Comments for Life in Zilker

Comment on Gotta Love Zilker! by DeeDee Skidmore

DeeDee Skidmore — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 20:15:09 +0000

That is funny! Thanks for sharing the Zilker (and ‘Keep Austin Weird’) stories.

Comment on Coming soon: 2003 Ford St. Austin, TX 78704 by Patsy Snyder

Patsy Snyder — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 08:08:43 +0000

This area has not changed since I first saw it in 1963. It was then referred to as “Bubba Land” because many residents drove pick-ups. There were different little sections then just as there are today. If you enjoy eclectic neighborhoods, this would be a good choice for you. I do not see that many pick-ups there today, just a little bit of everything as it was in 1963 and this area is doing its’ best to “Keep Austin Weird”. Good restaurants.

Comment on Zilker Elementary: on the chopping block? by admin

admin — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:18:35 +0000

Printed AISD napkins? Yuck. The two neighborhoods are poring through the budget to understand it more fully. It seems the criteria is a bit hit or miss… Hopefully, with everyone banding together, they can figure out some “true” numbers.

Comment on Zilker Elementary: on the chopping block? by Curtis Reddehase

Curtis Reddehase — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 15:51:22 +0000

I feel that many government entities have poor budgeting and planning skills. I had lunch with my daughter the other day to find printed napkins promoting AISD. This kind of cost may be a drop in the bucket, but to me it represents a much greater problem in our school system.

Comment on Zilker Elementary: on the chopping block? by Malita Jones

Malita Jones — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 15:21:12 +0000

They have a task force assigned to come up with a proposal, so far they have found several million that could be cut – but that doesn’t mean Zilker and the other schools are off the hook. Part of their money saving projections include 10 years from now – but I for one can’t imagine approx 8 central Austin schools being closed – just ridiculous.