Lake Travis - Westlake Edition | November 2022

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VOLUME 13, ISSUE 10 NOV. 10DEC. 13, 2022

rates going up Austin Energy customers are charged per the number of kilowatt-hours (kWh) used monthly, split into tiers based on usage. The next increase to the base rate will go into eect Jan. 1.

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Second rate hike ahead for Austin Energy customers BY SUMAIYA MALIK

Holiday to-do list

charges to the customers as a result of factors that were beyond its con- trol, ination, and rising cost of basic maintenance and operation, according to AE documents from April. Austin City Council approved an increase to the pass-through

charge Oct. 13, eective Nov. 1 for customers. The bill represents a $15 monthly increase for the average AE customer. The second rate increase under consideration is for the base rate and customer charge,

Shortly after a rate hike took eect Nov. 1, Austin Energy cus- tomers will see a second rate increase on their January bill pend- ing a decision from Austin City Council on Dec. 1. Austin Energy is passing these

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Veteran orthodontist grows roots in Austin

Loop 360 will undergo signicant transformation over the next 10-15 years as an intersection improve- ment project seeks to alleviate trac congestion and increase road safety. The Texas Department of Trans- portation, in partnership with the city of Austin, is working to upgrade 10 dierent intersections along the Loop 360 corridor. The agency is planning ve projects on the high- way, which spans 14 miles between US 183 to the north to Hwy. 290 and SH 71 to the south. Each project targets two key inter- sections and will take two to three CONTINUED ON 54 Loop 360 projects to oer trac relief BY TAYLOR CRIPE

R19 Taqueria creates Cali-Mex cuisine

Improvements along Loop 360 target ve major projects made up of 10 high-volume intersections in the area. GRACE DICKENSCOMMUNITY IMPACT

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122 Desert Forest Ct, Austin, TX 78738 Haley Nawas | 512-466-2677

6413 Forest Hills Dr #B, Austin, TX 78746 Katie Hobbs | 512-947-7707

11503 Sawatch Cir, Austin, TX 78726 Lawrence Pritchett | 512-962-6936

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2104 Cades Spirit Bnd, Austin, TX 78738 Michael Reilly | 512-577-6441

5605 Clarion Cv, Austin, TX 78746 Allison Olson | 512-694-2251

13209 Zen Gardens Way, Austin, TX 78732 Tara Usrey | 512-635-2731

12028 Mira Vista Way, Austin, TX 78726 Holly Hughes | 512-387-5377

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FROM TAYLOR: This Thanksgiving season, I am grateful for the hard-working, passionate individuals who make up Community Impact’s Lake Travis-Westlake team. You’ll find Editor Grace Dickens’ roundup of local volunteer opportunities inside (see Page 37). Also inside (see Pages 53- 54), Reporter Taylor Cripe and Graphic Designer Sabrina Musachia outline Loop 360’s current and future projects, complete with a map and timeline. Account Executive Jacqueline Harris’ hard work is apparent on just about every page; she works tirelessly to give local businesses in our community a voice. And of course, we are all grateful for you, our wonderful readers. Taylor Caranfa Stover, GENERAL MANAGER tstover@communityimpact.com

FROM GRACE: This issue features an update to the Loop 360 corridor project, which is now underway at Westlake Drive and Cedar Street. There is also an inside look at the impact low Lake Travis water levels have on local businesses and a glimpse into the creation of Californian-Mexican cuisine with R19 Taqueria. Grace Dickens, EDITOR

CORRECTION: Volume 13, Issue 9 On Page 45, the data shown for recent housing market trends was incorrectly labeled as “August” instead of “September.” The data on Page 60 of this edition is the correct September data.

