Announcements

BHNA 2007 Executive Committee slate of candidates

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Hi Neighbors,

Below is the proposed slate of candidates for the BHNA Executive Committee for 2027. If you wish to run for any of these positions please let me know and be present at the October 27th meeting at St Marks.

Duties of each position are described in the Officers section of the BHNA bylaws.

President – Barb LaFollette
Vice President – Pat Whiteside
Secretary – Diane Singleton
Treasurer – Sylvia Crowder
Communications Coordinator – Lori Navjar
Community Liason – OPEN
ANC Representative – Worthy LaFollette

Sincerely,
Barb LaFollette
President – Barton Hills Neighborhood Association 

2026 ACL Festival Neighborhood Information

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The Austin City Limits Music Festival will take place over two consecutive weekends: Friday, October 2nd through Sunday, October 4th, noon to 10pm; and Friday, October 9th through Sunday, October 11th, noon to 10pm.

The event will significantly affect area traffic conditions and public recreational use of the park during event hours. Our neighborhood access via Barton Springs Road/Azie Morton is affected. Visit the links provided by the City below for interactive park access maps and detailed road closure information.

This Neighborhood Letter provides a good summary of the details.

Event Overview

City Resources

Neighborhood NO PARKING restrictions will be in effect (view map for locations). Signed “no parking areas” are actively enforced only on event days (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday).

The City advises that sound or other neighborhood concerns should be reported by dialing 311 or using the Austin 311 mobile app.

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.