchdown of the night. The Hawks then added a pair of insurance rushing touchdowns and collected a safety in the fourth quarter.
Having completed a football campaign as a tight end, Delton Lof now focuses on pole vaulting for the track team in the spring. The Crockett senior aims to make the state tournament in the track and field event after earning a trip to the regional tournament as a sophomore and a junior. “I feel like I have greatly improved,” Delton said of his work as a pole vaulter. Born in San Antonio, Delton moved to Austin at an early age and attended Boone Elementary before progressing to Covington Middle School. He’s been on the brown and gold varsity club since his junior season, working at tight end and on the kick-off return team. His older brother Romi played football at Crockett and provided a positive influence for Delton. “I kinda looked up to him when I was younger,” he noted. “For him to keep going after tearing his ACL twice is kind of amazing.” Mathematics instructor Mrs. Kuhn is Delton’s favorite teacher at Crockett. “She’s really helped me out because I’ve been advancing in my math classes,” he added. “I have gone to her for tutoring and she has helped me outside of the classroom as a normal everyday kid.” Following graduation, Delton intends to pursue a degree in computer technology or
Delton Lof, Crockett computer science. When he is free from his own athletic endeavors, Delton cheers on his twin sister who guides the Lady Cougar basketball team from the point guard position. His favorite football game was a 43-42 victory over McCallum. “It was a hard fought win,” he recalled. “I felt like we earned it.” Delton has important advice for younger pupils aspiring to compete at the varsity level in high school. “Don‘t stop trying,” he said. “When you’re trying to get to a higher level in sports or a coach is chewing you out, calm down and keep trying.”
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If watches or jewelry happen to be on your list this year, forget the mall craziness and check out family-owned Throckmorton’s at 5716 Highway 290 West. Owner David Throckmorton has been in the watch repair business since the 1970’s and he and wife Tracey opened up their Oak Hill storefront back in March 2006. Throckmorton’s carries hundreds of watches ranging from around $100 to over $3,000. Swiss-made Luminox, known for their line of luminescent high-performance sport watches, is their top selling watch brand. Other brands they carry are Victorinox and Bulova. Right now there is a fantastic 40% off sale on all Mido, Wenger, Suunto and Phosphor watches. In addition to custom jewelry designs,
Throckmorton’s carries several lines of quality jewelry. Their Belle Etoile and Elle lines currently have a gift with purchase program and the Larimar Fleur-de-lis pendant by Marahlago will by Bell Etoile. remind you of the beautiful blue Caribbean waters. Also, be sure to check out the boulder opal from Australia. For more information, see their website at Throckmortons.biz, or give the friendly staff a call at 512-495-9997 for more great gift ideas.
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erything.” The limited production gun is “the ultimate revolver for target shooting. You’ve got to have it!” says Charlie. The store The Beretta Pico stocks all the related gear including plenty of ammo and reloading supplies and a great selection of holsters. Now through the end of the year, Beretta is offering $75 cash back on any Px4 Pistol. Redemption information can be found at the store. If you are in the market you need to check out “the Austin gun store without an attitude.”
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A-Tex is now a Christmas wonderland The A-Tex Christmas Store has been an Austin tradition for nearly 30 years . For the second year now the Christmas Store has also been right here in Oak Hill. JoAnn Buchtel, who runs A-Tex on 290 West, says that, “last year was such a great success, we are doing it again”. A-Tex South still has all of the pool and spa supplies they usually carry, but changes into a Christmas wonderland through the holiday season. They offer a wide variety of permanent Christmas trees ranging in size from 3’ to 12’ and they come with a great warranty that covers 10 years on the trees and 3 years on the lights. A-Tex can also repair or replace lights on the Christmas tree or garland that you already have. A-Tex Christmas Store now has 50% off all trees, lights, and ornaments, including Santa’s Own and Barcana trees, and featuring ornaments from designers such as Katherine’s Collections, Mark Roberts, DeBrecht, Raz, and
Mid West. The store also offers “in home” decorating ser vices for your Christmas trees, garlands, or wreaths. Unlike at some of the bi g g e r b ox s t o re s , t h e folks at A-Tex are happy to spend time consulting with their customers and handing out advice. “Christmas is my favorite holiday,” says Buchtel. Good thing, too, since once she is through with this year’s season, the ordering for next Christmas begins.
