Category Archives: Neighborhood News
Upcoming Spring Events!
Waste Water Averaging
Began December 8, 2022 | Ends March 8, 2023
Winter wastewater averaging occurs during the three-month billing period between Dec. 8, 2022 and March 8, 2023. During this time, your average monthly water use will be used as your monthly wastewater usage for the next year. Save water now, save money all year!
For water saving tips, visit: http://wellsbranchmud.com/water-and-wastewater/billing/winter-averaging
It’s My Park Day!
This Saturday, March 4, is “It’s My Park Day,” and we have two projects in Wells Branch you can volunteer at from 9am-noon.
Volunteers get a cool It’s My Park Day shirt for participating (must register online to get the shirt).
Project #1 – Tree Planting & Mulching at WB Disc Golf Course
https://austinparks.givepulse.com/event/344902-Wells-Branch-Disc-Golf-Course-Tree-mulching-and-planting
Project #2 – Tree Survey in KF Park
https://austinparks.givepulse.com/event/344351-Tree-survey-information-Wells-Branch-MUD-IMPD
WB MUD Bulk Trash Day
Saturday, Saturday, March 11
8am-12pm • 13905 Thermal
For more info, visit: http://wellsbranchmud.com/bulk-items/bulk-trash-household-waste
St. Patrick’s Day Bagpipe Concert in the Park
Friday, March 17 | 7:00-8:00pm
Courtyard at WB MUD Community Center
2106 Klattenhoff Drive
Come experience Celtic heritage with a complete marching pipe band as Wells Branch MUD Parks and Recreation Dept. hosts its St. Patrick’s Day Celebration! You’re invited to wear green and march behind the band as they lead a parade through Wells Branch’s Katherine Fleischer Park, ending with an incredible performance in the Community Center Courtyard.
- Band: Silver Thistle Pipes
- This is a FREE event.
- This is an all-ages, family-friendly event.
- This event will be cancelled if inclement weather occurs.
Community Event: Electric Vehicle Demonstration
Hosted by St. Andrews Presbyterian Church
14311 Wells Port Drive
Saturday, April 1* | 9:00am-1:00 pm
(*Rain date: April 15)
Interested in learning more about electric vehicles? The environmental team from St. Andrew’s has organized this special community event. Several different models will be on display including Tesla, BMW, Chevy Bolt, Toyota Prius, Nissan Leaf and others.
You are welcome to take a closer look at the different models to gain a better understanding of the technology. Test rides will be available to experience how well electric cars perform. A few electric bicycles will also be available for your review and folks will be on hand to demonstrate how an electric bike handles.
There will be additional information on electric vehicles including financial information on government subsidies and the bottom line on owning an electric car. Find out how far electric cars can go and where the charging stations are located.
Please join us to get all this timely and environmentally friendly information.
Point of Contact:
Joe Linsalata | 512-327-5000 | joe@linsalata1.com
WBNA Easter Egg
Hunt Extravaganza!
Saturday, April 8 | 10:30am | Come Early!
The Homestead at KF Park | 2106 Klattenoff Dr.
Hop into Spring! Join your friends, neighbors and The Easter Bunny, himself, at the annual Wells Branch Easter Egg Hunt. “Hunts” will be by age group and begin at 10:30am. Plan to come early and visit with the Easter Bunny or have fun at our craft table.
Please review the event guidelines below:
This is a community event and ALL Wells Branch residents and their invited guests are welcome. We want to remind everyone to be respectful and allow all of the children to have enough space and time to safely collect eggs. No yelling, stealing eggs, reaching under the tape and filling baskets before we start, or busting down the tape and charging ahead before your age group is called. We need parents to set the example. We’ve added a second group for the little guys as that had an issue a few years ago. ONE parent will be allowed in to help with the two youngest age groups (0-18mos & 18mos-3yrs.) We ask that you respect this restriction. All other age groups must hunt on their own. Feel free to coach ahead of time. There will be 7 minutes between “hunts” to allow parents of multiple children to navigate the crowds. Please, only allow your children to hunt with their respective age group. If for some reason, your child ends up without many eggs, please approach any of our WBNA volunteers in bunny ears, they will have extra goodies.
Last, but not least, please remember that this event is put on by volunteers. We spend weeks getting ready and usually stuff 8,000-10,000 eggs (if you are wondering, yes we recycle those eggs.) It’s no small feat. So, if a volunteer asks something of you, please be respectful of their requests.
We love our neighbors and our community. We’re asking for everyone’s help in advance in creating an enjoyable experience for all involved. Please help us and remember to recycle your eggs before you leave.
We need volunteers to help things run more smoothly. Anyone whose kids have aged out of the hunt, or older teens who need service hours, we would be so appreciative of your time! Please contact us for more information at info@wbna.us. A sign-up genius will be posted as we get closer to the event.
