By Marta White In 2016, Mariana and Ian McEnroe embarked on a singular idea: create a cookbook that celebrates the food of Día de Muertos (The Day of the Dead) along with its history, traditional Mexican cuisine, and its relationship …
How can I get plugged into the Mueller Community?
By Susan Grant Palombo So maybe you are new to Mueller (like my husband and I are) and are looking to put that Austin state of mind to work, which is about neighbors helping neighbors. Here are five ways to get plugged …
Flying in the Time of COVID-19
By Shawn Collins I fly pretty much every week. Back in March 2020 I flew in the first week of the month, and then not again until April 26, 2020. That was the longest stretch I can remember where I …
Zero Waste Quarterly Questions
By Taylor Youngblood, Mueller Zero Waste Block Leader Hi everyone, your zero waste block leader here. I’m sharing the roundup of zero waste questions I’ve received over the last several months. Is anyone taking styrofoam to the Recycle & Reuse …
GOOD TO KNOW
ANIMAL EDITION Found a pet? Post a description and picture of the pet and the date and location found on Mueller Neighbors and Austin Lost and Pets Facebook page, Nextdoor.com, and Craigslist with the words “Found DOG” or “Found CAT” …
September 2021 Mueller Commission Update
By Rick Krivoniak At the August 10th Mueller Commission meeting, staff shared information that the City and Austin Independent School District (AISD) have reached an agreement that will allow construction to start on the northeast middle school. Negotiations continue to …
Letter from the Chair
Greetings everyone: Taylor Youngblood, our Chair, found it necessary to step down from the MNA Steering Committee, so I have agreed to serve as Chair until the end of the year. I would not be able to do this without …
Volunteer for the MNA
Ted Herr Mueller Neighborhood Association Steering Committee (916) 202-3475 [email protected] I’m one of the people who volunteers to serve on the Mueller Neighborhood Association (MNA) Steering Committee. I’m pleased to be associated with such a fine group of people. I …
September 2021 Mueller Update
By Rick Krivoniak At the August 10th Mueller Commission meeting, staff shared information that the City and Austin Independent School District (AISD) have reached an agreement that will allow construction to start on the northeast middle school. Negotiations continue to …
Steering Committee Minutes 9/1/2021
Mueller Neighborhood Association Steering Committee Meeting, September 1, 2021 Date: September 1, 2021 Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Location: Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/92368025880?pwd=VzY2SnA0Vm1DTzJxL0plaXMzdnVSdz09 Meeting ID: 923 6802 5880 Passcode: 251297 Participants: John Thomas, Pat Disanza, Koreena Malone, Joshua Rudow, …
Mueller Neighborhood Gets New Lower Speed Limits
By Kathy Sokolic In September of 2016, my family suffered a tragic car crash here in Mueller that altered our lives forever, as well as the lives of those who witnessed it, and led me down the path of advocating …
Mueller Annual 4th of July Parade
The 2021 Annual 4th of July Parade in Mueller was a great success. Led by our local fire-fighting team in their biggest engine, residents followed along in decked-out bikes, their finest patriotic attire, and waving American flags.
Texas Farmers’ Market Moves to Branch Park
The Texas Farmers’ Market has set up shop in its new home at and around the Branch Park Pavilion. City council members stood with staff to cut the ribbon, opening the newest addition to Mueller’s bustling Aldrich Street district. The …
Post-Covid Stress Disorder
By Judith and Steve Katzman It’s being called Post-COVID Stress Disorder and mental health professionals are only beginning to see symptoms ranging from traumatic to less severe. Those who suffered from COVID-19 or lost loved ones, those who treated patients …
Capital City Village Supports Aging In Place
By Helen M. Walker The silver tsunami is upon us as baby boomers are aging and retiring in droves. According to AARP roughly 10,000 people turn 65 every day. With this large baby boom cohort, and because so many people …
Join the Mueller Neighborhood Association (MNA)
The MNA is an all-volunteer, non-profit, non-partisan organization that advocates for the Mueller neighborhood and focuses on building community. Playing a vital role in representing the interests of the neighborhood, the MNA strives for diversity and inclusion of all members …
Steering Committee Mtg Minutes – 8/4/21
Mueller Neighborhood Association Steering Committee Meeting, August 4, 2021 Date: August 4, 2021 Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Zoom Meeting Participants: John Thomas, Dale Cannedy, Pat Disanza, Koreena Malone, Joshua Rudow, Jason Sears, Marta White, Laurene Jacob, Naiara Leite, …
Celebrating Eid in Mueller
By Saamiya Seraj “By the way, Eid Mubarak!” my neighbor waved at me as we finished our conversation and were going our respective ways. I paused for a second, taken aback by the fact that he knew it was Eid. …
Planning for a Smooth Transition: Mueller Property Owners Association (POA)
Provided by Karen Sharp, Chair of the POA Transition Committee The Mueller POA is the legal entity that owns and maintains the common elements in the Mueller development, such as the parks, the pools, the row home exteriors, and the …
Which Would You Choose: Friendship, a Good Time, or Pétanque?
By Ted Herr What if you could have all three at the same time? Several times a week, a group of Mueller residents and their friends choose all three whenever they gather for a game of pétanque (pronounced “pay tonk”) …