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BY KATY MCAFEE & BEN THOMPSON
School anxiety affecting the whole family? We can help. We work with children, adolescents and adults in individual and group settings using evidence-based treatment approaches that are supported by decades of research. Anxiety • School Fears • Social Anxiety • OCD Phobias • Panic Disorder • ADHD • and more New re ordinances implemented Construction crews in West Lake Hills are now required to have a re extinguisher and are prohibited from smoking on-site following an ordinance approved by West Lake Hills City Council on Aug. 23. O cials are also encouraging residents to maintain brush on their property as leftover dead vegetation from Winter Storm Mara has increased wild re risk, West Lake Hills Mayor Linda Anthony said. Anthony said this comes as record-high temperatures and dry conditions have made the region more susceptible to wild res. Looking ahead Construction crews only need to have re extinguishers on-site during a burn ban; however, City Council is looking into making this a permanent requirement.
Kristal Muñoz appointed permanent police chief Rollingwood City Council members named Kristal Muñoz the city’s permanent police chief Aug. 16, following years of service on the force. The overview Rollingwood o cials unanimously voted in favor of Muñoz’s appointment after an execu- tive session discussion Aug. 16. She takes over as permanent head of the Rollingwood Police Department after spending a year in the role on an interim basis. “Having served our community for over 17 years and as Interim Police Chief for the past year, her unwavering loyalty and commitment to Rollingwood are unmatched,” Mayor Gavin Massingill said in a statement. “With an intimate knowledge of our community, she brings a unique perspective to the role, ensuring that our law enforcement e orts remain tailored to our speci c
Kristal Muñoz was appointed Rollingwood’s permanent police chief Aug. 16.
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small-town needs. Her promotion is a testament to her leadership skills and exceptional dedication. I have no doubt that under her guidance, our police department will continue to foster safety, trust and harmony within our community.” According to the city, Muñoz joined the RPD in the early 2000s following several years as a civilian employee with the Round Rock Police Depart- ment. She worked her way up the department’s ranks to a leadership position over the years and has speci c training related to mental health.
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