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  SHOW YOUR SUPPORT: AN OPEN LETTER ON THE FUTURE OF  THE RED RIVER CULTURAL DISTRICT. Click here to read and easily, quickly SIGN the petition to Preserve Red River. Sign our letter to defend Red River by completing this form. READ OUR LETTER - CLICK HERE MORE INFORMATION - CLICK HERE Preservation and policy are two of the last tools we have left to save this district for today's music and creative spaces and tomorrow's. For over a decade, the Red River Cultural District has worked behind the scenes to build real solutions so Red River stays a home for music and culture. Now we're bringing that work forward  and asking all of Austin to stand with us. Without swift, meaningful action from city leaders, there may soon be no Red River left to defend. Our open letter calls on the City of Austin and Cultural Leaders to act on three fronts:  Advance the development and implementation of the Red River Cultural District Overlay without further delay, as directed by RESOLUTI...

  Oct 7: Fight Data Centers with Jackie Venson Join us Wednesday, October 7 at Radio East from 7 -11 PM for an evening of music and activation, featuring Subpar Snatch , BlakChyl , and the one and only Jackie Venson . As Texas faces growing pressure on its water and energy resources, it's up to the people to collectively resist the data center drain at our expense. Alongside amazing performances, you'll connect with local orgs and non-profits with ways for you to join the movement. Wednesday, October 7 + Radio East               3504 Montopolis Dr, Austin, TX 78744 7-11 PM Grab Your Tickets A portion of ticket sales will go towards fighting data center corruption and extractive AI infrastructure expansion in Texas.

 Click here for the News Direct Link.  San Antonio News | Austin Texas' capital city crowned once again America's No. 1 boomtown The city marked a major population milestone this year. By Cristela Jones , Austin Trending Reporter Aug 30, 2026 Click here for the full MY SA Online Article, 

  Chronicle Owner Nick Barbaro to Sell Stake in South by Southwest to Penske • The Austin Chronicle. Click here to ARTICLE. Chronicle Owner Nick Barbaro to Sell Stake in South by Southwest to Penske, California Company. After 39 years, the festival’s co-founder looks back on the culture phenomenon he created and his decision to leave by Richard Whittaker August 28, 2026 SXSW co-founder Nick Barbaro speaking at the 38th annual Austin Music Awards in 2020. Barbaro also co-founded The Austin Chronicle and is the paper’s owner and president.Credit: David Brendan Hall It’s the end of an era today as Nick Barbaro, co-founder and co-owner of South by Southwest, has announced that he is selling his stake in the conference and festival to Penske Media Corporation. Barbaro, who helped turn the festival into an international institution and a core aspect of Austin’s identity, is also the co-founder of The Austin Chronicle, of which he remains president and sole owner. Founded in 1987, SXSW wa...

 Per @ATXREPODCAST:  Austin, TX continuing to lead the nation down in Major metro home price declines. Down -27% since the peak. Prices are down another -4.5% this yr according to this data. Now up only 25% since March of 2020. Lance Lambert @NewsLambert Metro-area aggregate home price shifts since the 2022 peak across Texas’ Big Four housing markets: -27.2% --> Austin, TX -10.5% --> San Antonio, TX -9.2% --> Dallas, TX -4.9% --> Houston, TX Follow @ResiClub_HQ

  THE OWL - FALL 2026 TABLE OF CONTENTS Hello Old West Austin neighbors! Here's a preview of what's included in the OWL this quarter.  1. Notes from the Chair 2. September General Membership Meeting Agenda 3. For Zoning Updates, please see the Zoning Addendum in a separate message. 4. Events Updates 5. Election Information 6. West Austin Park Overlook update 7. Business Member Listing - we have several new sponsors, so take a look and stop by their local business!    NOTES FROM THE CHAIR Dear Old West Austin Neighbors, How is your summer going? Besides hot! Guess what: I learned something cool about our neighborhood..... Pool Karaoke! Yes, late in the day at the West Austin Pool, you never know when Pool Karaoke will kick in. To my pleasant surprise, at least one person knew all the words to "America Pie". So put "Pool Karaoke" on your calendar for next summer. Looking forward to seeing you at OWANA's next General Meeting: - Tuesday, September 1st - Math...