Old West Austin Neighborhood Association

THE OWL – FALL2025

This is a jam-packed edition of the OWL, so here’s a preview of what’s included.

1. A note from our Steering Committee Chair, Steve Amos.
2. SeptemberGeneral Membership Meeting Agenda
3.Committee Updates (stay tuned for another message w/ specific Zoning updates)
4. CCDC Update
5.Odds and Ends
6. Business Member listing

NOTES FROM THE CHAIR

Hello Old West Austin Neighborhood Association,

Looking forward to seeing you at the September 9th meeting. Lots to talk about.
First: We hope you have had a wonderful summer.
Thank you for your understanding in cancelling the July 4th parade due to weather.

Second: Your insights, quick survey follow-up.
There were over one hundred responses to OWANA’s Spring Survey, which was awesome! Thank you!
We would like to hear a bit more about your thoughts on community events, zoning, and local business involvement.
Please take 4 minutes this week to complete the simple community survey at this link. The survey is due by September 8th. 👍 AND,***Survey participants will receive an extra ticket for the drawings for an ACL Music Festival pass!***

Third: See you at the OWANA Fall General Meeting on September 9th, 6:45 PM at the Mathews Elementary’s Cafeteria. There is lots to cover – your survey insights, events, zoning updates, and special guests.
Plus, the ever-popular drawing for freeACL Music Festival weekend passes (we’ll give away 3). We will also have passes for sale too, we’ll send more information out on that later.

Fourth: Sadly, we wanted torecognizethe passing of Chris Gage, longtime Monday night musician at our neighborhood’s beloved Donn’s Depot. As Sun Radio posted:“We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of longtime Austin musician Chris Gage.A true staple of our music community, (since 1995) Chris brought joy to countless fans with his Monday night performances at Donn’s Depot and far beyond. His talent, warmth, and love for music touched so many lives, and his presence will be deeply missed.Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of sharing in his music.”

On a happier note, Thank YOU neighbors for reading, and a big thank you to all the steering, zoning, events, membership, and finance committee members for your amazing work.
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You make a difference!!

See you at the September 9th OWANA General Members Meeting.

Sincerely,
Steve Amos
Chair of OWANA Steering Committee
Waterston Avenue resident since 1988

SEPTEMBERGENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Tuesday, September 9 at 6:45pm
Mathews Elementary School Cafeteria
906 W. Lynn St

General Membership Meeting Agenda

Welcome and General Announcements
City Councilperson Zo Qadri or a representative from his office
Committee Updates
Open Discussion
Drawing for ACL Passes!

COMMITTEE UPDATES

ZONING

Our Zoning Committee is hard at work with lots of big projects in the neighborhood so be on the lookout for a zoning-only message from OWANA in the next day or so.

EVENTS

Upcoming: Halloween Pre-Trick or Treating Party at West Austin Park
A get-together before the kids take over the streets for candy has been a neighborhood tradition for going on at least 15 years now (!). Details are forthcoming, but all are welcome to meet up at the park. We’ll have food for kids and it’s BYOB for everyone else. Even if you don’t have kids, it’s a lot of fun to see all the costumes (on the adults too!) and enjoy the neighborhood fellowship.

Upcoming: November 15 Music in the Park
Save the Date of November 15 for another great afternoon of live music from local musicians at West Austin Park.
Details to come!

If any of you like event planning and want to help out with these and other OWANA events, we need your help! Email us at oldwestaustin@gmail.com.

These events would not be possible without our sponsors. THANK YOU!

Clarksville Community Development Corporation (CCDC) Update

Visit the Hezikiah Haskell House on Austin Museum Day

Austin Museum Day is September 21. Sponsored by the Austin Museum Partnership, the day is an opportunity for Austinities to visit participating museums around town for free.

The Hezikiah Haskell House will participate in Austin Museum Day from 1-4pm. The museum, which is operated by the Clarksville Community Development Corporation, tells the story of Clarksville and of the people who lived in the House. It is located at 1705 Waterston Avenue in the Clarksville National Register District.

Austin Museum Day at the Haskell House will feature fun activities for kids; trained docents, who will be available to talk to visitors about the many fascinating historic photos on the walls of the House and Clarksville’s long history; a restaurant gift card raffle; light refreshments; and Clarksville swag. Also, the inimitable Soul Man Sam and his band will perform from 2-3pm. Don’t miss them!!!!

The CCDC is grateful for the support of the following businesses on Austin Museum Day: Astound Broadband, Cipolinna, Galaxy Café and Taco Flats.

AND

Join the CCDC on October 11th for a Musical Event Under the Stars

On October11^th award-winning violinist Will Taylor and his ensemble, Strings Attached, will perform on the lawn of the historic Hezikiah Haskell House, 1705 Waterston Avenue. Their performance will feature he timeless songs of The Beatles.

This event will begin at 7PM with a meet and greet. The music will start at 8PM.

This special concert will support the work of the Clarksville Community Development Corporation (CCDC), a neighborhood-based, all-volunteer nonprofit dedicated to:

Providing affordable rental housing in Austin’s historic Clarksville
Preserving the history of Clarksville, one of Texas’ earliest Freedom Colonies, founded in 1871 by a formerly enslaved man
Building community through neighborhood events

Come settle in as the sun sets and enjoy an unforgettable evening of music, history, and community spirit!
Purchase your tickets here. Tickets are limited, so buy now!

Odds & Ends

Photo Descriptions:

Top Left: The inside of Waterloo Records on the original location’s last day open. The new location opened on Saturday, August 30, at the 1105 N. Lamar neigborhood. We’re so happy to see this iconic Austin business remain open and moving into the future with new store features. Check it out!

Top Right: While the pool opened a little late due to mechanical issues, and much of the summer was rainy, the West Austin Pool continued to provide relief from summer heat for our neighborhood residents. Residents even had a frequent evening water aerobics class!

Bottom Left: Pease Park recently celebrated its 150th anniversary! Pease Park serves as an important urban greenspace and a beloved part of Austin’s landscape utilized by many in our neighborhood.

Bottom Right: A Donn’s Depot patron enjoying music and honoring late musician Chris Gage.

BUSINESS MEMBERS
A sincere thank you to our current business members!
You can find more information about how your business can be part of OWANAhere.

G O L D M E M B E R S

https://www.astound.com/texas/

Zydeco Development

901Río Grande St #200

www.zydecodevelopment.com

1204 W. Lynn St
https://jeffreysofaustin.com/

1200 W. 6th St
https://www.clarksoysterbar.com/

1128 W. 6th St
https://www.swedishhillaustin.com/

S I L V E R M E M B E R S

1112 North Lamar Blvd
https://www.castlehillfitness.com/

1605 West Avenue
https://ashbycollective.com/

1200 B. W. 6th St
https://pecansquarecafe.com/

1130 W. 6th St
https://www.rosiesaustin.com/

1130 W. 6th St
https://howardsaustin.com/

Dr. Georgeanne Freeman
1611 W. 5th St
https://www.freemanmedicalclinic.com/

1213 W. Lynn
https://www.cipollina-austin.com/

B R O N Z E M E M B E R S

NICK DEAVER JES DEAVER architecture

606 Highland Ave
ndjda.com/

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FLOWER HILL CENTER
1316 W. 6th St
https://www.flowerhillcenter.org/
Instagram @flowerhillcenter, Facebook FlowerHillCenter

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WILDGINS
Single Origin Gin from Native Texas Junipers
https://wildgins.com/
Instagram @wildginstx, Facebook Wildgins

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WALLY WORKMAN GALLERY
1202 W. 6th St
https://www.wallyworkmangallery.com/

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