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About burlyheights

C. Forrest is a longtime resident of Burleson Heights.

City election today

Posted on May 12, 2012 by burlyheights

Polls are open in today’s mayoral and City Council election, and voting will continue until 7 p.m. Precincts in our neighborhoods have changed. Burleson Heights and Burleson-Parker now are divided into precincts 431 and 440. See a map that shows … Continue reading →

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Final East Riverside Corridor article available for public review

Posted on May 8, 2012 by burlyheights

The final piece of the Draft East Riverside Corridor (ERC) Regulating Plan is now available for review, according to Erica Leak of the City of Austin Planning & Development Review Department. The latest portion of the plan is the ERC Development … Continue reading →

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Hearing on Carlson Drive faces another postponement

Posted on May 6, 2012 by burlyheights

The Planning Commission hearing on Edgewick condominiums’ request to gate Carlson Drive might be delayed again. Wendy Rhoades, case manager, says city staff have requested a postponement from May 8 to May 22. Rhoades says that the city is interested … Continue reading →

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Mabel Davis off-leash area update

Posted on May 6, 2012 by burlyheights

Representatives of Austin’s Parks and Recreation Dept. (PARD) met at Mabel Davis Park on April 10 to talk with residents about a 1.6-acre fenced off-leash area (OLA) that has been proposed for the southwest corner of the park. This is … Continue reading →

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Midnight Rodeo owner requests variance to open strip club

Posted on May 2, 2012 by burlyheights

Rosemary Follis, who owns the nightclub Midnight Rodeo at 2201 E. Ben White Blvd., has requested a variance that would allow her to open a strip club there. The project requires a variance because, under the city’s Land Development Code, … Continue reading →

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New neighborhood calendar available

Posted on May 2, 2012 by burlyheights

I’ve created a new calendar that lists public and neighborhood events of interest to residents in the Burleson Heights and Burleson-Parker neighborhoods. We have a busy week ahead: APD’s monthly Commander’s Forum, the Planning Commission’s hearing of Edgewick condominiums’ request … Continue reading →

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Changes to the Carlson Drive case before Planning Commission

Posted on April 9, 2012 by burlyheights

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

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City Council will hear requests for changes at Mabel Davis Park

Posted on April 7, 2012 by burlyheights

On Thursday, April 5, Austin City Council passed a resolution that will require their approval for changes to the way Mabel Davis Park is used. The decision stems from community response to a proposed off-leash area (OLA) at the park. Last … Continue reading →

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Texas PBS show highlights invasive plants

Posted on April 1, 2012 by burlyheights

Invasive plants have been a hot topic in Burleson Heights and Burleson-Parker lately, and episode #2024 of “Texas Parks and Wildlife” features a long segment on efforts to remove invasives in state and local parks across the state. Most of … Continue reading →

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Police Commander’s Forum on Monday

Posted on April 1, 2012 by burlyheights

The Region 3 Area Command of Austin Police Department will have its next monthly Commander’s Forum on Monday, April 2. Come meet your district representatives and hear presentations about recent crime-control efforts and crime statistics. Burleson Heights and Burleson-Parker neighborhoods are … Continue reading →

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