Southwest Austin Impacts — May 2008

Southwest Austin Impacts — May 2008

Written by Staff Thursday, 08 May 2008

1. New office building

Lawson Chiropractor opened in April at 9701 Brodie Lane, Ste. 1-202, in a new office building. The office offers chiropractic, spinal decompression, acupuncture, physical therapy, massage therapy and injury rehabilitation. For more information, call 326-2520 or visit www.lawson-chiropractic.com.

Other tenants recently moved into the building include:

• Evans Dermatology Partners, which offers medical and cosmetic services, call 280-3939
• Psychiatric Associates of Austin, which specializes in child and adolescent psychiatry, call 291-1711;
• Test Spectrum Incorporated, which provides the semiconductor industry with tech solutions, call 472-6750 or visit their website;
• Smith Structural Engineers, which provides consulting for structural engineering, call 478-5281 or visit www.smith-structural.com;
• Nelson Architectural Engineers, Inc., which specializes in engineering and forensics, forensic architecture, industrial hygiene and safety, fire investigations and surety consulting, call 610-2800 or visit their website.

2. Banking services

The United Heritage Credit Union under construction at 5011 Slaughter Lane will celebrate its grand opening in August as Austin’s sixth location. Another location is also opening in May by Barton Creek Mall at 2009 South Capital of Texas Highway. Both will be full-service branches with lobbies and drive-thrus.

3. Chiropractic services

Discover Chiropractic opened in April at 7500 Hwy. 71 W, Ste. 104. For more information, call 288-7000.

Water conservation

From May 1 until Sept. 30, the City of Austin enforces its water use management ordinance for all residences. Residents with odd-numbered addresses are allowed to water on Wednesday and Saturday. Residents with even-numbered addresses are allowed to water Thursday and Sunday. No watering between 10 a.m.-7 p.m. is permitted except with a hand-held hose. Violations are Class C misdemeanors, with each instance punishable by a fine of $500. For more information, visit www.ci.austin.tx.us/watercon/summer.htm.

4. Coffee shop

Chuck’s Deli and Coffee House is opening May 10 at 12115 Manchaca Road. The deli will serve coffee, hot and cold sandwiches, salads, muffins, quiche and desserts, which include cheesecake, brownies and cookies. Drive-thru and outdoor seating are available. Work by local artists will be on display inside the deli. For more information, call 502-5808.

5. Truck stop

Hackney Auto, Truck and Fleet Service, at 6940 S. IH 35, will hold a grand opening in June. The company deals with individual and fleet accounts and handles a range of automotive repairs, from oil changes to engine replacements. Hackney Auto is currently open for business 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, call 447-1900.

6. Urban living

By the end of July, the first homes of a 37-condominum development will be ready for residency. La Vid Urban Homes at 6708 Manchaca Road, is a gated community with condominiums starting in the mid-$200s. Homes are now available for purchase. For more information, call 921-8113 or visit their website.

7. Keep Austin Weird—or not?

St. Edward’s University, in conjunction with the South Austin Business Council, conducted an in-depth survey and demographic study to learn whether South Austin businesses identify with Austin’s famous “Keep Austin Weird” slogan. Graduate students worked for more than a year to interview business owners. Hear a presentation of the study, May 20, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., at St. Edward’s University, 3001 S. Congress Ave. in the Maloney Room, on the third floor of the Main Building. Parking is available except where designated for staff. For more information or to register, call 478-9383 or visit www.austinchamber.com.

8. Fruity drinks

A new Smoothie King location is opening at The Shops at Arbor Trails development in mid-June at 4301-G W. William Cannon Drive, Ste. 200. Smoothie King stores offer a variety of smoothies, health snacks and nutritional products. Two restaurants, Willy O’s and Panda Express, are also planned to open next door.

9. Vehicle repair

A new location of Advance Auto Parts will open in the next two to three months at the Y in Oak Hill, 7010 Hwy. 71 W. Each store offers everything from a variety of automotive parts to a recycling center, where customers can drop off used vehicle batteries and motor oil free of charge.

10. Shopping stops

Several new stores are now tenants in the Southpark Meadows development at IH 35 near Slaughter Lane. Marshalls, Bealls and Avenue opened in April and early May.

Regional transportation

11. Rail

In April, the Austin City Council received a proposal for a 14-mile light rail route that would run from the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport through downtown and to the Mueller development at 51st Street. Although none of the rail would cut through Southwest Austin, Council Member Brewster McCracken said the route would have an effect on the community if the proposed San Antonio-Austin Commuter Rail is built in the future, which would travel through Southwest Austin. Light rail funding and tax impact are not yet determined. It is expected that the issue will appear on the November ballot.

12. Road

The fourth and last Austin segment of Toll 130 opened April 30 from Hwy. 71 to US 183, near Mustang Ridge. Once completed early next year, Toll 45 SE will link to Toll 130, creating direct access from IH 35 at FM 1327 just south of Austin to Georgetown. Until then, drivers can reach the toll by taking FM 1327. For more information, visit www.centraltexasturnpike.org.