Announcing new retail shops and restaurants coming to Austin Ranch

Austin Ranch shops and restaurants are spicing up for us this Spring + Summer.
See below for projected opening dates:

Click on the image to go to Austin-Square.com for info on existing retailers.

Here are some projected opening dates:
Centro Mexican Restaurant – February 2010
Liquor Cabinet – May 2010
JB’s Coffee House – May 2010
Total Health Chiropractor – May 2010
Dentist Office – June 2010

Have you been in the new Wyly Theater in Dallas’ Arts District? Now is your chance to see a great show.

The Performing Arts Center contacted us directly to let us know that Austin Ranch residents would love this performance. Queen, The Who, Bowie, Zeppelin, Beatles = Rock Orchestra. Cool. Call for tickets 214.880.0202 or visit attpac.org to order online.

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow …

This photo was taken by an Austin Ranch resident from his balcony in Austin Boulevard, the newest phase south of Windhaven Road and east of Saintsbury Drive. It doesn’t snow often in Texas – and we can’t help but to cherish our scenic views when they are decorated in white. Thanks for sending us your photo, Jeff!

Photo by Jeff W. Cordell

Austin Ranch Softball Dominates

The Austin Ranch Softball competitive coed team won first place in the City of Plano Tournament of Champions on Saturday, November 14th at Heritage Yards in Plano. The Tournament of Champions is an invitational tournament open only to teams that won a tournament or won their league during the 2009 season. The team won 5 games including the decisive championship game 14 – 13 in extra innings.

Pictured left to right: (seated) Lauren Eggebrecht, Whitney Brandon, Anna Pyburn, Kelley Bowden, (standing) DeAnn Bickerstaff, Robert Brown, Gary Fuller, Jason Bowden, Brad May, Kim Patten, James Carpenter, Derek Johns

Austin Boulevard and Green Efforts

Billingsley Company has taken significant strides in order to make Austin Boulevard, our newest development (pics below), our most eco-friendly project yet.
A partial list can be found below. Look for a complete list in the upcoming issue of The Pages, to be printed in 2-3 weeks
• Recycling program for all neighborhoods within Austin Ranch
• Preserving green space and incorporating existing trees
• Following and exceeding city energy codes for building construction
• Conserving water by using our own watering well at Lake Connell
• Using environmentally friendly paint and other building materials
• Installing lighting retrofits, energy-saving faucets, automatic light sensors and HVAC systems

Halloween Party Recap

A good time was had by all the little ghosts and goblins of Austin Ranch who came out for the annual Halloween party Friday night. See below for a few pics of the event. Special thanks to all who came out and helped coordinate and decorate for the event.

Halloween Party at the Lodge

Scream with us on October 30th, at our very own fright night Halloween Party here at Austin Ranch. Bring the kids for games, fun and prices. Enter the costume contest and trick or treat your way through our haunted house!! Be there if you dare!

Wish100 Bicycle Rally Recap

On Saturday, October 3rd we had between 1350-1400 registered riders come out for the Wish100 Bicycle Rally! It blew our expectations of the inaugural year out of the water! See below for photos from this great event. Thank you to all the riders who pledged to help Make-A-Wish Foundation!

Make-A-Wish bicycle rally comes through Austin Ranch 10:30am-12:30pm on Saturday, October 3rd.

Bring your friends and family out to the patios of Zen and Cafe Gecko to cheer the riders on!

What?  Bicyclists raised money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation and will be riding 100K or 10, 30 and 45-60 mile routes. The riders on the 60-mile ride will come up Windhaven hill where a rest stop will be set up for them to stop and take a break.
When? Saturday, October 3rd.
Where? Austin Ranch, Windhaven & Saintsbury intersection 10:30am – 12:30pm.
Why? The riders have pledged to help Make-A-Wish Foundation grant wishes for children battling life-threatening medical conditions. What an awesome cause!
 
Read more about the Wish100 Bicycle Rally.

Balancing Your World at Austin Waters

Austin Waters is creating community enjoyment, involvement and family fun. Located within the “new urbanist” neighborhood known as Austin Ranch, Austin Waters offers unlimited urban conveniences. For more info, including a virtual tour go to austinwaters.com.
Photos below taken at 2009 Easter Egg Hunt by Stefani Peterson.