Lake Travis - Westlake Edition | April 2022

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DROUGHT RISK RISING Much of western Travis County is experiencing drought conditions, resulting in increased wildre risk.

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Dryland crops are stunted

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Climatologist says futuremegadrought could harmLake Travis area

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could be in Texas’ future. This type of drought is dif- ferent from the drought currently occurring in Travis County as well as the drought of 2008-15. By the latter half of the 21st century, worsening long-term drought conditions in Texas could put strain on Lake Travis as a natural, recreational and nancial resource for the Lake Travis-Westlake area and beyond, said Nielsen-Gammon and Jo Karr Ted- der, president of the Central Texas Water Coalition.

Under these conditions, drought is the new nor- mal, Nielsen-Gammon said. Restricted water use and lower lake levels become permanent xtures in the life of Central Texans, and everyday activities such as lawn watering become a privilege. To mitigate eects of long-term drought on Central Texas, climatologists and activists are calling for Tex- ans to be vigilant of water usage and plan ahead. CONTINUED ON 32

Western Travis County faced abnormally dry to severe drought conditions throughout March and into April, with several “Red Flag” days indicat- ing high risk of re issued by the National Weather Service. While these conditions are cause for concern, state of Texas Climatologist John Nielsen-Gammon pre- dicts long-term drought, known as megadrought,

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as fried baskets, grilled plates, gumbo and chowders, pasta, soft tacos and po’boys as well as oysters and hamburgers. Shuck Me has four other locations, including restaurants in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and Hochatown, Oklahoma. 512-514-0137. www.shuckme.net 4 SunLife Organics opened its Bee Cave location o Hwy. 71 in January. Located at 3944 S. RM 620, Bldg. 6, Ste. 101, Bee Cave, the juice shop oers fruit smooth- ies, acai and smoothie bowls, fresh juice, protein shakes and more. 512-985-7340. https://sunlifeorganics.com 5 Sun Massage Therapy opened in the Lakeway Plaza in March. Located at 1310 S. RM 620, Ste. C09, Austin, the business oers body massages, couples massages, hot stone therapy and cupping therapy. 512-658-2269. COMING SOON 6 Holistic wellness center Birthbaby- body will open its second location in June at 3944 S. RM 620, Ste. 110, Bee Cave. The practice supports parents, babies and children through pregnancy, birth, postpartum and beyond with innovative practices of chiropractic massage and muscle rehabilitation techniques. 512-222-4222. www.birthbabybody.com 7 Knockout Wear , a Western and life- style wear store, is opening a location at Barton Creek Square in Austin this April. The mall is at 2901 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., Austin. The Odessa-based company oers brands such as Oakley, Ray-Ban,

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NOWOPEN 1 Bluen Sushi Bar & Ramen opened April 3 at ADDR at 2422 S. RM 620, Ste. A100, Lakeway. The restaurant serves ramen, sushi, poke bowls and several dishes with its signature bluen tuna. The Lakeway restaurant is the second location for Bluen Sushi Bar & Ramen, with

the original location in Sunset Valley in Southwest Austin. 512-953-1200. www.bluensushiramen.com 2 Runaway Luna Coeehouse and Life- style Boutique opened April 4 at the Hill Country Galleria at Ste. A-110, 13420 Gal- leria Cir, Bee Cave. The Australian-style coee house, wine bar and lifestyle

boutique serves espresso, teas, hot drinks, charcuteries and brunch. 512-888-1320. www.runawaylunalifestyle.com 3 Shuck Me opened its rst Austin loca- tion at 10817 RM 2222 on April 4. Owned by Roger Havercamp, Shuck Me serves Cajun cuisine with a Tex-Mex twist. Menu items include a variety of seafood dishes, such

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FEATURED IMPACT SCHOOL NOTES The Lake Travis ISD board of trustees recognized at the March 23 meeting Special Olympics Texas athletes who participated in the Special Olympics Texas February 2022 Winter Games. The Lake Travis Special Olympics Cycling Team competed in the event Feb. 19 at Bee Cave Middle School. The cycling team has 13 members, including Jace Cochran, Gracie Crook and Hayden Jewelers in Lakeway at 2127 Lohmans Crossing Road, Ste. 300, Austin, following the retirement of owner Robert Harrison in November. Owned by Master Jeweler Nick Hazel, the store specializes in ne jewelry to provide services in custom design and creation, jewelry repair, dia- monds, engagement rings, watch battery replacement, Rolex watch repair and estate jewelry. 512-266-1715. www.harrisonjewelerslakeway.com IN THE NEWS Lakeway textile artist Sherri McCauley was chosen in March for exhibition at the Studio Art Quilt Associates Regional Show, which premieres in Florida and travels through ve additional states through summer 2023. McCauley’s work, “Yellow in Joy,” is