Natural Gardener is an Oak Hill treasure The Natural Gardener is well known in Austin for being the original supplier of organic products, native and adapted plants, bulk compost, soils, and mulches, and the place to go for well-researched gardening information. Earlier this year, they were named as one of the top 5 garden centers in the nation and number one in the Southwest Region by Today’s Garden Center magazine. They are currently celebrating winning Best Gardening Store in the 2014 Austin Chronicle’s Reader’s Poll, for the twelfth time. What a wonderful way to highlight its twenty first-year anniversary of operation in its Old Bee Caves Road location! The Natural Gardener is also known for its free classes that they host nearly every Saturday morning (excluding the spring months of March through May). Their classes cover a wide array of subjects all related to growing organically and living sustainably in Central Texas. Certified as a NWF (National Wildlife Federation) Wildlife Habitat, the display and educational gardens at the store have been featured in Texas Highways, Herb Companion, and Fine Gardening magazines and on PBS’s TV show Growing A Greener World. John Dromgoole, owner of The Natural Gardener Nursery in Oak Hill, has been deeply involved in the advancement of organic gardening and environmental issues for over 30 years. John was the originator of the City of Austin’s Chemical Clean-up Day, which has become an annual event and has now established a permanent drop-off site. He was also a co-author on the Texas Department of Agriculture’s original task force to establish standards for organic certification of farms in
Texas. In 2002, John was awarded the Dennis Hobbs Individual Achievement Award by Keep Austin Beautiful for his contribution to many different non-profit groups and schools; and has been the recipient of numerous environmental conservations and gardening industry awards over the years. If you would like to learn more about organic gardening techniques, then be sure to visit The Natural Gardener. Plan to spend at least an hour there wandering through the nursery and the grounds. You might even want to bring a carrot or two to feed the donkeys. And, if you happen to be listening to the radio on the weekends, you can catch John on the air on KLBJ AM 590, every Saturday and Sunday morning. John has been the host of Gardening Naturally for 33 years, a question and answer radio program that focuses on the organic technique for gardeners. He is also the co-host of Backyard Basics on KLRU TV’s weekly show Central Texas Gardener and the Weekend Gardener on KXAN TV’s Saturday First Cast. They offer a weekly email newsletter that keeps their customers up to date on new plants arriving in the nursery, new items in the store, and their weekly sales and class schedule. Be sure to sign up on their website at www. naturalgardeneraustin.com.
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Bowie Bulldogs bow out of playoffs in second round by Patrick Olson
The Bowie football team avenged a 2013 playoff loss by beating Cedar Ridge 33-21, but suffered a 25-18 loss versus Klein Oak in the second round of the Class 6A playoffs. Oak (9-3) advances to face Mesquite Horn in the third round, while
Bowie (9-3) concludes a successful season having finished second in district. An eleven-play drive ending with a scoring reception by Reagan Shaw gave Bowie the early lead versus Cedar Ridge. Sebastian Escamilla sacked the Raiders quarterback,
forcing a punt before Bulldog quarterback Preston Wheeler connected with Josh Wainwright on a 73-yard deep route to extend the Bowie advantage. A ferocious pass rush by Bowie led to a safety, and a 27yard field goal by Connor Flanigan moved the Bulldogs in front 19-0. Wheeler threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Ben Setterquist, giving Bowie a 26-0 lead at halftime. The Raiders proceeded to mount a furious comeback, scoring 21 points in the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, linebacker Cruz Lopez sacked the Raiders quarterback on third down to force a punt. Isaiah Reyna snagged a pair of interceptions with
Cedar Ridge threatening to score. Runs by Cole Myers behind offensive linemen Seth Vera, Antonio Tovar, Caleb Teague, Gherold Mullender and Kyle Ohlen kept Bowie in control of the contest. A pick-six, interception returned for a touchdown by Lopez, secured the victory with four seconds remaining. Saturday’s showdown with Klein Oak began at 11:35 a.m. in College Station following a weather delay. The Panthers recovered a Bowie fumble and quickly scored on a short run. Klein Oak then extended the lead to 9-0 with a safety. Flanigan kicked a 32-yard field goal early in the second quarter, but lightning
ended play with less than two minutes remaining in the first half. When play resumed, the Panthers delivered a scoring pass play and Oak led 15-3 at intermission. Oak added a field goal in the third quarter and Bowie scored a touchdown as Wheeler tossed a short scoring pass to Cole Kuykendall. After another scoring pass play by the Panthers, Kuykendall scored again on a short pass from Wheeler. Oak shut down the Bowie ground game and prevailed, with quarterback Jose Blankenship throwing for over 200 yards and a pair of touchdowns for Klein Oak.
