Category Archives: Safety

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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Fireworks safety on New Year’s Eve

Posted on December 31, 2012 by burlyheights

For many people, it wouldn’t be New Year’s Eve without fireworks. Even though New Year’s Eve has been a drizzly day, please be aware that Travis County is again in a severe drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. There … Continue reading →

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Neighborhood volunteers greet Grand Prix bike commuters

Posted on November 17, 2012 by burlyheights

Burleson Heights residents greeted cyclists on their way to the U.S. Grand Prix as they arrived at the Country Club Creek pocket park on Saturday morning. City Council member Chris Riley, representatives of Bike Austin and visitors from around the … Continue reading →

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Your formula for surviving Formula One

Posted on November 10, 2012 by burlyheights

At last count, Austin had a population of 790, 390, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Next week, expect that to grow by up to 300,000 as Formula One racing at the new Circuit of the Americas racetrack in Southeast … Continue reading →

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2012 National Night Out on Oct. 2

Posted on September 30, 2012 by burlyheights

On Tuesday the Burleson Heights and Burleson-Parker neighborhoods will be celebrating National Night Out, an annual event that promotes neighbors knowing neighbors and preventing crime. Turn on your porch lights, bring a flashlight and join your neighbors for an outdoor celebration … Continue reading →

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Written statements about Carlson Drive issue needed

Posted on September 12, 2012 by burlyheights

The request to gate Carlson Drive is still active, and the owners and developers of Edgewick condominiums have been working with the staff of the city’s Planning and Development Review Department to arrive at a viable solution. To recap, Carlson … Continue reading →

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Burglary video gets attention of KEYE

Posted on July 18, 2012 by burlyheights

KEYE’s 10 p.m. news broadcast tonight will feature a live report and video of a recent burglary in Burleson Heights. Two surveillance cameras captured video of a man and a vehicle involved in a burglary just after 4 p.m. on July 12. … Continue reading →

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Fireworks safety for the Fourth of July

Posted on June 28, 2012 by burlyheights

For many people, it wouldn’t be the Fourth of July without fireworks. But there are strict limits on fireworks inside the city limits and in Travis County parks, and our region is once again experiencing a drought, increasing the risk … Continue reading →

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