Austin/Travis County, TX Focus

News from Austin:

Imagine Austin: An Update on the City's Comprehensive Plan

Austin City Council -- Recommit to Climate Protection


BIODIESEL IN AUSTIN AREA

Here are some biodiesel stations near Austin, TX. Biodiesel is less polluting and has a smaller carbon footprint than regular diesel, and is produced right here in the USA. Biodiesel can be used in almost any diesel engine. Up to B20 (a 20 percent blend) any diesel engine, whether car or 18 wheeler or whatever, can use it. Above B20 some older engines may have problems, but newer engines should be ok.

DieselGreen Fuels: 5217 Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702, 512-247-3835. Offers B20 (good for any diesel engine) and B100 (OK for newer diesel engines). Open 9-5.

El Sol Logistics: 1114 Regal Row, Austin, TX 78748, 512-563-8142. Offers B100 (OK for newer diesel engines). Open 9-5 M-F

Oaxacan Tamaleo: 1634 Hwy 71, Cedar Creek, TX 78612, 512-289-9262. Offers B100 (OK for newer diesel engines). CLOSED MONDAYS

Ecowise: 110 W. Elizabeth St. Austin, TX 78704, 512-326-4474. Offers B100 (OK for newer diesel engines). Open M-SU 10-7PM.


EVENTS:

This comes from the Travis County Democratic Party:

Northeast Travis County Democrats
TIME/DATE: November 24, 2009. 6:30pm Meet and Greet, 7:00pm Meeting starts
PLACE: Travis County Community Center, 15822 Foothill Farms Loop, Pflugerville
CONTACT: Dave Taylor at 844-1300 or mrdave9735@aol.com

You are invited to join Northeast Travis County Democrats for their monthly meeting the last Tuesday of the month. The Community Center is located across FM 1825 from the Springhill Restaurant and behind the Lamb's Auto.

Capital Area Asian American Democrats
DATE: Tuesday, December 1, 2009
TIME: 6:30pm Social 7:00pm Program begins
LOCATION: First Chinese BBQ Restaurant, 10901 N Lamar

Capital Area Progressive Democrats
DATE: Tuesday, December 1, 2009
TIME: 5:30pm
LOCATION: AFL/CIO 1106 Lavaca

Stonewall Democrats Meeting
DATE: Tuesday, December 1, 2009
TIME: 7:30pm
LOCATION: The Red House, 1917 Manor Rd
CONTACT: Rich Bailey at Rich@stonewallaustin.com

Stonewall Democrats meet the first Tuesday of every month.The meeting location has moved to The Red House at 1917 Manor Rd.

Capital City Young Democrats
DATE: Wednesday, December 2,
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Carver Library, 1161 Angelina
CONTACT: Ben Simnacher, 576-1679 or bsimnacher@gmail.com

Our meetings are the the first Wednesday of every month.

University of Texas UDems Meeting
When: Wednesday, December 2 at 8PM
Where: UT Campus JGB 2.324

South Austin Democrats Meeting
DATE: Tuesday, September 8, 2009
TIME: 5:30 PM
LOCATION: Casa Garcia's Restaurant, 1000 S. Lamar
CONTACT: Richard Arriola at 775-4154 or richard.arriola@sbcglobal.net

You're invited to join the South Austin Democrats for their monthly meeting at Casa Garcia's Restaurant. 5:30 to eat and socialize, meeting begins at 6 PM.

Lake Travis Democrats Meeting
DATE: Tuesday, July 14, 2009
TIME: 6:30 PM
LOCATION: Lakeway Activity Center, 105 Cross Creek Rd.
CONTACT: Judy Donohue at 531-9804 or jdonohue@austin.rr.com

You are invited to join the Lake Travis Democrats for their monthly meeting at the Lakeway Activity Center.

http://laketravisdemocrats.org

Austin Women's Political Caucus' Holiday Party
When: Wednesday December 9, 2009 (5:30-8 pm)
Where: TBD
For more information, contact 577-9493.

University of Texas UDems Meeting
When: Wednesday, December 9 at 8PM
Where: UT Campus JGB 2.324

Capital Area Democratic Women
DATE: Thursday, December 10, 2009
TIME: 11:30 AM
LOCATION: Nuevo Leon Restaurant, 1501 E. 6th St
CONTACT: Jean Warneke at 217-4814 or cadw@cadw.org

You are invited to join Capital Area Democratic Women at their monthly meeting at Nuevo Leon Restaurant. Networking at 11:30 AM and lunch at noon.

Texans for Obama Holiday Party
Event: Texans for Obama Meeting"
Host: Texans for Obama
Time: Tuesday, December 15th, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Where: Scholz Garten, 1607 San Jacinto Blvd

The Holiday Party will feature Reps. Valinda Bolton, Donna Howard & Diana Maldonado.

Texas Environmental Democrats
DATE: Tuesday, December 15, 2009
TIME: 7:00pm
LOCATION: Vinny's Italian Cafe, 1003 Barton Springs Rd

Southwest Austin Democrats
DATE: Wednesday, December 16, 2009
TIME: 6:30-8:30PM
LOCATION:Will Hampton Public Library, 5125 Convict Hill
CONTACT: Albert Gonzales at 280-4900 or at email4swad@yahoo.com

There has been a change in meeting day. All SWAD meetings will be on the third Wednesday of the month. Membership is open to all in Travis and Hays Counties.

Central Austin Democrats
DATE: Wednesday, December 16, 2009
TIME: 6:15 PM
LOCATION: New World Deli, 4101 Guadalupe #100
CONTACT: Matt Curtis at 983-5347 or matt.curtis.austin@gmail.com

Please join the Central Austin Democrats for their monthly meeting at New World Deli.

Black Austin Democrats
DATE: Thursday, December 17, 2009
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 1104 E 11th St, Victory Grill
CONTACT: Natomi Austin at president@blackaustindemocrats.net

Join the Black Austin Democrats at the Victory Grill for their monthly meeting

Northeast Travis County Democrats
TIME/DATE: December 29, 2009. 6:30pm Meet and Greet, 7:00pm Meeting starts
PLACE: Travis County Community Center, 15822 Foothill Farms Loop, Pflugerville
CONTACT: Dave Taylor at 844-1300 or mrdave9735@aol.com

You are invited to join Northeast Travis County Democrats for their monthly meeting the last Tuesday of the month. The Community Center is located across FM 1825 from the Springhill Restaurant and behind the Lamb's Auto.