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The Crockett girls’ basketball team recorded a 55-39 district-opening victory over McCallum and proceeded to win third place last weekend at the Lady Apache Invitational Tournament in Gonzales. Junior post Korin Park-Overton and senior guard Darcy Lof both earned all-tournament honors. Junior post Alexis Gonzales recorded two double doubles at the event—rebounds and points in double figures.
Ariana Selman, Brianna Munoz and Antwanay Price joined Lof and Park-Overton in the starting lineup at McCallum. A tip-in by Park-Overton put Crockett on top 10-2. As the buzzer sounded ending the first period, Gonzales scooped in a bucket to give the Lady Cougars an 18-12 advantage. Coach Jennifer Shuttlesworth implemented a 1-3-1 defense to open the second quarter, and Clarissa Besa took a charge in the paint. With Park-Overton dom-
inating down low, Crockett created a 27-22 lead at intermission. Selman displayed solid defense disrupting a Knight guard with a steal and a subsequent lay up to give Crockett a 35-26 lead in the third period. A steal and layup by Lof extended the visitor’s advantage to 39-26. Lof nailed a field goal at the foul line to keep the Crockett lead at ten points. Shuttlesworth called time-out with just under three Continued on next page
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Crockett girls open with District win Continued from p. 16 minutes remaining to illustrate a play on her drawing board. With a smaller, quicker lineup on the floor that included Besa, Selman, Lof, Munoz and Desiree Davis, Crockett cruised to the victory, as Lof drained critical free throws down the stretch. The coach said playing five games at the Gonzales tournament strengthened the Lady Cougars. “The best thing was the growth
of our post play,” the coach noted. “We’ve been working a lot on defense and rebounding.” Crockett beat Lockhart and San Antonio Hawkins on Thursday, defeated the host school Gonzales on Friday, but fell to Giddings on Saturday morning. “They are the best team we’ve faced so far,” Shuttlesworth said of Giddings. “We didn’t rebound well at all in that game.” Crockett disposed of Lockhart for
the third time in the young season on Saturday. “We played them in the season opener, and beating a team three times in a season is very difficult,” said the coach. The Lady Cougars stepped up defensively and clinched a bronze trophy with the victory. “We pressed a lot in that game,” said Shuttlesworth. “Darcy’s play helped us a whole lot in that game.”
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Religious Services ANGLICAN
St. Philip’s Anglican Church 1408 W. 9th St, Austin. 78703 Fr. Gary Francis, Vicar Holy Communion 1928 Book of Common Prayer Sunday 11:00 am gkfrancis@suddenlink.net Traditional Anglican Worship
ASSEMBLY OF GOD
New Life Assembly of God 7612 Cooper Lane, Austin. 78745 (Between Wm. Cannon and Dittmar) Call: (512) 445-5433 Pastor: Charlie Hilburn Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:30am; Worship & Children’s Church 10:30am; Prayer and Worship Service 6pm Wednesday Services: 7:00pm Kidtastic! * Missio Dei Youth Ministry * Adult Class newlifeaustin@agchurches.org www.newlifeaustin.org connecting...growing...reaching
BAPTIST
Bee Cave Baptist Church 13222 Hwy. 71W (at Hwy. 620) (512) 263-5058 Pastor: Rev. Jim Roquemore Services: Sun. 10:45am & 6:30pm, Sunday School 9:30am Children’s church available Sun. am Wed. Prayer & Bible Study 7 pm First Baptist Church of Oak Hill 6907 Convict Hill Rd 78749 512) 288-7570 Pastor: Rob Satterfield Services: Sun. 10:50am & 6:00pm Bible Study Sun. 9:30am Wednesday Prayer 6:45pm www.fbcoakhill.org Oak Hill Primitive Baptist Church 11408 Camp Ben McCulloch Rd. Pastor: Elder Richard Halbgewachs Church: 288-4994 Pastor: 791-0678 Services: Every Sun. 10:30am
BAUTISTA
Iglesia Bautista Oak Hill 6907 Convict Hill Rd., 78749 Cell(512)828-9545/Home(512)719-4366 Pastor Leonel Flores Sr. Servicios Bilingües- Domingo:9:45 am- Escuela Dominical, 11 amAdoración & Mensaje; Miércoles:7:00 pm, Estudio Bíblico & Oración Música Tradicional y Contemporánea ¡Visitarnos!
