HEB Project Restarted

HEB announced that the delayed project to redevelop the HEB at Congress and Oltorf will get under way in February of 2022. The current location will be demolished and a temporary location set up in the Twin Oaks shopping center on the opposite corner of the intersection.

The official HEB article is here.

From the linked article:

At over 145,000 square feet, the multi-level store will boast three levels in total: two levels for shopping and dining and three levels of above-ground parking with more than 600 spaces. Customers can look forward to all the convenient services, quality products and low prices customers expect from H-E-B. Additionally, the community can enjoy some mouth-watering Texas barbecue with plans for a True Texas BBQ, which was named best barbecue chain in Texas by Texas Monthly. The new store also will feature indoor and outdoor seating for dining and an outdoor stage for live performances.

Other store features will include:

  • Curbside and Home Delivery services
  • Full-service pharmacy with drive thru
  • True Texas BBQ, which was named best barbecue chain in Texas
    by Texas Monthly
  • Indoor and outdoor seating for dining and an outdoor stage for live performances
  • Bakery with handmade breads and H-E-B’s famous in-store made, warm tortillas
  • Expanded beer and wine selection
  • Healthy Living, Pet, and Beauty departments
  • H-E-B Flower Bar with seasonal bouquets and arrangements
  • H-E-B Meal Simple section with fresh chef-inspired meals prepared in store
  • Sushiya sushi made in-store daily
  • Cooking Connection with live demonstrations and samplings
  • A host of environmental features including plans for rooftop solar panels, smart lighting, abundant natural lighting, and more
  • Local art inclusion that celebrates the store’s longtime South
    Congress roots and today’s vibrant art scene

Next Meeting

Monday, Dec 13, 6:30
Online meeting

Agenda: Neighborhood Association

  1. Approval of minutes
  2. Officer elections
  3. It’s My Park Day Fall 2021 wrap up

Agenda: Plan Contact Team

  1. Approval of last meeting
    minutes
  2. Election of New DNPCT board
    members
  3. New business
    1. HEB site plan permit
      meeting on 12.08
      restarted
    2. Lessin lane update
    3. Lindsey Property update
    4. Permit change to VMU
      code
    5. New Telephone poles for
      West Alpin

We meet on the 2nd Monday of February, April, June, August, October, and December.

St. Edwards Fireworks in February

From St. Edwards:
On Saturday, February 26, St. Edward’s University will
celebrate the inauguration of our 24th president, Dr.
Montserrat ‘Montse’ Fuentes. We will end the celebration
with a fireworks display at 7:30pm which will conclude
within 10 minutes. Please mark your calendars and plan for the fireworks

Newsletter Editor:
Eliot Kimber, drmacro@gmail.com

DNA email distribution:
GroupIO page (sign up!)

Big It’s My Park Day Turnout on November 6, 2021

Marty Harris organized the work party for Gillis Park, arranging for 12 cubic yards of mulch. We had about 25 people moving the mulch, giving some love to the trees on the south side of the park.

Thanks to all the volunteers. We hope to see you all again in April!

Gillis Park Day

Thanks to our sponsor!

Dawson Elementary School

Dawson Elementary serves children ages 3 to 12 years.
Please contact Dawson’s principal, Tania Jedele, at 512-698-9151, to set
up a time for a tour.

DNPCT Election Nominees

— Martin Harris, DNPCT Chair

In December the DNPCT will again elect new officers. The officer’s terms are for two years with an alternating year of overlap to allow for neighborhood business that might lag on into the next year.
Currently Andrew McCann and Marty Harris will continue on for another year.
Jason Callahan, Don Dory, Mike Moody have all agreed to rejoin the group. Eliot Kimber and Rebecca Sheller and Julie Woods have also agreed to rejoin.
We will vote them in at the December meeting.

DNA Meeting Minutes October 11, 2021

(Virtual meeting via Zoom)

Julie Woods, President, called the meeting to order.

  1. August 2021 minutes approved.
  2. Eliot’s Update on Mosaic project: application for partner project moving forward.
  3. Projects in Dawson:
    1. Jason: Lindsay’s developers removed case from Board of Adjustments. Website on project
      continues to advertise 5 stories with rooftop pool
    2. Rebecca: Lessin Ln “master plan” moving forward with questions remaining about trees and
      parkland (austintexas.gov)
    3. Julie: No news on Cumberland and 1st
    4. Andrew asked if DNA can report on knowledge of potential developments
  4. Nominations for DNA officers 2022:
    President: Julie Woods
    Vice President: Andrew McCann
    Secretary: Rebecca (Becky) Sheller
    Newsletter Editor: Eliot Kimber
    Vote and December potluck meeting might be in person (?) Polling to take place later.
  5. Per Julie, the Dawson Facebook (FB) page is difficult to maintain due to new rules. Alexander moved
    to abandon FB, Don seconded, and motion passed
DNA Contact Team Minutes October 11, 2021

(Virtual meeting via Zoom)

  1. There was a callout for volunteers to become officers in the DNPCT. (Notice of names in newsletter)
    for a two year alternating term.
  2. There were Updates of Lessin and Lindsey’s permits. Both were not moving forward at the time of the
    meeting.
  3. Mention was made by several attendees that it would be good to figure out how to follow all City
    building permits made for the DNA area, so we could get an overall idea of the total activity, and not
    just those needing permits.
  4. Mention of Its My Park Day November 6th
  5. Talked about the homeless Gillis Park site issue and changes at the Park following the Police going
    there on November 2nd.
  6. Alpine Pond smaller body of water is dry, called city.

Meeting adjourned.