OWANA Owl Newsletter
Zoning, Safety & Events Updates
- Townlake YMCA PUD InfoCurrent 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 840At 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 UpdateClarksville 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 AustinDear 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 DateSAVE 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
- Austin Neighborhood Council presents City Council Candidate ForumView this email in your browser The Austin Neighborhood Council presents City Council Candidate Forum October 7, 2026 rsvp to bit.ly/ANCForum2026RSVP Copyright (C) 2026 Old West Austin Neighborhood Association. All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails?You can update your preferences or unsubscribe
- OWANA – ACL Festival 3-day passes available!and this weekend’s events too…. View this email in your browser Purchase ACL Festival 3-Day Passes from OWANA Hello Neighbors! OWANA still has a few 3-day passes for both weekends of the upcoming Austin City Limits Music Festival (October 2 – 4, & October 9 – 11) available. If you are interested in purchasing one,… Read more: OWANA – ACL Festival 3-day passes available!
- OWANA – Voter Registration Day, & Museum Day this weekend!View this email in your browser Check Your Voter Registration Status Today is National Voter Registration Day! Did you know that over 1 million Texans have had their voter registrations suspended this past year? Make sure your voice counts this upcoming midterm election and double check your voter registration status today! Voter registration deadline is… Read more: OWANA – Voter Registration Day, & Museum Day this weekend!
- OWANA – drawing to purchase ACL Festival 3-day passes!View this email in your browser Drawing to Purchase ACL Festival 3-Day Passes Hello Neighbors! OWANA has 3-day passes for both weekends of the upcoming Austin City Limits Music Festival (October 2 – 4, & October 9 – 11). We will be drawing names for the chance to purchase a 3-day pass for $390 (current… Read more: OWANA – drawing to purchase ACL Festival 3-day passes!
- OWANA OWL Newsletter – Fall 2026Read for neighborhood updates! THE OWL – FALL2026 TABLE OF CONTENTS Hello Old West Austin neighbors! Here’s a preview of what’s included in the OWL this quarter. 1. Notes from the Chair 2. September General Membership Meeting Agenda 3. For Zoning Updates, please see the Zoning Addendum in a separate message. 4. Events Updates 5.… Read more: OWANA OWL Newsletter – Fall 2026