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Alpha Omega Early Educational Development Christian Center (R-24) 1317 Rosewood, 477-7558. For more than 15 years, providing early education and full day care for tots up to age 5. Assistance available for low-income parents.
ChildBoys & Girls Club of Austin & Travis Co. (E-123) 900 Neal, 444-7199. Very affordable after school and summer programs for kids ages 6-18. Structured options include homework help and tutoring, computer training, sports leagues, and career and citizenship development... also plenty of time to be a kid.
Capital City Creative School (N-36) 2406 Manor, 708-1888, 478-9511. Texas Academy of Excellence charter school.
Early Education Center (N-52) 1701 E. 38th, 477-4887. Privately owned day care center.
Ebeneezer Child Development Center (R-11) 1014 E. 10th, 478-6709. Day care center for ages 0-6.
Kiddie Kornor (E-98) 1110 Tillery, 926-0094. Wonderful shade trees, colorful playground, and a nice old building that exudes the authority of an old schoolhouse softened by bright red trim and green Astroturf stairs.
Leadership Enrichment Arts Program (N-46) 3724 Airport, 478-5584. Since 1988, LEAP has been assisting teenagers in the pursuit of academic excellence. SAT and college application prep.
Momo & Popo Daycare (E-10) 4616 E. Cesar Chavez, 385-7594. The day care is probably not a chain...
St. George's Episcopal School (N-73) 4301 N. I-35, 452-6063. Preschool and kindergarten.
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Airport Fire Station (N-76) 4305 Airport. Spot check at 11am on a Saturday morning found everything in the utmost of readiness.
CivicAlternative Learning Center (E-123) 900 Neal, 472-1178. AISD program where high school students can get the extra help they need and still graduate with a high school diploma.
Anderson Community Development Corporation/ SCIP II Housing Program (R-28) 1101 Navasota, #2, 469-7499; 451-6600. Affordable housing in Austin ain't what it used to be. Now, even professional working folks need help affording a home. The federally subsidized SCIP II program, administered through developer Gene Watkins' Anderson Community Development Corporation, is building 100 two-story homes east of I-35 that will be reasonably priced for those with qualifying incomes. Applications now being accepted for houses available this fall.
Another Way Texas Shares (R-62) 1804 Chicon, #108, 473-2172. Headquarters for a federation of statewide nonprofit agencies that promotes charitable giving, volunteer recruitment, and other social causes. http://www.anotherway.org
Arthur B. DeWitty Job Training Center (R-38) 2209 Rosewood, 472-5718. Job training center that teaches employees of the city and people with temp agencies. They give people GED computer and résumé assistance and participate in a lot of community service. Check out the cool sculptures in the courtyard.
Austin Area Urban League Inc. (N-51) 1825 38 1/2, 478-7176. For 20 years, the Urban League has been providing job training, youth services, home repair assistance, and more to low-income families in Austin. aaul@austin.free.net
Austin Fire Department Headquarters (S-45) 1621 Festival Beach, 477-5874.
Austin Fire Department Station #7 (S-93) 201 Chicon. http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/fire
Austin Habitat for Humanity (S-7) 310 Comal, #101, 472-8788. Founded in 1985, Habitat has built more than 50 homes in East Austin and Montopolis for low-income families. They are always looking for volunteers interested in lending a hand or a hammer. http://www.netrange.com/ahfh
Austin Housing Authority (S-11) 1640 E. Second, 477-4488. Administrative offices overseeing city-run housing developments. They also provide on-site counseling and social services to residents. 24-hour confidential resident hotline. 495-1897. Manager's office hours Monday 8am-12pm. Senior Nutrition Site, M-F, 9am-1pm.
Austin Police Department, East Substation (E-82) 812 Springdale, 385-7710. Off to one side is a trailer on cement blocks housing the "Special Crimes: Grafitti Unit." Nearby is a grafitti mural mostly hidden by a tree and generator that says in bubble script "Partnership With the Community."
Austin Revitalization Authority (R-28) 1101 Navasota, #4, 469-1705. This embattled redevelopment initiative for the 11th and 12th street business strip expects to complete a master plan by June. Whether the demolition of the old and construction of the new will benefit many or only a few is a lingering question.
Austin Tenants Council (S-25) 1619 E. Cesar Chavez, 474-1961. Providing free telephone counseling and tenants' rights information weekdays, 9am-noon and 1-4pm.
Big Brothers - Big Sisters (R-85) 1400 Tillery, 472-5437 . Volunteer program for at-risk kids involving one-on-one mentoring to provide friendship and a positive role model.
Capital Area Rural Transportation System Passenger Terminal (F-72) 2010 E. Sixth, 478-7433. Public transportation agency providing bus service for people in outlying areas -- covering 7,500 square miles and nine counties, to the tune of 35,000 trips a month.
Capital Metro Building (E-2) 2910 E. Fifth, 389-7400. Administrative offices and customer service information headquarters. http://www.capmetro.austin.tx.us
CARE Annex (S-30) 1633 E. Second, 473-2273 . Providing walk-in counseling and HIV testing among other services. Testing is done on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays. All services are confidential. Donations welcome.
