July 13, 2026

Hello Anderson Mill Neighbors,

A thriving neighborhood isn't created by chance; it's built by neighbors who choose to get involved. Every beautiful park, successful community event, welcoming gathering, and neighborhood improvement begins with someone who cares enough to say, "I'll help." When residents share their time, talents, and ideas, they strengthen the connections that make Anderson Mill more than just a place to live, they make it a true community.

Whether you're interested in serving on the Anderson Mill Limited District (AMLD) Board, or volunteering with the Anderson Mill Neighborhood Association (AMNA), there's a place for you to make a difference. No single person builds a great neighborhood. But together, we can create a community that is more connected, welcoming, and vibrant for everyone. We hope you'll consider stepping forward and becoming part of what makes Anderson Mill such a special place to call home!

AM Neighborhood Association (AMNA) News

🌿AM Garden Club

📅Sunday, July 19th

🕓4:00 p.m.

📍For location, RSVP to Katina at AMNAGardenClub@gmail.com

Join us for an inspiring visit to the home of an Anderson Mill resident who transformed both her front and back yards into a Certified Wildlife Habitat! She'll share her journey, the lessons she learned, and practical ideas for creating a landscape that supports birds, butterflies, bees, and other wildlife.

You don't have to be an AM Garden Club member to attend, everyone is welcome!

To receive the meeting location, please RSVP to Katina at AMNAGardenClub@gmail.com.

❗AMNA Volunteer Opportunity: 2026 National Night Out Chair

The Anderson Mill Neighborhood Association (AMNA) is looking for an enthusiastic volunteer to coordinate our 2026 National Night Out program. This rewarding leadership role helps bring neighbors together the first Tuesday in October to strengthen community connections and support the neighborhood block parties that make National Night Out such a success! Just reply to this email to indicate your interest!

🥇Ideal Volunteer:

You enjoy connecting with people, staying organized, and helping others succeed. Experience planning events is helpful but not required—we'll provide guidance and support along the way.

✅Responsibilities:

• Contact past block party hosts and recruit new hosts through email and other outreach
• Register neighborhood block parties and maintain communication with hosts throughout the planning process
• Apply for donations and sponsorships from local businesses and vendors to help provide food, supplies, and funding for block parties
• Coordinate the distribution of donated food, supplies, and other materials to party hosts
• Place and retrieve National Night Out promotional yard signs throughout the neighborhood
• Mentor and support first-time block party hosts by answering questions and providing planning resources
• Work with the AMNA Board to promote National Night Out through the newsletter, website, email, and social media

⏳Time Commitment:

Most of the work takes place from August through early October, with flexible hours that increase as National Night Out approaches.

By serving as National Night Out Chair, you'll help create opportunities for neighbors to meet, friendships to grow, and our community to become safer, stronger, and more connected. Just reply to this email to indicate your interest!

AM Limited District News (AMLD)

🏛️Make a Difference in Anderson Mill: Serve on the AM Limited District Board of Directors

Do you care about the future of Anderson Mill? Have skills or experience you'd like to put to work for your community? The Anderson Mill Limited District (AMLD) is looking for a resident to fill the Place 1 Director position on its Board of Directors.

Serving on the Board is an opportunity to help guide important decisions that affect our parks, trails, community amenities, infrastructure, and long-term planning. The Board is especially interested in candidates with financial and/or technology experience, but residents with a passion for serving the community and a willingness to contribute are encouraged to apply.

To apply, submit:

• A resume
• A letter of interest describing why you'd like to serve and the skills, talents, or experience you would bring to the Board

❗Applications are due by July 31, 2026.

Applicants must be:

• At least 18 years old
• A resident of the State of Texas
• A resident of the Anderson Mill Limited District

Please submit your resume and letter of interest by email to districtmanager@amld.org or deliver them to the AMLD office:

Anderson Mill Limited District, 11500 El Salido Parkway, Austin, TX 78750

Your experience and perspective can help shape the future of our neighborhood. If you've ever wanted to give back to the community, now is the perfect time to get involved!

View and sign up for the AM Limited District Newsletter here: https://amld.org/monthly-newsletter

District 6 News

💵City of Austin / District 6 Budget Meeting

📅Saturday, July 25

📍Lakeline Station Learning Center, 13635 Rutledge Spur, 78717

🕓TBD

Join District 6 Council Member Krista Laine on Saturday, July 25, at the Lakeline Foundation Communities Learning Center for a discussion on the 2026-2027 Austin Budget. The budget outlines how the City invests in services, programs, and infrastructure that support the community. It includes the funding needed for essential services such as public safety, parks, streets, libraries, utilities, and more.The event time is still to be determined, but you can follow CM Laine on her Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates!

City of Austin News

📖Summer fun at the Spicewood Springs Library

Austin Public Library's summer reading program continues this month!

• Complete the Reading and Badge Challenge and win a prize! Everyone's eligible, from babies to adults!
• Between reads? Take a self-guided Think Trees Tour in the green space just outside the library. Visit the Think Trees website to get started. 
• If you're looking for air-conditioned amusement, check out this month's offerings at the Spicewood Springs Library! Events include storytimes, Spanish language practice, introduction to 3D printing, movies, game nights, and more!

Austin Humane Society Summer Kids Series

🐶During the months of June and July, Austin Humane Society hosts a variety of fun and educational events for kids ages 4-12.

😻Participants can meet cats and dogs, make crafts, and get a behind-the-scenes tour of the animal shelter. Learn more at https://austinhumanesociety.org/summerkidsseries

Check Out Solar rebates from Austin Energy

☀️Austin Energy is increasing financial incentives to make clean, renewable energy even more affordable for homeowners, businesses, and nonprofits. Austin Energy’s solar programs apply additional incentives on top of the utility’s Value of Solar bill credit for solar generation.  

Under the new incentive plan, residential rebates will increase by 60%, nonprofits will see incentives increase by 66%, and commercial customers will see a 25%–50% increase, depending on the size of their projects.

Learn more at austinenergy.com/solar.

Share Your Feedback on the 183 North Mobility Project

The 183 North Mobility Project is nearing completion, and now is your chance to share your experience!

Whether you traveled through the construction zone daily or only occasionally, your feedback is valuable. The project team is asking residents to complete a brief survey about project communications, outreach efforts, and the overall construction experience. Your responses will help improve how future transportation projects are planned and communicated.

Thank you for taking a few minutes to make your voice heard and help shape future improvements in our community!

Take the survey here: https://www.surveyhero.com/c/43ihgaxu