BUDDHIST
Chittamani Buddhist Center Without Inner Peace, Outer Peace is Impossible. Classes and meditation currently on the 4 Noble Truths. Every Sunday 9:30am -11 am www.MeditationInAustin.org 1918 Bissel Lane, 78745 (off Manchaca) 512-916-4444
Sitagu Buddha Vihara 9001 Honeycomb Dr. 78737 (4 miles west of the “Y”). We are a monastery, meditation center, community center, education center and home of a beautiful Burmese pagoda. Daily activities. sitagu.org/austin/, (512)301-3968 sitaguvihara@yahoo.com.
St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church 8724 Travis Hills Dr. 78735 (between SW Parkway & Old Bee Caves) (512) 288-0128 www.stchristopher.net Rector: The Rev. Bo Townsend Services: Holy Communion at 10am Sundays; Children’s Chapel at 10 am Christian Ed. 9am (Sept. 10-May 20) Seeking God’s Truth, Sharing God’s Love
St. Catherine of Siena 4800 Convict Hill Rd. 78749 892-2420 Pastor Rev. Patrick Coakley Weekend Masses: Sat. 5pm, Sun 8:30am, 10:30am, 12:15pm, 5pm Weekday Masses: Mon-Fri. 12noon, Sat. 9am, Tues & 1st Fri 7pm
Shree Raseshwari Radha Rani Temple Radha Madhav Dham, 400 Barsana Road, Austin, Texas 78737 (FM 1826, 7 miles from 290 W) 288-7180 Sunday Services: 11:00am- 12:30pm; 7:30-9:30pm Visiting hours: 8:1510am & 3-5pm daily
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Western Hills Church of Christ 6211 Parkwood Drive 892-3532 www.westernhillscoc.com whcc@westernhillscoc.com Sunday Services:9am Bible Classes (all ages),10am Worship (with Children’s Church) Evening - groups & worship alternating weeks Wednesday: 7pm Worship, classes for all ages, 6pm Meal together We have an inspiring and Biblically rich worship service, a very active Youth Ministry and a growing Children’s Ministry! “We are... a place to believe, a place to belong, a place to call home”
COWBOY CHURCH
Cowboy Church of the Hill Country 8305 Sharl Cove (slightly south of intersection of Loop 45 and Camp Ben McCulloch Road) (512) 587-2242 Pastor: Jerry Kelley pastor@cowboychurchhc.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m. www.cowboychurchhc.org facebook.com/Cowboy ChurchHC info@cowboychurchhc.org We do things the Cowboy way!
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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 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Youth Group, Sundays 4-6 p.m. Bible Study, Thursdays 9:30-11 a.m.
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LUTHERAN
Abiding Love Lutheran Church “Sharing God’s Love” 7210 Brush Country, 78749 (512)892-4040 Sr. Pastor:Lynnae Sorensen Assoc. Pastor: Brad Highum Sunday Services: 8:30am and 11am Education Hour: 9:45 am (for all ages) Children’s Center 892-2777 Director: Debbie Tonne Full & PT programs M-F, 7am-6pm Food Pantry- Mondays 1:30-3:30pm info@abidinglove.org www.abidinglove.org Bethany Lutheran Church “Where Jesus Meets His Friends” 3701 W. Slaughter (next to Bowie) 292-8778 email: info@blcms.org Pastor: Rev. William B. Knippa Assoc. Pastor: Rev. Kevin D. Lentz Sun. Worship Services: 8am (Trad.) 9:30 & 11:00 am (Blended Traditional & Contemporary Music) 6:00 p.m. (Contemporary Praise) Sunday School & Bible Study: 9:30am Nursery During Services Bethany Preschool, Mon & Wed program, Tues & Thur program www.blcms.org Holy Cross Lutheran Church 4622 S. Lamar 892-0516 Rev. Magdalene Holm-Roesler, Pastor Services: 10:00 am Sunday Study Hour: 9:00 am Sunday Fellowship & Coffee after services Adult and Children’s Sun. School www.hclcaustin.org You’re always welcome here.
