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November 5, 2015 Volume 20, No. 22 Southwest Austin’s Community Newspaper Since 1995
Volleyball & Football, sports p. 14
Oak Hill Parkway Open House reveals design tweaks by Ann Fowler OAK HILL - An Open House for the Oak Hill Parkway project was held at Covington Middle School on October 29, attracting more than 150 attendees. The Oak Hill Parkway is the current plan to relieve traffic congestion to and through the ‘Y’ at Oak Hill. The project is a combined effort of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA), Capital Metro, the City of Austin and Travis County. Current plans include lowering U.S. 290 West under cross-street at-
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But with CFI’s now working, questions arise about the need for such a big project grade (non-elevated) overpasses at Convict Hill Road, RM 1826, Scenic Brook Road and Circle Drive. Officials from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority provided updates to the designs for Alternatives A and C, plus ideas on off-site water detention and context sensitive solutions. Alternative A would include a half-mile of elevated roadway, while Alternative C’s de-elevated roadway
In addition to the many displays, officials from TxDOT and CTRMA were on hand to answer questions. Gazette: Will Atkins
would run for a mile. Long-time Oak Hill resident Andrea Street said, “I was and still am not impressed with TxDOT’s elevated tolled highway.” Many have long-opposed the plan to toll the long-existing roadways, and it is unclear how or if the influx of funds for roadways brought by Proposition 7, passed by Texas voters this week, will affect the project. Public participation in past preSee Oak Hill Parkway on p. 27
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Letter to the Editor Could we relieve more congestion with an easier fix?
Dear Editor, Question: TxDOT’s initial estimate of the congestion relief for continuous flow intersections was 40 percent. This amount of relief is simply phenomenal for those of us who have been putting up with this since 1990 and before, or for anyone really, who has ever driven it. Are there any other simple changes we can make to the roads in Oak Hill that will provide similar congestion relief to the continuous turn intersection recently completed by TxDOT and the City of Austin? Answer: To simply add 50 percent more capacity, and have the exact same congestion as we have today, all that is needed is to add one lane to both sides of the road. Keep the stoplights and everything. The costs? At least three or four times what was just spent. Maybe
$50 million. And the increase in capacity with a one lane expansion is even greater than 50 percent because there is a feedback: more lanes mean that the inside lanes suffer fewer from conflicts at access ramps and are more efficient. Think about how IH35 clogs up on the northbound lanes at the US290 exit east to Houston (or maybe it’s at the 183 exit...). This occurs because of the limited capacity of that exit ramp design. Too many vehicles want to use that exit ramp and this backs traffic up onto the main lanes and creates a big “conflict” that slows down traffic on the entire northbound side of the freeway. This is an extreme example, but any access ramp causes conflicts which slow down traffic, so a simple lane addition increases capacity by more than the math relationship of the increase in number of lanes. CAMPO’s 2040 Plan (Capitol Area Metropolitan Planning Organization) suggests about 160,000 vehicle per day in 2040 between the “Y” and William
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Cannon, they have been making same 160,000 vehicle per day projection since the 20th century, it has not increased. Since 2000, TxDOT’s vehicle counts for US290 between William Cannon and the “Y” have stagnated at about 50,000 vehicles per day. So a 60 percent increase in today’s capacity (which includes the feedback for the more efficient lane addition) gives us the capacity for about 80,000 vehicles per day, with the same congestion levels as today (not bad compared to a month ago). This is not CAMPO’s 160,000 vehicle per day projection for 2040 however, far from it. But something very important
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Marching Band season closes by Ann Fowler It was a dark and stormy day for local marching bands unable to reach San Antonio for competition on Friday, October 30. Marching season for many local high schools usually ends with two big competitions: the Bands of America (BOA) Super Regional and the UIL State Marching competition — both held in the San Antonio Alamodome. BOA San Antonio Super Regional With the closure of I-35 at the San Marcos River on Friday and tornado warnings throughout the area, many school districts would not release the students, feeling they could be put in harm’s way. The BOA competition lasts two days, and when several bands could not safely get to the venue, they were given an opportunity to draw for slots before and after the times
already set for Saturday. Unfortunately for Dripping Springs High School, one of the bands affected, they drew a 7 a.m. start time. Said Band booster Andrea Moynihan, VP Communications for the Dripping Springs Tiger Band Boosters, “That would have required the students to be at the band hall at 3 a.m. to prepare for departure. With more rain forecast for overnight, the directors chose to turn down that slot.” BOA officials offered to let the Tigers perform in exhibition at the conclusion of preliminaries on Saturday. Said Moynihan, “Since the State contest [the following Tuesday] would also be in the Alamodome, the directors thought the exhibition experience would be valuable, so that’s what they chose to do.” James Bowie High School was always scheduled for a Saturday performance. The band earned a Continued on page 22
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or something for them to become Remember sniglets? You have official. And as always, I welcome to be at least kind of ancient if your snig-gestions: you do. Sniglets, the brainchild Burst Responder: a person who of 1980s comedian Rich Hall, blurts out a response to someone were simply described as “words who’s talking on their cellphone that don’t appear in the because the responder dictionary but should.” thought the person was They’re concocted terms talking to them. used to define everyday Adcenta Previa: those phenomena—usually frustrating ads placed petty annoyances or in front of the youtube ridiculous inanities of video you want to watch. life that we all experience Spellhole: the maddenbut don’t think about ing state you find yourenough to actually attach self in when your mobile a real word or phrase to device keeps insisting them. on correcting your text Like backspackle, spelling when you don’t which is, of course, the want it to. Roger White markings and smudges Asdfjkrunge: the colon the back of one’s shirt lection of food crumbs, from riding a fenderless bicycle. bits of dust, cuticle trimmings, and Or giraffiti, which is vandalism other tiny specks of detritus you spray-painted very, very high. Or have to empty out of your computer one of my personal faves: slop- keyboard from time to time. weaver, which is someone who has Coughartle: the noise made, mastered the art of repositioning particularly by cube-environment the food on his or her plate to give workers, when trying to mask the the appearance of having consumed sound of passing gas. a good portion of it. Teens are marTootretort: snarky comment or velously adept slopweavers. question posed by annoyed coworkI started pondering sniglets the er who knows damn good and well other day at work when, for the that somebody just coughartled. umpteenth time (is “umpteenth” a Example: “Is there a gas leak?” or sniglet?), one of the little protective “Did somebody burn the popcorn rubber coverings on my stereo’s ear- again?” buds came off in my ear and I didn’t Textnesia: that troublesome realnotice—until a coworker pointed ization that you forgot who or what out to me that it looked like I had you were texting in the middle of a cockroach nesting in my left ear. text conversation. Ah ha. There should be a word Cell Squeenge: when two people for that, I thought. And then, as I in a cellphone conversation attempt pondered sniglet possibilities for to talk at the same time and end up my plight, it hit me that we need a whole new crop of sniglets for the 21st century. So, herewith, I give you a jumping-off point of Sniglets for the New Age. These are just sniglet proposals, mind you. I think Rich Hall or somebody has to officially bless them in a ritualistic sneremony
hearing nothing and saying, “Hello? Hello? Are you still there?” Vinylstalgia: a baby boomer’s angst at the lack of albums and old-fashioned record stores in today’s world. Illoleracy: the absolute dearth of language skills shown by today’s teens and young adults who have been raised on “lol, ur kiddin, rofl, brb…” etc. Faceplant: when you share a post on Facebook that your friend received 102 likes on, and you end up with three likes—and two of those are from you and your mom. Proselyposting: the annoying habit of some Facebookers to continually post how much they love Jesus/God/Yaweh/Allah/The Dude/ Eric Clapton and that if you love Him/Her/Them also you must “like” and “share” or you’re going to Hell/ Lake of Fire/Perdition/The Abyss/ Cleveland. Screenscramble: that moment when your boss suddenly pops into your cubie, and you have to frantically pull up a document on your computer screen to make it appear as if you’re working and not farting around on youtube. Budplug: I almost forgot. This is what I came up with for that tiny rubber earbud covering that gets stubbornly stuck in your ear without your knowledge. Roger White is a freelance writer living in Austin, Texas, with his lovely wife, two precocious offspring, a very obese but mannerful dachshund, and a cat with Epstein-Barr. For further adventures, visit oldspouse. wordpress.com. Or not.
