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
March
Bee Cave sets its sights on 2037
Students see revamped SAT in March
School officials and tutors await results of local children
April
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
May
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
June
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
July
Local fire department seeks lifeline
West Austin real estate market remains steady
Baylor Scott & White set to acquire Lakeway Regional Medical Center
August
West Highway 71 poised for boom in shopping services, office space
Residential and commercial developments drive area growth
September
Voters to decide on $720 million mobility bond in November
Transportation projects proposed
October
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
November
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
December
Big changes for Loop 360?
West Lake Hills PD Switching to Travis County dispatch
Both Bee Cave and Lakeway departments to continue sharing localized service network
