A lot happened in 2016. Here are some of the stories from Lake Travis and Westlake that were featured on our cover over the last year.

January

Bee Cave plans to add 400-acre development New Sweetwater community would feature commercial tenants, multifamily homes and car dealership Lakeway Regional Medical Center emphasizes brain, spine programs Hospital also adding cardiologist, earns stroke certification

February

Transportation agency unveils western RR 620 proposals Options include elevated roadway, expansions to six lanes, concrete medians Cities take measures to combat oak wilt spread Fungal disease threatens live oak trees in Rollingwood and West Lake Hills

Spicewood eyes municipal status Industrial development at area’s doorstep, attorney says Bee Caves Road to see traffic changes during expansion City and neighbors aim to curb area cut-through traffic

Agency explores future of parks in western Travis County City of Austin looks to ease congestion at Emma Long Metropolitan Park Stormwater problem areas identified West Lake Hills and Rollingwood seek to address drainage issues

Safety risk in Travis County? As treated wastewater tanks fill. Utility agency and local golf courses spar over taking cleaned effluent Texas mental health care shorted Sections of Travis County fare better than most

West Travis County construction hammers may stop West Travis County Public Utility Agency says it cannot commit any more eater, wastewater to developers Help wanted in Four Points, Westlake area How local businesses are seeking solutions for shortage of employees

Area bus stop may be abandoned Agency’s decision could strand Westlake residents, employees and students Bee Cave sets a roadmap for growth Updated plan to guide development of city’s major districts