Mt. Olive Lutheran Church 10408 Hwy 290 West (4 miles from the “Y” in Oak Hill) 512-288-2370 info@ConnectwithJesus.org www.Mt.OliveAustin.org Pastors: Paul Meyer and Ben Braun Services: 8 am traditional and 10:30 am contemporary. Education Hour: 9:15-10:15 am Preschool: 18 months to Pre-K, Preschool Phone: 512-288-2330 Full and part-time hours. Risen Savior Lutheran Church-WELS 2811 Aftonshire Way 78748 280-8282 Rev. Bilas Glaeske, interim pastor Services: Sunday Worship— 9:30am Sunday School/Bible Classes for all ages, Sunday— 11:00am¡ www.risensavioraustin.net
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
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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
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Oak Hill martial arts instructor is Grand Champion at Kuk Sool Won tournament Anthony Morales (pictured on right with school owners 5th Degree Master Tim King and 2nd Degree Black Belt Barbara King) of Kuk Sool Won of Oak Hill Martial Arts, won Grand Champion in the Third Degree Black Belt Competition at the recent Kuk Sool Won South/Central Tournament held in Arkansas. Anthony gained his black belt and began teaching in 2002 in the art of Kuk Sool Won. In 2005 Anthony was invited to be an instructor at the Kuk Sool World Headquarters in Houston under 8th Degree Master Alex Suh. There Anthony gained valuable experience training with top masters and school owners from around the world. In 2012 he was reunited with his long-time instructor, 5th Degree Master Tim King. Anthony’s time under dynamic and demanding instructors transformed him personally and professionally. He credits his martial arts training as a key factor to his successes in life. He has taught students from ages 3 to 85 and he pushes them as hard as he pushes himself. Anthony believes that through deliberate and dedicated practice, we will find great-
ness in ourselves. Kuk Sool Won of Oak Hill Martial Arts specializes in 3-5 year old classes, children’s classes, adult day and evening classes, family classes, women’s self defense classes, spring break camp, summer camps, parents’ night out, and AISD Middle School and High School PE Credit. Kuk Sool Won of Oak Hill Martial
Civic Agenda Continued from p. 2
City of Austin launches music industry census and assessment study The survey is now live and available for respondents. The Music & Entertainment Division of the Economic Development Department today launched the first-ever ATXMusic Census and Needs Assessment Survey, a comprehensive economic development study of Austin’s music industry and its workers. The survey is now live and available for respondents at the City’s music website, www.atxmusic.org. The purpose of the project is to capture an in-depth look at Austin’s music industry workers and establish a richly detailed baseline of the current industry as well as identify existing barriers and opportunities for growth in music industry jobs, salaries, and revenue. The goal is to gather thousands of respondents in what will be a citywide Arts is located at 6001 West William data collection effort. In the past few Cannon Drive, Ste. 307, 78749. For weeks, dozens of music-related nonmore information about the mar- profit organizations and companies tial arts, visit their website at www. have offered to collaborate and assist kswoakhill.com, callt 512-899-8710, the City marketing effort in order to or email barbarak@kswoakhill.com. maximize the response rate. All Black Belt Instructors are CPR and First Aid Certified and have passed Volunteer with the Travis County criminal background checks and FBI Sheriff ’s Office- Victim Services Unit fingerprint checks.
Volunteers with the Victim Services 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 fourhour 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.
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by U.S. Sen. John Cornyn As Texans gather with our loved ones and friends in the coming days to celebrate Thanksgiving, I am reminded that so many of our blessings would not be possible without the contributions of our men and women in uniform—past and present—and the families who support them from the homefront. From a young age, I was fortunate to learn the value of military service from my father, a career Air Force officer who served as a B-17 pilot in World War II. On his 26th mission over Germany, he was shot down by the Nazis and spent several months in a POW camp before General Patton’s troops freed him and his fellow service members. He instilled in me a love for our country and a deep respect for those who serve. Likewise, I learned these valuable lessons from my father-in-law, who stormed Utah Beach 70 years ago. We sadly lost him earlier this year, and he will be sorely missed by all of us this Thanksgiving. Indeed, the many freedoms we enjoy have been secured since the birth of our nation by men and women willing to risk everything for this country. Each summer, I have the privilege of meeting our next generation of military leaders, when I host an annual send-off ceremony
to recognize the young Texans join- who was injured by the senseless ing our nation’s military academies. shooting that rocked that close-knit They represent some of the brightest community earlier this year. Still in and most determined young people recovery at the hospital, this young in our state, and hero wrote a note that we’re fortunate that to me represents the they choose to dedspirit and dedication icate their talents of all his fellow service and make a commembers. He wrote: mitment to serving “Sir how’s everyone our country. I’m doing? Let everyone thankful for their know I’m doing good willingness to serve, and we’ll all get through and I’m encouraged this as a family/team.” by their incredible potential. As Texans give thanks As these young for our blessings, I hope men and women each of us will count don their crisp uniamong our greatest forms for the first blessings the men and time, they are linked women who have and Senator John Cornyn in spirit to the gencontinue to place their erations of great American patriots lives in harm’s way to ensure our who came before them. Though freedoms, our safety and our way of much has changed—including the life. We give thanks for their service enemy, the battlefields, and the and the sacrifices their families have weaponry—the values and courage made, and we pray for the safe return of our service members remain the of those who are miles from home. same. May God bless you and yours I see that commitment, that sense abundantly this Thanksgiving. of duty, and that bravery in the faces of every warrior I meet—from Senator Cornyn serves on the Fithe nation’s oldest living veteran, nance and Judiciary Committees. Richard Overton, who at 108 years young resides in Austin, Texas, to a soldier I met at Fort Hood
