I hadn't been in such a long time, Ive been putting it off because I was so nervous. I finally took…read moretwo of my daughters for support. and found it was an amazing experience. No line, kind security guard, and a person then asks what your there for, and gives you a number and your given a seat by another guard . Then a kind person walks you to a window (number 11) . and then she was Magical. and help me fix my banking info. in and out in less than 20 minutes. So happy

Two thumbs way up for the Austin SSA Field Office at 1029 Camino La Costa -- they absolutely nailed…read moreit. I rolled in on a Wednesday at 9am expecting the usual government‑office purgatory... and instead got the unicorn experience. No line. No waiting. No sighing into the void. I was in and out so fast I barely had time to sit down. Every single person I interacted with was friendly, helpful, and genuinely pleasant -- not the forced "customer‑service voice," but actual kindness. If you're dreading a long, soul‑sucking wait, don't. This office runs like a well‑oiled machine. Positive experience from start to finish.

Eric on the phone.. said 15 min wait time, Ugh. Was only 7 min. Explained the last time I renewed…read more(2 months after the fact) someone changed me to a Female on my license. Ha. 65 years as a male. Still am! Changed over the phone, new license resent with correct info. Ensure you keep your records updated so they can approve over the phone. Don't have to go back down there and start over. Just correct it and send me a new one! Especially easy! Thanks Eric! Gratefully, James Trabing

I scheduled an appt a week before and we got there 30 mins before…read more PRO TIP: if you are there 20 mins and check in before your appt, there's a high chance they call you before. My appt went smooth, it was for my baby, staff was very patient and friendly and now we just need to wait for the ID. Huge thanks to everyone, I was so stressed about all of it and everyone was so amicable towards me and my toddler.

My experience working with the Lake Creek Recruiting Station and Sergeant First Class Medina was…read moreexceptional. SFC Medina was on top of it for every single one of my waivers. He was responsive, proactive, and kept me in the loop the whole time. Not only did I get the job I wanted, but he helped get me a higher starting rank, a singing bonus, and a ship date that helped fit my timeline. I would highly suggest to anyone interested in a military career to reach out to the Lake Creek Recruiting Station and SFC Medina at (512) 318-4978.

From the owner: We help individuals become Soldiers in the US Army. We Teach leadership skills, physical fitness,…read moreand Skilled jobs training. Soldiers will earn 30 days paid vacation a Year, Educational Benefits, Free Health care for Active duty, and job experience in a career field of their choosing.

This is a 6' x 100' sculpture located along Woodrow Avenue starting at St. John's Ave. It is a…read morefantastic example of artistic ceramic tilemanship. It was created between 2003 and 2008 with help from the residents of the Brentwood and Crestview neighborhoods. Every tile depicts, a family, a business, a school, a person, and churches along with 7 historical narratives. It depicts the history of this neighborhood area including many past and current businesses. Also found within this standing relief are some personal anecdotes that flow along most of the wall. If you're interested in learning some of the local history in this part of town, you should stop by and view this.

Easy way to travel downtown at less expense than Uber. Clean and there is a covered area with…read morelimited seating. If you have not ridden the train before, it is a bit confusing so you might do some research on-line in advance. There is a cash only ticket machine or you have to download the Umo app. No way to pay on the train. I do tend to avoid the station after dark due to the presence of several homeless men.

Train station at Crestview has northbound and southbound access. The outside station has covered…read morebenches and a ticket machine (cash only ) for credit you have to download UMO app. The buses pick up 50 feet away if you're making a connection. The station is clean but has no restroom. Overall nice place to wait for a train. Just like other places there is a PEH presence and it makes my girlfriend nervous especially at night, so she does not ride after dark. Other than that issue and no bathroom it's clean and not a bad place to wait for your train.

I had to go in to get a replacement driver's license, and the whole experience was easy and fast. I…read moreset the appointment a few weeks in advance, and as they advised, I showed up early to fill out paperwork. When I got there, I clicked my check-in link that was sent earlier and filled out the form I needed. Everyone was friendly and helpful, and I was taken back right at my scheduled time. The process was quick and I was out of there in less than 15 minutes. The only thing I'd change would be to give the option to fill the forms at home in a pdf and print them to bring alone, because my handwriting is awful. This is the third or forth time I've gone to the DPS Driver's License office and it's always been easy. A big contrast to earlier in my life dealing with motor vehicle offices in MD, NJ, and NY.

I chose this location because it's close to my workplace and I wanted to squeeze in my driver's…read morelicense renewal during lunch. Honestly, I was expecting the worst after hearing countless horror stories from friends and coworkers. So, I came prepared--booked my appointment online well before my birthday to avoid any delays. It ended up taking me longer to drive there than to complete the renewal itself. I was in and out in five minutes! P.S. DPS no longer accepts walk‑ins, so be sure to book an appointment online or you'll be turned away.

Local post office with great employees. The staff are friendly and always get people in and out…read morequick. The post office is clean and has plenty of parking. There are PO Boxes and self serve area as well. I always have an easy time mailing packages here and it's cheaper than UPS.

