The Webberville Conundrum

Austin's plans for an eastern landfill hit a little obstacle – the people who live there

"...tract of land just outside of the Village of Webberville. It's a piece of property the city considers a..."

June 6, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Long Arm of the Lege May Strangle Webberville

Industry-backed bills would strip the newly incorporated village of its power to control strip mines and gravel pits.

"...Hector Gonzales, elected Webberville's first mayor when the tiny village voted to incorporate..."

May 9, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

TXI Mines Another Headache for Webberville

Residents don't want a gravel mine in the neighborhood

"...on its proposed sand and gravel mine west of Webberville. The company is trying to secure several permits before..."

May 29, 2009 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

City Plans for Webberville Land Cause Big Stink

Austin may use 2,800 acres of undeveloped land owned by Austin Energy for industrial purposes

"...about 15 miles to the east. Meanwhile, some of Webberville's residents and elected officials have been shaping their hands..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Downhill for Webberville

A bill to help Webberville fight the landfill has found few friends

"...Webberville's attempts to not become a dump are going nowhere...."

May 22, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Road to Nowhere

Webberville Aims to Live Forever

"...probably on the Bastrop County side and thus past Webberville, maybe near the Zendik Farm, definitely before the Colorado..."

July 26, 1996 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

The village outs its opponents in its battle to stay incorporated

"...the incorporation earlier this year of the Village of Webberville heated up again on Aug. 12, when Mayor Hector..."

Aug. 29, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Webberville Smells a Rat

"...months, residents of the eastern Travis Co. village of Webberville have opposed expansion of gravel-mining operations in the area...."

March 14, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

Webberville Pines Over Mines

"...Residents of Webberville in far East Travis Co. held a barbecue and..."

Nov. 1, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Who Shall Play at GayBiGayGay?

HeyByHeyHey: It's the 2014 line-up as we know it

"...major change is venue: This year's all-day/all-gay happens at Webberville Road Baptist Church, nextdoor to the Sahara Lounge...."

Feb. 26, 2014 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

Le Bistrette Bistro Open at ACC

On-campus restaurant serves lunch one day a week during semester

"...students at the Austin Community College Eastview Campus (3401 Webberville Rd) look forward to the American Regional Cuisines class..."

Feb. 19, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Day Trips

Paddling the Colorado River from Little Webberville Park to Big Webberville Park is about as easy of a canoe or kayaking trip as you can imagine

"...Paddling the Colorado River from Little Webberville Park to Big Webberville Park in eastern Travis County..."

July 18, 2008 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Unveiling WebberVilla Muse!

Austin, Webberville leaders find common ground in "VillaVille"

"...earlier announcements, the city of Austin, the village of Webberville, Travis County, and the developers of the Villa Muse..."

March 28, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

From Prairie to Settlement to Village

And you thought Webberville was just a spot on the map

"...Webberville might just be a wide spot on FM 969..."

June 6, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Happenings

"...The citizens of Webberville will vote Feb. 1 on whether to incorporate the..."

Jan. 10, 2003 News Feature

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...rock-crushing permit in the east Travis Co. town of Webberville, saying they have no plans to open a rock-crushing..."

Oct. 25, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The New Council Weighs In

Expect a mix of opinions from the new council on the proposed landfill in Webberville

"...the proposed waste facility/electrical substation/water treatment plant at the Webberville tract will have to return to the council agenda..."

June 6, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

"...for lack of a fourth vote, and the proposed Webberville tract landfill and utility facility will be put on..."

March 21, 2008 News Feature

Beside the Point

We know what won't be going in at Webberville ... at least for now

"...landfill," Mayor Will Wynn told the assembled representatives of Webberville last week. In that incorporated village (most of whose..."

May 25, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

"...year. – M.M. Beyond City Limits• The city of Webberville announced last week that it would ante up its..."

May 18, 2007 News Feature

Beside the Point

Council cools its jets in post-SXSW haze

"...on the ballot and action on the city's controversial Webberville tract – are dropped from the agenda like an Alka-Seltzer..."

March 21, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Point Austin: Villamusing

Council says no to film studio, concert venue, and film set residential development proposed for eastern Travis County

"...huge blow to neighboring communities, like the residents of Webberville and the kids of the Del Valle School District,..."

March 14, 2008 News Column by Michael King

Holiday Rambles

Here's a list for exploring Austin's precious parkland

"...Contact: 972-1960, www.hornsbybend.org Webberville Park..."

Dec. 14, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...Voters in Webberville and Volente will go to the polls Saturday to..."

Jan. 31, 2003 News Feature

Pretty Sneaky

Up to Here

"...the move of its facility from North Lamar to Webberville Road. The city rejected Up to Me's request to..."

Jan. 15, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff

Playback: Saturnalia Lands

Austin welcomes new DIY music fest while another gets blocked in court

"...Topaz McGarrigle stood in the grassy, multi-acre expanse fronting Webberville Road Baptist Church. To his right, African-American elders in..."

Dec. 1, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

What Would $720 Million for Transportation Buy?

City Council mulls the "Go Big" bond in preparation for the November ballot

"...Luther King Jr. Blvd./FM 969 (from U.S. 183 to Webberville) Study dated Feb. 2014. Cost estimate: $111.2M. Proposed funding:..."

Aug. 5, 2016 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

GayBiGayGay 2014

March 16, 2014

"...year, GayBiGayGay was held on the grounds of the Webberville Road Baptist Church, right next to the Sahara Lounge,..."

March 18, 2014 Photo Gallery

Voting Information

Early Voting: Oct. 22-Nov. 2 & Election Day: Nov. 6

"...ACC Eastview, 3401 Webberville Rd., 8am-7pm..."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Feature

Point Austin: The Army Saves the Day

The Corps of Engineers speaks, and Travis County and TXI hang fire

"...residents of eastern Travis County (just this side of Webberville). It's not at all clear whether the rescue will..."

Jan. 15, 2010 News Column by Michael King

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