CrimeSpot Map

To track criminal activity in Brentwood (or other places in Austin), go to the link below. Type in your address (or click on the area you're interested in) and you can view the locations and various types of crimes committed. Click here for link to CrimeSpot.

BOLO from APD

"Here is the public BOLO (be on the lookout), that has previously been sent out in a press release, on an indecent exposure that occurred on Christmas Day, Dec 25th, in the same area as the New Year's Eve Attack. I hope this BOLO is seen everywhere and passed around all the neighborhood sites that we can get it to. It includes a specific description of the exposure suspects shirt worn on Christmas day. Someone out there knows this guy and we need to get to that person. This is a case that the public will absolutely be needed to help us solve it.

I think if someone knows this guy, they need to see this bolo with THIS SPECIFIC INFORMATION. Thanks for any help can give in getting this out, I hope to see it EVERYWHERE. Thanks very much for the help!!!!" --- APD Lt. Eveleth

Also, check out this link:

http://www.myfoxaustin.com/dpp/video/Victim-Says-Flasher,-Serial-Attacker-Is-Same-Man20120105-ktbcw#axzz1idzP0RMP

Lamar Blvd./Burnet Rd. Corridor Study Project Open House

The City of Austin will be hosting a Lamar Blvd./Burnet Rd. Corridor Study Project Open House on Thursday, January 19, 2012, 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Crestview United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall, 1300 Morrow Street. See attached flyer for more info.

http://www.austinstrategicmobility.com/corridors/lamar-burnet

Charter Revision Committee seeks public input

The 2012 City of Austin Charter Revision Committee has established several ways to engage the community as it considers possible charter recommendations including geographic representation through districting, term limits and the authority for City Council to make certain appointments. The Committee website, www.austintexas.gov/charter, lists the various ways people may participate and stay informed. Those include:

• Joining the online conversation at SpeakUpAustin, at http://austintexas.icanmakeitbetter.com
• Calling the 2012 Charter Revision Committee Hotline with questions or comments at (512) 539-0070
• Signing up for Austin Notes to get email updates at www.austintexas.gov/news/notes/index.cfm

In addition to the phone and online participation, all Committee meetings are open to the public and residents are encouraged to attend. The public may sign up for Citizen Communication, a time designated for the public to address the Committee. Meetings are being conducted throughout Austin to better reach various segments of the community, but you don’t have to live in the meeting area to participate. All meetings start at 6 p.m. Meetings include:

Nov. 17, 2011

Austin Community College, Pinnacle campus

7748 U.S. 290 West

Dec. 1, 2011

George Washington Carver Library

1161 Angelina St.

Jan. 5, 2012

Mexican American Cultural Center

600 River St.

Jan. 19, 2012

Site to be determined

For more information about the 2012 Charter Revision Committee go to the Committee website, www.austintexas.gov/charter. The site includes all of the resolutions the Committee is reviewing.

Agenda for November Steering Committee Meeting

If you are a member of the Brentwood Neighborhood Association, you are welcome to attend the Steering Committee's regular monthly meetings. Our annual General Membership meeting will be held in February 2012 at which we will elect new Officers and SC Members. If you have an issue that you want added to the agenda, please contact us at: brentwood.austin@gmail.com

Mobility Corridor Study on Burnet Road

The Transportation Department is starting a mobility corridor study of Burnet Road from Koenig Ln to Mopac. There will be an upcoming open house for this corridor study on September 22nd from 6:30-8:30 PM at St. John’s United Methodist Church, 2140 Allandale Rd.. More information about these corridor studies can be found at http://www.austinstrategicmobility.com/news/entry/mobility-corridor-studies-under-way and http://www.austinstrategicmobility.com/corridors/.

Imagine Austin Release Party

The Austin community is invited to learn about innovative ideas in the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan and the Airport Boulevard initiative, while celebratingAustin’s future with live music and local grub.

The Imagine Austin Release Party on October 1 will feature local food trucks and an impressive line-up of live music. Performances will include the Marmalakes, Suzanna Choffel, Son Y No Son, hip hop duo Riders Against the Storm, and Roy Lozano Ballet Folklorico de Texas.

Imagine Austin Release Party

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1

George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center

1165 Angelina St.

Facebook.com/ImagineAustin

Twitter.com/ImagineAustin

Food vendors on site will include Emily’s Dive, Love Balls, Baltimore Ballers and Hey Cupcake. Come early for free re-usable water bottles, earth-friendly totes andT-shirts printed out of an El Camino!

There will be opportunities for the public to give input on the plan.