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March 2010

1,000 Books for Hope

Wednesday, March 31, 2010 | Dane Anderson

Turk Pipkin mingles with students at Mahiga Hope School in Kenya.

Library board election features 3 incumbents, 1 challenger

Wednesday, March 31, 2010 | Esther Robards-Forbes

The Westbank Community Library District will hold an election on May 8 for members of the board of trustees.

Commentary: Allowing private use of River Hills tract makes sense

Wednesday, March 31, 2010 | Ed Allen

It makes good sense for the Eanes school district to allow recreational fields to be built on the district-owned River Hills tract west of Loop 360 off of Bee Cave Road (see story on front page).

Fashion show, gala to benefit teen dating abuse helpline

Wednesday, March 31, 2010 | Staff Report

Tickets are now on sale for “A Day to Shine: Fashions Morning to Night” at the Austin Country Club on April 10 to benefit LoveIsRespect, a national teen dating abuse helpline.

6th Street brings new music to SXSW

Wednesday, March 31, 2010 | Dane Anderson

The Los Angeles band with Westlake roots, 6th Street, showcased  new EP material at Bob Woody’s Shakespeare’s on Sixth Street March 18 and 19, as part of the SXSW Music Festival.

Rollingwood City Council candidates voice views on street repairs, parks, other key issues

Wednesday, March 31, 2010 | Staff Report

Editor’s note: Below are questions we asked of the candidates running in the Rollingwood City Council at-large election on May 8 when the top two candidates receiving votes will win two vacated seats.

Injuries help Ashley Hartley find her calling

Wednesday, March 31, 2010 | Esther Robards-Forbes | 1

After injuries forced her out of competitive sports while she was studying at Harvard University, Westbank resident Ashley Hartley began looking for a physical activity that would keep her fit and healthy.

Boys soccer: Record-setting match propels Chaps into regional tournament

Wednesday, March 31, 2010 | Thomas Jones | 3

Dillon Short set a new school scoring record as Westlake (17-5-2) reached the Class 5A Region IV tournament with a resounding 4-1 win over San Antonio Taft in Tuesday’s regional quarterfinals at Hays High School.

Girls soccer: Noonan nets five as Chaps romp into regional tourney

Wednesday, March 31, 2010 | Thomas Jones

From the youngest freshman to their veteran head coach, the Chaps insisted that vengeance meant nothing compared to victory.

Girls golf: Chaps complete perfect nondistrict record

Monday, March 29, 2010 | Thomas Jones

Westlake’s top-ranked girls golf team completed its first perfect nondistrict season in school history with a pair of wins last week.

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