by Allandale Reporter | Aug 30, 2011 | From the City of Austin
Highlights
- There will be no work on Labor Day.
- We should be almost at the White Horse intersection with the box culverts by Sept. 9.
- We will start installing the water main on Bull Creek Road, near Shoal Creek Blvd., on Tues., Sept. 6.
- Bullard will continue to be closed for at least another two weeks.
- We are on target to close RM 2222 at Bull Creek Road towards the end of September. The closure will be on weekends only. It will take at least six weekends to complete the work.
- All dates and time frames are estimates only, based on the information available on August 30.
by Allandale Reporter | Aug 26, 2011 | Neighbohood News |
What follows is an email I received from my neighbor down the street about a raccoon that had dug a hole into his roof. I agree with Dan, that is very odd and it makes me wonder if it is somehow related to the hot, dry weather causing uncharacteristic behaviors in...
by Allandale Reporter | Aug 25, 2011 | Food and Drink, Local Commerce
Check it out. Pappy’s Bar & Grill in Allandale Village, formerly the location of Hangtown, is now open and serving up BBQ, burgers, pizzas, deli sandwiches, chicken and more. I visited with co-owner Jack Allen this afternoon who said they have been open...
by Allandale Reporter | Aug 25, 2011 | Gullett/Lamar/McCallum School Info
The Texas Tribune has published a Texas Public Schools Database that is available to any visitor to its website, www.texastribune.org. The Database, which visitors navigate on the site, lets you analyze and compare key data on every school district and school in...
by Allandale Reporter | Aug 25, 2011 | Gullett/Lamar/McCallum School Info
RAVE – Recognizing All Valuable Employees. Lamar Middle School Math teacher Gena B. Vollmer received the RAVE Award from Austin ISD in 2010-11. She has been Lamar’s very own “Green Angel”. Working with students, Ms. Vollmer planted and maintained the entrance...
by Allandale Reporter | Aug 20, 2011 | Local Commerce
by Laura Dooley
The stretch of Burnet Road between 2222 and North Loop is fast becoming my favorite part of town. There are unique places to eat, drink, dance, exercise, and paint. I’ve been anxiously watching the space at the corner of Burnet and Shoalmont, wondering what new Burnet treasure was taking shape. Now that “Atown an Austin Lifestyle Store” has opened, a cool new boutique has been added to the ranks. The bright orange exterior promised something special inside, and when it opened last month, I was not disappointed!
The first thing you notice when walking in to Atown is the size of the store. If you’ve been in Allandale for a while, you might remember Cierra, the rustic furniture store formerly in this location. Atown has taken over the space in a big way, filling four rooms with a variety of unique finds.
On my first visit, I was warmly welcomed by Jenni Charles. She’s the store manager, and explained that the store is owned by the same local folks who own Blue Elephant boutique and The Beauty Store Salon and Spa. Jenni told me that Atown “caters to the Austin lifestyle as a whole.” Exploring the four spacious rooms, you’ll notice that potential birthday, anniversary, housewarming, baby shower, and “just-because” gifts are abundant.
by Allandale Reporter | Aug 18, 2011 | Neighbohood News
The city's Board of Adjustment has ruled that short-term rentals, also referred to as vacation rentals, for a period of less than 10 days is a violation of city code. The City of Austin however is deferring enforcement of the ruling which has critics, including...
by Allandale Reporter | Aug 16, 2011 | Allandale Neighbor Newsletter
The Allandale list serv lit up in July as residents learned more about the proposed sound walls for Great Northern Blvd. Some want it, some don't. In this issue of the Allandale Neighbor we attempt to get the facts out about the project including what's next....
by Allandale Reporter | Aug 16, 2011 | From the City of Austin, Neighbohood News
Informal Meeting: The Project Manager, Tony Krauss, is usually available for questions at the north end of the excavation on Bull Creek Road at 5:30 p.m. most Tuesdays, including Tuesday, August 16. If you come, please stay out of the barricaded area.
Status of Box Culvert on Bull Creek Rd: The contractor continues to install the two 7 by 4 foot box culverts on Bull Creek Road. Construction was at the White Rock intersection on August 15, and it is likely to take most of the week to get through the intersection. Progress may be a little faster in the block north of White Rock. The contractor may reach the White Horse intersection in early September.
For installation of the box culvert, about 400 feet of Bull Creek Road is completely closed to traffic on a 24-hour basis. The progress depends on the amount of rock and the conflicting utility lines. The closure cannot be reopened at night for safety reasons.
by Allandale Reporter | Aug 9, 2011 | Local Commerce, Neighbohood News
Francis Stanish, the original owner of Top Notch restaurant, died on Friday at the age of 75, after battling breast cancer for 14 years. She and her husband, Ray, opened up the hamburger shop on Burnet Road in 1971. She sold it last year to the people who own the...