Trigg from Lake Travis Middle School; Reagan O’Grady from Hudson Bend Middle School; Sheriden Gorden, Jack Halford, Reagan Lowman, Torrence Spence and Jason Walden from Lake Travis High School; and Reno Dees, Travis Hodde, Emelia Holmertz and Austin Speight from the age 18-plus program, which oers continued assistance to special education graduates of LTISD. www.ltisdschools.org among 29 pieces chosen for the exhibit. 386-453-1254. www.saqa.com IN THE NEWS Lake Travis ISD named Debbie Garinger as the permanent principal of Lake Travis High School. Garinger has acted as interim principal since July and has more than 40 years of experience in public education. 512-533-6100. www.ltisdschools.org CLOSINGS 12 Cho Sushi Fusion closed its Lakeway location at 2422 S. RM 620, Ste. A100, Lakeway, in January. The Steiner Ranch location at 4300 N. Quinlan Park Road, Ste. 105, Austin, is still open.

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Ariat, G-Shock, Rock Revival, American Fighter, Hurley, Under Armour and more. www.kowear.com RELOCATIONS 8 Club Pilates relocated from Roll- ingwood to the Westlake area April 1. Located at 6317 Bee Caves Road, Ste. 220, Austin, the Pilates studio uses reformer machines that add resistance to Pilates moves. The studio will oer classes with a focus on four areas of tness, including strength, balance, exibility and cardio- vascular strength with emphasis on pos- ture, breathing and alignment. The studio was previously located in Rollingwood at 2712 Bee Caves Road, Austin. 512-515-1440. www.clubpilates.com 9 Jacquelyn’s Spa relocated to a larger facility in January at 1310 S. RM 620, Ste. A8, Lakeway. Located in the Lakeway Plaza, the business oers brow and lash services, facials, skin care, spray tans and more. The

business was previously at 1310 S. RM 620, Ste. B199, Lakeway. 512-400-4397. www.jacquelynsspa.com ANNIVERSARIES Buildingstars ATX is celebrating its 10th anniversary May 1. Buildingstars provides commercial and oce building cleaning services to the Austin area. 512-358-6729. https://buildingstarsatx.com 10 Shack 512 celebrated its fth anni- versary in March. Located at 8714 Lime Creek Road, Volente, the casual waterfront restaurant serves quesadillas, hamburgers, sandwiches, grilled chicken, fried shrimp, ribs, steak kebabs, grilled salmon and sal- ads. Gluten-free options are also available. 512-547-7610. www.shack512.com NEWOWNERSHIP 11 Nikolas Alan Fine Jewelry Designs of Bee Cave has taken ownership of Harrison

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2021 Wildlife category winner by Keith Everill (Courtesy Lakeway Arts District)

FEATURED EVENT LAKEWAYPHOTOFESTIVAL The city of Lakeway Arts Committee is accepting entries for its 20th Annual Lakeway Photo Festival through May 10. The showcase categories are nature, wildlife, community, artistic, student, pet and foodie. Photographers of all skill levels are encouraged to enter as well as Lake Travis ISD photography students. All photos must be taken in the city of Lakeway. Winners will receive published recognition, and an awards reception will be May 22 at the

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The magical land of Oz is coming to the Hill Country with TexArt’s “The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition” in April and May. After her home is whisked away by a tornado, Dorothy teams up with a scarecrow, a tin woodsman and a cowardly lion to nd a way to get her back home while avoiding the clutches of the Wicked Witch of the West. 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. $17. TexARTS, 2300 Lohmans Spur, Ste. 160, Austin. 512-861-0069. www.tex-arts.org (Courtesy TexArts)

The city of Lakeway and Lakeway Arts Committee welcome residents to bring their own beverages and snacks to the Lakeway Activity Center to enjoy music from the 17-piece Republic of Texas Big Band, featuring David Cummings and Lisa Clark on vocals. This event is open to all ages. The band accepts donations after the show. 7 p.m. Free. 105 Cross Creek, Lakeway. 512-261-1010. www.lakeway-tx.gov (Courtesy city of Lakeway)

