Texas Parks and Wildlife ‘looking into’ legality of River Place trail fee
A representative from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department confirmed the state agency is reviewing whether a nature trail fee… >
City of Rollingwood hires new police chief, city secretary
Following an Aug. 1 meet-and-greet event that narrowed the search down to three candidates, the city of Rollingwood has hired… >
Travis County commissioners stress budget constraints in response to funding requests
During discussions about the upcoming fiscal year’s budget, Travis County commissioners stressed that additional funding requests from one department will… >
Austin businessman Bobby Jenkins to chair Central Texas tolling agency board
Bobby Jenkins, a prominent Austin businessman, will serve as chairperson of the board for the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority… >
LTISD permitted to resume construction following the end of local warbler’s nesting season
The golden-cheeked warbler has finished its nesting season, permitting Lake Travis ISD to begin the construction of a parking lot… >
In budget preview, Central Health officials earmark $30M bump in health care delivery costs
One month before its budget is officially due for approval, officials at Central Health—Travis County’s health care district—showed they expect… >
Lake Travis ISD presents proposed budget reflecting tax rate decrease
After receiving feedback from both the community and board, LTISD held a public hearing Aug. 21 on the proposed tax… >
Rollingwood budget workshop highlights new police vehicle, cost of living adjustments
During an Aug. 21 budget workshop, Rollingwood City Council focused on several expenditures for fiscal year 2019-20, including cost of… >
JKL Floral Design opens in Lakeway in Antebellum Oaks Venue chapel
JKL Floral Designs reopened Aug. 1 within the Antebellum Oakes Venue Chapel at 14913 Mufrin Road, Lakeway. Owner Jean Keehan… >
Travis County seeks public input on restrictive covenants for Palm School site
Travis County commissioners voted unanimously Aug. 20 to approve a 30-day public comment period regarding draft-restrictive covenants for the Palm… >
City staff rejects sanctioned homeless encampments idea; mayor and City Council members propose wide-ranging camping restrictions
Designating specific areas to encourage homeless encampments is a bad idea according to city of Austin staff, and the mayor… >
Lakeway City Manager Steve Jones resigns
Lakeway City Manager Steve Jones has officially resigned his post after 14 years at the position. Lakeway City Council voted… >
Shine is bringing its window cleaning services to the Westlake area
Shine is coming soon to the Westlake area Sept. 2. The company offers full-service window cleaning, holiday lighting, power washing… >
Travis County moves forward on Nov. 2019 hotel tax referendum to fund expo center expansion
Travis County commissioners voted unanimously to designate the Travis County Exposition Center a venue project to be funded by hotel… >
Guide to unique bar experiences in the Lake Travis-Westlake area
The Lake Travis-Westlake area has many bars and restaurants within its cities and lakeside communities. While not comprehensive, this guide… >
Lake Travis Film Festival could be big for area
For about the last four months, Bee Cave resident Kat Albert said she has been working 10 hours a day,… >
Developments loom large along Bee Creek Road section
A massive sports complex, a new elementary school and medical offices—these are the large-scale projects planned or already in progress… >
TxDOT still weighing options to improve traffic flow, increase safety on RM 620
Solutions to providing safer and more efficient travel along RM 620 are still in the works as the Texas Department… >
Texas Supreme Court said it will not hear challenge over convention center referendum, suit taken to lower courts
The state’s highest court said it will not hear an emergency petition on a lawsuit filed by local NAACP President… >
Featured neighborhood: Take a closer look at Barton Creek
Barton Creek opened in 1987 and has become a major golf destination due to its four championship courses. Since the… >
West Lake Hills City Council holds second public hearing on new municipal facility project
Architecture firm Brinkley Sargent Wiginton unveiled the site concept plans for West Lake Hill’s potential new city hall and police… >
Bee Cave City Council hits on highlights of proposed FY 2019-20 budget
Following a two-month hiatus after not meeting in July, Bee Cave City Council began budget discussions for fiscal year 2019-20… >