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The Word from Oak Hill
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Let’s talk about stuff that doesn’t exist Mike Jasper
The word in Oak Hill is…vaporware. As in where is this new market that’s supposed to replace Senor Buddy’s? I went there this morning to get some breakfast tacos at the Stubb’s restaurant on the back patio. That does exist, and Stubb’s BBQ is serving lunch and dinner besides the breakfast tacos in the morning. But the bar isn’t up and running. The gas station doesn’t work either, although if you’re a passing motorist you won’t know that until you pull up to the pump and see the out-of-order bags covering the pump handles. The Graceland Grocery isn’t ready to sell anything, so for the time being, it’s Stubb’s and only Stubb’s. That said, I can’t remember the last time I ate BBQ without a beer. Wait, I remember now. Never. Anyway, based on what I saw this morning, I wouldn’t look for the store to be ready until early next year. Apparently it’s being remodeled. Also, try not to run out of gas before Oliver Drive. ••• HERE’S ANOTHER THING THAT’S DISSPPEARED: The timed lights from the Y to William Cannon also seem to be gone. And in the morning when you’re trying to get into town from Dripping Springs, you can expect to be backed up from the Y to Scenic Brook Drive. No kidding. I hope I’m wrong about the timed lights. Maybe they were only work-
ing for motorists coming from Hwy. people will enjoy Austin’s local 71. They were definitely working culture.” Yeah, maybe. And like most upscale for me. markets, it’ll be located in the St. ••• MORE ON MARKETS: A new Elmo/South Congress neighbormarketplace — which also does hood behind the sports bar and the not exist — is planned to be the gentlemen’s club. Here’s what I do know: It’s set to Pike Place Market of Austin. Or so say the developers, GroundFloor open in the first quarter of 2018, and I can pretty much Development and the guarantee you that they’ll Prescott Group. never hit the deadline. BeCalled Saint Elmo, cause developments never, the development will ever do. be “a mixed use project I’ll believe it when I see it. in South Austin” and One more thing. AccordAustin’s “first large-scale ing to the press release, the public market.” Saxon Pub will relocate Believe me when I tell there, with seating for 300 you — I don’t know what Mike Jasper to 400 people. that means. I think the key I’ll believe it when I hear word is public, but I’m not sure why the Domain isn’t the first it. Should I live that long. ••• large-scale public market. BOOMERZ GOT CUT-OFF: “Nestled within Saint Elmo will be the people’s market of Austin,” said How’s that for irony. According to bartender Melissa, Matthew Roy Spillers of Spill-Lab Productions and Managing Partner the construction crew working on the improvements to Hwy. 290 acciof Saint Elmo Public Market. “ “The vision is based on the very dentally cut the cord to the Internet best and most energetic markets connection at Boomerz. They lost from around the world. Pike Place TV, they lost phone service, and they in Seattle, Torvehallerne in Copen- lost all connection to the outside hagen and Mercado San Miguel in world except the ones requiring an Madrid are all inspirations for the effort. You know. Like walking. They even lost the use of the cash project. Regional markets of similar scale would be Union Market in registers, and everyone paid on the Washington D.C., The Source in honor system. Just kidding. They Denver and on a smaller scale the were reduced to pen and paper. “That’s terrible,” I said. “Will this new Krog Street Market in Atlanta. Saint Elmo is committed to creating affect karaoke night?” an artful and beautiful place where Continued on page 7
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“No, it won’t affect karaoke at all,” Melissa said. “That’s too bad,” I said and drank the rest of my beer. ••• TEMPO TEMPO LITTLE ART: One of my readers, who shall remain nameless because I have no idea what her name is (but I’m convinced that she’s a she) asked me about the city-sponsored temporary art projects going up aka Tempo. After some investigation at the city’s website I was surprised to learn I’ve already covered this. But I’ll cover it some more. Artist Olivia Martin Moore will represent our District 8 and display her “Memorial” installation at Convict Hill Quarry Park, 6511 Convict Hill Rd. from Aug. 17 to Jan. 18, which means you can see it right now. Every council district will have at least one piece of art on display for the Tempo series. Unfortunately, it appears I overlooked an earlier installation, so I’ll tell you what you missed. Artists Jennifer Chenoweth and Dorothy Johnson brought “The
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Live Jazz Brunch - 10am-2pm. Nutty Brown Cafe, 12225 Hwy. 290 W., 78737. 301-4648. nuttybrown.com. Tessy Lou Williams & The Shotgun Stars - 4pm at Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. No cover. Sunday/Fundays - Every first Sunday of the month the Neill-Cochran House Museum will be open to the public for free from 1pm - 4pm 2310 San Gabriel St. 512-478-2335 nchmuseum.org
Mondays Charles Thibodeaux and the Austin Cajun Aces - 6:30pm at Evangeline Cafe, 8106 Brodie 512.282-2586. Texas Songwriters Showcase 6:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. No cover.
Wednesdays No Bad Days Open Mic - 7pm at Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood.
Andy Nolte, Claude McCann, and Rey Arteaga PLUS surprise performances of Soundpainting. andrea@ arieldance.org November 10 - November 15
New Events Saturday Night Concert Series Trees Marie - Nov. 7 The music begins at 7:00 pm in the Hill Country Galleria’s outdoor amphitheater. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this free event Hill Country Galleria 12700 Hill Country Blvd. 512-263-0001 hillcountrygalleria.com
Strange Pilgrims - an open-ended journey through time, space, imagination, perception, and the senses. Presenting fourteen artists over three sites, Strange Pilgrims proposes “experiential art” as work that is immersive, participatory, performative, and kinetic. The Contemporary Jones Center 700 Congress Ave.
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Thursday, November 12
Kinky Boots - Stark Sands stars as Charlie and Billy Porter as Lola. This new musical based on the film of the same title is written by Harvey Fierstein with a score by Cyndi Lauper.
Jimmie Vaughan and The Tilt-AWhirl Band (featuring Miss Lou Ann Barton plus special guest - Doors: 8pm · Show: 9pm The Clifford Antone Foundation presents Help Clifford Help Kids Benefiting American YouthWorks Austin City Limits Live at The
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The Peacemakers - 10pm at Evangeline Cafe, 8106 Brodie 282-2586..
To Kill A Mockingbird - 7:30pm Thursday – Saturday 2pm Sunday Mary Moody Northen Theatre St. Edward’s University 3001 S. Congress Ave. 512-448-8484 www.stedwards. edu/theatre
Thursdays Karaoke - at Boomerz Nightclub, 6148 Hwy 290 W.. 892-3373. Tony Harrisson / Dance Lessons / Jesse Dayton- 6pm - 9:15pm / 9:15pm at the Broken Spoke, 3201 S. Lamar. 442-6189.
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Friday, November 6
Open Mic with your host, Garett Endres. Starts at 9pm every Thursday 290 West Club 12013 W Hwy 290
David Finckel, Cello and Wu Han, Piano - 8pm McCullough Theatre 2350 Robert Dedman Drive 512. 471.1444 texasperformingarts.org
“Thirsty Thursday” gathering- Poems and songs will be shared in a round robin, open mic atmosphere following the featured presentation. On the third Thursday of every month. Free. Food pantry donations are welcomed. 7pm at New Life Lutheran Church, 120 Frog Pond Ln in Dripping Springs. Info: 512.858-2024
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Austin Opera presents Verdi’s Aida - Aida features the Austin Opera Chorus and the Austin Opera Orchestra. The Long Center 701
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Sunday, November 8 The Ziggy Do - 7pm - 10:30pm Music by members of Austin’s Bowie tribute band, Supercreeps – featuring the talents of Adam Sultan,
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Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous Meeting - Bannockburn Baptist Church room 103 Every Wednesday, 7pm - 8:30pm Anne Slater 512-215-9719 for more info
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Texas Renaissance Festival - This year’s themed weekends include Oktoberfest, 1001 Dreams, All Hallows’ Eve, Pirate Adventure, Roman Bacchanal, Barbarian Invasion, Highland Fling, and Celtic Christmas. Kids ages 12 and under get in free every Sunday. Todd Mission, Texas www. texrenfest.com
Ongoing Events
Overeaters Anonymous - Fridays at 8pm open meeting. No dues, fees or weigh-ins. Everyone welcome! Unity Church of Austin, 5501 W. US Hwy 290, Service Rd. Vicki (512) 925-7854 or Candy (432) 349-1512
Saturdays, September - November
50+ Singles Dance- 7:30-9:45 Live Music. Senior Activity Center 29th & Lamar. 2874 Shoal Crest. fiftyplusdanceaustin.com
Community Clubs & Events
The Capitol Steps - 8pm Each show consists of tasteful lampooning guaranteed to leave both sides of the political spectrum laughing. The Long
Center 701 W. Riverside Drive (512) 457-5100 thelongcenter.org
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 Austin Public Library at Oak Hill, 5125 Convict Hill Rd. 512-9749900 cityofaustin.org/library. FREE 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 - Meeting the first two weeks each month for lunch on Thursday at Johnny Carinos on Brodie and then join us for social/networking events the other weeks as posted on our website. Circle C Area Democrats - 6:308:30pm Santa Rita in the Escarpment Village. Meets on second Mondays of month. For information:circle careademocrats.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. 956494-4809 / oakhill.freetoasthost.biz 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 512637-5400 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/MOMSClub-of-Austin-SW-Oaks/
South Austin Civic Club - Dedicated to making South Austin a better place to live, work and conduct business by advoacting for issues that affect the quality of life in South Austin. Monthly luncheons are at 11:30 on the 2nd Tuesday at Red Lobster 3815 S. Lamar. For info contact: Linda Clarke at 512-899-2120.
