Bee Cave OK’s indoor pickleball court permit
A new indoor pickleball court could be on its way to the Bella Colinas neighborhood area in Bee Cave following approval of a specific use permit at an Oct. 28 City Council meeting.
Developers requested a specific use permit for part of the Masonwood development to add an indoor pickleball court to an upcoming commercial center off Hwy. 71 named “Courtside.” Masonwood also includes the Bella Colinas and Terra Colinas neighborhoods.
The existing zoning for the site at 5001 Palermo Drive allows Neighborhood Services, which include restaurant, retail, bank and gas station uses. The new permit allows the developers to build an indoor pickleball court. Conceptual plans for the new development include six pickleball courts, 7,000 square feet of restaurant space and 4,200 square feet of retail space.
The plans and renderings included in the permit are conceptual and will still need to go through the city approval process.
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Loyal to Lakeway campaign continues
A new billboard promoting purchasing from local businesses in Lakeway will be posted along RM 620 at 509 S. RM 620, near the Bella Montagna neighborhood, starting in December following a Lakeway City Council decision Oct. 6.
As part of the city’s Loyal to Lakeway Buy Local Campaign, the sign will appear for a duration of six months beginning in December, according to city documents. The total cost of the billboard will be $30,540, including rental costs, artwork, vinyl and installation.
There will be no cost to the city of Lakeway for the sign, which will be paid for by the eight businesses featured on the billboard.
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Officials take early action as wildfire risk mounts
This fall marks the fifth driest on record with little rainfall over the last few months, Travis County Judge Andy Brown said during a press conference Oct. 20.
With dry weather conditions persisting, Central Texas confronts elevated wildfire risk. Though the area saw heavy rainfall over the summer, the downpour has only added to the current risk by creating additional vegetation, Travis County Fire Marshal Gary Howell said.
In conjunction with a renewed wildfire disaster proclamation by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, Travis County and city of Austin officials announced a local disaster declaration intended to prepare county and city resources for potential wildfires in the area.
The city of Austin has long been working to update wildfire evacuation plans for local communities, Austin Mayor Kirk Watson said, which are expected to be completed in November.
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Bee Cave mayor to run for congress
Bee Cave Mayor Kara King announced this fall that she will run in the Republican primary election to represent Texas’ 10th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives in March.
“For many years, I’ve had the incredible honor [of] serving this community I love,” King said in an Oct. 15 Facebook video. “... After a lot of prayer and family talks, it’s time to take that same hands-on spirit to Washington, D.C.”
King said she will complete her term as mayor of Bee Cave in May.
District 10’s current representative, U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Austin, announced his decision not to pursue re-election Sept. 15.
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