All posts by Debby Thompson

Pflugerville Firefighters Remind You to Get Ready for Severe Weather

Flooding: TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN

Flooded road with carCentral Texas is known as a hotbed of flash floods, which are the #1 cause of weather-related deaths in the U.S. Most of these deaths occur when drivers try to drive through floodwaters, while others happen when pedestrians try to walk through or near flooded areas. Affordable Remediation & Emergency Services is the go-to company for Flood Cleanup Services Toms River NJ. Just six inches of rushing water can knock down an adult, and much less for a child.

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It’s My Park Day!

Saturday, March 5 • 9am-Noon
WB Disc Golf Course on Owen Tech

Volunteers plant tree at WB Disc Golf Course for National Public Lands Day
Volunteers plant tree at WB Disc Golf Course for National Public Lands Day

Come lend a hand! Volunteers will pick up litter, spread mulch around trees in the greenbelt to fight the effects of drought and soil compaction, remove invasive ligustrum, and they will plant several new trees purchased by the Wells Branch Disc Golf Club.

Over the past 3 years of working with Austin Parks Foundation on It’s My Park Day and National Public Lands Day, we’ve planted 40 trees in this area of the greenbelt. Come see how we’ve been Keeping Wells Branch Beautiful!

Sign up here or just show up!  https://austinparks.givepulse.com/event/15464-Wells-Branch-Disc-Golf-Course-Keep-Wells-Branch-Beautiful

FOL presents:  Electrical Work a Homeowner May Safely Perform PART TWO

March 6 | 6-8pm • WB Rec. Center, Portable #4

Master electrician and WB neighbor Steven Lyons will present the second installment of this interesting and educational lecture, detailing the safe and efficient performance of electrical work possible by the average homeowner.  What you can safely do and how to do it, and what you should NEVER attempt yourself.  Join the FOL for this informative and productive educational opportunity.

If you were one of the 30ish people who attended the first installment of this series you won’t want to miss the interesting conclusion to this interesting and educational topic; if you were not in attendance you should come see what you missed!

Register NOW at http://electrical4homeowners2.eventbrite.com!

voteElection Day Voting Locations

Travis County:  If you live in Travis County, you may VOTE at ANY Travis County polling place. Don’t forget a photo ID! Make a vote plan.

In Wells Branch, Travis County residents may vote at

  • the Rec. Center, 3000 Shoreline (portable)
  • the Community Center, 2106 Klattenhoff
  • Northwest Elementary, 14014 Thermal Drive
  • North American University, 13801 Burnet Road (Walgreens shopping center)

Find other locations here: http://traviscountyclerk.org/eclerk/Content.do?code=E.4 

*Please note:  The Travis County site is experiencing major delays due to heavy traffic.  If the above listed link doesn’t work, try this one:  http://votetravis.com/vexpress/display.do

The Library and Wells Branch Elementary ARE NOT polling places this time around.

Williamson County:  For our WB Williamson County residents (Part of Licorice Lane and Mocha) – Here’s a link to your polling places: http://www.wilco.org/default.aspx?tabid=3759. You may vote at any Williamson County polling location.

Check out the LWV voters guide for informed decision making at the polls: http://lwvaustin.org/voter-guide/

Register to VOTERegister Wells Branch!

by Debby Thompson, WBNA President

Okay folks, it’s an election year and we need to get people registered – ALL our Wells Branch people registered. In order to accomplish this, we need volunteers. It only takes an hour of your time to get certified and you can be as involved (or uninvolved) as you like. This enables you to be a source to new neighbors, at events, church, and social groups. It’s a great service for all you realtors out there – offer to register clients at their new address when you close on their homes. If you plan on volunteering for a campaign, it’s a benefit you can offer when block walking or at campaign events. Neighborhood Watch Block Captains, start now! Make it a routine. New neighbors? Ask & offer to register.

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