The City of Austin has created a humane coyote management policy for solving conflicts among people, pets and coyotes within the city. The Humane Society of the United States has been working with Austin’s Animal Advisory Commission for the past year to develop the coyote policy, which emphasizes coexistence and tolerance for coyotes, rather than cruel and ineffective trapping and killing programs. The new policy focuses on addressing coyote conflicts by reducing food attractants in neighborhoods, educating residents about how to protect their pets and using proven nonlethal aversive conditioning (or hazing) techniques to deter coyotes who have become too bold. It also stipulates that lethal control of coyotes would be limited to rare cases of a coyote attack on a person or an incident that presents a true risk to human safety. Katie Jarl, Texas state director for The HSUS said: “We commend the City of Austin for taking this proactive step in adopting a humane and effective plan for preventing and managing coyote conflicts. Austin can now serve as a role model for
communities across the nation.” City of Austin’s Holiday Celebrations Kick-Off with the 48th Zilker Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony Zilker Metropolitan Park’s Holiday celebration kicks-off with the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department’s illumination of the Austin skyline with the Zilker Holiday Tree. The community is invited to celebrate the lighting of the Zilker Holiday Tree on Sunday, November 30, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. in Zilker Park. As is tradition, the 2014 art contest’s winning entries, from two separate age categories (5-7 year old and 8-10 year olds) will have the privilege of displaying their art and helping “flip the switch” at the Lighting of the Zilker Park Holiday Tree. Pre-event holiday music begins at 5:30 p.m. Tree Lighting Ceremony features: • Holiday messages and greetings, hosted by emcee Quita Culpepper • Operation Blue Santa will be collecting new toys the night of the tree lighting for its annual toy drive • Holiday musical entertainment Continued on page 24
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City of Austin news Continued from p. 22 will be provided by the Austin Civic Wind Ensemble and the Barton Hills Choir • Food and other vendors will be on site for this family friendly event • Free parking will be available at the Zilker Metropolitan Park Fields adjacent to the tree lighting event The Zilker Holiday Tree is produced by the Austin Parks and Recreation Department and Austin Energy. This year we are honored that the tree will be presented by the Trail of Lights Foundation and GoogleFiber. The Zilker Holiday Tree will be lit every night from December 1, 2014 until December 31, 2014, from 6 pm until midnight. Visitors are reminded to wear appropriate layered clothing and outdoor footwear. For more information and complete event details visit: http://www. austintexas.gov/zilkerholidaytree City offices to close for Thanksgiving holiday City of Austin administrative offices and other municipal facilities will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28 for Thanksgiving. Normal business hours will resume Monday, Dec. 1. Closures include City Hall and all City Council offices. Trash, recycling and yard trimmings collection for Austin Resource Recovery customers will “slide” one day for residents who have a Thursday or Friday collection day. Collections scheduled for
Thursday will be collected on Friday, Nov. 28. Collections scheduled for Friday will be collected on Saturday, Nov. 29. The Household Hazardous Waste Facility will be closed on Saturday, Nov. 29. All City recreation, cultural arts, nature and senior centers, as well as the Austin Public Libraries and Zilker Botanical Garden, will close at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26. Deep Eddy pool, Big Stacy pool and the Zilker Botanical Garden will be open on Friday, Nov. 28. In addition to facility closures, the Annual Turkey Trot takes place Thanksgiving Day and will result in many downtown street closures throughout the morning until noon. Regularly occurring closures for University of Texas football will also take place near campus on Thanksgiving Day. Lamar Boulevard, IH-35 and MoPac Expressway will remain open for north/south travel. Barton Springs Road and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard will remain open for east/west travel. For more information about special event closures, visit https://www.AustinTexas.gov/ CityStage. Thanksgiving Day continues to be one of the leading holidays for intoxicated driving incidents. Planning a safe ride home before heading out to enjoy the holiday is the most responsible thing to do. For a list of safe ride options visit https://www. AustinTexas.gov/GetHomeSafe. Wildfire Protection Plan The Austin/Travis County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP), a document that provides strategies for both homeowners and wildfire officials to help avert a wildfire catastrophe, became official today, Nov. 14, in a signing ceremony with Travis County, the City of Austin, and the Texas Forest Service. Travis County Judge Sam Biscoe, Texas Forest Service Director Tom Boggus, and Austin Fire Chief Rhoda Mae Kerr signed the document that identifies proactive measures to protect life, property and natural resources from wildfires. The plan is not regulatory, but instead provides a data-based roadmap for community action. The CWPP is an umbrella document for
