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 Still Hunting Enrollment

Students opting out of new charter school in favor of existing AISD schools

"...67 are staying at Allan; 49 are moving to Govalle Elementary; 36 to Ortega Elementary; and another 14 opted..."

March 23, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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

'At the Snap of a Finger'

Anti-IDEA activists keep up due diligence for AISD

"...over the last year, around 140 of them at Govalle elementary:..."

Feb. 1, 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

Examine Complexities of IDEA Issue

"...other schools, families, and most of all, children. First, Govalle and Ortega will become the bottom rung for students..."

Dec. 19, 2011 Postmarks

AISD Administration Proposes Changes for 2012

A breakdown of what's in store for the next school year

"...not wish to attend the charter would attend either Govalle or Ortega...."

Dec. 9, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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

East Austinites Should Not Feel Disenfranchised

"...all manner of adult education and scholastic degree programs. Govalle residents without cars need only get on the Austin..."

Aug. 8, 2010 Postmarks

Promises, Promises

Two Austin neighborhoods vie to bring down federal dollars to help transform communities

"...other, the East Austin Children's Promise, is based in Govalle/John­ston Terrace. In fact, for a large city, two applications..."

Aug. 6, 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

Back to the Future

Austin's agrarian past rises again

"...HausBar Farm3300 Govalle, 476-5858 (Eastside Cafe) [email protected]; www.hausbarfarms.com..."

April 9, 2010 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Back to the Future

At Sunday's East Austin Urban Farm Tour, you can experience a taste of Austin's past, the present, and an invaluable element in our future

"...her partner, Susan Hausmann, bought 2 acres on nearby Govalle Avenue to create the homestead of their dreams. These..."

April 9, 2010 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

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

Driving Strikewards?

Transit union to vote today on latest Capmetro contract offer.

"...17 Johnston 26 Riverside 37 Colony Park/Windsor Park 300 Govalle 325 Ohlen 331 Oltorf..."

Aug. 20, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...• The grand opening of Southwest Key's new Govalle/Johnston Terrace headquarters is scheduled for Satur­day. The $8 million..."

April 18, 2008 News Feature

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