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In Support of Ted Lee Eubanks for Parks & Rec Board

In Support of Ted Lee Eubanks for Parks & Rec Board

Dear Council Member  ____, The delay in Ted Eubanks' appointment to the Parks and Recreation Board is surprising and rather puzzling. Ted Eubanks' vast experience, proven work record, and background in ecological conservation and planning assures that he is more than...

They Removed Paradise

They Removed Paradise

Dear Free Zilkers, we fought this and lost. The Hill Country Conservancy won a huge contracting deal to build a big pavilion, as if the trailhead needed that. We are so sorry and, as always, we will try to prevent this sort of boondoggle on parkland. Just east of...

Community Listening Sessions Feedback

Community Listening Sessions Feedback

The Austin Parks and Recreation Department's new director, Jesús Aguirre, invites community members to share their thoughts and perspectives on what the Parks and Recreation Department does well and what opportunities there are for improvement. The director will be...

Masks to Help Free Zilker

Masks to Help Free Zilker

One January day we held a small social at our East Austin residence. It was the first time since the national elections that Free Zilker met, and some people brought crafts to help relax. My husband and I were planning a Mardi Gras dinner party, and I was decorating...

Final Days to Respond

Final Days to Respond

MoPac South Open House #6 to Close Jan. 28 We Need Your Input About the Open House The virtual Public Meeting began Tues., Nov. 12, 2024, and will be available for viewing through Tues., Jan. 28, 2025. Participants may: View exhibits online at voh.mopacsouth.com Share...

A Win in East Austin re: Nash-Hernandez Building

A Win in East Austin re: Nash-Hernandez Building

The IRAC Advisory Board has withdrawn its proposal for an Intergenerational facility at the Nash-Hernandez building. The next step is to get PARD to adopt the community's vision for the building, get Cotera+Reed hired back and git 'er done! The next good news is that...