Zoning, Safety & Events Updates

  • 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
  • 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!

Newsletter Archive

  • OWANA – Meeting/Survey Reminder
    See you Tuesday! View this email in your browser Meeting & Survey Reminder Hello Neighbors! We’re looking forward to seeing many of you this Tuesday, September 9 for our Fall General Membership Meeting. Important details about the meeting follow: Start time is promptly at 6:45pm. Location – Mathews Elementary School cafeteria (906 W. Lynn). Before… Read more: OWANA – Meeting/Survey Reminder
  • OWANA OWL Addendum
    Zoning Report & Correction View this email in your browser OWL Fall 2025 – Addendum In this message, you’ll see a correction from the OWL newsletter sent earlier this week, and an important summary of zoning and development changes/proposals in our neighborhood. A few reminders while you’re reading: Fall quarterly general membership meeting Tuesday, September… Read more: OWANA OWL Addendum
  • OWANA OWL Newsletter – Fall 2025
    Old West Austin Neighborhood Association THE OWL – FALL2025 TABLE OF CONTENTS 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… Read more: OWANA OWL Newsletter – Fall 2025
  • OWANA OWL Addendum
    Zoning Report & Correction View this email in your browser OWL Fall 2025 – Addendum In this message, you’ll see a correction from the OWL newsletter sent earlier this week, and an important summary of zoning and development changes/proposals in our neighborhood. A few reminders while you’re reading: Fall quarterly general membership meeting Tuesday, September… Read more: OWANA OWL Addendum
  • OWANA OWL Newsletter – Fall 2025
    Old West Austin Neighborhood Association THE OWL – FALL2025 TABLE OF CONTENTS 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… Read more: OWANA OWL Newsletter – Fall 2025
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