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Connection Highlights - Saturday, 5/17/08

Austin springs back from monster storm
Power has been restored to all customers affected by the May 15 storm.

  • Officials provide process for clearing limbs.
  • Special May 17 spoiled food pickup.
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    Council highlights for May 15
    Austin City Council actions include helping those with disabilities and keeping first responders safe. more...

    New Director for housing, community development
    City Manager announces the appointment of Margaret Shaw as Director for City's Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Office. more...

    Red light cameras launch Memorial Day weekend
    Photo-based system will be activated at the intersection of the I-35 northbound service road and 11th Street. more...

    Health planning board accepting applications
    Austin Area Comprehensive HIV Planning Council is currently accepting applications for membership. more...

    May 10 election results
    Austin voters decide City Council places 1 and 3, while Place 4 heads to a June 14 runoff election.

  • Unofficial results for May 10 election
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    Take the Waller Creek District Vision survey
    Residents can share about the future of the Waller Creek District, including both the public and private property along the downtown creek. Deadline is May 31. more...

    Help stop animal cruelty in Austin
    Animal Cruelty Identification and Reporting Class helps residents recognize and report animal abuse; next class is May 22, 2008. more...

    Neighborhoods can take the habitat challenge
    The City of Austin challenges neighborhoods to certify the most number of yards within their boundaries as wildlife habitats; three top neighborhoods will be awarded prizes. more...

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    Austin City Council
    05/20
    Audit & Finance
    Health & Human Svcs
    05/21
    Council Worksession
    05/22
    Council, Reg Sess
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    Boards & Commissions
    05/17
    Revitalization
    Urban Renewal Board
    05/19
    Deferred Comp.
    Res Dev Reg Task Force
    Live Music, Sound Ords
    Cap Metro,Fin/Plan/Aud
    Arts Commission
    Historic Landmark
    Electric Utility
    WaterCon Task Force
    Library Commission
    Cap Metro Directors
    Cap Metro Worksession
    CAN, Commun Council
    Urban Renewal Board
    05/20
    Joint Parks/ Environ
    MexAmer Cultural Cntr
    Planning Codes/Ords.
    Zoning & Platting
    Resource Mgmt
    Revitalization
    Family w/Kids/Housing
    Construction Adv
    05/21
    EMS Advisory Board
    Planning, Neigh Plan
    Commsn for Women
    Adjust/Sign, Special
    Water & WW Commission
    Downtown
    Environmental Board
    Fed. Qual. Health Ctr.
    Mech, Plumb, & Solar
    Animal Advisory
    Immigrant/Human Rights
    Energy Retrofit TForce
    Meet & Confer - EMS
    Urban Forestry
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    City Music
    05/13
    Band of the Week
    05/19
    Solo Vato
    05/20
    Linton Mancilla
    05/21
    Latin At Heart
    Jean Synodinos
    Danny Santos
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    Parks & Recreation
    05/15
    Shakespeare Festival
    05/17
    O.Henry Pun-Off
    Free Swim
    05/22
    Shakespeare Festival
    05/24
    1 Tree, Many Branches
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    Mandatory watering Schedule Keep Austin Safe African American Quality of Life Seaholm Development
    Mandatory watering
    schedule begins May 1
    Traffic cameras
    Keep Austin Safe
    Final report
    now available
    Keep informed
    about construction
     
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