Aug 17

Shoal Creek Flooding, Safety, and Solutions

AUSTIN, TEXAS – This week’s heavy rains are causing Shoal Creek waters to rise once again, threatening property and lives. “The rapidly rising waters are an eerie reminder of the devastating 2015 Memorial Day Flood and the imminent threat of…Read More

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Feb 24

Shoal Creek Forum Series Begins

More than 65 people came together Tuesday, February 23 to discuss flooding at the first Shoal Creek Forum. Check out KEYE-TV’s coverage here. Speaker Kevin Shunk from the City’s Watershed Protection Department explained why Shoal Creek floods and described steps the…Read More

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Jan 13

Developer Donates $250,000 to Conservancy for Trail Improvements

Shoal Creek Conservancy announces a $250,000 donation from Constructive Ventures, part of the development team behind The Independent. The donation will fund trail improvements along Shoal Creek between 2nd and 4th Streets. “The generosity of Constructive Ventures principals, Perry Lorenz…Read More

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Oct 13

Whole Earth Provision Co. Grand Reopening

After being closed for nearly 5 months due to heavy damage from the Memorial Day flooding, Whole Earth Provision on North Lamar is hosting a grand reopening this weekend and next! Join us in welcoming them back by visiting their…Read More

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Sep 01

First Phase of 6th Street Bridge Restoration Project Underway

Fueled by funding from the Burdine Johnson Foundation and the Texas Preservation Trust Fund, Phase One of our West 6th Street Bridge restoration project will kick off on Sunday, September 13th with a laser scan of the 128-year-old structure. The…Read More

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