New Events September 5 - January 31 3-D Watercolors, Metal Sculptures & Paintings - See the unique watercolors of Shou Ping See the beautiful landscape paintings of bluebonnets by Ken Moore in the Store into December. An exhibit of metal sculptures by Sun McColgin also opens Sept. 12 on the Center grounds. Enjoy this “Relics in The Field” exhibit through January. LBJ Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave (512) 232-0100 wildflower.org November 6 - November 8 The Settlement Home for Children Garage Sale - Great treasurs can be found at the Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road. $7 entry on Friday; Free on the weekend.
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 4829026 or 921-4901. Thursdays.
Saturday, November 7
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.
Fixit Clinic: Small Appliances & Electronics - 12pm - 3pm Faulty motor, cracked cell phone screen, or a mysterious glitch have your electronic device or small appliance out of commission? Bring it to the Fixit Clinic at Recycled Reads where volunteer coaches with repair knowhow will be available to help you fix your item. Recycled Reads, Austin Public Library Book Store 5335 Burnet Road Contact Fixit Austin
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. 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. ALS Caregivers Support Group Group will meet from 12:15 to 2:15 pm on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday afternoons of each month, at the Yarborough branch (2nd Tues) and the Twin Oaks branch (4th Tues) of the Austin Public Library. FREE Contact: Jinji Willingham (512) 350-8505 Retired Austin Travelers - a group for people who love to travel. Regular meetings are held at the Oak Hill Library 5124 Convict Hill Rd. More information & directions can be found at the web site, ratsonline.org.
“Easy Edibles!” - 10am Judy Barrett, discusses many ways to enjoy fresh, healthy, local food without a lot of work. Natural Gardener 8648 Old Bee Cave Road (512) 288-6113 www.naturalgardeneraustin.com Sat., Nov. 7 & Sun., Nov. 8 12th Annual Arts Round-Up 10am Sat. & 11am Sun Spicewood Arts Society Presents 2 Days of Art and Live Music. Proceeds will be used for programs for students in local schools. Admission is free, all donations are welcome. La Cabana Grill, 21103 Hwy. 71 W Spicewood Sunday, November 15 League of Women Voters, Austin, Panel Discussion, Money in Politics - 2:30 to 4:30pm Trinity United Methodist Church 4001 Speedway
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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. Docent Tours of AMOA - Each Sat. & Sun. 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. Austin Museum of Art, 823 Congress 512-495-9224 www.amoa.org. Texas Outdoor Women’s Network - Open to women of all ages interested in outdoor activities. fishing, kayaking, camping, hiking and more! No experience required. Free monthly meetings on fourth Tuesday of each month at 6pm at the LCRA Red Bud Complex, 3601 Lake Austin Blvd. . www.townaustin.org. Hill Country Outdoors- “Austin’s Most Active Outdoor, Sport an Social Club” Specializing in adventure with outdoor events such as hiking, camping, biking, road trips and rafting. hillcountryoutdoors.com. Westcave Preserve public weekend tours- Sats. and Sundays,
Ongoing Events
Saturday, November 7
New Events
Austin Free to Breathe Run/Walk - 8am Fundraise and register to walk or run with hundreds of community members as they gather at the Austin Free to Breathe 5K Run/Walk at Richard Moya Park. The 5K run/walk and 1-mile walk, will be the main focus of this enlivening day, highlighted by an opening and closing rally, kids’ activities, and music from a local DJ. 10001 Burleson freetobreathe.org
Thursday, November 5
Senior Safari Adventure - Tues. Fri., 1pm - 2:30pm Calling all Seniors (60+)Put on your walking shoes and join us as we stroll around the Zoo to meet and learn about some of our animals. Please bring bottled water as we do not have drinkable water on grounds. $5 caregiver $13 Senior 10808 Rawhide Trail (512) 288-1490
2015 Rainwater Revival - 10am 4pm Bringing together homeowners, builders, vendors and conservation experts to connect, share and celebrate the ancient tradition of harvesting rainwater. Dripping Springs hillcountryalliance.org
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. jeanneffia@gmail.com
25th Annual Fossil Fest - 9am 5pm Learn about the fossils in your backyard. Opportunity to interact one-on-one with a UT scientist, science educators and knowledgeable PSoA members for hands-on learning and demos The Paleontological Society of Austin is sponsoring the 25th Annual Fossil Fest at Old Settlers Association Headquarters 3300 Palm ValleBlvd, Round Rock
Every Wednesday Thinkery Community Nights - 4pm - 8pm MAKE and DO together at Community Night! Every Wednesday the museum stays open late for families to discover new ideas and learn together. Enjoy the exhibits and educational programs facilitated by staff. Admission is by donation, with a suggested $1 dollar donation. Bilingual Storytime Wednesdays at 6 pm Thinkery At the Meredith Learning Lab 1830 Simond Ave. thinkeryaustin.org Homeschool Days at the Science Mill - Homeschool families and groups to join us on the second Wednesday of each month to explore the Science Mill. In addition to museum exhibits, we will offer special demonstrations and guests. Museum hours are 10am-4pm. Cost: $6 per student. 1 free educator per student. Additional adults are $8. No reservations required.Learning Labs will be offered at 11:30am and 1pm for an additional cost of $4 per student (limited space for Learning Labs). Storytime - Tuesdays & Wednes-
days at the Hampton Library, 5125 Convict Hill Rd. Toddlers Fridays at 11am, . 892-6680. wiredforyouth.co
Sunday’s, Nov. 8 - Nov. 29
September 18 - December 12
November 5 - November 22
Mr. Johnny’s Kids Club Music Hour - 10am Sing, dance, jump, and shout with Johnny, Sharon, Nick, Amber & the HOPPETTES. ome early for Juice, granola, coffee, muffins & more in lobby. $1 Scottish Rite Theater 18th and Lavaca info@mrjohnny. com | 512 494 1411 November 10 - November 29
Mondo Cortez Live from Chicago - 10pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Ln 512 282-2586 evangelinecafe.com
Jon Napier Song Swap with Wes Perryman - 7:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512264-0318 poodies.net
Alice Wallace - 8pm Guadalupe Pirates - 10:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512264-0318 poodies.net
Popped - A Local All-Star Folk Tribute to Pop Music - 6pm Benefiting Austin Pets Alive at Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Rd 512-8287636 strangebrewloungeside.com
Texas KGB - 7pm Hill Cafe 4700 South Congress 512-851-9300 hillscafe.com
Monday, November 9
Melancholy Ramblers - 6pm Cornell Hurd - 9:30pm Broken Spoke 3201 S. Lamar(512) 442-6189 brokenspokeaustintx.com Laura Otero - 6:30 at Central Market Westgate 4477 S. Lamar 512899-4300 centralmarket.com Friday, November 6 Carl Hutchens - 8pm Poodies Hilltop Bar and Grill 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512-264-0318 poodies.net
Saturday, November 14
Tuesday, November 10
Eric Hisaw - 8pm Thieving Birds - 10pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512-264-0318 poodies.net
Grouchy Like Riley - 7pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Ln 512 282-2586 evangelinecafe.com
Paul Glasse - 7pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Ln 512 282-2586 evangelinecafe.com Soul Wagon - 7pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter 512-2889994 satellitebistroandbar.com Marle Haggard - doors @ 6pm Show @ 7pm The Nutty Brown Cafe 12225 Highway 290 West 512.301.4648 nuttybrown.com
Deadline Friday, November 13
Guitar Kings W/ Volkaert, Kirchen, Wilks - 7pm & 9pm Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com
Zilker Holiday Tree Art Contest In creating an original version of the Zilker Holiday Tree, children may use crayons, watercolors, ink, colored paper, pastels or paint to show us their version of Austin’s traditional holiday symbol. Ages 5 - 10 For more information and to print out the entry forms, please visit http://austintexas. gov/page/art-contest .
