Zoning, Safety & Events Updates

  • Townlake YMCA PUD Info
    Current View Proposed PUD Townlake YMCA PUD Redevelopment Scoping, Education and Visual Docs You may have heard about the YMCA’s planned development. Many of us are long-term YMCA members and support the need for a new YMCA facility, more childcare, and affordable housing. In keeping with the Old West Austin Neighborhood Association’s mission, the Steering… Read more: Townlake YMCA PUD Info
  • Development & Zoning Implications of SB 840
    At the September General Membership meeting, special guest Barbara McArthur presented important information about a bill passed by Brian Hughes at the state level that allows commercial properties to be rezoned as residential, to the highest residential density available, automatically and without requiring a rezoning change. This represents a significant change to how development has… Read more: Development & Zoning Implications of SB 840
  • Safety Update
    Clarksville resident Jen spearheaded a visit to our September General Membership meeting from the Downtown Area Rapid Response Team (DART) to remind the OWANA community that for crime prevention to be effective, evidence needs to be gathered. Particularly for prosecution to happen, resident participation is required: report your stolen items, call when you see something… Read more: Safety Update
  • Short-term-rentals (STRs) in Austin
    Dear neighbors, On Thursday morning, February 27th,  Austin City Council will consider adopting to the ordinances and licensing provision that govern Short-term-rentals (STRs) in Austin.  Agenda Items 39, 40 and 41  The Old West Austin Neighborhood Association supports short-term rentals for owners who live on-site. The current changes to the ordinance do not address the city’s housing… Read more: Short-term-rentals (STRs) in Austin
  • Fall Events-Save the Date
    SAVE THE DATE FOR FALL EVENTS SPONSORED BY OWANA: OCTOBER 31- ANNUAL NEIGHBORHOOD HALLOWEEN PARTY IN THE PARK! WHEN: OCTOBER 31ST AT 6 PM WHERE: WEST AUSTIN PARK:    1317 W. 10TH ST., AUSTIN, TX 78703 WHO: NEIGHBORHOOD FAMILIES/FRIENDS,OWANA MEMBERS,  MATHEWS COMMUNITY, COME IF YOU DARE TO MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS IN COSTUME! WHAT: NEIGHBORS AND FRIENDS MEET… Read more: Fall Events-Save the Date

Newsletter Archive

  • OWANA OWL Newsletter – Spring 2026
    Read for neighborhood updates! THE OWL – SPRING2026 A quick note: TOMORROW (Tuesday, March 3) is Election Day. If you haven’t voted yet, please take some time to do so tomorrow. Here’s some helpful information: Travis County ClerkandLeague of Women Voters Austin area Voter’s Guide. TABLE OF CONTENTS Hello Old West Austin neighbors! Here’s a… Read more: OWANA OWL Newsletter – Spring 2026
  • OWANA – Meeting tonight!
    Join us for neighborhood updates View this email in your browser General Membership Meeting Tonight! Hello Neighbors! Just a quick reminder about tonight’s meeting, happening 6:30pm at Mathews Elementary (906 W. Lynn). Please join us around 6:15 so we can start promptly at 6:30 to hear from District 9 City Council representative Zo Qadri. Here… Read more: OWANA – Meeting tonight!
  • OWANA OWL Newsletter – Spring 2026
    Read for neighborhood updates! THE OWL – SPRING2026 A quick note: TOMORROW (Tuesday, March 3) is Election Day. If you haven’t voted yet, please take some time to do so tomorrow. Here’s some helpful information: Travis County ClerkandLeague of Women Voters Austin area Voter’s Guide. TABLE OF CONTENTS Hello Old West Austin neighbors! Here’s a… Read more: OWANA OWL Newsletter – Spring 2026
  • OWANA – March 3 Meeting Reminder
    Join Us! View this email in your browser General Membership Meeting March 3 Hello Neighbors! We’ll keep this message short and sweet – we just wanted to send a reminder about our upcoming meeting this Tuesday, March 3 at Mathews Elementary School. The meeting will start promptly at 6:30pm because we have an important guest… Read more: OWANA – March 3 Meeting Reminder
  • OWANA – March 3 General Membership Meeting
    Save the Date! View this email in your browser General Membership Meeting March 3 Hello Neighbors! Please put Tuesday, March 3 on your calendar for OWANA’s next General Membership meeting. The meeting will start promptly at 6:30pm because we have an important guest – District 9 City Councilperson Zo Qadri! Please send us your ideas… Read more: OWANA – March 3 General Membership Meeting
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