APRIL 14 THROUGH JUNE 20 VISIT ANART EXHIBIT The “Out Again” exhibit of artwork by 18 artists from Capitol Art Society will be available for viewing at the Laura Bush Community Library through June 20. Capitol Art Society is the oldest active visual arts group in Austin, and many of its members have work published and in collections worldwide. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (Mon.-Thu.), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Fri.-Sat.). Free. 9411 Bee Caves Road, Austin. 512-327-3045. HIGHLIGHT THE HILL COUNTRY The Hill Country Alliance will host its 16th annual Hill Country Photo Contest through May 31 for photographers of all ages and skill levels. The Snapshot of the Hill Country contest invites participants to take photos that capture the beauty and change of the Hill Country. Winners will receive cash prizes from $50-$300, https://westbanklibrary.com 14 THROUGHMAY 31 and their photos will appear in HCA’s 2023 calendar. Only photos of the 17 counties in the Hill Country region qualify. Free. 512-894-2214. www.hillcountryalliance.org 21 GET UP TO SPEED The city of Lakeway will hold their second meeting for their Town Hall series with City Manager Julie Oakley in April. The interactive event will focus on transportation issues with the city, including potential upcoming projects and information on the future of RM 620. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Lakeway Activity Center, 105 Cross Creek, Lakeway. 512-314-7500. www.lakeway-tx.gov 23 GET INSPIRED The Lakeway Church will hold its inaugural Inspiration Fest in April at the Lakeway Church Campus. The family- friendly, daylong event will feature exhibits, demonstrations, workshops and talks on several creative disciplines, such as painting, cooking, sculpting,

https://ipnart.business.site 30 SHOP ‘TILL YOU DROP The New Origin Shop is hosting a grand opening celebration for its rst brick-and-mortar location featuring free giveaways, treats, family-friendly music and special attractions. 2-6 p.m. Free. 12921 Hill Country Blvd., Ste. D2-110, Bee Cave. 512-276-2066. https://msha.ke/neworiginshop MAY 04 JOIN THE DARK SIDE The city of Lakeway Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” viewing on its new LED screen for its “May the 4th Be With You” movie event. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs to lounge at the lower level of the city park. 6:30-9 p.m. Free. Lakeway City Park, 502 Hurst Creek Road, Lakeway. 512-261-5033. www.lakeway-tx.gov 07 THROUGH 22 LOOKAT GNOME HOMES Tiny fairy and gnome homes will line the way of the Lakeway City Hall trails under a canopy of twinkling lights during the Enchanted Forest Walk held by the Lakeway Parks and Recreation Department. The self-guided walk welcomes residents of all ages. Free parking is available at the Lakeway Activity Center and Lakeway City Hall. All day. Free. Lakeway City Hall, 1102 Lohmans Crossing Road. 512-261-5033. www.lakeway-tx.gov 14 CELEBRATE A BIRTHDAY The Bee Cave Public Library invites children age 8 and younger to Bee’s Birthday, a birthday celebration for the Storytime mascot, the Bee Cave Bee. The event will feature a concert by Hey Lolly Music and will be on the center lawn. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. 4000 Galleria Parkway, Bee Cave. 512-767-6620. www.beecavetexas.gov

music, gardening and more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 2203 Lakeway Blvd., Lakeway. https://lakewaychurch.org 23 AND 30, MAY 07 WATCHA FREE CONCERT Hosted by Austin City Limits Radio, the Hill Country Galleria’s Saturday Night Concert Series will feature Dale Watson on April 23, The Derailers on April 30 and the Del Castillo Trio on May 7. The galleria invites families and their pets to bring a blanket to watch the show from the lawn. 7-9 p.m. Free. 12700 Hill Country Blvd., Bee Cave. 512-263-0001. www.hillcountrygalleria.com/events 23 VISIT ANOUTDOORMARKET Iron Wolf Ranch and Distillery will host a Sip & Shop outdoor market in April featuring live music, dozens of local vendors, pizza and wings from CraigO’s, Iron Wolf spirits and cocktails. The event is open to all ages, and pets are welcome on leashes. Noon-6 p.m. Free. 101 CR 409, Spicewood. 512-970-3203. www.ironwolfranch.com 30 VISIT A BOOK FESTIVAL Bee Cave will host its rst book festival in April. The Books and Bees Festival will have several well-known authors that live locally in attendance, such as bestselling women’s ction author Sarah Bird, Texas historian and author Stephen Harrigan and others. The event also will feature two children’s authors, a beekeeper with fun activities and a live concert with The Singing Zoologist. Noon-4 p.m. Free. 4000 Galleria Parkway, Bee Cave. 512-767- 6620. www.booksandbeesfestival.com 30 SEE NFT ARTWORK Flip’N Art welcomes the community to its Chacasso’s NFT Drop Party, showcasing unique nonfungible token work alongside live music, door prizes and NFT giveaways. There also will be an NFT Drop After Party on May 1 for guests who stop by the gallery. Noon-9 p.m. (party), noon-6 p.m. (next day after- party. Free. 12912 Hill Country Blvd., Suite F-157, Bee Cave. 512-790-3442.

