NSCNA Blog Archive


  • Here is a message from Patricia Freeman, librarian at Pillow Elementary:

    Many thanks to those in the neighborhood who so generously donated books to Pillow Library’s used book sale. For those of you who still have books that could be donated, we are accepting books until October 2. The book sale will be Tuesday, October 3 at Pillow Library from 8:00 – 6:00 and Wednesday, October 4 from 8:00 – 4:00. Everyone is invited to come. Children’s books will be sold for 50 cents and adult books will be a dollar.”


  • Pillow Elementary will hold a used book sale in mid October and is accepting book donations for the sale. Any book of interest to any age and in good condition can be donated to this library fundraiser. Donations can be dropped off at the Pillow Elementary Library during school hours.

    Thanks.

    Patricia Freeman
    Pillow Elementary Librarian

    414-4318


  • Meredith dropped off Fourth of July Parade photos yesterday. I have put them in a gallery and they are now ready for your viewing pleasure.


  • Capital Metro will hold an open house beginning Tuesday, July 25, to give the community an update on the All Systems Go Long-Term Transit Plan. The events will feature previews of new transit services coming to central Texas, including Capital MetroRail and Capital MetroRapid. Citizens also will have the opportunity to provide feedback on train station design concepts in their neighborhoods.
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  • NSCNA members in attendance at the Commanders Forum held on July 11th were Mary Arnett and Rhonda Martinez. Highlights of the meeting included presentations about recent APD efforts in the following areas:

    • North Austin Council of Neighborhoods is working with APD and Code Enforcement officials on improving blighted homes and apartments. Slides of before and after pictures were shown for several properties. This is an ongoing project spearheaded by the neighborhoods of this Council. Officials from Code Enforcement were present at the meeting for questions.
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