Read up on the latest news from the Lake Travis/Westlake area, as well as upcoming events.

1. Libraries offer free dance lesson, business event this week

Children ages 5-8 can take a Bollywood dance lesson at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday at Laura Bush Community Library. Westbank Community Library holds Business Technology Hour on Thursday at noon, providing information about project management tools, video production and file sharing services. Call 512-327-3045 or visit www.westbanklibrary.com for more information.

2. Canning and pickling class takes place Tuesday

Cutco Kitchen holds a free pickling and canning class from 6-8 p.m. at 3201 Bee Caves Road, Ste. 172A, Austin. Complimentary wine and snacks are offered for attendees. Interested residents can call 512-650-3159 or visit www.cutcokitchen.com/events/category/kitchen-party-austin for more details.

3. Rollingwood not to hold City Council election in November

The three candidates for Rollingwood City Council will fill three scheduled vacancies on the council, so there will be no City Council election Nov. 7. Read more. 

4. August was 14th consecutive month of Texas job growth

The Texas economy grew in August with the addition of 5,500 seasonally adjusted nonfarm jobs. The unemployment rate increased slightly across the state, but decreased compared to 2016. Learn more.

5. West Lake Hills City Council asks developers for plans for vacant property

Developers will have until Nov. 20 to submit proposals for a vacant city property on Westlake Drive. Originally, the city requested proposals be submitted by Sept. 19, but the deadline was extended last week. Find out more.

6. Voter registration low on priority list for Texas principals, report shows

A report released by the Texas Civil Rights Project found numerous Texas principals do not comply with a law requiring them to request voter registration forms for eligible students twice a year. Learn more.

7. Gateway to Falconhead development set to open in Lake Travis area next month

Multi-use project Gateway to Falconhead—over 17 years in the making—is scheduled to open in October with its first tenant, Bon Sushi. Read more.

8. Central Health lowers tax rate for 2017-2018

If the new rate is approved by Travis County Commissioners Court, county residents will pay a Central Health tax of 10.6583 cents per $100 valuation in fiscal year 2017-18. The 2016-17 rate was 11.0541 cents. Find out more.