municipalities and neighborhoods throughout the region to develop neighborhood- and city-specific wildfire mitigation plans and programs. Officials also unveiled an interactive website, www.austintexas. gov/wildfireprotectionplan, where residents can type in an address and find out the wildfire risk for their home. A downloadable copy of the CWPP is also available at the site. “Wildfire is everybody’s fight – not just the first responders at the local fire station, but everyone who lives in all parts of Travis County,” the planning document concludes. “No citizen gets a pass on fighting wildfire, no matter where they live in Travis County.” The plan not only looks at risks for homes abutting woodlands in western Travis County, but addresses the dangers of brush fires in residential areas in eastern and other parts of the county, which have traditionally been underserved due to a misperception of low wildfire risk. Officials listed these quick tips for protecting yourself and your home against wildfire: Defend your home from wildfire by creating 30 feet of defensible space. Make your home less vulnerable to flying embers by cleaning out gutters and removing debris from your yard. Reduce the risk of wildfire within your neighborhood and community by becoming a FireWise community. Prepare and practice home evacuation in case it becomes necessary. The Austin/Travis County Community Wildfire Protection Plan is part of a national effort to have local communities develop cohesive strategies for fire-resilient landscapes; effective and efficient firefighting forces; and Fire-Adapted Communities. A Fire-Adapted Community recognizes an area where the potential for a wildfire already exists and has taken appropriate actions to ensure that a wildfire will not necessarily be a catastrophic event. City of Austin and Travis County officials formed a Joint Wildfire Task Force after the 2011 Labor Day fires that ravaged not only Bastrop County, but parts of Travis County including Steiner Ranch, Spicewood, and Oak Hill.
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Broadway revival of ‘Anything Goes’ sails into Austin The Austin Premiere of ANYTHING GOES at Bass Concert Hall December 9 - 14, 2014 Tuesday – Friday at 8 p.m.; Saturday at 2p.m & 8 p.m.; Sunday at 1 p.m. & 7p.m. Tickets are available at BroadwayinAustin.com, the Bass Concert Hall box office, all Texas Box Office Outlets, by phone at (512) 477-6060. The national tour of ANYTHING GOES, the new Broadway revival of Cole Porter’s timeless classic musical theatre masterpiece, will make its Austin premiere December 9 - 14 as part of the Lexus Broadway in Austin at Texas Performing Arts. Winner of the 2011 Tony Award® for Best Revival of a Musical, ANYTHING GOES sails to Bass Concert Hall under the direction of Sean McKnight and Jennifer Savelli. McKnight and Savelli will recreate the original direction and choreography by Kathleen Marshall, who won the 2011 Tony Award® for Best Choreography. Based on Roundabout Theatre Company’s production, The New York Times
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Doctors say “Get your flu shot before holiday visits” Over the river and through the woods, to gather — and potentially share flu bugs with relatives — we go! The physicians of the Texas Medical Association (TMA) remind everyone to get a flu shot now before you get close to loved ones for Thanksgiving and the holiday season. “During the holidays, the flu can easily be transmitted to family, friends, and fellow travelers. Now is the ideal time to get vaccinated to minimize one’s risk for getting and spreading the flu,” said Edward A. Dominguez, MD, a member of TMA’s Be Wise—ImmunizeSM physician advisory panel. Getting the shot can protect you and others. “Although someone might only have a mild case of the flu, he or she could transmit the virus to more susceptible people, such as infants and the elderly, and make
them very sick,” said Dr. Dominguez. “One benefit of vaccines like the flu vaccine is they protect the recipient plus those with whom he or she comes in contact.” Don’t like sharp needles? There are several ways to receive the flu vaccine, some without the needle’s sharp poke. Most flu vaccines are given by the well-known shot, though you also might be able to get it by jet injector (a pressurized needle-less shot), or a small needle just under your skin (rather than in the muscle), or by nasal spray. The best bet is to ask your doctor about your options. “The flu virus is dangerous and kills thousands of people every year. A flu vaccination is one of the safest, best ways to prevent it,” said Dr. Dominguez. So TMA works to ensure as many
people can get the flu shot as possible. TMA’s Be Wise — Immunize Local Impact Grants program helps local groups provide free or lowcost flu shots for people in their communities who are uninsured or underinsured, or who face other obstacles. TMA has awarded 32 grants totaling more than $50,000
since launching this local grants program. Half of the grants funded flu vaccinations in Texas. While shots help prevent the flu, Dr. Dominguez also reminds everyone to cover their mouths when coughing or sneezing, and to wash their hands frequently. “Although the flu is a respiratory
virus, we have learned that it can be spread easily by the hands. Simple prevention like hand washing can be very effective in decreasing transmission,” he said. TMA is the largest state medical society in the nation, representing more than 48,000 physician and medical student members.
