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Disqus Comment Management System

In an effort to remove much of the, at times, contentious discussion from the ListServ, we have been planning on introducing a comment management system to the Pemberton Heights blog.  Here it is. The software we have selected is Disqus … Continue reading

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PHNA Board Election Results

Votes were counted in the PHNA Board election on 16 December and the results are as follows. A total of 184 ballots were cast with 13 ballots being rejected for ineligibility, failure to identify or late deliver resulting in a … Continue reading

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PHNA Board Member Election

We are in the voting phase of the PHNA Board member election.  Votes will be accepted through Noon on 15 December, Thursday. A copy of the ballot is attached for your review and use. (pdf) To be eligible to vote, … Continue reading

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Board elections: nominations needed!

In accordance with the recently adopted Bylaws, nominations are now being solicited for candidates for election to five (5) positions as members of the Board of the Pemberton Heights Neighborhood Association. The nomination period ends on 1 December 2011. Any … Continue reading

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Bylaws proposal vote: November 6, 2010

The vote on the bylaws proposal will be held on Sunday, November 6th, 2011 at 4:30PM at 1402 Wooldridge, the site of the neighborhood picnic. All voting members are strongly encouraged to vote. You do not have to attend the … Continue reading

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Bylaws revision proposal: it’s coming!

UPDATE: It’s ready… Click here to be taken to it. Hey folks, As mentioned in the newsletter, a group of past board members and other volunteers is proposing revised set of bylaws for the organization. I apologize that they are … Continue reading

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Typhus prevention information

According to this Austin American-Statesman article, the flea-borne illness typhus is now “endemic” to Travis county, and cases have been reported in our ZIP code. This page from the Texas Department of Health and Human Services provides information about the … Continue reading

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The Keith House: Gateway to Pemberton

The Keith House (1933) is a two-story, single-family residence located at 2400 Harris Boulevard. The house enjoys an unobstructed view of the Texas State Capitol from its front balcony. This view is part of the northern boundary of Austin’s protected … Continue reading

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The Catterall Mills House

Bryan and Jenni Chester have always loved history and old houses. In 1999, when they bought the house at 2524 Harris Boulevard, they knew from the start they were going to restore it back to its original 1937 condition. Their … Continue reading

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A History of the Pemberton Castle

By Dana Wesson “This beautiful rock Castle in Pemberton Heights with nearly one acre of ground must be sold at once. The Original Cost was approximately $16,000.00. Will Sell For $8000.00, terms to suit purchaser.” – 1935 newspaper ad Historic … Continue reading

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