AISD Documentary Captures Spirit of Recent Initiative

SEL improves grades, reduces absenteeism, and more.

"...piloted parts of the SEL curriculum at Allison, Galindo, Govalle, and Metz Elementary schools in 2010-11. These schools demonstrated..."

June 4, 2014 News Post by R.U. Steinberg

Let It Grow

The fifth annual East Austin Urban Farm Tour celebrates local farmers and chefs

"...HausBar Farms and Guesthaus (3300 Govalle, www.hausbarfarms.com): Anjore Deepa, Bola Pizza, Dripping Springs Vodka, Komé..."

April 11, 2014 Food Feature by Anna Toon

Then There's This: Montopolis Is Cool With Uncool

East Austin neighborhood aims to fend off gentrification

"...happened throughout East Austin ... from East Cesar Chavez, Govalle ... to the last conquest, which is the Montopolis..."

March 28, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

The Farm Report: Both Sides Win, Lose

After a bruising debate, urban farmers and neighborhood activists pick up the pieces

"...Earth and Her Resources (PODER), Daniel Llanes of the Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighbor­hood Plan Contact Team, consultant and activist Paul..."

Dec. 6, 2013 News Feature by Anna Toon

Urban Farms: Mediation Bears No Fruit

Compromise seems unlikely in debate

"...Katherine Nicely of the Sustainable Food Policy Board, and Govalle Neighborhood Association Chair Nine Francois. In opposition were Susana..."

Nov. 22, 2013 News Feature by Anna Toon

City Districting: Map Concludes ... Talk Resumes

"...– even 80,000 strong – that includes them. As Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Plan Contact Team member* Daniel Llanes put..."

Nov. 22, 2013 News Feature by Elizabeth Pagano

Urban Farm Skirmish Moves to Mediation

Council postpones vote on urban farm ordinance

"...Nov. 21. Requested by Daniel Llanes, chair of the Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Plan Contact Team and member of PODER..."

Oct. 25, 2013 News Feature by Anna Toon

Urban Farm Debate Intensifies

UPDATED: Council postpones vote on revised ordinance

"...of Mother Earth and Her Resources (PODER) and the Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Contact Team described the recommendations as discriminatory..."

Oct. 17, 2013 Food Post by Anna Toon

What's Next for Allan Elementary?

IDEA was sent packing – now AISD and the neighborhood face the school's 'repurposed' future

"...said, "They've been very helpful by working with the Govalle, Ortega, and Martin middle school, and the Eastside high..."

Oct. 4, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Floating Tubes Hit NIMBY Rapids

City looks for ways to regulate Colorado River

"...working with the city and neighbors in the Montopolis, Govalle-Johnston Terrace, and Holly Street areas to remedy the situation,..."

Aug. 9, 2013 News Feature by Elizabeth Pagano

AISD Bonds: Half Pass, Half Fail

Two propositions pass, but voters reject two more

"...for Young Women Leaders $2,500,000 Multipurpose gym addition at Govalle Elementary $1,500,000 Fine arts addition and renovations at Lamar..."

May 12, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

May 11 AISD Bond Election: The 'Chronicle' Endorsements, With a Note From the Publisher

"...$2,500,000 Multipurpose gym addition at Govalle Elementary..."

May 10, 2013 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

Growing Pains

HausBar dispute shadows city's urban farms

"...plan to operate as an urban farm at its Govalle Avenue location has been approved by the Planning and..."

April 26, 2013 News Feature by Anna Toon

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

May 11 AISD Bond Election

"...$2,500,000 Multipurpose gym addition at Govalle Elementary..."

April 26, 2013 News Feature

Good News on Urban Farming

"...efforts to remove the toxic tank farm from the Govalle/Johnston Terrace neighborhood led to greater health for neighbors, including..."

April 17, 2013 Postmarks

Urban Farm Story Slanted

"...in the recent story on HausBar Farms and the Govalle East Austin neighborhood, the writer chose to inject her..."

April 15, 2013 Postmarks

Meet the AISD Bonds

A thumbnail introduction to the $890 million bond package on the May 11 ballot

"...$2,500,000 - Multipurpose gym addition at Govalle Elementary..."

April 12, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Communication Breakdown

Does the closure of HausBar Farms spell trouble for the urban farming movement?

"...late November, Louis Polanco, a 50-year resident of the Govalle/Johnston Terrace neighborhood, called Austin 311 to complain about a..."

April 12, 2013 Food Feature by Anna Toon

The Fourth Annual East Austin Urban Farm Tour

Stroll through Eastside urban farms and enjoy tasty eats and drinks from local vendors

"...HausBar Farms (3300 Govalle Ave., www.hausbarfarms.com): Dai Due, Komé Sushi Kitchen, Amity Bakery,..."

April 12, 2013 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

HausBar Farms Delights Kids During Spring Break

Animals and vegetables are the focus of half-day urban farm camp

"...Austin to the front of the property at 3300 Govalle Avenue and started constructing the farm, which is a..."

March 12, 2013 Food Post by Gracie Salem

Farm Camp Preview

Local area farms offer hands-on spring break

"...HausBar Farms (3300 Govalle Ave., 577-4731) is also offering a series of five,..."

March 6, 2013 Food Post by Anna Toon

AISD Bond Hearing

School district struggles to narrow its needs before getting on the May ballot

"...final approval, and speakers gave them plenty of suggestions. Govalle Elementary begged for new athletics facilities, while multiple speakers..."

Jan. 25, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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 Allan

Eastside parents watch AISD and IDEA dismantle their neighborhood school

"...librarian; prior to that, she spent five years at Govalle. "My entire tenure with AISD has been on the..."

June 1, 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

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