Austin/Travis County, TX Focus

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:

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.