Carver Library (R-35) 1161 Angelina, 472-8954. The only branch library with laser printing, only a nickel per page. Mon-Thu, 10am-9pm Fri-Sat, 10am-6pm; Sun, 2-6pm.
CEACO (F-58) 1715 E. Sixth, 472-1153; 472-9057; 472-5575. One of East Austin's oldest community organizations providing comprehensive services such as HIV counseling, youth programs, and assistance for the homeless.
Ceden Family Resource Center (F-19) 1208 E. Seventh, 477-1130. Private nonprofit counseling and education center offers programs on teen pregnancy, prenatal care, parenting, early childhood intervention, and ESL. http://www.main.org/ceden/
Center for Public Policy Priorities (R-10) 900 Lydia, 320-0222. Nonprofit office of the Benedictine Research Center doing public policy research on issues affecting low-income Texans.
Cepeda Public Library (E-87) 651 N. Pleasant Valley, 499-7372. The newly renamed branch library, which used to serve the community under the name Zaragoza. Now renamed for Eustasio Cepeda, Mexican-American philanthropist and civil rights activist.
Cesar Chavez Building (S-17) 1111 E. Cesar Chavez, 469-2000. County Health and Human Services Building.
Children's Advocacy Center (N-57) 1110 E. 32nd, 472-1164. Umbrella location for crisis intervention, counseling, evaluation, and evidence gathering.
Christopher House/ Hospice Austin (N-15) 2820 E. MLK, 322-0747. Recently purchased by the nonprofit Hospice Austin, the former AIDS care residence provides in-patient hospice care in a cozy environment.
City of Austin Building Services Department (F-68) 1905 E. Sixth, 476-2272. City construction offices.
City of Austin Emergency Services Recruiting Center (F-118) 2785 E. Seventh, 305-4000. So you wanna be a firefighter? Saddle that pickax, girls and boys, and head down to the City of Austin Emergency Services Recruiting Center, which serves both the AFD and the APD. (Crimefighters welcome, too.)
City of Austin Housing Authority (S-94) 205 Chicon, 477-1496. Not open to the public, this building houses the Authority's purchasing, planning and development, dispatch, and auto repair units. http://www.hacanet.org
City of Austin Service Center (E-83) 818 Springdale, 385-3999. Austin Police Department's garage. Not open to the public.
Community Outreach & Education Center (R-40) 1809 Pennsylvania. A confidential program connected with the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, which supplies emergency food, rent/utility assistance and clothing referrals.
Dismas Center (S-34) 1711 E. Cesar Chavez, 479-0050. Spiritual counseling and charity services since 1964.
East Austin Community (S-11) 211 Comal, 471-6233. Administrative offices and multi-purpose rooms run by the city Department of Health & Human Services. Also the home of the East Austin branch of the WIC Program.
El Jardin Alegre (S-32) 1801 E. Second, 385-0080. The 2-year-old "happy garden" project is administered by the Sustainable Food Center. Eighteen neighborhood families plant and care for fruits, vegetables, flowers, and herbs.
Firehouse Govalle (E-64) 829 Airport.
George Washington Carver Museum (R-35) 1165 Angelina, 472-4809. The first African-American neighborhood museum established in Texas, housed in the original 1926 city library building, which was moved to the Eastside and opened to blacks in 1933. The permanent collection is comprised of photographs and artifacts illustrating both local and national African-American heritage, and rotating exhibits appear bi-monthly. Tue-Thu, 10am-6pm; Fri-Sat, noon-5pm.
J.J.'s Care Home (R-76) 2935 E. 12th. Armchairs and sofas line the hallways of this comfortable, breezy, rest home.
Jim Mattox Campaign Offices (N-44) 2928 Manor, 478-2900. The HQ for the local Democrat running for Attorney General.
Mosby Community Gardens (N-22) 2100 Alamo, 458-2009. This project is overseen by Austin Community Gardens, but neighborhood folks run the show, renting small plots for a nominal fee and keeping whatever they grow.
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People -Austin (R-48) 1704 E. 12th , 476-6230. NAACP fights racial injustice across the nation. For help resolving civic or legal issues, call for an appointment or visit the office between 2-4pm on Saturdays.
Oak Springs Library (E-120) 3101 Oak Springs, 926-4453. Pleasant library offers free Free-Net Internet connections, Spanish language titles, public meeting space for nonprofits, summer reading programs, computer classes, and tutoring for kids.
Our Lady's Youth & Family Center/East Austin Media Lab (F-60) 1813 E. Sixth, 322-0632. Providing computer instruction for adults and children in conjunction with Austin Free-Net. The center is open every day from 9am until noon for folks to use its online Job Bank. Monday and Tuesday nights, 5-6:30pm, kids are welcome.
People's Nursing Center of Austin (E-99) 3101 Govalle, 926-7871. "To promote the dignity and activity of the elderly" is their motto. Last year the residents went on a three-day camping trip. Their small size allows them the flexibility for field trips and promotes friendships among residents.
Plumbers & Pipefitters Local Union 286 (E-68) 814 Airport, 385-0002. Apprenticeship and journeyman training ensure they do it right the first time. Proud to volunteer for Habitat for Humanity.
PushUp Foundation (S-12) 1700 E. Second, 469-0561. Big, bright blue brick building on the corner of Second & Chalmers specializing in organizing and empowering people and their neighborhoods.
