Northwest Austin Impacts — April 2008

Northwest Austin Impacts — April 2008

Written by Staff Thursday, 24 April 2008

 

1. Funding high tech

Xitronix Corp. won a $500,000 grant from the Texas Emerging Technology Fund to develop an advanced semiconductor testing technology. Administered by the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, ETF was created by the Texas Legislature to invest in high-tech startups. For more information, visit www.texasone.us.

2. Wash and dry

Parmer Laundromat, 12505 Rampart St., Ste. A, is now open. Locally owned and operated, this Laundromat offers free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen cable TV and an attendant on duty at all times. Wash and dry clothes in coin-operated washers and dryers or utilize their dropoff service.

3. Liberty pharmacy

Liberty Pharmacy, a neighborhood retail pharmacy with delivery service for customers, held its grand opening April 7 at its new location at 8650 Spicewood Springs, Ste. 106 near McNeil Drive and US 183. For more information, call 249-7500.

4. Arbor additions

In May, Red Brick Pizza will open in Arbor Walk, 10515 N. MoPac. Lifeway Christian Store is also locating in the Arbor Walk. Tinos Greek Café, 336-5999, and the Original Rock N Roll Barbershop are now open near Potbelly Sandwich Works.

5. The Domain additions

Austin’s exclusive day spa, Spa Reveil, and Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse are opening in The Domain soon. For more information on Spa Reveil, call 339-7000.

6. New turf

Sportexe Construction Services, Inc. in Round Rock and ACT Global Sports, 4616 West Howard Lane, Ste. 650, announced a partnership for synthetic turf production. Each company will contribute equipment and technology to the partnership. Sportexe is one of North America’s largest installers of artificial turf surfaces used in many pro football stadiums. ACT Global Sports is one of the largest international artificial turf manufacturers, with brands including Xtreme Turf and ACTurf.

7. Perk up

Sodade Coffee House is now open at 12001 Burnet Road, Ste. C, where Burnet intersects MoPac in the same shopping center as Yoga Yoga, Mangia Pizza and Tacodeli. Its hours are Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, call 837-1800.

8. A reason to smile

Bill Burkhart DDS, an established practice, relocated to 4005 Spicewood Springs Road, Ste. A-100. With a focus on optimum dental health, Dr. Burkhart provides a range of services including preventive and restorative care, cosmetic and implant services and Invisalign. For more information, call 499-0212.

9. Free exams

Lone Star Chiropractic, 2438 W. Anderson Lane, Ste. A2, is teaming up with The Arc of Texas (www.thearcoftexas.org), a nonprofit, volunteer organization committed to creating opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Lone Star Chiropractic will be accepting donations April 25. Patient appreciation day will be Saturday, April 26. They will offer free patient exams, spinal scans and any necessary x-rays for free to help generate donations. For more information, call 377-2663.

10. Choir sings at Disney

McNeil High School’s mixed choir and musicale took the stage at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort March 7-8, during the fourth annual Festival Disney. During the event, the choirs participated in adjudicated performances, personalized feedback clinics and a high-energy awards ceremony.

Holocaust Remembrance

Two community-wide events will be held in Austin to commemorate Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. An evening program will feature Professor Mira Binford, Ph.D. and her international award-winning documentary, “Diamonds in the Snow,” Thursday, May 1, at 7 p.m. at Texas Hillel, 2105 San Antonio St. The commemoration continues Friday, May 2, at 7:30 a.m., at the State Capitol, 1100 Congress Ave., with a reading of the names of those who perished in the Holocaust. Both programs are being coordinated by the Jewish Community Relations Council. Pre-registration is encouraged for the May 1 evening program. To RSVP, or for more information, contact Elaine Vasquez at 735-8012 ext. 17.

Piano auditions

The Austin Keyboard Orchestra is accepting beginner to advanced pianist applications for its summer season. Performances will be at the Austin Children’s Museum and Dell Children’s Hospital. For more information or to schedule an audition, contact Director Lisa Richards at 698-8263 or email austinkeyboardorchestra@yahoo.com.

11. Arboretum learns

An education products retailer is opening its first Austin store this summer. Lakeshore Learning Store, 9828 Great Hills Trail, has leased 7,500 sq. ft. at Great Hills Market on Great Hills Trail in the Arboretum area. The company, which specializes in educational merchandise for parents, teachers and kids, is set to open the new store in June.

12. Broadcast school

The Connecticut School of Broadcasting is opening its 16th campus in Austin at 9600 Great Hills Trail Ste. #200E with classes in radio, TV broadcasting, sports broadcasting, new media and editing. CSB is the largest and oldest broadcasting school in the country. For more information, call 340-1420.

Green Impacts

13. Green townhomes

Lakeline Square built 68 luxury town homes near the intersection of US 183 and Toll Road 45. These are the first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certified 5-star rated town homes built in Austin. For more information, call 656-5787.

Need a new car?

AirCheckTexas Drive a Clean Machine is Texas’financial assistance and incentive program for qualified owners of vehicles that fail the emissions test or whose vehicles are 10 years or older. Austinites may qualify for up to $3,500 towards replacing their vehicle if the vehicle meets these conditions:

• Failed an emissions test, has been registered in Travis or Williamson counties for at least 12 months preceding the application and passed a Texas motor-vehicle safety and emissions inspection within 15 months of application and driven under its own power to the automobile dealership; or
• Is at least 10 years old and gasoline powered, registered in Travis county for at least 12 months preceding application, and passed a DPS motor-vehicle safety inspection or safety and emissions inspection within 15 months of application.