OWANA Owl Newsletter
Zoning & Event Updates
- 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
- July 4th Parade and Celebration at West Austin Park!July 4th Parade and Celebration! JULY 4TH PARADE AND CELEBRATION AT THE WEST AUSTIN PARK! OWANA will once again be hosting a neighborhood 4th of July parade and celebration, and we hope you can join us! Here are the details: When: Thursday, July 4th, between 8:50 to 9:29 am if participating in parade: ALL ARE… Read more: July 4th Parade and Celebration at West Austin Park!
- West Austin Pool Open Tomorrow!!! Celebrate with Popsicles and a splash!WEST AUSTIN POOL OPENS TOMORROW, JUNE 10TH FROM 1 PM TO 8 PM!!!! OWANA will serve free popsicles and watermelon to help us cool off and celebrate the pool opening from 1-3 pm or until the treats are gone!!! Our neighborhood pool will be open from June 10, 2024 until August 11, 2024. Starting tomorrow,… Read more: West Austin Pool Open Tomorrow!!! Celebrate with Popsicles and a splash!
- Reminder: Annual Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday March 30th 9amWhat’s Happening: Annual Neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt!!!! Refreshments and breakfast treats! When: Saturday, March 30th starting promptly at 9 am Where: West Austin Neighborhood Park- 1317 W. 10th St. Who: All are welcome!!! What can I do to help: Drop a dozen filled eggs to front porch of 1608 W. 9 1/2 St. or to… Read more: Reminder: Annual Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday March 30th 9am
Newsletter Archive
- OWANA – 4th of July Celebration!Join us for a parade and party! View this email in your browser 4th of July Parade and Celebration! Join the Old West Austin Neighborhood Association and your fellow neighbors as we celebrate the 4th of July with our annual (very short!) parade down 10th Street and celebration at West Austin Park. Decorate your bikes,… Read more: OWANA – 4th of July Celebration!
- Town Hall w/ Sarah Eckhardt & Zo QadriThis Saturday, June 14 Join Senator Sarah Eckhardt & Councilmember Zo Qadri for a Town Hall What: A Town Hall for a conversation about the 89th Legislative Session, what’s still at stake, and where we go from here. Who: The Town Hall is hosted by State Senator (and neighborhood resident!) Sarah Eckhardt and District 9… Read more: Town Hall w/ Sarah Eckhardt & Zo Qadri
- FINAL PLEA!! STOP THE CLOSURE OF SAYERS STREET Your Voice Matters by June 9th!🌟FINAL PLEA🌟 😃 YOUR VOICE COUNTS ! Hi Neighbors, We’re getting closer – only 32 more letters needed to hit our goal! 📩 A few Planning Commissioners are still undecided and your voice could be the one that tips the scale. Every single letter makes a diference. Quick heads up! Opposition letters will be uploaded… Read more: FINAL PLEA!! STOP THE CLOSURE OF SAYERS STREET Your Voice Matters by June 9th!
- IMPORTANT CORRECTION TO Stop the closure of Sayers Street! – Your Voice Matters by June 9thThe OWANA Zoning Committee needs your HELP! CORRECTION TO LETTER! Dear Neighbors, I’ve corrected the name of the Commission Chair on the letter attachment. Thank you to the four neighbors who have already sent a letter! Our goal is to send 50 letters by Monday to the Commission and put this matter to rest! In… Read more: IMPORTANT CORRECTION TO Stop the closure of Sayers Street! – Your Voice Matters by June 9th
- Stop the closure of Sayers Street! – Your Voice Matters by June 9thDear Neighbors, The OWANA Zoning Committee needs your HELP! In February, the Urban Transportation Commission (UTC) unanimously voted to keep Sayers Street open, citing no public benefit in the request to vacate it.Despite this, and the subsequent loss of an appeal, the case is now scheduled for the City of Austin Planning Commission hearing onTuesday,… Read more: Stop the closure of Sayers Street! – Your Voice Matters by June 9th