RBJ Health Center (S-43) 15 Waller, 469-2015. With a $2 million remodeling project, the Austin/Travis County Health Department building has expanded its capabilities to test and treat people with TB and sexually transmitted diseases. "We're not affiliated with the retirement home, though some of us should probably be over there," one good-humored employee recently noted.
RBJ Residental Tower (S-42) 21 Waller, 476-6051. Founded 26 years ago, this privately run retirement home for the elderly is named after Rebekah Baines Johnson, LBJ's mother.
Sanctuary Fundraiser (R-78) 3121 E. 12th, 477-2443. For seven years Anne Terrell has been taking in the homeless and displaced of East Austin without assistance from public funds. Donations are welcome.
Sheetmetal Workers Local Union 67 (E-107) 3601 Goodwin, 928-8251. The union runs an apprentice school, offers journeyman training, and fights for the right to a living wage.
Terrazas Branch Austin Public Library (S-16) 1105 E. Cesar Chavez, 472-7312. The public library system's largest collection of Spanish language books and movies. Terrazas also has bilingual storytimes for the kiddies. Mon-Thurs 10am-9pm; Fri 10am-6pm; Sat 10am-5pm.
Texas Civil Rights Project (N-10) 2212 E. MLK, 474-5073. Protecting your rights since 1994, these rabble-rousers litigate pro bono on everything from sexual harassment to racial discrimination to privacy rights. Local legal eagle Jim Harrington runs the show.
Travis County Employees Credit Union (R-5) 1101 N. I-35, 477-2641.
Travis County Housing Service (E-21) 5021 E. Cesar Chavez, 385-4036. Installing ramps, fixing leaky roofs, and repairing faulty plumbing are only a few of the jobs this organization provides for low-income elderly and handicapped. This program is funded at both city and federal levels. Although they do not have the funds to completely recondition houses, they do their best to make houses safe for those who qualify.
Tri-Angel Unlimited Community Resource Center (R-29) 1210 Rosewood, 494-0760. A nonprofit which networks with schools, government agencies, universities, and businesses to coordinate volunteer activity and promote community improvement. Tri-Angel is also a clearinghouse of information and contacts for people hoping to expand their personal opportunities. Betti Carsey Stroud founded Tri-Angel five years ago from a family trust fund, and is now supported with government grants.
United States Postal Service East Austin Station (F-71) 1914 E. Sixth, 472-2644.
United Way Capital Area Headquarters (N-6) 2000 E. MLK, 472-6267; 323-1898 (volunteer center). Two buildings straddling Poquito Avenue house the agency's central clearinghouse for financial administration, campaign marketing, and selection and monitoring of more than four dozen community agencies. Volunteer center is on the west side of the street.
YMCA East Program Center (F-59) 1809 E. Sixth, 476-1183. Site for summer and after-school programs. For program information call Lisa Ramirez at 322-9622, ext. 2.
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Airport Cleaners (E-101) 1112 Airport, 926-5048. Clean/dry clean. No leather or suede.
CleanersAtlas Cleaners (F-27) 1107 E. Sixth, 472-3653.
Estrada Cleaners & Tuxedo Rental (F-114) 2618 E. Seventh, 476-8656. This family has been in the dry-cleaning business almost as long as they have been a family. Very congenial atmosphere disproves the saying that business and pleasure don't mix. The owner's daughter and ex-wife run the flower shop next door.
First Street Laundry (S-29) 1634 E. Cesar Chavez, 476-3814.
Frank's Coin Laundry (S-77) 2215 E. Cesar Chavez, 322-9213.
Goldfinger Executive Dry Cleaning and Laundry (R-62) 1804 Chicon, #100, 481-1600.
Govalle Washateria (E-101) 1112 Airport, 926-9085. In the afternoons the room fills with a pleasant soapy smell and the squishy sounds of wet clothes, the snap of freshly dried sheets, and the friendly chatter of locals.
Home Steam Cleaners (N-33) 2301 Manor, 478-2586. One of the few drive-through cleaners in town. Same-day fast and friendly service and three-hour "Rocket Service" for those who need that button-down quickshape.
Kleen Wash Laundry #2 (S-49) 2115 Holly, 474-2650.
Kwikwash Laundry (E-111) 1138 Airport, 929-9663. This laundromat deserves a love song in its honor. Two change machines, plenty of folding tables, large and extra-large washers, and an attendant on Saturday and Sunday guarantee that your laundry experience is as smooth as possible.
Master Valet Cleaners (N-40) 2701 Manor, 477-2094. Check for their weekly deals on shirts and pants.
R&C Laundry (N-38) 2611 Manor.
Royal Touch Cleaners & Laundry (N-69) 1406 E. 38th, 478-2460.
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Buena Vista Computers (S-71) 2131 E. Cesar Chavez, 472-6368. Individual computer tutorials, money transfer, and occasional computer sales.
ElectronicsCity Vending Co. (F-10) 905 E. Seventh, 478-9518. Repairs video games, pool tables, cigarette machines, and the like.
Custom Sounds (N-67) 3909 N. I-35, 302-4115. Make your Honda Civic sound like a Cadillac Fleetwood.