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5 Gated Community Management opened in mid-October at 2716 Barton Creek Blvd., Ste. 611, Austin. The compa- ny, owned by Victor Russo and Whitney McKain, is a management rm that pro- vides property management services for property owner associations, homeowner associations and condominium owner asso- ciations. 512-839-2996. www.gatedcom- munitymanagement.com 6 Lefty’s Pizza Kitchen Austin opened its rst Texas location in late Septem- ber at 18101 Hwy. 71, Ste. 600, Austin. Lefty’s Pizza has two other locations in Illinois. The eatery specializes in Chica- go-style pizza with dishes that include the 12-inch Pan Chicago Cut and the 12- inch Thin Chicago Cut. Lefty’s Pizza also sells salads, sandwiches, chicken wings, 7 Pacic Hospitality Group’s Hotel Gran- duca Austin opened its new luxury spa, Spa Viata , on its property at 320 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., West Lake Hills, on Oct. 19. Spa services provide holistic, nature-in- fused treatments; aromatic steam rooms; and sea-inspired bathing. 512-306-6434. www.spaviata.com 8 Restorative Fitness opened Sept. 13 at 300 Beardsley Lane, Ste. C201, Austin. The studio oers private training in the Gyrotonic method, a movement meth- od that stimulates the nervous system, which helps to improve range of motion and increase strength. The studio is located inside Westlake Chiropractic. 512- 222-9716. www.jillcarlucci.com beer and wine. 512-564-4222. www.leftyspizzakitchen.com

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NOW OPEN 1 American Technology Network Corporation opened their second Texas retail location at 2901 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., Austin, in the Barton Creek Square Mall on Oct. 10. ATN Corp. manufactures night vision and thermal Smart Optics products. Products available online and in stores include rie scopes, binoculars and rangenders as well as thermal imaging scopes and binoculars. Other night vision products and accessories are available for purchase as well. 737-931-1408. www.atncorp.com

2 Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop is a made- to-order sandwich eatery that opened at 3944 S. RM 620, Ste. 130, Bldg. G1, Bee Cave in mid-October. The shop sells made-to-order sandwiches using homemade ingredients and roasts whole, all-natural turkeys and roast beef in-house for sandwiches. The shop is one of more than 110 Capriotti’s located throughout 15 states nationwide. 512-467-4232. www.capriottis.com 3 Elite Foot and Ankle Associates opened Sept. 19 at 4900 Bee Creek Road, Bldg. 2, Ste. 203, Briarcli. The clinic oers podiatrist services for foot and ankle care

in the Spicewood area. Services include sports medicine; care for sprains, fractures and dislocations; and reconstructive sur- gery. The clinic is owned and operated by Dr. Nolaska Souliotis and Dr. Ana Urukalo. 512-907-3100. www.elitefootaustin.com 4 Flower Child , a healthy fast-casual restaurant, opened its doors Nov. 1 at 3300 Bee Caves Road, Ste. 150, West Lake Hills. This eatery is Flower Child’s third lo- cation in Austin. Flower Child has dierent dietary options, including vegetarian, veg- an, keto and paleo. The eatery is known for various salads, bowls and wraps. 737- 708-6005. www.iamaowerchild.com

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SusieCakes opened in Westlake at 3267 Bee Caves Road, Ste. 123, Austin, in the West Woods Shopping Center on Oct. 8. SusieCakes sells specialty frosted layer cakes in avors, such as southern red velvet, old-fashioned chocolate, carrot, marble and tropical coconut. The shop also oers rotating seasonal oerings, such as holiday-inspired treats, as well as a selection of traditional cookies, bars and whoopie pies. 737-637-2253. www.susiecakes.com Concierge Services for Seniors by Christy is a home-based concierge service that began operating in early October. Services include activities, such as accompanying a senior to a doctor’s appointment, helping with holiday shopping and interpreting oce visits to relay the information back to their family as a patient or family advocate. Services are available in the Lakeway, Steiner Ranch and Lake Travis area. 281-216-1879. COMING SOON 10 Riley’s Ranch Pet Spa will be opening at 15839 W. Hwy. 71, Bee Cave, in June. The pet resort will be a luxury boarding, day care and grooming facility that will serve western Travis County. Services provided are for dogs and cats. The resort will have a custom building, large outdoor play areas and parking. Owner Amy Thomason is a veterinarian in Austin and has 15 years of veterinary experience. 512-992-9095. RELOCATIONS 11 Bokabuku , a women’s boutique at the Hill Country Galleria, relocated to a larger

Baldinucci is a family-owned and -operated restaurant.

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FEATURED IMPACT NOW OPEN Baldinucci Pizza Romana opened its rst brick-and-mortar store Oct. 18 at 3300 Bee Caves Road, Ste. 110, West Lake Hills. Baldinucci oers a variety of pizzas, involtini, panini and salads crafted using imported Italian our, pure olive oil, premium mozzarella, fresh vegetables and high-quality meats. The menu also includes gluten- free, vegetarian and vegan options. Baldinucci is family owned and operated by husband and wife Salvatore and Patricia Baldinucci along with Sal’s twin brother, Gabriel Baldinucci. “My two brothers and I grew up in a pizza restaurant in New York. After moving to Austin in 2020, I realized there was a big opportunity to bring celebrated its 50th anniversary as an organization Oct. 19 at the Costa Bella clubhouse in Lakeway. The organization was founded in 1972. The LLGA has weekly play days on Wednesday as well as tournaments and special events. The Oct. 19 event honored 19 past presidents, including Jean Lockhart, a founding member who turned 103 this year. There are 85 members in the association. 512-263-1286. Westlake Dermatology celebrated its 20th anniversary Oct. 7. The business

both traditional New York- and Roman-style pizza to the city,” Gabriel Baldinucci said. “We’re doing this all the traditional way, and we want to make food that creates a special moment for people when they taste it.” 512-382-1166 www.baldinucci.pizza

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space inside the Galleria from 12820 Hill Country Blvd., Ste. E-110, Austin, to 12820 Hill Country Blvd., Ste. E-115, Austin, on Oct. 4. The boutique specializes in American and European fashion; they also sell gifts, home decor, lingerie and other accessories. Co-owners Becky Carpenter and Ann Hegarty opened the shop in 12 Spicewood Vet Clinic relocated from 21818 Hwy. 71 W., Ste. 400, Spicewood, to 22012 O’Dell Fairway Trail, Spicewood, on Oct. 24. The clinic oers tradition- al veterinary care for animals as well as mobile services. Dr. Brady Bennett started Spicewood Vet Clinic and Mobile Care in 2015 and partnered with Dr. Kevin Lesczynski in 2020. The clinic has a total of ve veterinarians, including Dr. Jenn Smith, Dr. Kasey Crabb and Dr. Hayley Morgan. 512-731-3093. www.spicewoodvetclinic.com ANNIVERSARIES The Lakeway Ladies Golf Association 2020. 512-394-7346. www.bokabuku.com

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opened its rst location on Bee Caves Road in 2002. The clinic has a team of doctors who specialize in dierent areas, including plastic surgery, dermatology, dermatopathology and cosmetic con- sultations. Westlake Dermatology also does advanced spa and laser treatments. Westlake Dermatology has 18 locations in Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio. Fourteen of those locations are in the Austin-Round Rock area, with three in the Lake Travis-Westlake area. www.westlakedermatology.com

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November & December events

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Families gather annually to participate in the Turkey Trot race.

NOV. 19

WATCH A SOCCER MATCH Q2 STADIUM

DEC. 10

MEET A PILOT LAKEWAY AIRPARK

COURTESY LAKE TRAVIS EDUCATION FOUNDATION

FEATURED EVENT RUN LIKE A TURKEY Nov. 24 The Lake Travis Education Foundation will host its sixth annual Turkey Trot this year featuring live music and refreshments at The Hills Country Club. Runners can join the 5K race or the shorter 1 mile Pun’ for Stun’ course. Events start at 7:30 a.m. Ticket prices for registration vary by age and event. The Hills Country Club, 26 Club Estates Parkway, Austin 512-533-6010 www.lteducationfoundation.org

FC Koln, a professional football club based in North Rhine- Westphalia in Germany, and VfB Stuttgart, a German sports club based in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, will play each other at Q2 Stadium, marking the rst time European teams will play at Q2 Stadium. 3 p.m. $32-$130. 10414 McKalla Place, Austin. 512-855-1944. www.austinfc.com

The Lakeway Arts District encourages children and adults of all ages to come and meet local pilots for coee and donuts at the Lakeway Airpark. Free balsa wood planes will also be available for the kids. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Free admission. 115

Flying Scot St., Lakeway. 512-577-0909. www.lakewayartsdistrict.com/calendar

NOVEMBER 18 SHRED YOUR PAPERS Spicewood Community Library is sponsoring a shredding event provided by Condor Document Services. The event will give community members the opportunity to shred unwanted documents with sensitive information. 10-11 a.m. Free. 1011 Spur 19, Spicewood. 830-693-7892. www.spicewoodlibrary.org 19 DONATE BLOOD The Lakeway Activity Center will host a blood drive for the community. Preregistration is preferred and will be given priority, but walk-ins are also welcomed at the event. Community members can schedule an appointment by visiting www.weareblood.org/donor and searching for Group Code A197. 8 a.m.- noon. Free. 105 Cross Creek. 512-314-7500. www.lakeway-tx.gov 20 VIEW SOME ARTWORK The Lakeway Painters will host its annual art show at the Hills Country Club. Dozens of artists and their work will be featured at this event, and community members will get a chance to see local artists’ best paintings and watercolor creations. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. 26 Club Estates Parkway, Austin. 512-577-0909.

weekend. Guests can enjoy live music all weekend as well as spirits, specialty cocktails, food, yard games and more. Performing bands will be announced closer to the event. 4 p.m. Nov. 25-6 p.m. Nov. 27. Free admission. 101 CR 409, Spicewood. 512-970-3203. www.ironwolfranch.com/event 30 MEET A PUBLISHED AUTHOR The Lake Travis Community Library will host author Mark Pomar for an event. Pomar is a The University of Texas Clements Center Senior National Security Fellow and will be speaking about his new book “Cold War Radio: The Russian Broadcasts of the Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.” 7 p.m. Free. 1938 Lohmans Crossing, Austin. 512- 263-2885. www.laketravislibrary.org DECEMBER 03 WALK FOR AUTISM An event by Walk for Autism, this year’s Autism Speaks Walk will be held at the Browning Hangar at Mueller Park. Parents, grandparents, siblings, friends, relatives and providers who support their loved ones with autism are encouraged to attend. Registration is required for the event. 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Mueller Lane Park, 4550 Mueller Blvd., Austin. www.focusbehavioral.com/upcoming- events 06 EXPLORE RENAISSANCE ART Attendees will discuss artwork from the Renaissance and Baroque periods during this online event hosted by the Lake Travis Community Library. The event will survey works from southern and northern Europe from the 15th through 17th centuries to analyze stylistic changes as well as social and religious inuences. Registration is available online. 7-8 p.m. Free. 512-263-2885. www.laketravislibrary.org 07 DRINK SOME TEA Residents can learn about Asian

culture at “Asian Teas with Surapsari,” hosted by the Bee Cave Public Library. Eventgoers will learn about herbal and spice tea making in Asian cultures and will make their own herbal tea blend and get to taste it in the class. 1-2 p.m. Free admission. 4000 Galleria Parkway, Bee Cave. 512-767-6620. www.beecavetexas.gov 11 EXPERIENCE AN AUSTIN FOOD FESTIVAL The 2022 Austin Foodie Fest will be held at the Republic Square in downtown Austin this year. The festival will showcase local restaurants, eateries, cafes and food trucks. There will be over 50 participating vendors. In addition to food, there will also be live music, games, contests and other giveaways. 1-9 p.m. Free (children age 8 and under), $6 (general admission). 422 Guadalupe St., Austin. Eventbrite: Austin Foodie Fest 11 ENJOY CLASSIC PIANIST MUSIC The city of Lakeway Arts Committee presents “Kiyoshi Tamagawa: Classical Pianist” as part of the arts committee’s Sunday afternoon concert series. Tamagawa was a professor of music and associate dean for the Sarom School of Fine Arts from 2014 to 2017. 4-5 p.m. Free. Lakeway Activity Center, 105 Cross Creek, Lakeway. 512-577-0909. www.lakewayartsdistrict.com 11 HAVE AN ENCHANTED TEA PARTY Hotel Granduca will host an enchanted princess tea party with Anna and Elsa from Disney’s “Frozen.” There will be songs and storytime with Anna and Elsa, a gingerbread house, a holiday cookie decorating competition and snacks. Children are encouraged to come dressed in their favorite princess gown or prince suit. 2-4 p.m. $52 (per adult), $38 (per child). 320 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., Bldg. B, Austin. Eventbrite: Enchanted Princess Tea Party

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LIVE MUSIC ANGEL’S ICE HOUSE 21815 Hwy. 71, Spicewood 512-264-3777 www.angelsicehouse.com NOVEMBER 18 Deja Vibes, 8-11 p.m. 25 AJ Vallejo & Andrea Marie, 8-11 p.m. DECEMBER 02 The Reverent Few Duo, 8-11 p.m. IRON WOLF RANCH AND DISTILLERY 101 CR 409, Spicewood 512-970-3203 www.ironwolfranch.com NOVEMBER 19 Denny Herrin, 2-5 p.m. 2527 Thanksgiving live music DECEMBER 17 Denny Herrin, 2-5 p.m.

www.lakewayartsdistrict.com 24 GOBBLE AS YOU RUN Subs Turkey Trot will take place throughout downtown Austin on

The 32nd annual Thundercloud

Thanksgiving. Participants can register for either the 5-mile or 1-mile run, while children age 12 and under can sign up for the 1K. All proceeds from the fun run will benet Caritas of Austin. 7 a.m. $12-$30. The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin. www.thundercloud.com/event-info 25 THROUGH 27 CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING AT THE RANCH Iron Wolf Ranch and Distillery invites families out for the Thanksgiving holiday

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Lakeway City Council amended the city’s golf cart ordinance without implementing an annual registration fee for golf cart use during its Oct. 17 regular meeting. While Texas law restricts golf cart use to roads within 5 miles of a driver’s home with 35 miles per hour and under speed limits, the law also gives municipalities the ability to amend their ordinances if roads have the appropriate speed and carts stay within city limits. Under Lakeway’s revised ordi- nance, golf carts may operate on most city roads with speed limits of 35 miles per hour or less during daytime hours. License plates are required if a golf cart is operating on a street. Golf carts are still not permitted on RM 620, Hwy. 71, Bee

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US 183 North Starting in October through April 30, the U-turn at US 183 northbound front- age road and RM 620 will be closed from 9 p.m.-5 a.m. The closure is due to the road construction of express lanes and nontolled lanes under Phase 1 of the US 183 North Mobility Project. Timeline: January 2022-2026 Cost: $612 million Funding sources: Texas Department of Transportation, Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority

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RESTRICTED RIDING Golf cart use on the following roadways remains prohibited in Lakeway.

Lakeway Drive from Lakeway Boulevard and Cross Creek Lohmans Spur Road between RM 620 and Lohmans Crossing

Bee Creek Road 4 Flint Rock Road 5

Hwy. 71, including the right-of-way RM 620, including the right-of-way

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Regional road tolls to increase Jan. 1 Creek Road, Flint Rock Road, Serene Hills Drive, and certain sections of Lakeway Drive and Lohmans Spur. The city will put signage indicating which shared-use paths are golf cart accessible over the next few months.

OLD FREDERICKSBURG RD.

WESTCREEK DR.

Oak Hill Parkway construction As part of the larger Oak Hill Parkway widening, there will be continuous right-lane closure on the westbound Hwy. 290 frontage road from Monte- rey Oaks Boulevard to Old Fredericks- burg Road through Jan. 20. Construc- tion schedules are fluid and will adapt

HIGHER ANNUAL INCREASE Tolls for roads under the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority will increase 8.2%.

BY GRACE DICKENS

Toll rates for the 183A Toll will increase 4-14 cents, depending on the toll plaza, while rates for MoPac will go up 5 cents. Rates on 290 Toll will increase 5-11 cents, while rates on East Hwy. 71 and SH 45SW will increase 8 cents and 9 cents, respectively. 183 South will see an increase of 5-11 cents. The approved increases are the largest in several years, Mobility Authority data shows.

Drivers can expect to pay 4-14 cents more per toll plaza on a handful of regional roadways in 2023 as the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority updates its rates for the upcoming year. Effective Jan. 1, the 8.2% toll increase applies to the following roadways: 183A Toll, 183 South, 290 Toll, East Hwy. 71, MoPac and SH 45SW.

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DEVELOPMENT BRIEFS

Developments underway in the Lake Travis-Westlake area

Luxury community Enclave at Yaupon now under construction

BY TAYLOR CRIPE

CLUBHOUSE DR.

Construction of a 6.3-acre community with 16 luxury-style homesites is underway at 314 Clubhouse Drive, Lakeway. The property site, named Enclave at Yaupon, is owned by Wayne and Lynn Morgan, who started envisioning a community like the enclave in early 2020, Wayne Morgan said. “Things were delayed because of the pan- demic,” he said. “But that gave us a chance to ask, ‘What are people going to want post-COVID[-19]?’” There are ve dierent oor plans available for the 16 homesites. Each plan diers slightly in square footage and the material used to build the house, Lynn said. The homes will range in size from 4,432-4,838 square feet. All of the materials used to build the houses are locally sourced, such as rock, stone or

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granite. Each buyer will also have the option to choose their own design plan and materials, which is why the homes are listed as “semicustom,” she said. “Deciding how to design your home can be one of the biggest challenges to starting construction,” Wayne Morgan said. “That’s why we made these

predesigned plans to help guide people towards their preferred choice.” At the time of this report on Nov. 7, there were over 20 prospective buyers hoping to purchase a homesite on Enclave at Yaupon. There is a design center prospective homebuy- ers can visit at 1607 N. RM 620, Ste. 700, Lakeway.

Iron Wolf Ranch & Distillery work continues

The Backyard in Bee Cave gains nal plan approval

BY GRACE DICKENS

MEADOW VIEW DR.

Work on The Den at Iron Wolf Ranch & Distillery is expected to be complete in early 2023 with a full opening slated for the spring, Communications Manager Taryn Ginn said. The project will add a second building and a new stage to the exist- ing distillery along with cocktail and tasting bars, additional seating, an upstairs mezzanine and conference room, and more. The frame for the second building is up, and the turf areas have been expanded for yard games and seating. Once exterior work on the second building is nished, the distillery’s Bourbon Garden and original stage

The nal plat for The Backyard was approved Oct. 11.

R O M E R

BY GRACE DICKENS

RENDERING COURTESY CITY OF BEE CAVE

Following months of review, plans for entertainment venue The Backyard were nalized by Bee Cave City Council on Oct. 11. The 35.14-acre property will include an amphitheater, a dance hall, private event space, dining, shopping, a hotel and oce space. Portions of the plan were previ- ously approved in pieces to build infrastructure for the upcoming project, such as the approval of two internal roadways in August. The City Council also approved

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The distillery’s second building is set to open in the spring.

the construction of the project’s two on-site parking garages at the Oct. 11 meeting, City Manager Clint Garza said, as there is no record available of the meeting.

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EDUCATION BRIEFS

News from Eanes, Lake Travis & Leander ISDs

Texas aims to tie community college funding to student outcomes, needs

COMMUNITY COLLEGE FUNDING State lawmakers will consider changing the funding model of community colleges in the 2023 legislative session. State money accounts for less than 25% of funding for Texas community colleges. Current model Schools receive a flat sum of $1.3M Additional funding is based on: • enrollment • growth • operational costs • other factors Proposed model Schools would receive money for credentials of value, which are postsecondary degrees or certificates. More funds awarded based on: • more credentials in high-demand fields • students who transfer to four-year universities.

BY HANNAH NORTON

designate a specific amount of money to be distributed to individual community colleges. Each school receives a flat sum of approximately $1.3 million, then the state determines additional funding based on enrollment, growth, operational costs and more. According to the commission, state money accounts for less than 25% of funding for community colleges alongside student tuition and local property taxes. Under the proposed finance system, colleges would no longer compete for funding. Instead, schools would receive money for credentials of value, credentials awarded in high-demand fields and students who transfer to four-year universities, according to the draft recommendations. A credential of value is a postsecondary degree or certificate that prepares a student for economic success.

TEXAS Big changes may be coming to Texas’ community colleges as a commission established by the Texas Legislature in 2021 is set to recom- mend an overhaul of community college funding. The recommendations, created by the Texas Commission on Community College Finance, center around student outcomes, such as graduation and transfer rates, credentials of value and credentials in high-demand fields. The commission is also expected to propose an increase in need- based financial aid and expanded partnerships between colleges and local companies. Commission members, which include state lawmakers and community college leaders, met Sept. 12. Every two years, Texas lawmakers

Adjustments account for higher costs of educating students who need more support.

SOURCE: TEXAS COMMISSION ON COMMUNITY COLLEGE FINANCE/COMMUNITY IMPACT

Funding would also be adjusted to account for the higher costs of educating students who need more support, such as low- income students, “academically underprepared students” and adults who return to school. Smaller colleges, which typically face higher operating costs, would also receive additional funding. These schools would be expected to

participate in “shared services” with other institutions, such as shared online courses and joint workforce education programs. Commission members voted on a final report and submit it to the Texas Legislature in October. State lawmakers will review the recommendations during the 2023 legislative session, which begins Jan. 10.

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HIGHLIGHTS LAKE TRAVIS ISD Districtwide projections on Oct. 19 showed 89.7% of students would pass the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness math exam and 93.8% of third-eighth grade students would pass the reading exam if given in October. This data is based off of Measure of Academic Progress assessments, one of many methods the district uses to track student performance. LEANDER ISD The LISD Educational Excellence Foundation delivered 20 different grants totaling $9,650 to 17 campuses and departments around the district Oct. 19. Eanes ISD board of trustees Meets Nov. 29 at 6 p.m. 601 Camp Craft Road, West Lake Hills. www.eanesisd.net Lake Travis board of trustees Meets Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. 607 RM 620, Lakeway www.ltisdschools.org Leander ISD board of trustees Meets Nov. 22, Dec. 13 at 6:15 p.m. 300 W. South Drive, Leander www.leanderisd.org MEETINGS WE COVER

Leander ISD reviews future school surveys

Eanes ISD seeks solar power in future bond

GOING GREEN

The district discussed a future bond potentially allocating $21.85 million for solar panel installation, and building and lighting upgrades. Building upgrades $5.42M Solar panel installation $14.37M

BY GRACE DICKENS

EANES ISD The district consid- ered options for future energy effi- ciency and conservation measures at the Oct. 18 meeting. As part of a potential $110 million-$130 million bond package in May or Nov. 2023, the district discussed the allocation of $21.85 million for the installation of solar panels at every campus across the district, building system enhancements and athletic lighting upgrades. These changes could save the district $800,000 in operating costs annually. The solar panel installations would cost about $14.4 million of the amount set aside for energy efficiency and conservation, while the athletic lighting upgrades allot $988,000 for University Interscho- lastic League field pole lighting replacements and $1.08 million for athletic pole lighting improvements

BY ZACHARIA WASHINGTON

Total $21.85M

LEANDER ISD The district reviewed survey results indicating the community’s top choices for specialized schools Oct. 13. The”School of Choice” surveys outlined desires for future educa- tional facilities. District officials received 263 respondents from the community, and 2,512 fourth and fifth graders also completed the student questionnaire, district documents show. The following schools were prioritized from highest to lowest: a science, technology, engineering and math school; a K-8 fine arts school; a school of design; a health professions school; an international business school; a Ready, Set, Teach academy; and a K-5 mastery-based learning school.

Athletic lighting enhancements $2.07M

and installation. Each of these items were considered immediate concerns for the district. While not considered a pressing need, the district also foresees needing $5.42 million for necessary building system enhancements before the next bond cycle. This item would replace windows at several facilities across the district. $800,000 in savings annually in energy efficiency, safety and security SOURCE: EANES ISD/COMMUNITY IMPACT

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EDUCATION Districts help families, students seeking college tuition assistance

BOOSTING REACH

DIRECTTOCOLLEGE PATH INCREASE Since 2010, the chamber reported a 32.17% increase in high school graduates in the Austin metro directly enrolling in a higher education institution, from 6,064 students from the class of 2010 to 8,015 from the class of 2020.

The Austin Chamber of Commerce partners with area school districts, including Leander, Round Rock, Pugerville and Hutto ISDs, on a goal to have 70% of area high school graduates enrolled in college.

BY JENNIFER CASTILLO

eligibility and eliminated questions. “This year there are fewer questions on the FAFSA, which is going to make it a lot smoother for students to complete and get accurate results,” said Karen Serna, Austin Community College director of student nancial wellness and aid outreach. Federal aid can include the Pell Grant—which is awarded to students who display greater nancial need and does not need to be repaid—stu- dent loans and work study funds, Serna said. Additionally, the state uses the Texas Application for State Financial Aid for eligibility for state nancial aid and has a centralized portal for lling out applications through www.applytexas.org. In December 2021, Congress passed emergency relief measures that included the FAFSA Simplication Act, to address concerns of diversity in students achieving a post-second- ary education. “I think a lot of [nancial aid] is about knowledge, and it generally can be confusing for folks who have not been in this realm before,” said Nikkita Butler, Hutto ISD’s school counseling coordinator. The application has now removed the Selective Service registration, a previous requirement for all males to register for the military draft, and the question “are you male or female?” “We advise families to do the appli- cation as soon as they can, and when they have all their documents ready to go with the understanding that nancial aid is given as a rst-come, rst-served basis,” Butler said. In the end, college and career advis- ers such as Butler agree the process should not be done alone. “As a society we need larger conversations about what it means to go o to college and how much that can actually cost the student over the years,” Lewis said. Jennifer Castillo is a reporting fellow for Community Impact and The University of Texas at Austin partnership with a focus our growing and diverse neighborhoods. The project is supported by the School of Journalism and Media’s Dallas Morning News Innovation Endowment.

State and federal aid applications opened Oct. 1 for the 2022-23 aca- demic year, and area school districts are helping families and students with the process. While the promise of federal student loan forgiveness and ination is inuencing college decisions, LaShanda Lewis, director of counseling services at Round Rock ISD, said students and families should still consider the application before time runs out. Options for nancial assistance include the Free Application for Student Aid, which is used to determine how much aid can be released to pay for a student’s college education. “We saw during COVID-19, there was a decline nationwide of college applications, but with the rise of the cost of living, parents and students may have to think a little bit more about where they go to college,” Lewis said. Starting with the 2021-22 academic year, the state of Texas required all high school seniors to complete a nancial aid application. Lewis said the new state graduation require- ment helps families make informed nancial decisions, even and during a post-pandemic environment. District data from Leander ISD’s Texas Education Agency Account- ability Report for 2021-2022 show that the district scored a 96 out of 100 in college, career and military readiness. Metrics for this rating include the number of students earning minimum scores on national college entrance exams, the completion of college-level classes in high school and earning a qualifying industry credential, among other measures. Several local districts are involved in Austin Chamber of Commerce’s Direct-to-College Plan, which outlines a goal to enroll 70% of graduating high school seniors in higher education. From the DTC70 October 2021 report, 73% of its participants led for the FAFSA, and 66% of DTC70’s graduates were considered, “college ready, led FAFSA.” What could also help students lling out the FAFSA form are the expanded

School district partners

State

32.17% increase

8,015

6,064

Class of 2010

Class of 2020

SOURCE: AUSTIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COMMUNITY IMPACT

*AS OF OCTOBER 2021

Prospective college students in Texas have a few options when determining their nancial aid, including lling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or the Texas Application for State Financial Aid. Unsure of the nancial aid process?

Qualications • FAFSA is a federal aid application for U.S. citizens. • TASFA determines state nancial aid eligibility for individuals who are classied as residents .

Here’s how to apply.

Filling out the FAFSA 1 Input basic personal information 2 Applicants may list up to 10 schools to receive a college application. 3 The IRS Data Retrieval Tool can also automatically transfer the tax informa- tion from an applicant’s parents. 4 Applicants will need to use their FSA ID. Filling out the TASFA 1 Print the application form and submit it through mail. Some schools may have the option to electronically submit the form. AFTER SUBMITTING, SOME FAFSA TASFA APPLICANTS MAY BE ASKED FOR ADDITIONAL VERIFICATION BEFORE RECEIVING A FINANCIAL AWARD IN THE SPRING. Students and parents register at www.fafsa.gov to create an FSA ID with a username and password to use in lling out forms with a legal signature.

Documentation needed

Social Security number or Alien Registration number 2021 Federal Income Tax returns, W-2’s and any other nancial records required Federal student aid identication**

**FOR FAFSA STUDENTS ONLY

Questions? For more information visit: www.fafsa.gov www.collegeforward.org/ college-resources/tasfa-101 www.applytexas.org

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