AISD to Consider Charters and Communities Tonight

Agenda a complex dance between trustees, neighborhoods and employees

"...interested in repurposing the old Alternative Learning Center in Govalle. Covington is a nicer campus, but the district will..."

Dec. 17, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Food Events

October's a great month for Gettin' Sauced

"...with a preshow meet-and-greet reception at HausBar Farm (3300 Govalle) at 5pm. Thu., Nov. 1, 8pm. Paramount Theatre, 713..."

Oct. 26, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

High School Stakes

Austin ISD election could shape a new direction for the district

"...Father Jayme Mathias Elementaries: Allan, Allison, Brooke, Dawson, Galindo, Govalle, Houston, Langford, Linder, Metz, Palm, Perez, Rodriguez, Sanchez, Widen,..."

Oct. 5, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Cap Metro Service Changes in Effect Today

South Austin, UT shuttle, and Night Owl routes see changes

"...4 Montopolis, 5 Woodrow/South Fifth, 7 Duval/Dove Springs, 300 Govalle, 325 Ohlen, 331 Oltorf, 333 William Cannon, and E-Bus..."

Aug. 19, 2012 News Post by Monica Riese

IDEA Still Trying To Fill Seats

New charter school has lost some of its recruits

"...of AISD, including Pride of the Eastside spokesman and Govalle PTA President Vin­cent Tovar. His concern is that IDEA..."

July 13, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Farewell to the Allan Bulldog

Allan Elementary as we know it goes out with a final fling

"...Allan attendance zone have instead opted to go to Govalle or Ortega elementaries, and several have said they are..."

May 25, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

East Austin Urban Farm Tour To Benefit Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance

Oh, the farmer and the foodie should be friends

"...HausBar Farms (3300 Govalle Ave., www.hausbarfarms.com) Hoover's Soular Food Trailer, Komé, Thunder Heart Bison:..."

April 6, 2012 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food Events

March 30-April 5

"...present a class on composting at HausBar Farms (3300 Govalle) sponsored by Resolution Gardens. Wear closed-toe shoes, bring sunscreen,..."

March 30, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

IDEA Opt-Out Deadline Friday

Last chance to avoid the Allan takeover

"...Allan and rising fifth graders at Allan, Allison, Brooke, Govalle, Metz, Ortega and Zavala to submit their opt-out form..."

Feb. 23, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

It's a Bad Idea

"...the neighborhood affected, I teach students from Allan and Govalle in the Eastside vertical alignment. I work at O...."

Jan. 31, 2012 Postmarks

AISD Releases Facility Recommendations

Superintendent will ask for two charters, more

"...Boundary changes as necessary: Including shifts for Allan, Govalle and Barrington, plus shifts to accommodate new elementary...."

Dec. 2, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Eastside Principal Out

Coburn quits on eve of charter recommendation

"...delusional. There is already a form letter, drafted by Govalle parents, being sent to Trustee Christine Brister asking her..."

Dec. 2, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD Parents, Teachers a Tough Sell

AISD board slated to vote on charter school plan Dec. 12

"...to its talking points. That sits extremely poorly with Govalle parent Vincent Tovar and the Eastside Memorial parent community..."

Nov. 25, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Food-o-File

The once and future pit master returns?

"...was planning to open a barbecue joint in the Govalle neighborhood. Recently, a blog post from the Scrump­tious Chef..."

Sept. 23, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

East Austin Studio De-Tour

Homesteading artists face city code challenges – and raise old fears – in changing neighborhoods

"...the latter portion of the 20th century, including the Govalle/Johnston Ter­race Combined Neighborhood Plan. "There were many neighborhoods that..."

July 15, 2011 News Feature by Mike Kanin

All Key and No Lock

No deal on Eastside Memorial with Southwest Key

"...district's commitment to keep a high school in the Govalle-Johnston Terrace neighborhood. She noted that any proposal would also..."

April 8, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Southwest Key to Eastside's Future?

Education non-profit makes long-awaited pitch for Johnston campus

"...into a "full service multi-functional community center for the Govalle/Johnston Terrace neighborhood." This will include a high school add-on..."

Feb. 22, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD: Who is Under the Axe?

Breaking down the 1,017 proposed cuts

"...(all teachers) Galindo: 12 (9 teachers, 1 teacher assistant) Govalle: 4 (2 teachers) Graham: 4 (2 teachers, 2 teacher..."

Feb. 13, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin's Promise Deferred

Neighborhoods miss out on initial Fed grants

"...Hills and the East Austin Children's Promise based in Govalle/John­ston Terrace) have been picked to share in this first..."

Sept. 22, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD Looks Good in Fed Spotlight

Federal and state accountability ratings don't exactly jibe

"...Tech, International, and Reagan high schools; Martin Middle; and Govalle Elementary) did not make the measure, but five campuses..."

Aug. 13, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Totally Awesome AusChron Newscast is up for the Challenge!

School grants, Fleet Services and Sanders

"...to discuss the race between the St. Johns and Govalle/Johnson Terrace neighborhoods for federal Promise Neighborhood Initiative funding to..."

Aug. 5, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Trail Projects Coming Up Roses?

New hike-and-bike trail on the horizon

"...Creek Trail will pick up in East Austin at Govalle Park (giving it easy access down Shady Lane to..."

June 4, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Travis County Commissioner: Gómez Pulls Through for Another Term

Alvarez forces Gómez to get tough

"...South Congress neighborhoods to more modest precincts in the Govalle neighborhood of East Austin. Perhaps Gómez's camp picked up..."

March 5, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

Children's Zone: Can Harlem Come to Austin?

Travis County groups are competing to become part of a grand experiment

"...Programs is working on its own proposal for the Govalle and Johnston Terrace neighborhoods. This would build on its..."

Jan. 29, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Can't Get There From Here

While suburban rail spends and stumbles, Cap Metro's transit-dependent riders wait at the end of the line

"...4 – Montopolis1,47263% 15 – Red River2,74461% 300 – Govalle6,34260% 320 – St. Johns1,84260% 37 – Colony Park2,69460% 17..."

Jan. 22, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Cap Metro Changes Bus Routes, Hikes Fares

A few bus route changes and new rates take effect

"...· Route 300 (Govalle) decreased 5-6am service from 25 minutes to 30...."

Jan. 22, 2010 News Feature

ATU Strikes, After StarTran Rejects Compromise

Can Mike Martinez's proposal avert a bus strike?

"...300 Govalle..."

Nov. 7, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Mixed Use, Mixed Emotions

An anniversary review of Austin's vertical mixed-use program discovers a range of responses to density, change, and planning

"...neighborhood recommendations from Old West Austin, Central Austin, and Govalle-Johnston Terrace. They endorsed neighborhood recommendations from Judges' Hill (which..."

Feb. 1, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

City Council Notebook

What's happening this week at City Council

"...91-131: Zoning VMU opt-in/opt-out for Old West Austin (105) Govalle-Johnston Terrace (106) Central Austin (107), Judges' Hill (123), East..."

Jan. 30, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

East Austin Studio Tour Map

"...3401 Govalle..."

Nov. 16, 2007 Arts Feature

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