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Next Community Meeting: Monday, May 18th, 7 PM, South Austin Recreation Center

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Next Community Meeting: Monday, May 18th, 7 PM, South Austin Recreation Center

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Otto and Margret Hofmann

Galindo is a neighborhood of interesting people who do fascinating things. Otto and Margret Hofmann were Galindo originals who exemplified this vibe: Otto was Texas’s leading craftsman of artisanal church organs and Margret was the Austin Councilwoman who established legal…

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  • Paul Dietz
  • September 10, 2025
  • City of Austin

8 Story High Rise coming soon to Cumberland and S 1st; Neighbors speak out

An 8-story high-rise is set to break ground soon at Cumberland Rd. and S. 1st St., bringing 120 rental units with setbacks as small as 2–5 feet from nearby single-family homes. This scale of development is unheard of in our…

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  • Gena Board
  • August 31, 2025
  • City of Austin

Paul Dietz, GENA Secretary, Speaks at Public Hearing for Austin Budget

Our very own Paul Dietz, Secretary of GENA, spoke at City Hall on Wednesday August 13th and was featured on Fox 7! Speaking during the public hearing portion of the FY25-26 Budget agenda item, Paul urged council members to consider…

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  • Gena Board
  • August 15, 2025
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  • GENA Meetings

July 28th GENA Meeting Recap

At our July 28th GENA meeting, we were joined by Keith Babberney, Education Forester for the City of Austin, to learn about Oak Wilt. If you suspect your tree or a tree in your neighborhood has been affected, you can…

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  • Gena Board
  • August 3, 2025
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Next GENA Meeting: July 28th + Puzzle & Game Swap!

Our next GENA meeting will be on Monday, July 28th at 7PM at the South Austin Recreation Center, 1100 Cumberland Rd. We’re excited to welcome Keith Babberney, Education Forester for the City of Austin, as our guest speaker! Plus, a…

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  • Gena Board
  • July 23, 2025
  • City of Austin

Free Spay / Neuter Clinic – July 28-Aug 1 – Volunteers Needed!

Lend a helping paw at the Austin Animal Center and Greater Good Charities’ FREE Spay/Neuter Clinic for dogs and cats! They need volunteers to help provide services for 1,000 pets from Travis County Sign up here to help your community. Or, find out more about how…

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  • Gena Board
  • July 23, 2025
  • City of Austin

1305 W. Oltorf – Update

The rezoning proposal to change the ABGB property at 1305 W. Oltorf from commercial-only to mixed-use passed the Planning Commission without discussion. It was scheduled to go before City Council (Item 174) on Thursday, July 24, but the applicant has now…

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  • Gena Board
  • July 23, 2025
  • City of Austin, Parks

Let’s Make South Austin Rec Center a Top Priority in the 2026 Bond!

The City of Austin is gathering public input on future investments — and this is your chance to speak up for the community services that matter most. GENA is asking for your support to ensure the South Austin Recreation Center…

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  • Gena Board
  • June 18, 2025
  • City of Austin, Parks

Swim Season 2025

Please see this below letter form the City of Austin regarding swim season 2025! Also note that Gillis Pool reopens for the season on June 9th! Admission is free! Good day Neighbors and Fellow Texans! I am reaching out to…

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  • Gena Board
  • June 1, 2025
  • GENA Meetings

May 19th GENA Meeting Recap

Thanks to everyone who attended the May 19th, 2025 GENA meeting! What a great showing from the neighborhood! We had a presentation from Bill Bunch of Save our Springs (SOS) Alliance on the proposed MOPAC South extension project. SOS is opposed to this expansion due…

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  • Gena Board
  • June 1, 2025
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