Williamson Creek

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According to the sources in Wikipedia, Williamson creek, running through the park, is fed by a number of unnamed tributaries which are in turn fed by perennial springs of the St. Elmo Bench aquifer. Some of the tributaries are heavily wooded, and the area been recognized as environmentally sensitive by the city of Austin. Together with Kensington… Read More

Austin’s New Light Rail Transit, the Bus and Some Other Musings

Austin Rapid Bus Route Map

Most people would agree that Austin needs better public transit. What Austinites cannot agree on is what type of transit, where and at what cost. In my opinion, light rail is an essential element to the evolution of a great city. We cannot depend on upgraded/wider roads to improve our overall transportation systems. I also… Read More

Austin Recycling Program – Free Tumbled Glass and Organic Mulch

Metal Garden - Austin Tumbled Glass - Recycling Program

Need unlimited, free tumbled glass or organic mulch?  A friend of mine told me about this program and it took me a while to find the details. This well-hidden, gem of a program put on by the  COA is called  the Austin Resource Recovery Center. It’s a place where folks like us can take our trucks and… Read More

2012 Homestead Exemptions – Apply by April 30th

As a homeowner, you may apply for a homestead exemption on your principal residence. Homestead exemptions remove part of your home’s value from taxation, so they lower your taxes. For example, if your home is appraised at $350,000, and you qualify for a $50,000 exemption, you will pay taxes on the home as if it… Read More

Stephenson Preserve – A Diamond in the Rough!

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Today we found one of the coolest hikes we ever done in the city of Austin. Stephenson Preserve is part of the City Of Austin’s Central and Eastern Preserve groups, but it doesn’t seem like the Austin has done much to care for the park. Quite the contrary – It seems the locals have stepped… Read More

Austin Home for Sale – Garden Community – Complete Remodel

Follow www.1711WhitneyWay.com for pics and virtual tours. A frequent winner of “yard of the month” awarded by the neighborhood HOA, the front yard is flawlessly landscaped. The home faces the neighborhood greenbelt. The gated courtyard entry allows for greater privacy and entry to the home. The front door opens into the living room with cathedral… Read More

South Congress Planning – McMansion Ordinance

There is talk of continuing the McMansion ordinance into our area. Right now it doesn’t go any further south than Ben White. As developers start to look further south our area is starting to have issue with developers maxing out lots to their highest potential to increase their return. The McMansion ordinance is an attempt… Read More



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