General Manager’s Note — June 2008
General Manager’s Note — June 2008
Written by Traci Rodriguez Friday, 27 June 2008
My husband and I loved our first home together in Northwest Austin, a small apartment off RM 620 N where we lived for more than six years. From our third-floor perch, the view of the distant hills was amazing. Development in the area at that time was scarce, giving us an uninterrupted look in all directions.
The Fourth of July was especially exciting as we enjoyed firework presentations up close, in the distance and from every direction. Various neighborhoods and a few municipalities sponsored most of the fireworks.
Some of the best fireworks were on the street right in front of our apartment complex, located in an unincorporated area. Whether or not those fireworks were legal was an unknown, but we enjoyed them nonetheless.
Many Fourth of July parades and firework shows are planned for this upcoming holiday in and around your area; check out our Inside Information on page 12 for details. It’s also important to know the laws if you’re planning to purchase or set off fireworks, as the fines can be steep.
In our last issue we discussed the importance of higher education in a growing economy with abundant employment opportunities (see last month’s “Opportunity Austin” feature story). As follow up, we’re kicking off our four-month education focus this month featuring higher education. In the following months, we’ll highlight Austin ISD, Pflugerville ISD and Round Rock ISD.
Have a safe and happy Fourth of July,
Traci Rodriguez
trodriguez@impactnews.com
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