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Northwest Austin Impacts — July 2007

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Saturday, 07 July 2007

1. Turning right on Amherst

The City of Austin is designing a right-hand turn lane on Duval Road for those turning onto Amherst Drive. Several underground and above-ground utility lines will be moved for the project, and consequently all of the trees on the Northeast corner of Duval and Amherst will have to be removed. The city plans to replace these with trees planted around the parking lot and entrance of the Balcones District Park. The project was expected to begin next summer and take approximately four months, but due to concern from area residents the project has been postponed until the completion of the Parmer and MoPac intersection widening (see page 10). For more information call Kiersten Tysseland Dube of the Austin Public Works Dept. at 974-5640.

2. Juice bar opens

Specializing in healthy and eco-sensitive smoothies, Keva Juice will open its first Austin location near McNeil Drive at 6301 W. Parmer Lane next month. For more information call 1-866-LUV-KEVA or visit www.kevajuice.com.

3. Retirement near the Arboretum

Construction began last month on Village Park, a retirement complex in the Arboretum area at 9306 Great Hills Trail. The project is headed by Houston-based Bridgewood Property Co. and the building will feature amenities such as a pool, movie theater and library. The 230,000 sq. ft., four-story building could take up to 22 months to complete. For more information contact Bridgewood at (713) 623-6767.

4. Children’s salon

Children’s salon and spa Sweet & Sassy opened July 18 in Lakeline Plaza. The salon performs haircuts, but Sweet & Sassy specializes in themed makeovers and birthday parties. In addition to their salon services, the store also offers accessories and bath products. For more information, call 257-2779 or visit www.sweetandsassy.com.

5. Local art gallery

The Prickly Pear Gallery opens this month at the North Austin Fastframe location at 9901 Capital of Texas Hwy., Ste. 130 in the Gateway Shopping Center. The gallery will showcase western, wildlife, sporting and Texas Hill Country artwork featuring originals and limited edition pieces from Texas artists such as Ragan Gennusa and Larry Dyke. For more information, call 241-1442 or visit Prickly Pear online at www.pricklypeargallery.com.

6. All-night workouts

The Parmer Sport location of 24 Hour Fitness opened June 23 at 12400 N. IH 35. The gym offers physical therapy and sports medicine in addition to workout equipment and classes. For more information, call 252-3324 or visit www.24hourfitness.com.

7. Pizza shop burns down

The New Jersey-style Saccone’s Pizza & Subs was robbed and burned to the ground June 30 at 13812 Research Blvd. near RM 620. The restaurant is indefinitely closed and owner Daniel Saccone is currently working with police and insurance companies. Saccone said he does plan to reopen the Anderson Mill location, but possibly in a different building in the same area, and not for at least six months. Until then, diners can visit the Leander location, 2701 US 183, or the Round Rock location, 1205 Round Rock Ave., Ste. 37. For more information visit www.saccones.com.

Girlstart anniversary party

The young women’s science and technology organization Girlstart will be celebrating its 10th anniversary September 6. The event, co-produced by Charity Partners of Austin, will be held at ME Television Studio, 2130 South Congress Ave., from 6 - 9 p.m. Live entertainment will be provided, along with hors d’oeuvres and a bar. $75.00 per ticket - limited quantity.

8. Gabbi’s Burgers and Dogs

Gabbi’s Burgers n Dogs opened in April in the Gracy Farms Center at 12001 Burnet Road, Ste. J. The restaurant serves specialty burgers and hot dogs and offers take out and catering. For more information, call 833-7017 or visit www.partytarget.com.

9. Drive-through Starbucks

Starbucks Coffee will open a new drive-through location at the corner of Parmer Lane and MoPac August 24. For more information, call Starbucks’ McNeil Drive location at 331-7314 or visit www.starbucks.com.

10. Women’s fund-raiser

The Melting Pot restaurant and Francesca’s clothing are holding a Ladies’ Night Out fund-raiser for St.Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital Aug. 13 at the restaurant at 13343 N. US 183. The restaurant will offer drink specials and a three-course meal of cheese and chocolate fondue. Francesca’s will showcase its season’s collection with a trunk show and fashion show. Call 401-2424 for reservations or visit www.meltingpot.com.

11. Library’s anniversary

The Milwood Public Library will celebrate its tenth anniversary July 26 at 7p.m. The library, located at 12500 Amerherst Drive, will offer free refreshments and live music provided by the Jolly Garogers. For more information, call 339-2355 or visit www.cityofaustin.org/library