Jeremy McBee Duo - 7pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter 512288-9994 satellitebistroandbar.com Hot Texas Swing Band - 6:30 at Central Market Westgate 4477 S. Lamar 512-899-4300 centralmarket.com
Saturday, November 7
Up On The One - 6pm Central Market Cafe Westgate 4477 S. Lamar Blvd 512-899-4300 Tessy Lou and the Shotgun Stars - 7pm The Rusty Mule 9201 Hwy 290 (512) 704-6416
Diana Cantu - 8pm Danny Brooks - 10:30pm Poodies Hilltop Bar and Grill 22308 Hwy. 71 West 512-2640318 poodies.net Sunday, November 8
Jason James - 7pm Hill Cafe 4700 South Congress 512-851-9300 hillscafe.com
Wednesday, November 11
Sean Devine - 7pm Hill Cafe 4700 South Congress 512-851-9300 hillscafe.com
UT vs Kansas, Happy Hour During the Game! - 7pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter 512-2889994 satellitebistroandbar.com
Billy Wilson - 6:30 at Central Market Westgate 4477 S. Lamar 512899-4300 centralmarket.com
Texas Songwriters Showcase: WC Jameson Hosts Chuck Hawthorne - 6:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512264-0318 poodies.net
Robert LaRoche CD Release 8pm Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Road 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com
Potted Potter - Doors @ 6pm | Show @ 7pm This brilliant family entertainment is perfect for ages six to Dumbledore (who is very old indeed). Stateside at the Paramount Theatre 719
Congress Avenue 512.472.5470 austintheatre.org
2nd Annual Harry Potter Fest - $20 gets you a “Potter Fest Pass” that covers entry to every night of Potter Fest and half priced concessions. Blue Starlite Mini Urban Drive-In 1901 E. 51st St. www.bluestarlitedrivein.com
Innate Space - 6:30pm Johnson 8:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512-264-0318 poodies.net
Brunch Buffet w/ Java Jazz - 10am - 2pm The Nutty Brown Cafe 12225 Highway 290 West 512.301.4648 nuttybrown.com
Alvin Crow w/ Special Guests for the 51st Birthday Dance for the Broken Spoke - 9pm Broken Spoke 3201 S. Lamar (512) 4426189 or brokenspokeaustintx.com
New Events Winnie the Pooh - Join Pooh, Eeyore, Piglet, and Rabbit for a fun, musical adaptation In the Kleberg Theatre at Zach Scott 202 South Lamar 512-476-0541 zachtheater.com for showtimes
Liz Morphis - 7pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Ln 512 282-2586 evangelinecafe.com
Sat., Nov. 14 & Sun., Nov. 15
Kids Calendar
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@amoa.org to give an idea of materials needed. 512-4959224 / www.amoa.org.
Arts & Entertainment cont.
10am., noon, 2pm & 4, $5 adult/$2 child/$15 family. One mile hike into the canyon & back. Kids welcome w/ adult. No pets. For more info call (830)825-3442 westcave.org . Guided Hikes - Second Sat. & second Sun. of each month at 9am at Bright Leaf Natural Area, 4400 Crestway Dr., Hikes are usually 4 miles long and last about 2 hours. Wear sturdy shoes and bring your own water. brightleaf.org
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Chris Gage w/ Jon Emery “The King of Hillbilly rock and roll” A veteran on Veteran’s Day - 7:30pm Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Road 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com Thursday, November 12 Innate Space - 6:30pm Johnson 8:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512-264-0318 poodies.net Mark Viator and Susan Maxey 7pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Lane 512 282-2586 evangelinecafe.com Jacob Wise - 6:30 at Central Market Westgate 4477 S. Lamar 512899-4300 centralmarket.com Friday, November 13
Michael O’Connor CD Release 9pm Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Road 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com Sunday, November 15 Sunday Gospel Brunch with the Purgatory Players - 11am - 1pm at Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Rd 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com Gospel brunch featuring live jazz by Java Jazz - 10am - 2pm Nutty Brown Cafe 12225 Highway 290 West 512.301.4648 nuttybrown.com Monday, November 16 Texas Songwriters Showcase: WC Jameson Hosts Doug Rees 6:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512-264-0318 poodies.net
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Drippin’ Lowdown
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Mid-week farmers market features local harvest and more It seems the iconic photo in the national news from (this year’s) Halloween flood was of pumpkins bobbing around Dripping Springs’ main intersection in the early hours
of October 31. The Hays County Sheriff’s Department stayed busy that morning, fishing out orange orbs that floated from the nearby Lion’s Field Pumpkin Patch into the intersection of
Hwy 290 and RR 12. Should we make Bobbing for Pumpkins a yearly ritual? (Probably not...) So now that Halloween is over - it must be Christmas, right? Sorry, I’m
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
INVITATION TO COMMENT ON THE DRAFT OF THE PROGRAM YEAR 2014 CDBG ANNUAL REPORT As part of Travis County’s ongoing public engagement related to its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG,) Travis County will make available to the public its Program Year 2014 CDBG annual report known as the Consolidated Annual Program, Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The CAPER covers a period from October 1, 2014 to September 30, 2015, and describes progress made in carrying out the CDBG projects. This report will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to meet federal requirements. Comment Period and Draft Document Comments will be accepted for 15 days beginning November 23, 2015 at 8:00 a.m. and ending December 7, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Beginning November 23, 2015, a draft document will be available for download on the Travis County CDBG page www.co.travis.tx.us/CDBG, and also available for review at any of the seven Travis County Community Centers:
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just old school enough to hold Thanksgiving as a place marker between the ghoulish holiday and the Ghost of Christmas presents. So here’s what’s up out west for that most beautiful time of the year.
Local Bounty at the Farmers Market
At its core, Thanksgiving is a celebration of the local harvest. And what better way to honor that than to serve food actually harvested from your locale? Every Wednesday afternoon from 3:00 pm ’til dusk, Dripping Springs Farmers Market hosts several dozen producers from the surrounding area - offering the best of the season’s and region’s bounty. They bring homegrown vegetables and fruits, meat, dairy, prepared foods, specialty foods, and handmade crafts to their booths that cover the “Triangle” (formed by Hwy 290, RR12, and Mercer St.)
What’s in season and available right now? Acorn squash, apples, basil, beets, carrots, chard, cherry tomatoes, chives, dandelion, dill, garlic, kale, hot peppers, melons, mint, onions, oregano, parsely, potatoes, radishes, rosemary, rutabagas, sage, scallions, shallots, summer squash, sweet peppers, swiss chard, tomatoes, turnips, Laurel Robertson thyme, winter squash, yeloow squash, zucchini.... and possibly other things I’m not even aware of. At the market you’ll also find locally grown eggs, chickens, lamb, pork, dried fruits, honey, olive oil, and wines.
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Public Hearings The public can provide their comments by attending a Public Hearing scheduled for Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. at the Travis County Commissioners Courtroom, 700 Lavaca St., Austin, TX. Mailing Comments The public can also mail their comments to: CDBG Program, Travis County, HHSVS, P.O. Box 1748, Austin, TX 78767 or e-mail them to the CDBG program at cdbg@traviscountytx.gov For additional information contact Christy Moffett, at cdbg@traviscountytx.gov or call 512-854-3460. To request that an American Sign Language or Spanish interpreter be present at the public hearing, please contact staff at least five business days in advance. Travis County is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Please call 512-854-3460 for assistance.
Dripping Springs Farmers Market
Shopper picks out kale and leeks at the Dripping Springs Farmers Market held every Wednesday at the “Triangle”.
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Drippin’ Lowdown, continued There’s homemade bread, coffee cakes, scones, cookies, muffins, empanadas, fudge, jams, jellies,salsa, sausage, Indian and Thai food, and kettle korn (cooked onsite). You can buy locally roasted coffee, essential oils, lotions, goat milk soap, jewlery, natural fiber clothing, mosaic art, handmade home accessories - and who knows what else as the Christmas season comes upon us? Every week, there’s live music and cooking demonstrations. On November 11, Emily Van Eck will present “Good for You Greens - Raw in Salads and Sauteed” and Dripping Springs’ own Dillion Havens will entertain with his guitar. And calling all craft and art vendors - the special Holiday Markets, November 18-December 23, are a great opportunity to sell your creations. Applications are available every market at the manager’s table, or at City Hall.
a schedule that includes breaks for feeding time and naps....difficulties that leave many new parents feeling alone and ill-equipped to stride off into the woods with a newborn. When the Dripping Springs mom discovered Hike it Baby, it was a game changer for her. Sarah became one of
Dripping Springs During November, Hike It Baby is sponsoring a 30-Day Challenge for families across the globe to get their babies and children outside for 30 miles in 30 days, or to get outside for 30 minutes three times a week. The paywhat-you-want registration ($2-$50) helps the all-volunteer organization
pound child in a backpack can help with that!) - but the kids get out and experience nature.” Hikes are rated by difficulty level - green for easy, stroller-friendly conditions; blue for three-to-seven mile hikes that usually require a baby carrier; black for longer and more serious hiking conditions - though still easy enough for young ones or elderly family members to join in. The whole family - from moms and dads, sisters and brothers, to aunts and uncles, nannies and grannies, are welcome on Hike it Baby hikes. The Austin group has added family camping trips to their list of activities.
