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November 2011
West Bank Jewelers soon to reopen in wake of crash
Tuesday, November 22, 2011 |
Just last month, Peter Thomopoulous experienced one of the worst days of his life. On Oct. 17, a truck crashed through West Bank Jewelers, the jewelry shop he owns in The Forum shops on Bee Cave Road.
Jewelry store accident drives home point about why we should shop local
Tuesday, November 22, 2011 |
Less than a month before the biggest shopping time of the year, Peter Thomopoulous found himself wondering if he was about to miss out on what is too often a make-or-break time for retailers, Black Friday.
Moving produces food for thought about items we save
Tuesday, November 22, 2011 |
Anyone who has moved from an office has more than once uttered the phrase, “I can’t believe I kept this.”
Perry, Abbott applaud court’s decision to hear case
Tuesday, November 22, 2011 |
Gov. Rick Perry and Attorney General Greg Abbott last week reacted to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to hear Texas and 25 other states’ challenge to the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Westbank communities rank among smartest
Tuesday, November 22, 2011 |
According to data compiled by the Austin Business Journal, Rollingwood, West Lake Hills and several other Westbank neighborhoods ranked among the smartest communities in the nation.
Robotics team engineers awards at competition
Tuesday, November 22, 2011 |
Westlake High School students Gray Gillespie, left, and Robert Ly work on robot in the team pit during a regional BEST competition in Garland last weekend.
Wonders & Worries supporter surpasses $1 million in fundraising
Tuesday, November 22, 2011 |
Taking part in a recent recognition ceremony for key contributors to Wonders & Worries are, from left, Matt Mathias, Mike Reynolds and Lonnie Plank.
Westbank-raised Reed Turner brings talent home
Tuesday, November 22, 2011 |
With two successful EPs to his name and a growing legion of fans, 25-year-old singer/songwriter Reed Turner has come back to the Westlake area and added local venues to his upcoming tour schedule.
Girls golf: Chaps show promise with third-place finish
Monday, November 21, 2011 |
While Westlake may not have defended its team title at last weekend’s Central Texas Girls Shootout at Cottonwood Creek Golf Course in Waco, the Chaps showed enough fight to inspire some optimism.
Festive fundraising event draws 600 Community In Schools supporters
Saturday, November 19, 2011 |
Communities In Schools’ 16th annual Food for Thought benefit was a sold-out success at Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater.