Lakeway denies permit for Recovery Ways rehab site
Following a sustained public outcry, Lakeway City Council in April denied a special-use permit for an addiction recovery center proposed on the Lakeway Regional Medical Center campus.
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La Paloma Event Center
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Austinite finds career she loves in weddings
Coachworks Car Wash
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Bee Cave business wants to be a destination instead of a chore
The Cheyanna Foundation
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Talaya Frazier is running to raise awareness for sick children
HGTV's 'House Hunters'
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Westlake High School Principal Linda Rawlings retiring
Westlake High School Principal Linda Rawlings has announced that she is retiring.
May 14, 2012 by Gene Davis in Lake Travis | Westlake
Lakeway holds hearing on proposed Austin Energy rate hike
The debate on a proposed rate increase for Austin Energy customers has come to Lakeway.
May 11, 2012 by Gene Davis, Mitzie Stelte in Lake Travis | Westlake
Lakeway City Council OKs hotel occupancy tax
After five years of consideration and debate, on April 16, Lakeway City Council unanimously approved a hotel occupancy tax, often known as a HOT tax.
May 11, 2012 by Gene Davis in Lake Travis | Westlake
Water conservation plans revised as drought persists
The recent approval of a revised Water Management Plan by the Lower Colorado River Authority board of directors and proposed changes to the City of Austin’s Water Conservation Code is issuing a staunch warning to regional water stakeholders.
May 11, 2012 by Andrea Leptinsky, Kevin Stich in Lake Travis | Westlake
MoPac lane expansion may get $130M infusion, officials say
Policymakers are in negotiations with the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority to bankroll more than half of a $200 million two-lane expansion on MoPac between Parmer Lane and Cesar Chavez Street.
May 11, 2012 by Sara Behunek in Lake Travis | Westlake
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A view from above
Between Feb. 1 and April 29, Lake Travis rose by approximately 12 feet.
May 11, 2012 by Gene Davis in Lake Travis | Westlake
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SpringFest—April 28, 2012
The fifth annual SpringFest brought thousands of people to downtown Bee Cave.
May 11, 2012 by Gene Davis in Lake Travis | Westlake
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HGTV’s ‘House Hunters’
Lakeway real estate broker Kenn Renner will be returning to HGTV’s “House Hunters” for a third time this summer.
May 10, 2012 by Tiffany Young in Lake Travis | Westlake
Photo courtesy of Talaya Frazier
The Cheyanna Foundation
Talaya Frazier is running for a reason. The Bee Cave mother is competing in races and marathons to raise money and awareness for sick children.
May 11, 2012 by Gene Davis in Lake Travis | Westlake
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Coachworks Car Wash
Coachworks Car Wash owner Gary Domel is trying to scrub away any negative connotations of going to a car wash.
May 10, 2012 by Gene Davis in Lake Travis | Westlake
Photo by Tiffany Young
La Paloma Event Center
Diana Barron and her husband, Mike, opened La Paloma Event Center out of necessity.
May 11, 2012 by Tiffany Young in Lake Travis | Westlake
Rollingwood news—May 2012
After much discussion, the Rollingwood City Council selected four segments of streets to submit to Travis County for repaving for the 2012 bid process.
May 11, 2012 in Lake Travis | Westlake
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Lakeway news—May 2012
On April 16, Lakeway City Council approved a resolution that will lead to a traffic light at the main entrance to the Lakeway Regional Medical Center.
May 11, 2012 in Lake Travis | Westlake
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Travis County—May 2012
On April 17, the Travis County Commissioners Court heard public comment on an option to use vote centers for the November general election.
May 11, 2012 in Lake Travis | Westlake
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West Lake Hills news—May 2012
A trapper could be coming to West Lake Hills to catch and kill coyotes believed to be inside the city limits.
May 11, 2012 in Lake Travis | Westlake
Rollingwood eyes repaving street segments
After much discussion, the Rollingwood City Council selected four segments of streets to submit to Travis County for repaving for the 2012 bid process.
May 3, 2012 by Kyle Webb in Lake Travis | Westlake
West Lake Hills City Council approves permits for Lupe Tortilla
On April 25, West Lake Hills City Council approved the permits for Lupe Tortilla to work at 701 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., Ste. K, in the space previously occupied by Macaroni Grill.
May 2, 2012 by Gene Davis in Lake Travis | Westlake
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Capital Metro approves two contractors for bus service
The contractors will run bus service for part of Capital Metro's fixed route and paratransit services in a deal that transit agency leaders say would save an estimated $35.5 million over seven years.
Apr 24, 2012 by Amy Denney in Northwest Austin
Lakeway City Council denies special use permit for Recovery Ways rehab facility
Following a sustained public outcry, Lakeway City Council denied a special use permit April 16 for an addiction recovery center to go on the Lakeway Regional Medical Center campus.
Apr 20, 2012 by Gene Davis in Lake Travis | Westlake
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Lakeway City Council approves hotel occupancy tax
After five years of consideration and debate, on April 16 Lakeway City Council unanimously approved a hotel occupancy tax.
Apr 17, 2012 by Gene Davis in Lake Travis | Westlake
City of Lakeway to hold special election in May to sell parkland
In May, Lakeway residents will vote on whether Lakeway should sell two pieces of designated parkland to private citizens.
Apr 13, 2012 by Gene Davis in Lake Travis | Westlake (2 Comments)
The Hills Country Club gets a makeover
ClubCorp, a national corporation owning and operating more than 150 private clubs, is modernizing many of its properties, including those in Lakeway.
Apr 13, 2012 by Tiffany Young in Lake Travis | Westlake
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New Lake Travis library and Tuscan Village moving forward, officials say
A new library and neighboring housing development is turning a previously unused stretch of land off of Lohmans Crossing into a happening hub in Lakeway, said Morgan McMillian, Lake Travis Community library director.
Apr 13, 2012 by Gene Davis in Lake Travis | Westlake
Lakeway entry signs to get makeovers
On March 19, Lakeway City Council approved $65,000 for landscape improvements to the entrance monuments at Lohmans Crossing and Lakeway Boulevard at RR 620.
Apr 13, 2012 by Gene Davis in Lake Travis | Westlake
Photo by Phyllis Campos
Eanes ISD’s new Adult Transition Services building now open
Eanes ISD held an open house and tours of the new Adult Transition Services building March 28 at 1020 Walsh Tarlton Lane, along with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Apr 13, 2012 by Tiffany Young in Lake Travis | Westlake
Flint Rock Trace construction wrapping up for hospital opening
Construction on Flint Rock Trace will likely be finished by the time the Lakeway Regional Medical Center opens in mid-April, LRMC CEO David Kreye said.
Apr 13, 2012 by Gene Davis in Lake Travis | Westlake
Natural gas line could come to Bee Cave
The City of Bee Cave is negotiating a franchise agreement that would bring natural gas into the city limits.
Apr 13, 2012 by Gene Davis in Lake Travis | Westlake (1 Comments)
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Rollingwood news — April 2012
Rollingwood City Council presented Kelly Heikkila a plaque for his nearly 20 years of service with the City of Rollingwood as a police officer and the municipal court administrator.
Apr 13, 2012 by Tiffany Young in Lake Travis | Westlake
Lakeway news — April 2012
On March 16, the City of Lakeway unveiled a new website at www.lakeway-tx.gov.
Apr 13, 2012 in Lake Travis | Westlake
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Bee Cave news — April 2012
In March, a district judge issued a temporary injunction to prevent the City of Bee Cave from interfering with Planet K’s business.
Apr 13, 2012 in Lake Travis | Westlake
Controversial Bee Cave zoning change to bring in auto service center
A zoning change is allowing a Kwik Kar Lube & Auto Repair to replace a dilapidated building in Bee Cave on Hwy. 71.
Apr 12, 2012 by Gene Davis in Lake Travis | Westlake
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Hearing to be held on proposed Austin Energy rate increase in Lakeway
On April 14, the Austin and Lakeway City Councils will hold a joint hearing on a proposed rate increase for Austin Energy customers.
Apr 10, 2012 by Gene Davis, Mitzie Stelte in Lake Travis | Westlake
West Lake Hills moving forward on purchase of LCRA wastewater system
On March 28, West Lake Hills City Council gave Mayor Dave Claunch the authority to submit an offer to the Lower Colorado River Authority of about $16 million to purchase its wastewater system.
Mar 30, 2012 by Tiffany Young in Lake Travis | Westlake
Mayor Leffingwell delivers State of the City address, announces task force on aging
Austin Mayor Lee Leffingwell outlined five critical areas of improvement for the city and announced plans to create an Aging Task Force on March 30 during his third State of the City address.
Mar 30, 2012 by Mitzie Stelte in Central Austin
Lakeway City Council approves funding for landscape improvements
Lakeway City Council has approved funding for landscape improvements to the entrance monuments at Lohmans Crossing and Lakeway Boulevard at RR 620.
Mar 21, 2012 by Gene Davis in Lake Travis | Westlake
Controversial zoning change in Bee Cave to bring in auto service center
A zoning change is allowing a Kwik Kar Lube and Automotive Service Center to replace a dilapidated building in Bee Cave on Hwy. 71.
Mar 28, 2012 by Gene Davis in Lake Travis | Westlake (1 Comments)
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Now Open: La Bella Nails and Spa
In April, La Bella Nails and Spa opened inside the Randalls at Quinlan Crossing shopping center, 5145 N. RR 620, Ste. A.
May 10, 2012 12:26:00 PM
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Lake Travis | Westlake Impacts
Now Open: Crawshay Gallery
Crawshay Gallery, which is owned by photographer Phil Crawshay, opened April 27 at Oasis Texas, 6550 Comanche Trail, Ste. 113.
May 10, 2012 12:22:00 PM
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Now Open: Lakeview Winery
Lakeview Winery, which opened March 16 at Oasis Texas, 6550 Comanche Trail, Ste. 115, is a specialty wine shop and tasting room that features Texas wines.
May 10, 2012 12:17:00 PM
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Now Open: Longhorn Balls
Longhorn Balls, a specialty chocolate and candy shop, opened in late February at Oasis Texas at 6550 Comanche Trail, Ste. 217.
May 10, 2012 12:12:00 PM
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Now Open: Quinlan Park Dental
Quinlan Park Dental opened May 7 in the Quinlan Crossing shopping center, 5145 N. RR 620, Ste. G150.
May 10, 2012 12:09:00 PM
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