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| Connection Highlights - Wednesday, 8/20/08 |
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Exhibit showcases work of Austin photojournalist
"Austin Americana: The Neal Douglass Photography Collection" explores the life and career of photojournalist Neal Douglass, the first staff photographer for the Austin American Statesman; exhibit runs Aug. 20, 2008 - Jan. 20, 2009. more...
Cesar Chavez opens to two-way traffic
Two lanes are now available both eastbound and westbound continuously from Interstate 35 to MoPac; motorists are urged to drive cautiously in adjusting to the new lane configurations. more...
New Austin floodplain maps
New maps reveal changes in Austin's floodplains; Homeowners, business owners and renters who live near a creek should check their status at www.cityofaustin.org/watershed/flood.htm. more...
Mini Monster Book Sale
Hardback books only $2; paperback books only $1; other items priced to sell; Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Aug. 23 at University Hills Branch Library, 4721 Loyola Lane. more...
Council reviews proposed Fiscal 2009 budget
Public hearings on the proposed budget continue. Aug. 21
2 p.m. presentation: Public Works; Austin Energy; Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services; Neighborhood Planning and Zoning; and Watershed Protection/Development Review
6 p.m. public hearingAug. 28
2 p.m. presentation: Health and Human Services; Parks and Recreation; Library; Police; Fire; and EMS.Sept. 8 - 10
Budget approval. more...
Texas Radio Coalition finalizes recommendations
Recommendations include adopting standard operating procedures for integrated communications throughout 24 regions of Texas and revising the communications plans for those regions. more...
Notice of public hearing on tax increase
The City of Austin will hold two public hearings on a proposal to increase totaltax revenues from properties on the tax roll in the preceding tax year by 6.6 percent (percentage by which proposed tax rate exceeds lower of rollback tax rate or effective tax rate calculated under Chapter 26, Tax Code). 6 p.m. Thursday August 21, 2008, at City Council Chambers, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas 78701.6 p.m. Thursday August28, 2008, at City Council Chambers, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas 78701. more...
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