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About burlyheights

C. Forrest is a longtime resident of Burleson Heights.

Water conservation is focus of editorial, environmental directory

Posted on September 18, 2013 by burlyheights

On Tuesday the Austin American-Statesman featured a guest editorial on water conservation by environmental writer and former Burleson Heights homeowner Paul Robbins, who also writes about water issues in the 2013 Austin Environmental Directory. An environmental activist and consumer advocate since … Continue reading →

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Restriping to begin soon on Burleson Road

Posted on September 10, 2013 by burlyheights

Burleson Road is getting a facelift this week, starting with a resurfacing project that began on Monday. The City of Austin Public Works Department began laying down a new topping of tar and gravel on the portions of Burleson closest … Continue reading →

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Better mobility coming to Todd Lane, Burleson Road

Posted on August 15, 2013 by burlyheights

Clay Harris and Neil Kopper of the City of Austin Public Works Department talked with Burleson-area residents on Aug. 14 about upcoming projects to improve mobility for cars, bicycles and pedestrians on Todd Lane and Burleson Road. Todd Lane improvements Harris, the … Continue reading →

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Neighborhood meeting Wednesday: Todd Lane update

Posted on August 8, 2013 by burlyheights

Burleson Heights residents will meet with city representatives on Wednesday to talk about a project that will widen Todd Lane and add bike lanes, sidewalks and a roundabout at the new intersection of Todd, East St. Elmo Road and South … Continue reading →

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Riverside-Pleasant Valley intersection temporarily closing

Posted on August 8, 2013 by burlyheights

A repaving project on East Riverside Drive will block the intersection with Pleasant Valley Road for about seven days beginning Aug. 12. According to a City of Austin news release, during the project East Riverside will narrow to one lane … Continue reading →

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Preservation work can begin on South Austin landmark

Posted on August 4, 2013 by burlyheights

The City of Austin and a nonprofit foundation have signed an agreement to preserve a historic house at Riverside Drive and Interstate 35 and operate it as an events center. The 1922 Norwood House and surrounding grounds will be restored … Continue reading →

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Neighborhood calendar for August

Posted on August 1, 2013 by burlyheights

Here’s the latest calendar for the Burleson Heights and Burleson-Parker neighborhoods. We’ll periodically post it in the blog when it’s a busy month, but you can now get to the calendar any time by using the drop-down menu at the … Continue reading →

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Input sought for highway changes near airport

Posted on July 24, 2013 by burlyheights

Highway planners are looking for Southeast Austin neighborhood representatives who are interested in serving on an advisory group on proposed changes to Texas State Highway 71. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority have … Continue reading →

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Fireworks safety for the Fourth of July

Posted on June 28, 2013 by burlyheights

As the Independence Day holiday gets closer, here’s a reminder about safe ways to celebrate. For a really big bang, check out the Austin Symphony concert and fireworks display at 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Auditorium Shores. Fireworks will begin at … Continue reading →

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Bridge could get better paths for cyclists, pedestrians

Posted on May 23, 2013 by burlyheights

The City of Austin has worked hard to improve infrastructure that helps pedestrians and cyclists safely get around town, but some big gaps in the network remain. With a boardwalk trail that will bring more bike and foot traffic to … Continue reading →

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