Around the 'hoods

Top Notch to Reopen on Monday

admin — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 08:15:25 -0600

According to today's article in the Austin American-Statesman, "Top Notch to reopen Monday," our very popular local hamburger place will be reopening. The Stanish family, owners of the restaurant, is pulling together to make it happen after the death of...

Allandale Takes Second in the City's Wildlife Habitat Challenge

admin — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:29:12 -0600

As part of an effort to become the first Certified Community Wildlife Habitat in Texas, the City of Austin challenged neighborhoods to encourage homes and businesses to set up Wildlife Habitats on their property. The objective was to get as...

November EC Meeting

admin — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:35:20 -0600

The November Allandale Neighborhood Association EC meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 25, at Covenant Presbyterian Church at 6:30. Directions to the meeting room will be posted. It will be in the big building to the left of the stairs.

CNA 11.10.08 General Meeting Minutes

admin — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:18:00 -0600

The new City Manager, Marc Ott, spoke at the general meeting. A city org chart and a brief description of the City Manager’s duties were available for those unfamiliar with Mr. Ott’s position and responsibilities.

McCALLUM KNIGHTS FAMILY AUCTION & DINNER

admin — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:48:00 -0600

Sunday, December 7th, 5:30 p.m.
McCallum Cafeteria

Proceeds to benefit the Class of 2009

All McCallum students, faculty, families and friends are encouraged to attend.

Dinner will be catered from 6:00-7:30 by Pok-e-Jo’s for $10.00. There will be live music for entertainment.

North Village Branch Library closing for five months

admin — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:25:00 -0600

Press release from the city:

North Village Branch Closing for Five Months in Preparation
for the Opening of the NEW Branch Library

New North Village Branch

On Thursday, December 1, 2008 the North Village Branch of the Austin Public Library located in North Central Austin at 2139 W.

A Home Inspection Can Save You Money

admin — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:58:59 -0600

Here is a money-saving tip: SECURE YOUR HOME. If you have APD Officer A.J. Rodriguez conduct a home security inspection and it passes, you could qualify for as much as a 20% reduction on your home owner insurance. That is...

Austin Energy Tree Trimming Planned

admin — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 21:30:00 -0600

UPDATE - A map of the upcoming trimming has been provided by Austin Energy. Click here for map.===============================Austin Energy has sent us a notice that they will be doing tree trimming in Allandale. At this point, we don't know the...

Austin Energy's 5th Town Hall Meeting

admin — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 06:22:00 -0600

As you know, Austin Energy has been holding a series of Town Hall Meetings to present the Draft Resource and Carbon Reduction Plan for the next decade. The next meeting will be held at 6:30pm on November 19th at Metz...

Top Notch Closed

admin — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 06:39:10 -0600

From today's Austin American-Statesman, "'Mr. Top Notch' known for secret recipe, organizing skills". The restaurant's manager, James Stanish, died unexpectedly in his sleep on Sunday and the restaurant has been closed since. Members of the family who own the restaurant...