Here are the five most-read stories from across the Lake Travis-Westlake area in November.

1. 4 transportation updates for the Lake Travis, Westlake area

New traffic control devices and ongoing work on Loop 360 are some of the major transportation projects happening around the Lake Travis and Westlake areas.

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2. Voters approve new Bee Cave library but vote down funding, unofficial results show


The city of Bee Cave is back to the drawing board for its new public library building after voters approved a proposition to build the library but voted against a proposition that would fund it.

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3. 19 Thanksgiving, Christmas events to check out in Lake Travis, Westlake

Several events, such as Lakeway’s Lights On! And Westlake Wonderfest, are coming up in December.


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4. 4 dining updates for Bee Cave, Westlake and Steiner Ranch

The closure of Schmidt Family Barbecue and opening of Sweetgreen are two local dining updates to know.

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5. Changes in store for Austin's former 3M sites

Investment firm Karlin Real Estate is looking to transform two former 3M campuses in Northwest Austin into mixed-use communities with multifamily, retail, green space and more.

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