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About burlyheights

C. Forrest is a longtime resident of Burleson Heights.

Take a walk, remove an invasive plant

Posted on March 27, 2012 by burlyheights

The fields of bastard cabbage around Austin might seem too daunting to remove, but Joan Singh, Parks Grounds Manager for the Austin Parks and Recreation Department, has a suggestion. If you’re using a park like Mabel Davis anyway, take a … Continue reading →

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Native wildflowers smothered in yellow

Posted on March 27, 2012 by burlyheights

There’s a pretty plant blooming all over Austin, but don’t be fooled by its good looks. Underneath its veil of yellow flowers is a killer. An invasive plant called Rapistrum rugosum (aka bastard cabbage, turnip weed or Mediterranean mustard) has taken … Continue reading →

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Rains relieve drought in Southeast Austin

Posted on March 22, 2012 by burlyheights

A wet winter has brought an end to the drought in southern Travis County, including the Burleson Heights and Burleson-Parker neighborhoods. According to an update to the U.S. Drought Monitor this week, our area is now classified as abnormally dry, four drought stages better … Continue reading →

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Brush collection begins April 2

Posted on March 17, 2012 by burlyheights

The city will collect large brush in our area starting April 2. Have brush out by 6:30 a.m., and observe the following guidelines: Stack unbound brush along the curb. The pile should be in one row no more than 4 … Continue reading →

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Open house March 20 on East Riverside Corridor Master Plan

Posted on March 13, 2012 by burlyheights

The city will hold its second open house next week to discuss housing and transportation plans for the East Riverside Corridor (ERC). Find out how public input from the October 2011 meeting has been incorporated into plans to improve mobility … Continue reading →

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Planning Commission hearing on Carlson Drive postponed to April 10

Posted on March 13, 2012 by burlyheights

The Planning Commission hearing of Edgewick condominiums’ request to block public access to Carlson Drive has been postponed for a second time. It now is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, at the City Council chambers in City Hall, … Continue reading →

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Off leash area at Mabel Davis Park approved

Posted on March 13, 2012 by burlyheights

The Austin Parks and Recreation Board approved new off leash areas (OLAs) at Mabel Davis Park and Yett Creek Park at their meeting on Feb. 28. Ordinarily when a city board or commission votes on a project, it makes a recommendation, and … Continue reading →

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Panel of judges releases interim congressional map

Posted on February 29, 2012 by burlyheights

Texas might finally be able to have a primary election on May 29 under an interim map of congressional districts that was released today by a panel of federal judges in San Antonio. Burleson Heights’ current congressional district, District 25, … Continue reading →

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Planning Commission hearing on Carlson Drive postponed

Posted on February 28, 2012 by burlyheights

The Planning Commission hearing of Edgewick condominiums’ request to block public access to CarlsonDrive  has been postponed. It now is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, at the City Council chambers in City Hall, 301 W. Second St. Citizens … Continue reading →

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Show parks some love by volunteering on March 3

Posted on February 25, 2012 by burlyheights

Saturday, March 3, is It’s My Park Day, a volunteer event coordinated by the nonprofit Austin Parks Foundation. Every spring, the event draws up to 2,000 volunteers who build trails, fix play equipment, address erosion, build gardens and more. Projects … Continue reading →

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