GOVERNMENT
Outgoing Mayor Sandy Cox May 13 gave her final video address to the citizens of Lakeway. (Courtesy City of Lakeway)
In final video address, outgoing Lakeway mayor reviews city accomplishments
City Secretary Kaylynn Holloway (right) conducts the oath of office May 11 to City Council members, from left: Kevin Hight, Andrea Willott and Andrew Clark. (Greg Perliski/Community Impact Newspaper)
Bee Cave City Council members renew oath of office
Under the city of Austin's phased enforcement plan released May 10, citations at public encampments will begin in mid-June to be followed by arrests and clearances in July as necessary. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin's homeless ordinances back on books May 11, but arrests, camp clearings won't start until July
Tents have become a common sight throughout Austin including along Cesar Chavez Street downtown, but with the passage of Proposition B the city may now consider moving unsheltered homeless individuals to designated sites. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin City Hall notebook: Designated campsites for the homeless are back on the table
The current legislative session is in its final month, and lawmakers have been considering a number of proposed bills to address the widespread power and water outages that occurred as a result of the February winter storm. (Ali Linan/Community Impact Newspaper).
Texas Legislature moves flurry of winter storm bills
Stephanie Hayden-Howard will become an assistant city manager in Austin on May 10. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Role changes coming for health officials leading Austin-Travis County COVID-19 efforts
Residential appraisal valuations have been sent to Travis County property owners. (Iain Oldman/Community Impact Newspaper)
Travis Central Appraisal Districts says hot housing market is reflected in 2021 appraisals
The Austin City Council is set to meet May 6 to go over a 70-item agenda. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin City Hall notebook: Votes on revamped APD cadet academy, possible shift in homeless strategy on tap May 6
Lakeway City Council discussed May 3 the need to improve a Hurst Creek footbridge as part of an overall discussion of needed capital improvements. (Greg Perliski/Community Impact Newspaper)
Safety of footbridge at Hurst Creek called into question
New penalties for camping and several other activities will be enforced after the May 1 election is certified and Proposition B's homeless ordinances are in effect. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper)
With Proposition B's passage, Austin City Council looks to solidify homelessness summit goals, may consider designated campgrounds
Lakeway City Council meets on May 3 to discuss future capital improvement projects. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Lakeway City Council to discuss draft of its capital improvement plan at May 3 meeting
Bee Cave voters went to the polls May 1 to re-elect three Bee Cave City Council members. (Amy Rae Dadamo/Community Impact Newspapers)
Bee Cave City Council incumbents win re-election
Lakeway voters went to the polls May 1 to reelect incumbents to the city council. (Greg Perliski/Community Impact Newspaper)
Voters return familiar faces to Lakeway City Council
Lakeway voters went to the polls May 1 to choose a new Lakeway mayor. (Greg Perliski/Community Impact Newspaper)
Tom Kilgore defeats Alain Babin to become next Lakeway mayor
Matt Machowiak, co-founder of the Save Austin Now political action committee behind Proposition B, spoke about the ballot measure and city leadership at a downtown victory party May 1. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austinites pass proposition to reinstate city homeless ordinances
Chipotle Mexican Grill opened a new location featuring a drive-thru pickup Chipotlane in Round Rock. (Courtesy Chipotle Mexican Grill)
Chipotle opens in Round Rock; QuikTrip coming to Georgetown and more top news from Central Texas
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A new Bee Cave street may open as early as April 28 to relieve traffic in the nearby Ladera neighborhood. (Greg Perliski/Community Impact Newspaper)
Willie Way roadway to open as soon as April 28; name likely to change
Lakeway City Council updated city code April 26 clarifying all city employees under the city manager at-will employees. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Lakeway City Council endorses state legislation, clarifies at-will status of city employees