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The West Austin News

The ‘West Austin News’ is an informative weekly newspaper featuring articles on events for the West and Northwest areas of Austin. It is a social newspaper, full of information on happenings around our area and stories of interest about many of our neighbors. Read more…

Incredible Toy Store Awaits You!

Learning Express (9607 Research Boulevard, Austin, 78759) is THE place to go for children’s gifts. They are always well-stocked on the latest crazes for the younger set. Books, ride-on toys, games, Read more…

All Dry Cleaners Are Not Created Equally!

Parkcrest Cleaners (5507 Parkcrest Drive, Austin, 78731) is the dry cleaners I trust for my high-end clothing items and leather coats. They are a Read more…

Personalized Gifts Make Awesome Gifts!

The Monogram Lady, located at 3818 Far West Boulevard (345-9544), is a great resource for a variety of gifts. They have wonderful Read more…

Great Tailors are Hard to Come By!

If you are in need of a great tailor shop in the Northwest Austin area, try Mesa Alterations (8127 Mesa Drive, Suite A104, Austin, 78759). I have been a customer since 1997 and highly recommend Mary Read more…

Austin Area Multiple Listing Service Map

This may or may not interest you, but the multiple listing service (MLS) has areas that we use to search for property.  Read more…

Main Event Entertainment

If you are looking for an indoor place to have fun with your children, perhaps it’s too hot outside for the usual trip to the pool, may I suggest you visit Main Event Entertainment on Hwy 183. Read more…

Bright Beginnings

There is an Austin tradition for children’s clothing I want to tell you about–Bright Beginnings.  This store opened here in Austin 26 years ago by Sally Whitehouse after her children were born. Read more…

Bastrop State Park

I just recently took a trip to Bastrop State Park over the 4th of July weekend.  It is one of my favorite parks and is just a 30 minute drive from South Austin. Read more…

Let’s go to Hula Hut!

Looking for somewhere uniquely Austin? Hula Hut is the place to go! You can find it down on Lake Austin Boulevard. There aren’t very many restaurants that can boast being right on Lake Austin. Read more…