Austin/Travis County, TX Focus

Phonebanking for Bill White

Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. & Saturday/Sunday 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
We are calling voters all day, everyday to tell them about Bill White. Even if you can volunteer for an hour a week, your effort can make a difference. Come by the office anytime or schedule a shift by emailing volunteeraustin@billwhitefortexas.com or giving us a call at 512-810-6790.


NEWS FROM AUSTIN:

Sharon Keller Could Be Suspended from Office if Travis County Attorney David Escamilla Files Criminal Charges

Interesting Texas Senate Hearing on Open Meetings on May 11 2010 in Austin

Burnt Orange Report's Katherine Haenschen to Lead 2010 Travis County Democratic Coordinated Campaign

Perry and Frullo to Party with Lobbyists?

Austin's Biggest Water Wasting Outlaw

Republican Supreme Court Candidate can't follow the law

Texas Court of Criminal Appeals reinstates money laundering case against Tom DeLay associates


EVENTS:

This comes from the Travis County Democratic Party:

Seventh Annual Liveable Vision Awards
Wed. May 12th, 6 - 8:30
MACC, 600 River St
7th Annual Liveable Vision Awards
Tickets $30 at door or go to www.liveablecity.org.
Call Heidi at 663-8865 for info.

Coordinated Campaign Committee Meeting
This is the second of two sessions this week
Katherine Haenschen, Coordinated Campaign Manager,invites our most active and involved Democrats to share their ideas about how to make our 2010 Coordinated Campaign successful
All ideas and individuals are Welcome!
We will meet at the TCDP Coordinated Campaign HQ at 605 W 13th St
Please RSVP to katherine@traviscountydemocrats.org

Northeast Travis County Democrats Meeting
TIME/DATE: May 25, 2010. 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.


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.