Down to Earth Computers (F-117) 2609-C E. Seventh, 708-9224. Down to Earth has the lofty idea to buy, sell, service, and trade new and used computers.
East First & Springdale VCR Service & Sales (E-24) 201 Springdale, 385-7607. TV and VCR repair.
Pager One Communications (R-76) 2933 E. 12th, 477-2994. Pagers, cellular phones, and wireless service.
Ranger Phonograph Co. (F-15) 1001 E. Sixth, 477-6906. Jukeboxes, cigarette machines, video games.
Standard Vending & Music Co. (E-62) 815 Airport, 385-0534. Jukeboxes, candy machines, etc.
Tinkertronics (E-106) 1133 Airport, 926-4420. This retail and wholesale electronics distributor has sold everything from vacuum tubes to computer hardware from the same location for the past 30 years.
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501 Studios (F-1) 501 N. I-35, 900 block of E. Fifth, 472-8975. Built in the early 1900s, these warehouse buildings were once the home of a music store, a grain warehouse, a furniture leasing company, and a coffee storage house (building legend has it that the smell of coffee took more than five years to vacate). For the past 20 years, the buildings, collectively known as 501 Studios, have housed a maze of media-related businesses, including video and film production offices, agents, and advertising companies.
Film/VideoAustin Film Society (N-56) 3109 N. I-35, 322-0145. The Austin Film Society is a nationally respected film exhibition and artists' support center founded in 1985 by Richard Linklater.
Detour Filmproduction (N-56) 3109 N. I-35. Richard Linklater's production company.
GEAR (F-5) 912 E. Fifth, 478-8585. Lights, grip, film, and video rental and sales.
MC2 (F-4) 908 E. Fifth, 476-2600. Masters of design, Michael Carter & Co. have many noteworthy accomplishments (namely the design of the covers of the Dudley & Bob with Deborah CDs) notched in their belt.
Pegalo Properties (F-1) 501 N. I-35, 485-3000. Property management companies that oversee the upkeep and general maintenence of the 501 Studios and most of the 900 block of E. Fifth Street.
The Production Block (F-3) 906 E. Fifth, 472-8975. Joel Block's recording studio that produces many of the local radio advertisements on the airwaves today.
Xopix (F-5) 500 San Marcos, 478-3593. Austin film scene top contributor Richard Kooris' commercial production company, which is responsible for many of the Southwest Airlines and Southwestern Bell ads seen on TV.
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Ace Checks Cashed (F-99) 2425 E. Seventh, 447-9371.
FinancialAmerica's Cash Express (F-99) 2425 E. Seventh, 476-3338.
Bank One (F-77) 2119 E. Seventh, 479-5400.
East Austin Community Federal Credit Union (R-48) 1704 E. 12th, 473-2442.
Fast Loans (R-4) 1103 N. I-35, 476-7741.
H&R Block (F-85) 2142 E. Seventh, 477-4196. Auxillary office open only during tax season.
H&R Block (N-67) 3909 N. I-35, 467-6993.
Hewitt Jackson Tax Services (F-112) 2514-B E. Seventh, 926-3278.
Juanita L. Ross (N-41) 2710 Manor, 478-3221. Income tax and bookkeeping services.
Kwik Cash Loans (N-45) 3712 Airport, 477-8748.
Mari's Income Tax (S-69) 2105 E. Cesar Chavez, 473-2125. Tax, fax, bookkeeping, notary, copies...
Nationsbank (E-117) 1144 Airport, 929-6000.
The Money Box (N-48) 3840 Airport, 476-3183.
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ACE Signs (Andrada Commercial Enterprises) (S-82) 2501 E. Cesar Chavez, 494-1869. Owner Robert Andrada, Jr., works off his front porch and will take his painter's palette to just about anything of size, specializing in signs, billboards, murals, banners, and interior design.
Graphic/PrintingArmadillo Clay & Supplies (E-27) 3307 E. Fourth, 385-7311. Texas' largest clay manufacturer. Also offers ceramic services .
Bob Roberts Photography (N-63) 3507 N. I-35, 478-4632. Small portrait studio offers everything from studio portraits to senior pictures to deluxe wedding packages.
CheckMarkTypesetting (N-60) 3217 N. I-35, 478-4173.
Custom Tees by Lee (F-57) 1704 E. Fifth, 474-1984. Specializing putting "Your Company Logo Here" on everything from athletic uniforms to bumper stickers.
D&J Blueline (F-12) 1000 E. Seventh, 477-6775. An architect's dream, this 45-year-old business specializes in oversize reprographics, Xeroxing onto vellum, plotting from files, scanning, and oversized color copying. The fifth generation Austin family who runs the place loves their location. "Near the highway, good food, great neighbors!"
EuroTech (F-2) 902 E. Fifth, 479-5090. Camera repair inside old JR Reed Music building.
Image 4 Concepts (N-50) 3851 Airport, #105, 441-4444. Commericial photo finishing, slides, and tradeshow services.
Kestrel Printing (N-32) 2209 Manor, 469-0409 . Printing and graphics. The first printer to use soy-based inks back in 1987, a move which helped inspire other printers to jump the green bandwagon.
Liaison: The Creative Resource Company (F-46) 1601 E. Seventh, 472-4457. Services the graphics pre-press industry via support, installation, integration, and employee recruitment.
