NSCNA Blog Archive


  • The following “Citizen Alert” has been issued by the Austin Police Department:

    Robbery Detectives Seek Bank of America Robbery Suspect, the “Reckless Robber”

    Suspect Description:

    • White Male, 30-40 years of age
    • 6’0″, medium to heavy build
    • Round face and pale skin
    • East coast accent
    • Last seen wearing: aviator style glasses, a wig that made him appear bald on top with hair on the sides, black jacket and pants.
    • Known as the “Reckless Robber” and has committed several bank robberies in the Houston and San Antonio areas.
    • Displayed a weapon

    Case: 10-0560639
    Date: Thursday, February 25, 2010
    Time: 9:22 A.M.
    Location: Bank of America 7900 Shoal Creek Blvd.

    This case remains under investigation by Robbery detectives.

    For more information or to submit a tip, visit the Citizen Observer web site: http://www.citizenobserver.com/cov6/app/alert.html?id=11575


  • NSCNA Neighborhood News Feb '10 editionThe February edition of the NSCNA Neighborhood News is out for delivery. You should receive your copy in the next couple of days.

    You can download a copy of the newsletter here.

    We are in the process of switching the newsletter publishing schedule from four times a year to six. That will ensure a newsletter is published before each association meeting.

    The Media Committee is seeking volunteers to help with the newsletter. We especially need volunteers to write articles and sell ads. If you would like to help with future newsletters, please contact media@nscna.org.


  • Date: Tuesday, March 9
    Time: 6:30 – 8:00 PM
    Location: Pillow Elementary, 3025 Crosscreek Dr.

    Reconnect with your neighbors and your neighborhood association at the March general meeting. The meeting topic will be “Meet Your Neighbor, Meet Your Association (with free cookies)”.

    Although the agenda includes some brief business and committee reports, most of the evening will be dedicated to giving everyone a chance to meet their fellow board members, the new Board of Directors and committee chairs. Refreshments, including home baked treats, will be provided.

    If you would like to bake something or help with refreshments, please contact Alyssa Hedge at socialchair@nscna.org.

    Feb 27 update: We will be approving the minutes from our January general membership meeting at this meeting. You may view a draft of those minutes here.


  • We posted previously about the Strategic Mobility Forums held earlier this month. The City of Austin is using these forums to gather citizen priorities on transportation projects.

    If you weren’t able to attend a forum, now you have the opportunity to participate online through an online survey.

    Here’s the announcement from the City:

    “The City of Austin today launched a new online survey asking citizens about their transportation priorities to help guide how future transportation dollars will be spent. The survey mirrors the workshop exercises conducted at the six Austin Mobility Forums across the city this week. […] Results from the survey will be shared with the City Council as it considers future mobility projects.”

    The survey is available here: http://www.austinstrategicmobility.com/get-involved/survey/


  • Date: Saturday, February 27, 2010
    Time: 2:30 – 5 pm
    Location: North Village Library, 2505 Steck Ave.

    The Friends of the North Village Library group will hold a meeting on Feb. 27. The featured topic will be a presentation from the Paradox Players community theater group.

    Speakers from the Paradox Players will include:

    • Ann Edwards – producer/director
    • Charles Hill – actor/director
    • Kathryn Govier – coordinator of volunteers

    Discussion topics include:

    • Overview of 10 years a theater group
    • Best and worst experiences of a producer
    • An actor’s observations of theater in Austin
    • Volunteer opportunities with Paradox Players
    • Questions and answers from the speakers listed above

    The meeting also will include the monthly North Village Shorts — audience readings of favorite short poems and stories. All are welcome to read.