Monthly Archives: October 2013

Seeking neighborhood volunteers for F1 weekend

Posted on October 29, 2013 by burlyheights

Get ready for an influx of international visitors soon when our neighborhood is again part of the bicycle route to the U.S. Grand Prix. The pocket park between Pleasant Valley and Burleson roads is at the halfway point on the … Continue reading →

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Early voting begins for Nov. 5 election

Posted on October 21, 2013 by burlyheights

Early voting started today and continues through Nov. 1 for an election that includes voting on city affordable housing bonds and several state constitutional amendments. Races for District 50 state representative and some area city seats do not apply to … Continue reading →

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Improving Austin Streams forum on Oct. 9

Posted on October 7, 2013 by burlyheights

In a followup to a series of public meetings that began in November 2012, the City of Austin Watershed Protection Department and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality will soon hold a public forum on reducing bacterial contamination in Austin … Continue reading →

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Large brush collection starts Oct. 7

Posted on October 2, 2013 by burlyheights

The city will collect large brush in our area during the week of Oct. 7. Set brush out by 6:30 a.m. Monday, and observe the following guidelines: Stack unbound brush along the curb in one row no more than 4 … Continue reading →

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