Lone Star Tags & Printing (F-70) 1902 E. Sixth, 322-9300. Commercial printing services.
McCarthy Print (R-62) 1804 Chicon, #106, 479-8938. Commercial printing.
MPress (E-31) 3414 E. Fifth, 389-0140. For all your desktop publishing, printing, and mailing needs.
State House Printing (S-69) 2117 E. Cesar Chavez, 472-5331. Commercial print shop.
Texas Printing Company (S-20) 1209 E. Cesar Chavez, 476-4331.
Tomas Pantin Photography & Film (F-46) 1601 E. Seventh, #100, 474-9968. Commercial photography for businesses.
UT Press (N-2) 2100 Comal Book Dr., 471-7233. Known chiefly for their Latin American titles, UT Press is also nationally recognized among academic presses for their excellent copy editing and selection. This season's catalog introduces a wide range of titles, including some stellar Southwestern photography volumes.
Worley Printing (N-60) 3217 N. I-35, 478-4064.
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Austin Family Medical Center (N-9) 2200 E. MLK, 476-4874. Doctors offices, all general family practice.
HealthAustin Occupational Health Center (R-1) 1213 N. I-35, 476-9141. A branch of the Vista Medical Center. Medicaid, worker's comp, and STAR program clients accepted.
Austin Physical Therapy Clinic (N-60) 1107 Edgewood, 472-6238. This clinic is a primary treatment facility for UT athletes and is also the only care center used by Ballet Austin. Specializes in general orthopedic therapy.
Central Family Dental Center (F-118) 2719 E. Seventh, 473-8444.
Christine H. Aubrey Center for Sexuality Education -- Planned Parenthood (N-50) 3851 Airport, #110, 476-4610. The educational and lending library branch of the world's largest volunteer reproductive health care organization. Workshops on gender issues, sexual harassment, STDs, contraception, etc. Open Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm and Sat, 10am-4pm.
Clinica Siete (F-117) 2609-A E. Seventh, 474-6836. Family practice of Eduardo J. Agueros, MD.
Daniels Chiropractic (E-112) 1144 Airport.
Doctor's Walk-In Clinic (S-74) 104 Robert T. Martinez, Jr., 474-7824. Walk-in offices of Santiago A. Zamora, MD.
Emilio Torres, M.D. (N-60) 3205 N. I-35, 476-1941. Ob/Gyn.
HIV Wellness Center (N-73) 4301 N. I-35, 467-0088. The HWC is located in an exquisite, renovated Victorian farmhouse. They offer emotional support programs, social gatherings, educational workshops, and referrals to holistic medical practitioners for people living with HIV or AIDS. "There are no barriers based on an inability to pay." They welcome both donations and volunteers.
Hospital Pharmacy (N-8) 2115 E. MLK, 476-7338. A minority-owned and -operated pharmacy with an excellent selection of ethnic greeting cards.
Kincheloe X-Ray (N-49) 3823 Airport , 479-6488. Equipment and service to local hospitals.
Manos de Christo (S-19) 1201 E. Cesar Chavez, 477-2319. Operating on private donations, this dental clinic serves those who can't afford private care. They charge $5 for a checkup and $15 for a cleaning. Manos also distributes food, clothing, and other materials to the poor.
Medical Plaza (N-7) 2113 E. MLK. An all-minority-owned medical plaza which includes Sabates Eye Associates and several family dentistry offices.
Mendez Pharmacy (S-70) 2129 E. Cesar Chavez, 478-9304. Small pharmacy with a few household items and convalescent aids.
Neighborhood Pharmacy (F-114) 2620 E. Seventh, 476-4751. This independent pharmacy has been serving the Eastside since 1965, and now finds itself between the HMO rock and the chain pharmacy hard place.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Family LIfe Center (R-9) 905 Lydia, 478-1028. Pregnancy counseling. Chapel on premises.
People's Community Clinic (N-54) 2909 N. I-35, 478-4939. Nonprofit health care center provides dozens of services, including immunizations, pediatrics, and prenatal care, all on a sliding scale.
Phoenix Academy (R-57) 1406 Waller, 457-9373. Drug rehabilitation for adolescent males referred from juvenile facilities.
Planned Parenthood (F-67) 1823 E. Seventh, 477-5846. Birth control, HIV testing, pregnancy counseling; all on a sliding scale.
Planned Parenthood (R-22) 1209 Rosewood, 472-0868. Housed in one of the most beautiful Victorian homes on the Eastside is the administrative office of our many branched reproductive health services organization.
Rosewood/Zaragosa Health Clinic (E-124) 2800 Webberville, 404-1500. This recently renovated and reopened clinic offers a full range of medical, pharmaceutical, lab, and social services.
Seton East (E-1) 2811 E. Second , 324-4930. Serving East Austin with primary health care and social services, such as reading programs. Immunizations are administered Saturday mornings.
Shivers Cancer Center (N-13) 2600 E. MLK, 478-9681. Since 1973, Central Texas' only free-standing radiation therapy center.
St. Josef's Clinic (R-8) 809 Lydia. Enrique Rodriguez, M.D.
