A Rough Start to Summer for Austin’s Beloved Pools

Can we swim yet?

"...the opening of nine pools this week, starting with Govalle, Rosewood, and Shipe on Monday. They also plan to..."

May 29, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Forklift Danceworks Goes "On the Job" With Essential Workers

The company's new audio series gives voice to city employees and what they're doing during the pandemic

"...now – The Trash Project; PowerUP; The Trees of Govalle; and My Park, My Pool, My City – departments..."

May 22, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Eyes on Tillery Street Pecan Groves

"...locally as the Tillery Street Pecan Grove. It is Govalle Neighborhood Association's position that this area, which is home..."

April 19, 2020 Postmarks

Where to Find Meal Services During Austin's School Closures

School districts distributing free meals for students, parents

"...Blanton Elementary School Cook Elementary School Dawson Elementary School Govalle Elementary School Houston Elementary School Linder Elementary School Perez..."

March 21, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

AISD: No Classes Until April 3, Preparing for Distance Learning

Schools to provide curbside meals at 14 sites amid COVID-19 concerns

"...Govalle Elementary School..."

March 16, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

A Banana Peel, a Diaper, and a Plastic Bag Walk Into Austin's Composting Program

How can a whole city compost, is it working, and can we reach zero waste by 2040?

"...to generate noxious odors that wafted into the surrounding Govalle neighborhood. In 2019, urban farm history repeated itself as..."

Feb. 21, 2020 Food Feature by Lina Fisher

The Dirt on Grubs and Composting

Are black soldier flies the hot new sustainable fuel?

"...to Austin's urban farm code. The odor cited by Govalle neighbors and community activists came after two years of..."

Feb. 21, 2020 Food Feature by Lina Fisher

East Austin Studio Tour Maximum Tourage Recommendations

These five places will help you get the most EAST

"...in the Spotify mix that soundtracks this stop. 3401 Govalle, stop 342...."

Nov. 22, 2019 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

AISD Board Votes to Close Four Austin Elementary Schools

Despite public outcry, Brooke, Pease, Sims, and Metz all to shutter

"...current Brooke students will be split between Linder and Govalle, Sims students will go to Norman, Metz students to..."

Nov. 19, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

AISD Delays Plans to Close Eight Schools

Advocates push to save Pease, Brooke

"...campus next year and send its students to either Govalle or Lin­der, both also currently being modernized. But despite..."

Nov. 8, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin ISD Delays Its Plans to Close Eight Schools

Four others remain on list as "conversations" continue

"...campus next year and send its students to either Govalle or Linder, both also currently being modernized, depending on..."

Nov. 3, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

AISD's "School Changes" Process Places Equity Front and Center

“Historically, this is a very racist city, and unfortunately, this school district is a part of that system"

"...6. Brooke Elementary (consolidating with Linder and Govalle): Brooke will close, and its students living north of..."

Sept. 13, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD Employees to Receive Historic Raises

District, union agree on pay package in wake of state school bill

"...Underwood told the Chronicle at the announcement event at Govalle Elementary in East Austin. “I knew all along we..."

June 13, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Qmmunity: Interns, Writers Wanted

Join the team, cheer on a team, and find your queer events here

"...Parakeets. Support on with #theaustinswitch. Sun., April 14, 1:30pm. Govalle Park, 5200 Bolm. @theaustinswitch. Q'd Up..."

April 12, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Oops!

"...In the Feb. 22 story "Govalle Rallies to Save Pecan Grove," we reported in error..."

March 1, 2019 Column

Govalle Neighbors Rally to Save Pecan Grove

City-owned property slated for affordable housing

"...Govalle residents were both surprised and dismayed by the abrupt..."

Feb. 22, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Headlines

"...broke ground on a $32.5 million project to rebuild Govalle Elemen­tary on Tuesday. The modernization effort should enhance the..."

Sept. 28, 2018 News Feature

The Brewer's Table

East Austin’s truly wonderful dining experience with a complicated history

"...and hidden behind a tasteful bamboo fence in the Govalle neighborhood. Inside, herbs hang upside down from the ceiling,..."

Sept. 14, 2018 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Everybody Into Mabel Davis Pool

East Austin swimming hole back in business

"...and Metz Pool to save costs. MD's reopening means Govalle and Shipe are the only pools that are still..."

July 13, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Activists Protest Southwest Key at CEO’s Home

Frente de Liberación Inmigrante call on Sanchez to break gov contracts

"...Vincent Tovar, public school advocate and parent of a Govalle Elementary student, claimed Southwest Key offered families on the..."

June 29, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

Austin's Pool System Will Collapse If We Don't Save It

Shall we dive in?

"...the Forties, and eight more (Northwest, Brentwood, Patterson, Givens, Govalle, Gillis, St. Johns, and Reed) the following decade. In..."

June 1, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Austin Pools Opening Soon

Find the nearest one to you and beat the heat

"...and Big Stacy), and some are closed this summer (Govalle, Mabel Davis, and Shipe), so here we've compiled a..."

May 30, 2018 Events Post by Danielle White

Precourt Sports Ventures: We Want McKalla Place!

Columbus Crew owners now eye North Austin tract

"...renders today’s story highlighting an untapped look at the Govalle Wastewater Treatment Plan in East Austin all but immaterial,..."

March 8, 2018 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Lawsuit and Untapped Locations Add to Soccer Drama

Many balls in play for the Columbus Crew

"...south of Bolm District Park in East Austin. The Govalle Waste­wat­er Treat­ment Plant is still owned by Austin Water,..."

March 9, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Allison Orr Named 2018 USA Fellow

Honor for Forklift Danceworks founder comes with $50K grant

"...Orr has spent most of her two-decade career in..."

Jan. 16, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Six Picks From That EAST Beast

Necessary, unless you’re the living embodiment of “indefatigable”

"...JOHN MULVANY 3401 Govalle...."

Nov. 8, 2017 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Saving Austin's Schools

Nobody gets everything they want, but AISD’s bond may give everybody something they really need

"...the city's ever-shifting demographics; but an empty desk in Govalle Elementary (in East Austin, off Springdale) is not much..."

Sept. 8, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Campuses: Mostly in Good Standing

97% of district schools reach state targets for accountability

"...and were joined by two more: Martin Middle and Govalle Elementary...."

Aug. 18, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Forklift Danceworks' My Parks, My Pools, My City

With Bartholomew Swims, Allison Orr's dance company plunges into Austin's pool problem

"...from The Trash Project, PowerUP, and The Trees of Govalle – to develop a pools project, they chose Bartholomew..."

July 28, 2017 Arts Feature by Jonelle Seitz

AISD’s Big Balancing Act

The Austin Independent School District is considering bringing a $1 billion bond to voters in November. That's a lot of money. What all would it do? And can the package keep everybody happy?

"...32.5 - Govalle*+..."

June 23, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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