Arts and Entertainment Continued from p. 26 by Martin Pakledinaz coordinated by Jimm Halliday, lighting design by Anthony Pearson and sound design by David Bullard. Cole Porter’s roundup of nostalgic hits in the production include “You’re the Top,” “Friendship,” “I Get a Kick Out of You,” “It’s De-Lovely,” “Blow, Gabriel, Blow” and, of course “Anything Goes.” ANYTHING GOES, the 1934
musical comedy about the lovers, liars and clowns on a transatlantic cruise is “a daffy, shipshape romp!” - Variety. When the S.S. American heads out to sea, etiquette and convention head out the portholes as two unlikely pairs set off on the course to true love… proving that sometimes destiny needs a little help from a crew of singing sailors, an exotic disguise and some good old-fashioned blackmail.
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Capital Metro to raise all fares in January Continued from p. 1 The basic Commuter single-ride fare will be raised from $2.75 to $3.50. The $22 7-day pass increases to $27.50, while the 31-day pass jumps from $77 to $96.25. Commuter passes can be used on all Capital Metro routes. Capital Metro officials say the new fares are still lower than in many other large Texas cities. Occasional commuter Linda Velasquez said, “Even with the increase in the fare, it is still cheaper than driving back and forth.” Daily commuter Janine Lyckman also believes it is cost effective for her to take the bus. But some of the regular Oak Hill commuters say the increase is at or close to the tipping point of pushing them back into their cars. Sylvia Myler has been taking the bus for years, but she does not believe it makes economic sense to continue riding with the latest increase. She added, “Some folks may not be able to afford it.” She is unsure whether
she will continue to ride the bus once the increase takes effect. She said, “If Capital Metro increases the fare, then it should provide better services—such as better buses, seats and locations.” Tom Thayer told the Gazette, “It makes less economic sense to take the bus with today’s gas prices, but even with $3.50 gas, it is still more expensive to take the bus if you have free parking. Now, there is wear and tear on your car and the hassle of driving during rush hour, so it is probably still worth it. However, riding my bike is essentially free, so I will be less likely to use the bus as prices rise, and I don’t have to deal with traffic jams on my bike.” Some who ride the bus are not concerned with fare increases— they ride for free. These include employees of the city of Austin, UT, Austin Community College and Travis County. Even federal employees receive subsidies for using mass transit. The one government group lacking such benefits are state
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Capital Metro has a MetroWorks program to allow companies, schools and government agencies the opportunity to create a transit package for employees and/or students. For more information, see http://www.capmetro.org/ metroworks/. Oak Hill commuters say the transit agency needs to improve service to and from the Oak Hill area to increase ridership. Lyckman said, “They need to work on making public transportation a convenience so that more riders will continue to use their services. At this time, it is not a real convenience for me as [moving the park and ride from ACC to the other side of the ‘Y’] has added an additional 15 minutes to my commute home. They have increased our fares with no added benefit to their riders. I ride for economic reasons. The additional
miles I drive in the afternoons to go home increases my fuel bill vs. what it had been in the past.” Like many of the Oak Hill commuters, Lyckman complains that Capital Metro often substitutes the larger “Flyer” buses with smaller ones that lack Wi-Fi. She said, “The 6 a.m. bus is equipped with Wi-Fi, however our afternoon buses are not consistently the Wi-Fi buses. We pay the premium fare and get a local-fare bus.” Thayer voices a concern heard from many of the commuters: drivers that don’t know the Oak Hill Flyer route. He said, “I don’t care about the buses themselves or Wi-Fi, but it would be nice to have the same bus driver on a consistent basis. Many drivers don’t know the route well and have to be directed by passengers. It would be good to have some consistency.”
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