Attn: Teenage Job Seekers!

Past Events

With the rising cost of extracurricular activities and the economy such as it is, expenses add up quickly. If your teen is in need of extra income, the WBNA would like to offer him/her the ability to advertise his/her services at $10 for 2 lines of text. All advertising must be with the parent’s permission and the understanding that the parent will review all prospective employers and assumes all responsibility for his/her child’s safety. If interested, please contact us at info@wbna.us.

Volunteers Needed: Teens 12-17 for Art Camp

Teens ages 12-17 are needed to volunteer as Jr. counselors for Art camp to be held in Wells Branch during June & July.  The sessions are 3 days 4 hours per day. You will work helping the kids do their projects. Small stipend may be given or volunteer credit for HS societies. Contact Dianne at: dianne.koehler51@gmail.com or 512-827-8547.

Residents gather to create a Vision for WB

Neighborhood News
George explains "Visioning" to residents

Click on individual photos to see entire picture.

On February 25, around 50 residents gathered at the WB Community Center to dream and create a Vision for our community. This meeting was the brainchchild of twelve year resident George Holcombe and new resident Scott Smith. The following was presented before the actual brainstorming began:

Reason for Visioning: To gather our vision from the community to use in planning
and acting out the future.

Residents break into groups for discussion.

What a Vision is and is not:

•  A vision is not something we do or a plan of action
•  A vision is an underlying image that motivates us, defines us, is a reason for being
•  When we complain or boast about our community, we are making judgments based  on our unspoken vision.

Why are Visions important: They are alive and dynamic – they move us – the clearer

Residents sorting "Visions"

we are about our visions, the clearer our actions tend to be.

Once the purpose and examples were given, residents were invited to share what they felt were the gifts and challenges of our community. Mr. Holcombe and Mr. Smith facilitated the rest of the session encouraging residents to to participate and collaborate to build a rational chart. Click  Shared Vision for Wells Branch to view the chart. 

2nd “Visions” meeting planned for April 1, 4-6pm, WBCC

If you missed the February meeting, the next opportunity is scheduled for April 1, 4-6pm at
the WB Community Center on Klattenhoff. The discussion will focus on the challenges to achieving
our vision.

Refreshments provided.  Please join us and share YOUR vision for Wells Branch.

Current Issues & Concerns

Neighborhood News

Nothing new on the home front for W2A Road Acceptance or the Affordable Housing project behind Willow Run.  Please check our website (wbna.us) periodically for updates.

RRISD Update:  On February 16, RRISD Trustees voted to move children north of Merrilltown and west of Bratton to McNeil High School.  Students currently enrolled in Cedar Ridge will be allowed to continue there thru graduation.  Bus service to both campuses will be provided.

WB Resident, Michael Farris, met with Superintendent Jesus Chavez on February 24.  He was told by Dr. Chavez that he would grant a transfer to any Wells Branch child that is currently attending Chisholm Trail Middle School, or will be going next year, thus allowing a path to keep RRISD Wells Branch students together through elementary, middle and high school.  It is not known at this time whether any transportation services will be provided.  Please check our website for updates.

Wanted: Wells Branch resident to run for the RRISD Board of Trustees.  Our voices have been ignored by this school board for too long.  We need someone to fight for Wells Branch.  Deadline to file is: 8/20/12.  See www.roundrockisd.org for more details.