Barton Springs Bridge 100th Birthday Celebration, Sunday June 21

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Join the Save Our Springs Alliance in celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Barton Springs Bridge on Sunday, June 21.

Morning Activities (9:00 a.m. – Noon)

  • Swimming at Barton Springs
  • Tacos and coffee
  • Birthday banner making

Evening Celebration (5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

  • Live music by Bill Oliver and the Otter Space Band
  • Barton Springs Bridge history presentations
  • Advocacy activities and community gathering

Location: Barton Springs Bridge area near Barton Creek and Barton Springs Pool in Zilker Park.

Learn more: Visit SOSAlliance.org for event details and information about efforts to preserve the historic Barton Springs Bridge.

Community Candidates Forum Wednesday, May 20 at 6:30 PM

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Join us for a community candidates forum for the Texas House District 49 runoff, co-hosted by the Barton Hills Neighborhood Association and the Zilker Neighborhood Association.

The forum will feature runoff candidates Kathie Tovo and Montserrat Garibay, who will answer in-depth questions and discuss their vision for representing HD 49.

The event will be held on Wednesday, May 20, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Barton Hills. Doors will open at 5:45 PM, and the forum will begin promptly at 6:30 PM. The forum will last apx. 90 minutes. 

This will be a substantive, issues-focused conversation organized around four key themes:

• Getting to Know You – This Neighborhood, This District
• Environment, Water & Our Shared Natural Heritage
• Affordability – Housing, Wages & Staying in Austin
• Education, Rights & Democratic Defense

All are welcome to attend. This is an opportunity for voters from across House District 49 to engage directly with the candidates and hear how they plan to serve our community.

For more information, please visit

https://bartonhills.org or https://zna.org.

Early runoff voting is May 18-22. Runoff voting date is May 26.

Sincerely,

Barton Hills Neighborhood Association

Zilker Neighborhood Association

You’re invited to the Spring General Membership Meeting on Tuesday, April 28

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Tuesday, April 28
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Fellowship Hall
2128 Barton Hills Drive

The Barton Hills Neighborhood Association invites all residents to attend our upcoming Spring General Membership Meeting on Tuesday, April 8. These meetings are a great opportunity to stay informed, connect with neighbors, and take part in shaping the future of our community.

6:00 PM – Social Hour & Snacks
7:00 PM – Introductions & Announcements

  • Chief Baker and Chief Skowron
  • Call for volunteers for the July 4th parade
  • Candidates
    • Allison Bush SBOE D5
    • David Weinberg City Council D5
    • Kathie Tovo State Rep D49

7:20 PM – PM Approval of Jan 27, 2026, meeting minutes
7:25 PM – Treasurer’s Report

7:30 PM – Conversation with Austin Fire Department Chief Baker and Chief Skowron

  • Discussion about the Wildlife Urban Interface, BHNA, and the Austin Fire Department’s planning
  • Q&A

8:30 PM – Committee Updates

  • Firewise Committee- Robin McKeever
  • Austin Neighborhood Council (ANC) Update – Worthy LaFollette
  • Update on Zilker Bridge – Worthy LaFollette
  • Update on Mopac Expansion- Travis Holler
  • Update on Mopac (CTRMA) Toll road expansion – Travis Holler
  • Beautification Committee – Travis Holler

Neighborhood meetings are an important way to stay engaged and ensure your voice is heard. Whether you’re a longtime resident or new to Barton Hills, your participation helps strengthen our neighborhood and build a more connected, informed, and resilient community.

We hope to see you there!