Texami (F-12) 1000 E. Seventh, 474-2225. The Texas Alliance for the Mentally Ill links families and friends to share self-help, education, and advocacy efforts for people with serious mental illness.
The Smile Center (E-112) 1144 Airport, 929-7888.
University of Texas Department of Engineeering (N-53) 2901 N. I-35. More evidence of UT's push east. The old Pharmaco Building is now home to UT Development Office building for Engineering studies and offshore technologies and its administration.
Vista Medical Center (F-65) 1701 E. Seventh, 477-2469. Includes Minor Emergency Clinic, Paul Tovar Central Pharmacy, and Wilson/Simons Dental Center.
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ABC Roofing (E-37) 618 Tillery, 385-0680.
HomeAdvantage Insurance (N-45) 3712 Airport, 477-8748. Home, auto, et al.
Aleman Appliances (E-4) 3111 E. Cesar Chavez, 389-2003.
American Flat Glass Distributors (N-47) 3822 Airport, 474-2375. Commercial and retail glass distributors.
Bel-Aire Mobile Home Park (E-65) 841 Airport, 385-3600.
City Service Sewing Machines (F-55) 1705 E. Sixth, 476-4233. They also fix vacuums.
Daniel Imports & Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (R-67) 1400 Cedar, 472-9819. Theodis Daniel used to import silk. Since 1986, he's been repairing any air conditioner or compressor that you can haul up to his shop. On the first 100-degree day of summer, his popularity was clearly in evidence....
E-Z Insurance Agency (N-67) 3807-A N. I-35, 454-6161. This busy office offers liability and property insurance, especially car insurance.
Easley Roofing & Sheet Metal (E-93) 3600 Lyons, 926-1922. Commerical roofing company in operation for the past 41 years, in Austin for the past two, Easley does industrial and commerical roofing for schools, state buildings, and military facilities.
Eastside Lawnmower Repair (S-13) 104 1/2 Brushy, 476-5372.
Enterprise Steel (E-69) 828 Airport, 385-9262. Reinforcing residential foundations since 1992.
Fox-Schmidt Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning (E-78) 757 Shady, 385-3070. Seventy-five years in Austin, and in East Austin since '68, this mechanical contracting firm does plan and spec work in both the private and public sectors. No service work.
Hardeman's Lawn Service (E-126) 2504 Webberville, 477-2334.
Harmony Construction Co. (E-14) 4713 E. Cesar Chavez, 385-2228. "We're in tune with our customers."
Hull Supply (E-22) 5105 E. Cesar Chavez, 385-1262.
Kanetzky Electric (E-6) 3235 E. Cesar Chavez, 385-6160.
La Reyna Insurance (F-74) 2007 E. Seventh, 479-0009.
Lindley's Refinishing (R-65) 1311 Chestnut, 457-8133. Antique furniture restoration.
Pool Transfer & Storage (S-1) 807 E. Fourth, 472-8281. Moving company.
Quicksurance Inc. (R-82) 1197 Airport, 928-3313. Auto insurance.
Ray D. Ates General Contracting (R-49) 1720 E. 12th, 320-0118. A commercial contractor who will build your garage, too.
Revel's Small Engine Repair (R-64) 1315 Chestnut, 457-8133. Willie Revel is just getting started with his own shop, but he's been resuscitating mini-bikes and lawnmowers for 10 years.
S & T Duran Insurance Agency (S-62) 2012 E. Cesar Chavez, 708-1610. Insurance, fax, tax, notary.
Starlite Appliance Service (E-77) 777 Shady Ln. #9, 385-7560. The wonderful disorganization of the place practically ensures the repairperson is a genius.
State Farm Insurance (E-112) 1144 Airport, 928-8889.
SteelMax (N-44) 2928 Manor, 320-8882. Residential and commercial framing systems.
Texascapes (N-25) 1603 Manor, 472-0207. Offers landscaping services and installation for both commercial and residential buyers.
Torres Real Estate (S-78) 2301 E. Cesar Chavez, 478-4435.
Tree Clinic (E-53) 5012 E. Seventh, #200, 385-6604. Does your peach tree look piqued? Your sycamore sick? Your willow weak? These docs specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of diseased trees.
York International (N-50) 3851 Airport, #103, 481-0220. Heating and AC equipment.
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Ace Motel (N-39) 2627 Manor, 476-9033. We think that the old sign out front that says "TV" means that they have televisions.
HotelsClub Hotel by Doubletree (R-59) 1617 N. I-35, 479-4000. A hotel for businesspeople on the move with an office room, workout space, pool, bakery, sandwich shop, and bar. Rooms priced from $89 to $159.
Days Inn (N-58) 3105 N. I-35, 478-1631. 61 unit motel/hotel, their rooms run from $55 to $95. Small pool and home to the Star Seeds Cafe.
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Austin Monumental Arts (R-58) 1011 Navasota, 477-5021. Headstones conveniently sold next to Oakwood Cemetery.
MortuaryFuller-Sheffield Funeral Services (N-14) 2808 E. MLK, 476-9164.
King Tears Mortuary, Inc. (R-43) 1300 E. 12th, 476-9128.
Mission Funeral Home (S-24) 1615 E. Cesar Chavez, 476-4355.
Phillips, Upshaw & Richard Funeral Home (R-44) 1410 E. 12th, 472-1934.