Easter Egg Hunt RULES:
Those of you who’ve attended our hunts in the past know we have very few rules, but we do ask parents to follow those rules and be courteous and respectful of your neighbors so that all of our children may enjoy the hunt.
Age Groups:
0-18mos & 18mos-3yrs
*Only 1 parent per child in egg hunting area
*Watch out for potential choking hazards
4-6yrs • 7-9yrs • 10-12yrs
* No parents allowed in egg hunting area
BE ON TIME (early is better) AS THE “HUNTS” GO QUICKLY • Wait until your age group is called • Check all eggs for prizes • Let a volunteer know if there’s an issue • Recycle your eggs with the WBNA • MOST of ALL, Have FUN!
The Easter Bunny will be available for photos beginning at 10:00am and will stay until everyone has had a chance to talk to him.. Photos will be posted to an album on the WBNA Facebook page or you’re welcome to use your own camera.
Extreme Clean SPRING!
Saturday, April 15 | 8:00am-2:00pm
WB MUD Parks & Facilities Yard | 13905 Thermal Drive
Details to follow. BSA Crew 1409 will once again be providing trash and donation hauling for a minimum donation of $20. Please check back here for details.
Save the Date! KWBB Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off!
Sunday, April 16 | 2:00-4:00pm
Join Keep Wells Branch Beautiful and volunteer for the Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off! This is the single largest one-day cleanup event in the state and serves as Texas’ signature event for the Great American Cleanup, the nation’s largest community improvement program.Anyone can participate in this cleanup effort to aid in keeping our neighborhood trash-free and beautiful!
We are meeting at the St. Andrew’s parking lot (14311 Wells Port) for the Don’t Mess With Texas Trash Off, on Sunday, April 16 from 2-4pm. Please wear boots….the trash is mostly on the creek. We will have gloves, pickers and trash bags.
5th Annual Wells Branch Youth Disc Golf Tournament
Sunday, April 16 | 1:00-5:30pm
Wells Branch Disc Golf Course on Owen Tech
Get those discs ready and bring your little ones out to the course! Wells Branch MUD Parks and Recreation in partnership with the Wells Branch Disc Golf Club is hosting the Annual Youth Disc Golf Tournament! Participants will receive custom-stamped event discs and there will be trophies for age division winners.
Pre-registration is required for this event and can be found here. Walk up registration will NOT be available.
Age Divisions:
6 and under | 7-8 yrs | 9-10 yrs
11-12 yrs | 13-15 yrs | 16-18 yrs
Event Schedule:
1:15 – 1:50 – Player check-in/signup
1:50 – Announcements & player walk to tee box assignments
2:00 – Tee off
4:30 – Last team turns in scorecard
4:30 – 4:45 – Tallying of scores
4:45 – 5:00 – Door prize drawings
5:00 – 5:15 – Trophy awards & Thank You
- Pre-registration is required.
- There is a $20 registration fee for this event.
- Participants must be 18 or under.
- Will reschedule if inclement weather should occur.
Participants will get two custom-stamped event discs, and there will be trophies for age division winners for boys and girls.
Signup on the WB MUD event registration system. Their system requires you to first create an account (top right corner) and then wait for WB MUD staff to activate your account before you can complete registration. Since that can take a while before they activate your account, do it now!
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/wellsbranchmud/activity/search/detail/5906
Questions or problems while registering? The WB Rec. Center staff can help or take registration over the phone at: 512-251-9814.
Pioneer Festival
Saturday, April 22 | Noon-5:00pm
WB Homestead at KF Park | 2106 Klattenhoff Dr.
Come explore the Homestead and spend the day immersed in the past! The annual Wells Branch Pioneer Festival hosted by Wells Branch MUD Parks and Recreation celebrates Texas history and culture, featuring fun and educational activities throughout the day to experience the true 19th century Texas lifestyle. Demonstrations include butter churning, weaving, and log splitting, just to name a few. If you would like to volunteer or have a craft or activity from that period for demonstration, please contact us here.
- This is a FREE event.
- This is an all-ages, family-friendly event.
- This event will be cancelled if inclement weather occurs.
Become a Volunteer Deputy Voter Registrar
If you have registered in the past as a VDR, it’s time to renew for 2023 / 2024. If you are new to the process of registering folks to vote, it’s an easy and rewarding process and a great way to get involved in the community.
There are 3 ways to get certified / recertified. Below are two links or you can also join an in person training with Bruce Elfant.
The following link is to the online video training with a required exam at the end.
https://www.screencast.com/t/bKTbPJeNACYd
This link is the sign up for zoom training.
https://campsite.bio/tcvdr
If you have any questions about being a VDR, you can call Meg (512 854 7801) with Bruce Elfant’s office.
Other helpful links:
TX VDR Guide: https://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/pamphlets/deputy.shtml
Training Slides: https://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/forms/volunteer-deputy-registrar-training.pdf