Their spring camping trip to Colorado Bend State Park was “such a success that we’re planning on making it an annual event,” says Sarah. On November 14 and 15, a special two-day hike along the Barton Creek Greenbelt trail will offer a great opportunity to get in almost a third of the 30 miles for Hike It Baby’s November 30-Day Challenge. For a schedule of hikes and more information on Hike it Baby, visit their website www.hikeitbaby.com, or join their Facebook page - Hike it Baby Austin.˘
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Babies in Nature
Dripping Springs’ Farmers Market is also the site of one of Hike It Baby Austin’s “urban strolls.” Organizer Sarah Maxwell pulls together the weekly outdoor gathering for small children and their parents, as well as several other outings each month, sponsored by the Austin chapter of the growing Hike It Baby national organization. “We believe that our world would be a better place if all parents stepped outside at least once a week for a walk in nature with their baby,” says the group’s mission statement, and their goal is to support families with small children in doing just that. The benefits of getting outdoors with children, they report, include reducing postpartum depression, creating a group of supportive friends, discovering new parts of your city, and helping children understand the importance of nature in their lives. Now that cool weather is here, hiking in nature with friends and family may also help reduce some of the effects of holiday meals! Two years ago, as a new mom, Sarah discovered all too well the difficulties of getting out into nature with a young child: packing up the baby, a diaper bag, stroller, snacks and planning
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Winter squash are in season at the Farmer’s Market. three leaders for the Austin branch (with more than 2300 members) and now coordinates several family hikes a month in southwest Austin and the Dripping Springs area. Sarah and her son Theo are veterans of weekly hikes at Dripping Springs’ Charro Ranch Park, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Mary Moore Searight Park, and parks in Buda, Wimberley, and other locations around Austin. In any given month, the Central Texas branch of Hike it Baby sponsors dozens of free hikes for families, ranging from easy strolls through urban gathering areas to trail hikes along greenbelts and through rural parks.
fund its few expenses. Participants will be registered for prizes, and 5% of the proceeds will go to an outdoor-related non-profit. New moms, just getting back into shape, will feel encouraged by the group cameraderie and not too challenged by the pace, promises Sarah. The hikes are geared for children, who sometimes find flowers and insects along the trail as interesting as the hike itself. One of the guidelines the group lives by, she says, is “we leave no family behind!” “Some of the hikes are led by twoand three-year-olds,” Sarah points out. “You might not get your heart rate up (although carrying a ten-to-thirty
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AISD, ESA announce expansion of STEM Education Initiative The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) and Austin ISD today announced the expansion of the ESA Digital Living Project, a program that teaches Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) skills to middle and high school students. The program, which is developed by EverFi, Inc., is expanding to serve more students throughout the Austin area at no cost, thanks to a partnership from ESA. “It is critical that we provide our schools with effective and meaningful resources in the classroom,” said Annette Gregory, executive director of Career and Technical Education for Austin ISD. “I congratulate the
students today on their achievements and thank the Entertainment Software Association for its efforts in engaging students about STEM technology and careers and helping to prepare our young people for the jobs of the future.” Local educators and community leaders shared remarks with students from the Bertha Sadler Means Young Women’s Leadership Academy about the importance of technology and STEM skills. Speakers included Tom Foulkes, vice president of state government affairs for ESA, Austin ISD leadership, Bertha Sadler Means Young Women’s Leadership Academy Principal Ivette Savina, and students
in the program. STEM professionals from the Austin community joined students for a networking discussion around women in STEM, workforce issues, and future career opportunities. National statistics around STEM and digital literacy have created urgency to provide these educational opportunities to students in Austin. One in five teens report having been cyberbullied by someone online or by text message, and of the nearly 3.8 million ninth graders in the country, only 6 percent are expected to choose a STEM-focused degree in college. Through the expanded ESA Digital Living Project, ESA aims to encourage students to embrace
STEM and technology education opportunities, leverage technology in a safe and effective manner, and create active pathways for career success in STEM and other fields. “The ESA Digital Living Project aims to equip students with the digital and STEM skills they need to be successful,” said Tom Foulkes, vice president at ESA, the trade association representing the U.S. video game industry. “We are pleased to provide Austin middle and high school students with expanded resources around online responsibility, cyberbullying, privacy and security, STEM careers, and other critical skills.” Developed by EverFi, the ESA
Digital Living Project combines the power of cutting-edge instructional design, rich media, online video games, and real world simulations to educate teens about technology, digital literacy and introduce students to STEM career opportunities. With courses for both middle and high school students, students demonstrate their mastery of technology and STEM skills as presented through real-life scenarios and engaging missions. Since the program’s inception, the ESA Digital Living Project has reached nearly 20,000 students across 3 states. For more information, visit the program’s informational website at info.everfi. com/ESA.
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Gazette Sports: Austin • Bowie • Crockett Student Athlete Spotlight Nicole Spaulding by Patrick Olson Senior setter Nicole Spaulding recently completed her final season on the Crockett volleyball team and will now concentrate on preparing for a soccer campaign that starts in January. “Nicole has natural ability,” said volleyball coach Lori Henry. “She’s been our only setter for the past two years. She’s stepped up and has done well.” Spaulding led the team in assists and will be a starting center middle fullback for the Lady Cougar soccer club. A native of Austin, Nicole attended Boone Elementary before progressing to Covington Middle School, where she also ran track. Spaulding earned a spot on the varsity soccer team as a freshman Continued on next page
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Lake Travis quarterback Charlie Brewer throws a touchdown pass to Cade Brewer to extend the Cavs lead.
Bowie falls to Lake Travis 44 to 27 by Patrick Olson With his team missing a starting running back, Charlie Brewer opted to utilize his feet to prevail over the Bulldogs, as Lake Travis crushed Bowie 44-27 behind three rushing touchdowns from the Cavaliers field general. Lake Travis built a 23-0 lead in the first quarter and will enter the postseason as the top seed in Class 6A Division II while Bowie visits District 15-5A champion Round Rock in first round Division I action. Bowie entertains Del Valle Thursday evening at Burger Stadium in the regular season finale.
Bowie forced a three and out on the first Lake Travis possession, but had to punt the ball back to the Cavs after failing to move the chains near midfield. Brewer then dashed fifty yards and recorded a 19-yard scoring stroll shortly afterward. The Bulldogs couldn’t convert on third down and five during the subsequent possession and the Lake Travis quarterback threw a touchdown pass to Cade Brewer to extend the Cavaliers lead. The home team led 30-7 at halftime after Quirin Laracuente crossed the goal line on a 2-yard rushing play.
Bowie put the ball in the end zone on three of their first four drives in the second half. Josh Wainwright’s 66-yard touchdown play occurred less than two minutes into the third period. Wainwright then proceeded to score again on a 12-yard throw from Matthew Wheeler. A touchdown reception by Cash Cavitt on a pass from Brandon Ramos narrowed the Cavs advantage to 37-27 but Brewer crossed the goal line with an insurance score in the fourth quarter.
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Jacob Traudt by Patrick Olson
As a 6’2” 190 lb. wide receiver, Jacob Traudt has played an integral role in the playoff-qualifying 2015 campaign for the Austin High football team. The consistent playmaker—who has snagged 57 receptions for 700 yards and six touchdowns—aims to help the Maroons conquer the Trojans Friday Night at House Park on Senior Night. “We need to play with a lot of tempo, take care of the ball and give it all we’ve got,” he replied when asked what it will take to get a victory over Anderson. Born in Dallas, Jacob moved to Austin at the age of five and attended Bryker Woods Elementary before advancing up to O’Henry Middle School, where
Jacob Traudt he also played basketball. Upon arriving at Austin High, he played freshman football and baseball. Traudt moved from defensive end and tight-end to wide receiver on Continued on next page
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and began running relay events for the Cougars track team in the spring. She is eager to resume defensive responsibilities in soccer, having developed solid communication with friend and starting goalie Misty Altes. Crockett’s team began practicing on Monday and worked on game-like situations. Mathematics instructor Mr. Locklear is Nicole’s favorite teacher at Crockett. “He’s always been super supportive and gives me really good advice,” Spaulding noted. Following graduation, Nicole plans to attend either Texas A&M or Texas State and pursue a degree in physical therapy or criminal law. “Work hard and never give up,” she replied when asked what advice she may have for younger pupils aspiring to compete at the varsity level in high school. “Go above and beyond in whatever you do.”
Jacob Traudt
the gridiron as a junior, and earned a promotion to the baseball team as a sophomore. This spring Jacob will operate at third base with football teammates Nick Clawson, Beau Kalbacher, Matt Duke and Rudy Saenz, who also will compete on the diamond in the spring for the Maroons. Mathematics instructor Mrs. Swail is Jacob’s favorite teacher at Austin High. “She’s at every single football game on the sidelines,” said Traudt. “She’s a huge supporter of the team.” In his spare time, Jacob enjoys watching sports and pulls for the Horned Frogs since his mother Tama attended TCU. “Jacob is a tremendous kid,” coach Mike Rosenthal said. “He’s outstanding in the classroom and he’s outstanding on the field. He wants to be the best at both.”