This is my main PO (I have a business reselling things, so I use postal services frequently)…read more +The staff is very friendly and welcoming. :) +The layout is very conducive to getting pre-packed loads dropped off easily (side bins) -They need a roof repair. I feel so bad for the employees whenever it rains...they're doing their best! +Never lost a package here (1k+sent)

Sometimes, you just have to wonder how long a new place will last. I'm first to appreciate what…read morethey've done here, but I'll be really surprised if they're around a month from now. At the Wednesday lunch when I was here, there were far more staff than customers. Perhaps it's just the newness of the place. Once inside, it's a huge space divided into three sections, like a giant "U." The host chose which side of the U to direct me to, and the other two sides seemed far away. The bad news is anyone next to you on your side will feel pretty darn close, but it's not that uncomfortable or prying. If you hate those hip & cool electronic menus, you're out of luck, because that's what they have here. You have the option of doing a quick one-click prix fixe entry, but c'mon - half the fun is perusing those odd entrées you've never heard of before. I will tell you if you're a longtime Austinite, much of the vast City Charcutèrie selections will seem pretty familiar. I don't know - I could argue the more things change, the more they're alike, and places like El Bistro de las Elecciones just come and go. But then again, what's the alternative? To not even give it a shot and then whine about it? Pffft, that's too easy. Sometimes, what we get is as good as it gets. ******************** (Editor's note: Errol M. did early voting today at Highland Mall, and then submitted this review. We're slightly concerned he may be off his meds.)

We visited El Bistro de Las Elecciones, located within Highland Mall, on a Friday evening. I…read morecalled ahead to try and get a reservation for the five of us, but yeah, it's one of those new-fangled trendy places that thinks it's a privilege for you to go to. So you just have to check in at the door and wait your turn. Parking is plentiful, on the southwest side of the mall, facing Airport Blvd. Look for the door with cars near it. I came in on the MetroRail train, and it was a short walk across Airport and the mall parking lot. When I arrived, I looked nearby to see if I could find a place that serves Lone Star, or perhaps organic bluebonnet-infused berry ice cream to kill time, but alas all I saw was an Avon Store. Wait... An Avon store? What the...? Check-in was relatively easy. The bulk of us just used our driver's licences. One used a utility bill and her honest face. And really, there wasn't a wait. Which is why to come here instead of waiting for General Election day on November 6th. Like a previous reviewer, I'm not a big fan of long/shared community tables, and the voting machines were all in a row along the wall. The glory days of the curtained booths are long gone. If it had been crowded, it would have been a little uncomfortable with how close things are. I even left a gap between me and my wife when I chose my machine. And where's my touch screen? C'mon! You've lost a star. Extended hours until they close. 7am-9pm now through November 2 for all your Travis County voting needs. Then you'll have to fight the lines on Tuesday, after you figure out where your real voting precinct is. Anyway, we did our civic duty, and it was mostly painless. And I got a free sticker! El Bistro, you are A-OK with me!

I'm indescribably grateful that APL came up with the concept of Recycled Reads. I'm infinitely more…read moregrateful that they had the smarts to staff the branch with Paola. I have spent many hours at different library branches, several closer to my home than Recycled Reads. While all are fine and I can't say that I've ever had a bad experience at any of them, neither can I say that any -outside of Recycled Reads - have ever felt like they were being operated as a community service. At Recycled Reads, Paola has created an atmosphere of welcome and acceptance for everyone. It's still the Austin Public Library, so there are obviously rules that she and her staff are obligated to enforce, but it's always done with courtesy and eespect. Under Paola's leadership, Recycled Reads has created programs and events that are exciting, fun, and inclusive! I'm always excited to see what's next, and even when it's not something I would have chosen my myself, I participate, have a great time, and learn something! Isn't that what the library is all about? Thank you, Austin Public Library, Recycled Reads, and the amazing staff and volunteers who work so hard to make their little corner of the city into a place where absolutely everyone can find value, if only they choose to look for it.

We came here as our city is being a jerk and closing this down. I know some of that is that our…read moreolder generation didn't want any new taxes on anything as they are selfish and don't want to pay taxes on the 3 houses they own or whatever. Still it sucks to see this going away. We came in, bought some books and browed a bit. They place had a fair amount of people, still quite a few books, music, and movies. I couldn't find much I was intersteied in but Shana did and even found me a book or two. The bathroom is weird, it is around a corner that looks like you are not allowed to go to and there is a key on a hanger that you take in with you, you don't need to unlock the door and I am not sure it even locks. If the key is missing that is how you know the bathroom has someone in it, there is a small hook on the inside to hang the key while you are in the restroom. So you have to hope people notice it is gone and you have to hope everyone puts the key back. But they are clean and they have a sign in the bathroom that the front desk can supply you with pads if needed. The one misstep here was the guy running the front desk, he was not super friendly, I heard his reaction to a lady gushing about how great the place was and how many books she found for such a good price, some were gifts and he could care less. He wasn't rude but he was doing that thing where you just nod and say uh huh. I also heard him later say he was from another branch of the library, I don't know which but I hope we don't run into him again. We got something like 7 or 8 books for 9 bucks which is fantastic. He checked us out fast, as he had better things to do and we headed out.