Rest Haven Mortuary (R-50) 1709 E. 12th, 708-1137.
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4-M Refrigeration Company (R-63) 1403 Chestnut, 388-4878.
Office/IndustrialAAA Mill, Inc. (E-67) 812 Airport, 385-2215. Industrial and commercial cabinetmakers since 1955.
Ace Contractor's Supply (E-79) 4813 Gonzales, 385-6166. Construction supplies for commercial builders.
Ad-Lite Signs (S-3) 1200 E. Third , 476-6606. If you've ever dreamed of seeing your name in lights, Ad-Lite has manufactured and custom-made electrical signs.
Alamo Welding Supply (F-69) 613 Chicon, 476-9400.
Allied Sales Co. (E-51) 5005 E. Seventh, 385-2167. Distributing oil to auto part stores, department stores, and the like since 1946.
ASAP Folding Service (S-65) 2017-D E. Cesar Chavez, 708-8547. Machine folding for newsletters, brochures, bulletins, and anonymous broadsides.
Austin Custom Upholstry (N-20) 2023 Airport, 480-8300.
Austin Oxygen Company (E-32) 3519 E. Fifth, 385-0611.
C/C Peruvian Imports (N-35) 2309 Manor, 474-6024. Wholesale outlet for Peruvian rugs, figurines, and assorted tribal works of art. http://www.ccimports.com
Central Machine Works (E-18) 4824 E. Cesar Chavez, 385-3287.
Convention Decorating Services (E-8) 3400 E. Cesar Chavez, 385-0557. Just like their name says, they decorate conventions... you know, booths, tables, skirts, partitions, and such.
Cotera, Kolar, and Negrete Architects (F-29) 1301 E. Seventh, 474-6526. Commercial architecture, much of it for the city and UT.
Duncum Electric Motor Service (E-35) 3403 E. Fifth, 385-2785.
Electrical Signs (E-19) 5016 E. Cesar Chavez, 385-4131. Signs, signs, everywhere there's signs.
Energy Savings Strategies (E-59) 764 Airport, 389-0033. These greenies analyze industrial and commercial energy consumption, then design and build systems that will work more efficiently.
G & G Glass Company (S-83) 2601 E. Cesar Chavez, 476-1912. Glass for everything, "from commercial to chicken coops."
Guthrie Lumber Sales (E-39) 3300 Gonzales, 247-2777. Wholesale lumber distributor stocks other lumber yards in the area.
H. Richards Oil/Capitol City Oil (E-4) 2915 E. Cesar Chavez, 385-0935. Wholesale oil supply company. Kerosene and kerosene accessories... as they say...
Hamilton Electric Works Inc. (N-47) 3800 Airport, 472-2428. Belts, pulleys, power tools.
Health Care Concepts (N-55) 3011 N. I-35, 479-2508. The building is labeled "Texas Medical Institute of Technology" which is actually a subsidiary of Health Care Concepts. The organization helps businesses build health care enterprises, such as obtaining patents or testing for medical drugs and devices.
Jachin International (F-30) 1309 E. Seventh, 476-0304. Jachin assists Israeli hi-tech companies into open markets in the U.S.
Jantur Incorporated (S-95) 301 Chicon, 475-5435. Exporter of medical equipment. They have a second location at Fifth & Pedernales.
Longhorn International Equipment (E-50) 4711 E. Seventh, 389-1111. In-state commercial trucking for past 20 years. Also does D.O.T. inspection for the general public.
MicroVision Corporation (S-61) 2006 E. Cesar Chavez, 478-9282.
Modular Dimensions & Office Installations (E-16) 4909 E. Cesar Chavez, 386-7030.
Muzak Systems of Austin (F-48) 1621 E. Seventh, 472-2555. Provides overhead and background music to businesses worldwide. They distill "all kinds of music -- from Rock to Bach."
Pittencrieff Communications (N-50) 3851 Airport, #101, 494-1401.
Prism Development (F-103) 2709 E. Fifth, 479-9587. A construction company specializing in general contracting, indoor and outdoor renovation, and environmental remediation.
Pure Casting (S-98) 2110 E. Fourth, 472-1330. Precision investment castings. http://www.onestarfndry
Scotty's Driveshaft & Machine (E-70) 832 Airport, 303-7840; 556-8710. Scotty makes the wheels go 'round.
Special Sales (N-42) 2815 Manor, 478-4662. Sells salvage products to various grocery stores.
Texas MacFab Inc. (E-58) 760 Airport, 385-3770. Machine shop, welding, and custom steel work for industrial clients.
The Clean Sweep (N-35) 2309 Manor, 474-6021. Wholesale cleaning supplies.
Thermal Trek, Inc. (E-52) 4820 E. Seventh, 385-5817. Portable refrigerated trailers for rent and service.
Varner & Associates (R-21) 1211 E. 11th, 478-6792. Legislative consulting. Lobbies for various causes.
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Capps Van & Car Rental (N-77) 4300 Airport, 323-0003. Capps is "The Man" when it comes to the van -- for those rental excursions when a sedan just won't contain your softball team.
Personal ServicesCentral Upholstery & Canvas Goods (F-40) 1210 E. Seventh, 472-4344. Most of work done "out in the field" installing awnings.