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Crockett falls to LBJ by Patrick Olson With a single game remaining on the schedule, Crockett closes out the 2015 campaign hosting Reagan Friday night at Burger Stadium, following a 63-27 defeat to LBJ last weekend. Thirty senior Cougars will play their final high school football game against the Raiders as Crockett seeks a second victory on the season. The brown and gold warriors aim for an eleventh win in the series that will have included 37 encounters. LBJ quickly established a 22-0 lead after the first quarter and Crockett put points on the board following a 61-yard pass play from senior quarterback Zach Ochoa to senior receiver Jonathan FriesenLee. Following a Jaguars defensive touchdown in the third quarter, the Cougars scored again when Joseph Baca recorded his first touchdown on a 4-yard run. Ochoa, who leads the team in rushing, ran over the
goal line in the fourth quarter, before Ryan Waugh scored the final points of the contest on a 5-yard pass from senior signal caller Adrian Marquez. Defensive lineman Royce Charleston will lead fellow senior defenders Martin Castillo, Joshua Carrillo, Joseph Lopez, Rafael Rosales, Marcus Ruiz, Abraham Garcia and Antonio Quezada into battle against the Raiders. Senior offensive linemen for Crockett include Corey Elmore, Rubelmar Aviles, Jason Conner, Jonathan Chromcak, Jonathan Villegas and Cuauhtemoc Pena-Gonzales. Additional senior contributors on the offensive side include Jonathan Martinez, Marco Valdez, Jeremy Barrera, Francisco Barrientos, Servando Varlea IV, Francisco Ramos, Jessie Carillo, Kweisi Hurd, Joe Newton, Jordin Toupin, Alec Murillo, Alexis Sanchez-Torres and running back Craig Rose.
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Bowie girls sweep Austin High by Patrick Olson The Bowie volleyball team swept Austin High in the regular season finale, but bowed out in the first round of the playoffs, three games to one, to a Westwood club armed with a lethal striker in Annie Rose Leggett. Following a successful season as the third place team in District 15-5A, the Lady Dawgs will lose eight seniors to graduation. The Lady Warriors advanced to face The Woodlands in an area round matchup. Breanna Jackson’s block at the net resulted in Austin High getting a 6-4 early lead in the first game versus Bowie. Despite excellent defense up front by Lady Maroons Morgan Fielder and Jordan Bernard, Bowie built a 9-7 advantage. Madi Hawkins set up Anna Carlson for a kill that sliced the Dawgs lead to 15-12. A Bowie dig by Micaela Mirabal preceded an assist by Skylar James that moved the Bowie girls in front 22-17. Three straight erroneous returns by the Maroons then secured the first game for Bowie. Blocking at the net by Eden Kasprak
and Kyndall Johnson helped Bowie establish early momentum in the second game. A powerful kill by Jackson knotted the score 5-5. Sabrina Bianco set up Alex McLennan for a kill enabling Bowie to move in front 11-8. With Alicia Morales serving, Bowie built a 17-15 lead. A huge kill by Jackson gave the Maroons a slim 24-23 advantage before a Bowie time out. Shortly afterward, the 5’10” James jumped up and swatted back a kill to secure the second game 26-24. An assist by Hawkins on a kill by Jackson tied the third game 4-4. A powerful block up front by James put Bowie on top 7-4. Ellie Crosley’s kill off an assist by Brooke Landry extended the home team’s lead to 12-4. Austin High rallied with Sydney Dudney serving, but Johnson’s kill extended the lead to 19-10. An assist by Morales before a kill by Ana Gonzales closed out the visitors 25-19. Bowie lost the first game to Westwood before rallying in the second game to take the lead 16-11 on a James blast at the net. After a block
back at the net for a point, McLennan pumped her fist to exalt a point, giving Bowie a 20-15 advantage. The Dawgs scored another point forcing the Warriors to regroup with a time out. Westwood then displayed superior ball movement and bombarded Bowie with three straight vicious kills. Game point occurred on a ball that barely fell over the deep line and Westwood secured the second game 25-22. Mirabal served up an ace to put Bowie on top 8-3 in the third game. Led by lightning-quick rocket returns by Leggett, the Warriors climbed back and sliced the Bowie lead to 20-17. With Morales serving, the Warriors made errant returns and Bowie took game three 2523. Tori Clitheroe began to assert power at the net in the final game as Westwood went in front early. The Warriors moved the ball well again and Leggett’s kill led to a 20-18 lead before Westwood scored the final two points to capture the victory. Breanna Jackson’s block at the net early in a losing cause to Bowie.
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Austin High beats Lehman to clinch a playoff birth by Patrick Olson Beau Kalbacher threw seven touchdown passes and ran for another score as Austin High clinched a second consecutive playoff berth in a 77-13 triumph over Lehman. The Maroons never punted in the game and accumulated 667 yards of offense versus the Lobos. Junior signal caller Khalyl Muhammad entered the game in relief and tossed a scoring pass to Matt Duke for Austin High’s tenth touchdown of the contest. Jacob Traudt caught the first of his three touchdowns on an 18-yard scoring strike from Kalbacher in the first quarter. After Rudy Saenz snagged a 7-yard touchdown reception, Mendoza, who ran for 120 yards on thirteen carries, sped across the goal line for a rushing tally. Junior wide-out J.J. Jacobs then added to the offensive output with
a 7-yd scoring reception. Kalbacher darted into the end zone in the second quarter to put the visitors on top 34-6. Traudt snagged a 30-yard touchdown and Jacobs caught an 18-yard score before an extra point by Eli Lopez gave Austin High a 49-6 advantage at intermission. After Traudt hauled in his sixth touchdown of the season on an 83-yard play, Lehman returned the subsequent kickoff for their second scoring play of the evening. Sophomores scored next for the Maroons as wide receiver Jadon Alonza caught his first touchdown of the season in the third quarter and Declan Ovalle sprinted into the end zone on a 51-yard jaunt to cap scoring in the contest. The Maroons close out the regular season Friday night hosting Anderson at House Park with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m.
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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
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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 Thursday Abide student ministry 6:30pm www.fbcoakhill.org Oak Hill Primitive Baptist Church 11408 Camp Ben McCulloch Rd. Pastors: Richard Halbgewachs and mark Huffman Services: Sunday Prayer 9:00 am, Coffee Fellowship 9:30 am, Worship 10:30 am, Wednesday 7:00 pm www.oakhillpbc.org Scenic Hills Baptist Church 8305 Mowinkle Dr. (off Circle Dr.) (512)288-0244 Pastor Matthew Cox Adult and children’s Sunday School classes- 10am Sunday worship service- 11am Sunday evening service- 6pm Wednesday prayer and preaching service- 7pm More info found at- scenichillsbc.com
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Iglesia Bautista Oak Hill 6907 Convict Hill Rd., 78749 Cell(512)828-9545/Home(512)719-4366 Pastor Leonel Flores Sr. Servicios Bilingües- Domingo: 9:45am- Escuela Dominical, 11 am- Adoración & Mensaje Miércoles:7pm-EstudioBíblico&Oración Música Tradicional y Contemporánea ¡Visitarnos!
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St. Catherine of Siena 4800 Convict Hill Rd. 78749 892-2420 Pastor Rev. Patrick Coakley Weekend Masses: Sat. 9am, 5pm vigil; Sun 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am, 1:15pm, 5pm Weekday Masses: Mon-Fri. 12noon, Sat. 9am, Tues & 1st Fri 7pm
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Western Hills Church of Christ 6211 Parkwood Drive 892-3532 www.whfamily.org westernhillsoffice@gmail.com Sunday Services:9am Bible Classes (all ages),10am Worship (with Children’s Church) Evening - groups & worship alternating weeks Wednesday: 7pm Worship, classes for all ages, 6pm Meal together We have an inspiring and Biblically rich worship service, a very active Youth Ministry and a growing Children’s Ministry! “We are... a place to believe, a place to belong, a place to call home”
COWBOY CHURCH Cowboy Church of the Hill Country 120 Frog Pond Lane(4 miles west of Nutty Brown Road on Hwy 290) (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. Erin Hensley Services: 9am & 11:15am Holy Eucharist Rite II, Coffee Hour 10 am & 12:45 am, Christian Formation for All Ages 10:15 am-11am Children’s Chapel at both services and professional nursery from 8:45 am-12:45 pm 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. Michael’s-South St. Michael’s Episcopal Church-New South Campus Meeting at Covington Middle School Auditorium, 3700 Convict Hill (1 block SW of Brodie & Wm. Cannon) 9:00 A.M. Worship, Sunday School, Nursery All are welcome around God’s table st-michaels.org
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Abiding Love Lutheran Church “Sharing God’s Love” 7210 Brush Country, 78749 (512)892-4040 Sr. Pastor:Lynnae Sorensen Assoc. Pastor: Brad Highum Sunday Services: 8:30am and 11am Education Hour: 9:45 am (for all ages) Children’s Center 892-2777 Director: Debbie Tonne Full & PT programs M-F, 7am-6pm Food Pantry- Mondays 1:30-3:30pm info@abidinglove.org www.abidinglove.org Bethany Lutheran Church “Where Jesus Meets His Friends” 3701 W. Slaughter (next to Bowie) 292-8778 email: info@blcms.org Pastor: Rev. William B. Knippa Assoc. Pastor: Rev. Martin Danner Sun. Worship Services: 8am (Trad.) 9:30 & 11:00 am (Blended Traditional & Contemporary Music) 6:00 p.m. (Contemporary Praise) Sunday School & Bible Study: 9:30am Nursery During Services Bethany Preschool, Mon-Thurs. www.blcms.org Holy Cross Lutheran Church 4622 S. Lamar 892-0516 Rev. Magdalene Holm-Roesler, Pastor Services: 10:00 am Sunday Study Hour: 9:00 am Sunday Fellowship & Coffee after services Adult and Children’s Sun. School www.hclcaustin.org You’re always welcome here. Mt. Olive Lutheran Church 10408 Hwy 290 West (4 miles from the “Y” in Oak Hill) 512-288-2370 info@ConnectwithJesus.org www.Mt.OliveAustin.org Pastors: Paul Meyer and Ben Braun Services: 8 am traditional and 10:30
am contemporary. Education Hour: 9:15-10:15 am Preschool: 18 months to Pre-K, Preschool Phone: 512-288-2330 Full and part-time hours. Risen Savior Lutheran Church-WELS 2811 Aftonshire Way 78748 512-280-8282 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
ORTHODOX
St. Sophia Orthodox Church 225 Rose Dr. in Dripping Springs Fr. Peter Smith, Pastor 512) 638-0721 / pcmsmith@hotmail. com (Fr. Peter’s email) www.stsophiachurch.us Services: Sundays- 8:45 a.m. Orthros (Matins) & 10 a.m. Divine LiturgyWeds- 7p.m. Daily Vespers or other special services according to the season Saturdays- 5:45 pm. Ninth Hour & 6:00 pm Great Vespers and Confession Special feast day services as announced All services are in English and visitors are always welcome. The Orthodox Church is the original, historic, pre-denominational Church of the New Testament. Please join us for worship soon!
