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BOPA Recycling Event for Members May 2 noon – 2 p.m.

BOPA-Plus Collection Event – May 2, 10 a.m. to noon BY TREE, WILDLIFE, AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE Northwest Austin Civic Association Start gathering those leftover cans of paint, used oil and oil filters, and dead batteries. On Saturday, May 2nd from 10 a.m. to noon. NWACA will be hosting a BOPA collection event for NWACA members at the Mesa Drive parking...
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NWACA Annual Neighborhood Meeting – 3/25/26

Come to the Annual NWACA Neighborhood Meeting Wednesday, March 25, St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Huffman Hall, (big parking lot is at 4121 Steck Avenue) Visit tables 6:00 – 6:30 p.m. and again 7:30 – 8:00 pm
  • What changes are coming to Mesa Drive from Spicewood Springs to Far West
  • When will we get the light at Hart...
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Vehicle Noise Amendment Under Consideration

If engine blasts and speeding cars or motorcycles on FM 2222 have ever disrupted your peace, now is the moment to speak up. The City’s Public Safety Committee will hear a stronger, more effective sound ordinance at 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026 at City Hall. This ordinance must pass the Committee before it...
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December Holiday Decorating Contest Underway



As you see around the neighborhood, homes are starting to show off their December holiday lights! It’s time to get into the spirit and dress up your front yard! NWACA is again sponsoring a decorating contest; this year it will have cash prizes as well as yard signs for the first, second, and third...
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Old Quarry Library Update

The following was provided on November 4th to a neighbor by a member of the Austin Public Library staff, explaining the renovation. We are grateful for the information.

The Old Quarry Branch Library closed to the public on June 18, 2024, to complete a full renovation and modernization of its building systems. This renovation is...
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Constitutional Amendments – Fall 2025 Election



The 17 amendments to the Constitution of the State of Texas that are listed below will be on the November 4, 2025 Election Ballot.

For considerations for and against each proposed amendment, see the non-partisan League of Women Voters Guide as well as video explainers here.

An analysis by The Texas Tribune can...
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Information about Proposition Q



The NWACA Civic Engagement Committee worked with neighborhood leaders from several local associations to offer information about the upcoming Tax Rate Election (TRE), also known as Proposition Q. The groups held a virtual TRE information forum on Thursday, October 16. If you were unable to attend, you can view the Zoom recording, by using the...
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NWACA Neighborhood Garage Sales – Sept. 27, 8am to noon



2025 NWACA Neighborhood Garage Sales – September 27, 8 am to noon Our annual NWACA Neighborhood Garage Sales will be held Saturday morning, September 27, from 8 a.m. to noon. Please visit these neighbors and find the treasures that you’d like to own! 4201 Burney Drive 8605 Emerald Hill Drive 5824 Gentle Breeze Terrace 3909 Greystone Drive 5100 Lea Cove 8114 Meandering...
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Plan a Block Party for National Night Out



Last Fall, despite blistering hot weather, about 16 residents hosted National Night Out block parties under NWACA sponsorship in their neighborhoods. All told, over 500 individuals participated. Overwhelmingly, participants enjoyed the events so much that they wanted more. NWACA is therefore encouraging and supporting party hosts (both past as well as new ones)...
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Annual NWACA Neighborhood Garage Sales – 9/27

This year’s NWACA-sponsored neighborhood garage sales will be held Saturday, September 27th from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. The event is promoted for sellers who are NWACA members only, so if you’re not a member and want to hold a sale promoted by NWACA, please us the green Membership button to join today! Participation is...
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Shredding Event for NWACA Members August 16, 2025

Save the Date – Shredding Event Coming August 16 On Saturday, August 16, from 2 to 4 p.m., NWACA will offer a paper shredding event that is free for NWACA Members. In addition to shredding paper on site, the vendor is also able to take computer disks to be shredded off site. The event will take...
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Changes Proposed for Oak Wilt Fund



Notice: Proposed Changes to Oak Wilt Fund At its May 2025 meeting, the NWACA Board voted to put half of the Oak Wilt fund balance, as of the end of January 2026, into a fund for wildfire prevention. A program to use these funds is yet to be developed, after giving the neighborhood until the end...
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4th of July Details

July 4th Announcement 2025 Sign up by July 1 to have a float in the parade. Go to the Green Donate/Shop button at the top of the NWACA home page, and follow the path for having a float. Then, line up with your float on Far West Boulevard at Waterline Drive by 8:00 on July...
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BOPA Recycling Event for Members May 10 noon – 2 p.m.

Start gathering those leftover cans of paint, used oil and oil filters, and dead batteries. On Saturday, May 10th from noon to 2 p.m. NWACA will be hosting a BOPA collection event for NWACA members at the Mesa Drive parking lot of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 8134 Mesa Drive. If you’re not a NWACA...
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Property Tax Protest Info Session – 4/9/25

Responding to a common area of interest in our annual survey, NWACA is pleased to host a presentation and discussion about the property tax protest process for Travis County. The event will be in Huffman Hall at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church on Wednesday, April 9, starting at 6:30 p.m. A representative from Platinum Property Tax...
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