Copy, Pack, & Ship (E-114) 1144 Airport, 926-3278. This locally owned business does it all: repro copying, FedEx/UPS, laminating, notarizing, business cards, rubber stamps. They even run a tax service during tax season.
Doc's Auto Insurance (N-19) 2001 Airport, 473-2000.
El Dorado's Club House/ Top Cat Shinestand (R-27) 1103 Chicon, 474-4010. A small grey house with tinted windows contains both a shinestand and a kind of rec center for the neighborhood's retirees, who huddle into the small space for domino games and TV watching. The Club House also sponsors the Foster Grandparents Program.
FedEx (N-50) 3851 Airport, #104, 1-800-GO-FEDEX.
Garcia & Martinez Law Office (F-31) 1311 E. Seventh, 472-0958. Specializes in criminal defense, family law, personal injury and wrongful death.
Hardy & Collins Law Office (F-47) 1605 E. Seventh, 474-5663. Isaiah Hardy and Kyle B. Collins run this law office out of a house surrounded by kittens.
Hispatex (S-72) 2112 E. Cesar Chavez, 480-8031. Notary public, income tax service, invitations, affidavits, and such.
Lisa DeLong & Christopher P. Morgan Attorneys at Law (N-55) 3009 N. I-35, 472-9717.
Little Daddy's Shine Parlor (R-30) 1306 Rosewood. That's what they call him -- Little Daddy. He's still plying the trade as he learned it 40 years ago at the Stephen F. Austin Hotel. Shines cost $2.
Marfiel's Tailors (S-86) 2611 E. Cesar Chavez, 478-3639. A stitch in time....
Midtown RV Park (E-56) 720 Airport, 385-2885. Ramblers, roadies, and retirees are all welcome. This brand-new park rents by the day, week, or month.
Pinky's Pagers (N-67) 3807 N. I-35, 44P-INKY. Pagers and cellular phones.
Pinky's Pagers/Moneybags Check Cashing (F-117) 2617 E. Seventh, 44P-INKY. The loudest kid on the pager block. Can't miss 'em.
Ron's Auto Apholstery (E-77) 777 Shady Ln. #8, 389-1338.
Sammie's Shoe Repair (N-67) 3909 N. I-35, 451-7463. Sammie & Son have been saving soles in East Austin for many years now. They are the genuine article, and won't shine you on....
Transportes Andinos (E-77) 777 Shady Ln. #4, 385-6298.
White Wind Woodworking (E-77) 777 Shady Ln. #1, 389-0099. Thank god we live in a town that can support an artist like Daniel Kagay. Skilled cabinetmaker designs and constructs custom art furniture by commission.
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All-American Recycling (S-18) 1114 E. Cesar Chavez, 473-8250. Open every day but Wednesday.
RecyclingBalcones Recycling (F-97) 2416 E. Sixth, 472-6200. Commercial paper recycler, handling 2,200 tons of the stuff a month. http://www.if-it-tears.com
Beaman Metal Co. /Recycling Center (E-34) 3409 E. Fifth, 385-6935.
BFI Recycling (E-86) 4712 Bolm, 385-7600. The renowned public drop-off point for all the usual recyclables: glass, aluminum, paper, plastic, and cardboard.
Gardner Iron & Metal (S-4) 1201 E. Fourth, 477-3900.
U.S. Liquids Enviro Waste Management (E-54) 5119 E. Seventh, 333-1200. Attention all restaurants with dirty grease traps! This friendly company cleans traps and hauls away any nontoxic liquid waste.
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A Self Storage Place (E-108) 3603 Goodwin, 927-RENT. Rent in Austin is getting so high these rows of metal garages may soon become a viable option for storing the self.
StorageAccess Mini-Storage (E-73) 853 Airport, 385-3140.
Discount Mini-Storage (E-46) 3511 E. Seventh, 385-1182. Sign reads "Armed guard on duty -- you feel lucky?" Small space is $15/month.
East Central Storage (E-29) 3222 E. Fifth, 385-5801.
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Aeros Travel (F-12) 1000 E. Seventh, 708-1940. Specializing in travel to Latin America.
TravelCapitol Charters (E-11) 4620 E. Cesar Chavez, 385-1158. Charter and tour buses to anywhere in the United States from Austin.
San Luis Tours (S-57) 1907 E. Cesar Chavez, 320-0104. Bus company specializing in travel to Mexico. Vamanos... a Monterrey y a Guanajuato.
Star Shuttle & Charter (E-105) 1135 Gunter, 479-8100. Rent a van, minibus, or full-on bus and driver for trips anywhere in the continental U.S., or just down to the UT game.
U-Haul Moving Center (N-71) 4021 N. I-35, 454-3543. U-Haul-it, we're busy.
Valley Transit Bus Company (R-2) 1201 N. I-35 , 473-8344. College students ride for half-price on this Texas-based carrier, with service throughout the Rio Grande Valley and nationwide. Current fares are $44 round trip to Corpus Cristi and $19 to Houston.
Value Sky Park (N-43) 2900 Manor, 477-7275. At Value Sky Park you can leave your car in a secure, covered lot while you fly. Located within a mile of the airport, Sky Park also provides a shuttle to and from your flight.
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