PRESBYTERIAN
Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church 5226 W William Cannon 78749 Pastor James Capps Assoc. Pastors Michael Killeen, Britta Dukes Worship Schedule: 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.
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UNITY of Lake Travis is here! The new congregation, led by the Rev. John Connor & Rev. Bonnie Connor, meets Sundays at 10:30AM at the Old Bee Cave Schoolhouse, 13333 Texas Hwy 71, Bee Cave TX. (Located behind Shops at the Galleria, next to the Bee Cave fire station.) Visit facebook.com/unitylaketravis for more information, or email John@ ReverendConnor.com. UNITY is a positive, accepting path for spiritual living, based in the teachings and
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Civic Agenda, cont. from p. 2 Now in its 6th year, the Rainwater Revival brings together homeowners, builders, vendors and conservation experts to connect, share and celebrate the ancient tradition of harvesting rainwater. Free and open to the public. Circle C Area Democrats Monday, November 9 at 6:30pm Santa Rita’s Cantina, 5900 W Slaughter Ln, Austin, TX 78739. This month’s speaker, Lea Masiello, from the League of Women Voters will discuss issues related to Pay Day Loans, an important Democratic platform in the last election. Oak Hill Association of Neighborhoods monthly meeting Wed., Nov. 11 at 7:00pm Austin Community College, 10th Floor, 7748 U.S. 290 For more information and to download an agenda, go to ohan.org. Hill Country Republican Women Thurs., Nov. 12, 6:30 pm to 8 pm Santa Rita in Escarpment Village
The speaker for the meeting is Cathie Adams, President of Texas Eagle Forum. Her topic will be “Civilization Jihad.” See HCRW website for her full bio. Go to www.hillcountryrw. org for more informaltion. “Money in Politics”- a panel discussion hosted by The League of Women Voters of Austin Sun. Nov, 15, 2:30 to 4:30 pm Trinity United Methodist Church, 4001 Speedway. Speakers include Craig McDonald, Director, Texans for Public Justice; Roger Borgelt, attorney; Kurt Hildebrand, Chair, Texas Libertarian Party; and Sara Smith, attorney, Environment Texas. The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan, political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Public meeting on the development
on the ADA Self-Assessment System-Wide Transition Plan Thurs., Nov. 19 from 7 pm – 9 pm Asian American Resource Center 8401 Cameron Road The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department, and the consulting group, Altura Solutions, will be holding the first in a series of community meetings to gather input on the development on the ADA Self-Assessment System-Wide Transition Plan. This meeting will introduce the broader project goals, present details about the project’s activities and estimated timeline, and solicit input from attendees about community priorities for the facilities assessment process. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 4 days before the meeting date. For more information, call Tony
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spot in finals on Saturday night, ultimately placing 11th. Bowie’s show was called “Deep,” featuring musical selections that capture the magnificence of the ocean: “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea” by Paul Smith, “Short Ride in a Fast Machine” by John Adams, “Symphony No. 1, Movement 2” by Dmitri Shostakovich and “First Essay” by Samuel Barber. The music for “Deep” was arranged by Ryan George, with drill design by Leon May. The Bowie marching band, formally known as the James Bowie High School Outdoor Performing Ensemble (JBHSOPE), is under the direction of Kim Shuttlesworth; band assistants are Amy Suggs, Matt Atkinson and Collin Pagel. Director of the Color Guard is Joey Powell.
The Drum Majors are Kylie Dugan, Jay Garcia, Michael Huerta and Gianna Nuckols. The winner for the BOA San Antonio Super Regional was Flower Mound High School. Texas Marching Finals For some of the local marching bands, the weekend was a warm-up to the marching state finals on Monday and Tuesday. Monday hosted the 2A and 3A bands, while Tuesday was all about 5A and 1A bands. (4A and 6A schools will compete next year in this biennial competition.) The difference for 5A bands this year was the addition of 1A schools on the same day. The 1A schools were never considered large enough to compete at the finals level, but the University Interscholastic League decided to try it this year as a pilot.
The 5A bands would start preliminaries at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, break midway to let the 1A bands perform their preliminaries, then let the remaining 5A bands perform. The 1A bands ranked high enough to perform in the evening finals would start at 8:45 p.m. Those 5A bands selected for finals would start at 10 p.m. – a very long day for all involved. Kate Hector, Media Coordinator for UIL, said, “UIL staff create the marching band schedule to best accommodate all bands and minimize loss of school time and travel costs for schools. This year’s 5A schedule differs from previous years because of the addition of a pilot contest for Conference 1A marching band. Conference 2A and 3A marching bands share the venue on MonContinued on next page
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day and are also scheduled to finish just prior to midnight. In order to allow all schools who qualify for UIL events to compete in the same venue, it is not uncommon for UIL championships to occasionally go until midnight and even beyond. The UIL is dedicated to providing the best state championship experience for all participants and spectators.” Dale Sump, former president of the James Bowie Band Boosters, did not see a problem with the very long day. He said, “For those bands that make it to the UIL State finals, they have most likely competed in one or more other marching band competitions not affiliated with UIL, such as Bands of America, with a similar long-day format. The directors,
students and parents are used to the format at this point in their season.” Moynihan of Dripping Springs also put a positive spin on the long day of competition, “As a band parent who lived through the devastation the kids felt two years ago at not making it out of Area to State, I prefer to focus on the positive – we are going to State, and if we are still there at 10 p.m., then we are fortunate, because we are in the finals of State. Our kids only get a shot at this two times in their high school marching career as State titles are awarded only every other year, and both our son and my husband and I are very willing to endure one more late night to have that amazing and rare experience.” And experience it they did. Not
only did Dripping Springs make it into the evening finals, they were the very last band to perform – at 12:15 a.m.. Daniel Sanchez of txbands.org, an organization that attends Texas marching competitions and blogs about each performance, said of the Dripping Springs preliminary performance: “Such a powerful, controlled sound! Technical passages are done with ease. Plenty of body movements and characterization to keep everyone happy. Their visual demand is very high and they are definitely achieving it! They sound just as good when they are moving as they do when they are standing still. Absolutely great stuff!!” Gazette October 4- October 17, 2012... 23 The Dripping Springs show wasOak HillThe Dripping Springs show was entitled “The Flight of Spring,” an homage to the migration of the monarch butterfly Continued on next page
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entitled “The Flight of Spring,” an homage to the migration of the monarch butterfly featuring Symphony No. 9 from “The New World” by Dvorak and “The Rite of Spring” by Stravinsky. Band directors are Keith Lancaster, Derek Woods and Lance Brightwell. Drum Majors are Trey Boehm, Darrell Adams, Lauren Gordon and Michael Martinets. Ultimately Dripping Springs would place sixth, with Cedar Park, Vandegrift and Leander placing first, second and third. Moynihan was happy with the success of the Dripping Springs marching season. She feels a little lost sleep was worth giving the 1A bands the opportunity to perform “on the big stage.” She said, “I believe that UIL is doing their best to handle what is a great problem – an increase in the number of quality bands in the state of Texas. Is it an ideal situation this
year? No. But our kids are resilient and determined, and I believe they are up to the challenge and honor of the day, no matter how long it is.” Oh, and while James Bowie and the other 6A bands did not compete this year, Bowie band director Kim Shuttlesworth was at the competition—as one of the judges. But while the bands only attended one very long day, Shuttlesworth judged on both days. Her fellow adjudicators included: David Brandon, Duncanville High School; Brandon Brewer, Princeton High School; Greg Dick, Friendswood High School; Randy Jones, North Lamar High School (Paris); Jarrett Lipman, Claudia Taylor Johnson High School (San Antonio); Albert Lo, University of Texas at Brownsville; Joni Perez; The Woodlands High School; George Trevino, Lopez High School (Brownsville); and Mark Waymire, University of
Southern Mississippi. It is unknown how many students showed up to school bleary-eyed on Wednesday morning— and how many took all or part of the day off. Sump said some of the bands make the choice to stay overnight in San Antonio, while others use charter buses to allow students to sleep in comfort on the trip home. He said, “My wife and I have many years of chaperone experience at Bowie and can appreciate the fact that UIL state finals competition is only offered every other year for the six state classifications. Studies have shown that students with high academic achievement records are also participating in creative learning opportunities such as a fine arts program, and that might suggest that band students can more readily recover academically after being out of school for one or two days.” Until next year…
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Letter to the Editor, cont. from far from it. But something very important is happening around the country relative to traffic growth. We are all driving less. In Oak Hill and points west and southwest, we are driving so much less that even radically high growth rates cannot make the number of vehicles on the roads in Oak Hill grow. Today’s TxDOT traffic counts are actually (2013) about 10 percent lower than the peak in (2007-2009). But! Even though the number of cars on the road has not increased, congestion continues to increase as drive time increases every time TxDOT adds a new signal. On 290 and between Oak Hill and Dripping Springs there have probably been a half dozen new lights added since 2000. CAMPO’s failed traffic projections? CAMPO has been bad wrong about traffic growth in Oak Hill since 2000 and CAMPO’s 2025 Plan. They do not take into account our continually diminishing driving behavior. West and southwest of Oak Hill this behavior is decreasing more rapidly than most other parts of the country. The reason is that folks west and southwest of the “Y” are affluent. Affluent folks tend to be older. Older people: 1) drive less, 2) are more prone to professional jobs where they can work from home more often, 3) The percentage of people that work from home at least one day a week is rising very rapidly, 4) older affluent people are more likely to work from home to begin with, 5) They are also more prone to retire and drive much, much less, and 6) they are more prone to see their kids leave home for good, move to somewhere less affluent and take their driving with them. So, has traffic at the”Y” really stagnated since 2000? And is it because of driving behavior, or is the road at capacity like TxDOT says? i.e. If it is at capacity, where is the excess traffic going? And, if it is at capacity, why can we get through most of the time during non-peak hours without major congestion? If the road is at capacity, shouldn’t the rush hour peak congestion period be increasing in length to something more like IH35 downtown? CAMPO has been projecting Oak Hill traffic to increase at 3 percent per year since the 2025 Plan and the number of
vehicles on the road today is exactly the same as when they released their 2025 Plan, fifteen years ago. If their 2025 projections were correct, traffic today would not be the 50,000 vehicles per day we have averaged since 2000, but 100,000 vehicles per day. Where are the routes the extra 50,000 vehicles per day are using to bypass the “Y”? And if 50,000 vehicles per day that have caused such phenomenal congestion in Oak Hill for so, so long now (that ended last month when the continuous flow intersections came online) where is the phenomenal congestion caused by those extra 50,000 vehicles that are bypassing the “Y”? Si — Bruce Melton PE President, Melton Engineering
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sentations of the Oak Hill Parkway project has led to several changes, including: • Reducing the elevation at the ‘Y’ • Adding facilities for bicyclists an pedestrians • Transitioning the project past Circle Drive • Adding detention ponds that may reduce flooding • Minimizing the project’s impact on Williamson Creek Officials said the plan is to limit impact to existing trees such as the Grandmother and Grandfather Oaks and the Taco Bell Tree, which they are now calling the Beckett Grove Tree. The project includes a realignment of William Cannon Drive to avoid large trees, but local resident Carol Cespedes questions the need for that realignment. “Why not keep it on its present alignment?” she asks. “This would seem to reduce impact.” The website for Save Oak Hill Trees (www.saveoakhilltrees.com) shows dozens of heritage trees—those with diameters of 24 inches or more— along the planned Oak Hill Parkway that would likely be removed to allow for the larger roadway. Local resident Alan Watts has founded Save Oak Hill (www. saveoakhill.com) to make sure environmental concerns for the heritage trees and Williamson Creek don’t get lost. For many, saving just a handful of the local trees is not enough—this is Oak Hill after all. And some believe Grandmother Oak has already been damaged by current road construction and are concerned that more will be damaged in the quest for road improvements. Per federal law, an environmental impact study for U.S. 290 West from Mopac to RM 1826 is currently underway and is expected to be completed by 2017. Officials say the traffic model by the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) shows that by 2035, commuters would travel five miles in 30 minutes in this corridor without the new highway lanes. Cespedes questions CAMPO’s figures. She said, “I have
seen criticism of the CAMPO traffic projections, which are based on a progressive three percent growth into the indefinite future. I would like to see a review of these projections.” Cespedes also questions the need for so many traffic lanes. “These are not designed for the needs of the community,” she said. “I believe that the engineering is driven by orders to design a tolled highway that is much, much larger than the community needs now or will need in the foreseeable future.” Street is not convinced that the Oak Hill Parkway as it currently exists is the answer. She said, “I do not believe it will solve the traffic problems—but only make it worse since most folks will not pay the toll every day and will be forced to use the free lanes—only making traffic worse, not better. The elevated portions will separate our community, but most importantly will destroy the beauty and uniqueness we as Oak Hillians call home.” Commuters who drive through the ‘Y’ every day have demanded relief. Officials say traffic through the ‘Y’ is nearly three times the capacity for an acceptable signal-light intersection. But many drivers have seen a dramatic improvement through the area from smaller fixes like continuous flow intersections (CFIs) at the ‘Y’ and at William Cannon Drive. Cespedes said, “On some mornings I can go from Scenic Brook to Joe Tanner without a stop—or only a single light change.” She said the traffic backups are likely an issue with stoplight timing. Some locals believe that if the congestion is cleared—as the CFIs seem to be doing—then a wider roadway isn’t really needed, although officials say they are planning for more traffic in years to come. Street said, “Having been a resident of Oak Hill for 16 years, I have seen and witnessed the slow progression of traffic thru the ‘Y’ increase as this area is developed. I will add that the new [CFI] improvements have been a welcome change for those of us in Oak Hill who were used to constant gridlock. The changes have helped with my drive times as well as the
flow of traffic thru the ‘Y’ and at William Cannon.” While Oak Hill Parkway officials say a smaller project is not feasible, locals wonder why not in the wake of decreased traffic congestion by recent roadway improvements. In the early stages of the project, Concept F was demonstrated as the plan advanced by the local group Fix290. However officials told the public that design was not under consideration. Officials said the lack of frontage roads would not serve “as a reliable route” for emergency crews or the public if the road was closed. Locals wonder how that is any different from the current roadway. Still, the question remains: will a superhighway through Oak Hill solve the traffic problem, or just get commuters to the bottleneck on Mopac faster? One idea many consider reasonable is for Capital Metro to bulk up bus service and ridership in Oak Hill to get a substantial number of cars off the road. As it is, Oak Hill bus riders say they get only a fraction of the bus service provided to those in north Austin. Capital Metro has not invested in property for an Oak Hill Park and Ride facility, instead using property owned by TxDOT. In fact, riders say the parking lot was made smaller when some of the property was taken for a CFI at
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William Cannon and U.S. 290 West. Cespedes has no doubt that an efficient and reliable bus service would help decrease local traffic. She said, “A 21st Century city depends on an efficient multi-modal public transportation system. We need to make this a priority and be prepared to invest.” As it is, only one downtown route serves the Oak Hill Park and Ride— the Oak Hill Flyer (route 171). The shortcomings were evident last week when many bus riders were left to wait in the rain Friday as businesses closed early because of the weather. The first afternoon bus south does not leave the UT area until 3:40 p.m., while many businesses had closed by 3 p.m. Transit fans have said for years that having reliable service throughout the day would attract more riders, particularly UT
students who don’t want to spend the entire day on campus when they only have morning or afternoon classes. Cespedes concludes, “Oak Hill can no longer be regarded as a major point of congestion. We are presently well served by a new continuous flow intersection that has made vast improvements in traffic flow. We can no longer be regarded as a major point of congestion. The massiveness and high cost of this project do not seem justified.” Added Street: “TxDOT has a perfect opportunity to work with the community and make this project a model for other environmentally diverse areas of the state.” Comments via a virtual open house will be accepted through November 9. See www.OakHillParkway.com to comment or receive more information on the project.
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