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with a 10-foot-wide shared-use path and 6-foot wide sidewalk along the other side of the street, according to city documents. The project would include a connection fromMedical Drive to Lohmans Spur Road. The review will also include estimates for a crossing at Yaupon Creek, which will be necessary if these changes are made, according to city documents. The review for Main Street will include a review of pricing presented by the developer for a 130-foot bridge spanning Yaupon Creek that connects to the adjacent property owner, according to city documents. The city’s thoroughfare plan details this road as a four-lane divided collector road with a 10-foot-wide shared-use path and 6-foot-wide

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Lakeway City Council approved the engineering review of transpor- tation projects on Birrell Street and Main Street at its March 31 meeting in a 4-1 vote, with Council Member Steve Smith voting against. These projects are an addendum to the original contract signed with engi- neering company Walter P. Moore in January, which included 13 projects. “We wanted to provide a network within that area that has more than one way to and from the dense portion of our commercial district,” City Manager Julie Oakley said. The Birrell project includes a schematic design and pricing for the roadway in accordance with the city’s thoroughfare plan, including a two-lane undivided collector road

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Crews are working to relocate utilities o Hamilton Pool Road, and work on widening the 6.3-mile portion of the road is expected to begin by early May, according to TxDOT. The project will see the addition of a continuous center turn lane and shoulders on both sides. The entire $13.7 million project is expected

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sidewalk along the opposite side of the street. This project includes a connection through Phase 2 of The Oaks at Lakeway, a planned use development o Main Street. Reviewing these projects will cost $39,200, which will be added to the initial $191,380 for the projects approved for review in January. The city can be reimbursed for the proposal fee upon passage of a bond in the future, according to the city.

to be completed by late 2023. Timeline: late 2021-late 2023 Cost: $13.7 million Funding sources: TxDOT, Travis County

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TxDOT to widen, improve roadways in Travis, Hays starting in summer The Texas Department of Transportation is planning to start work this summer will be improvements on Hwy. 71 between the Pedernales River to the million project to construct a 12-foot center turning BY SUMAIYA MALIK

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ALL INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE WAS UPDATED AS OF APRIL 4. NEWS OR QUESTIONS ABOUT THESE OR OTHER LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS? EMAIL US AT LTWNEWSCOMMUNITYIMPACT.COM. are uid and will adapt to time and weather delays, according to TxDOT. Timeline: July 2021-26 Cost: $674 million Funding source: TxDOT Oak Hill Parkway update There will be a continuous long- term closure on the right lane of the westbound Hwy. 290 frontage road between Boston Lane and Industrial Oaks Boulevard until September. Access to businesses will continue to be maintained. Construction schedules

lane and 5-foot shoulder is funded by TxDOT’s High- way Safety Improvement Program. In Hays County, on RM 150 between Oak Springs Drive and Onion Creek, Texas Materials Group will construct a 6-foot shoulder on the section of roadway south of Dripping Springs and a center turning lane on Darden Hill Road for $3.6 million. The project will start this summer and end in summer 2023.

Travis County line. Hunter Industries will construct a center turn lane and shoulders on the 3.4-mile stretch. Construction will begin by June and nish by early 2023. The project will cost $12.8 million. In Travis County, FM 1626 between South First Street and Sombrero Drive will see improvements. Dan Williams Co. begins work this fall and nishes in spring 2023. The nearly $2.3

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DEVELOPMENT UPDATES

Projects underway in the Lake Travis-Westlake area

First project to break ground in late 2022 inVillage at SpanishOaks

BY GRACE DICKENS

you see a lot more construction coming out of the ground,” Creveling said. With an emphasis on rockwork and landscap- ing, a trail system will be developed through the water-quality ponds. This serves to make the ponds, intended for ood prevention and storm- water treatment, functional and usable, Creveling said. The ood plain walls will prevent overow from Little Barton Creek, which runs directly through the development. The Main Street district is the area where people will want to gather, Creveling said, with a luxury hotel and spa, Bee Cave City Hall, retail shops, public parking, restaurants and more. The second project to break ground will likely be condo ats, a four-story, townhome style product that will be available for sale, Creveling said.

Preliminary site work at the Village at Spanish Oaks continues as developers create regional water-quality ponds, build ood plain walls and move wastewater lines. Infrastructure for the terraces is set to begin in April, said developer Jack Creveling, the senior vice president of real estate for CCNG Inc. The 80-acre mixed-use project is set to begin construction on its rst phase in the fourth quarter of 2022 with 24 freestanding residential terraces. The rst part also includes the Main Street District, a classic pedestrian-oriented area with restaurants and shops on the ground oor and residential above. “We’re working on a lot of architecture right now, so it’s going to be around nine months before

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The Village at Spanish Oaks is set to break ground in late 2022. (Grace Dickens/Community Impact Newspaper)

Bee Creek Sports Complex halfway complete, plans to open by 2023

Travis CountyOKs newbuilding requirements onWest Austin property to allow for 5 homes

BY SUMAIYA MALIK

for the property. The matter came under prolonged discussion when a neighbor who shares the eastern border with the property and his attorney showed concern about the drainage and erosion this change will bring to his property that is at a lower level. He said unlike the old plat the new one does not have a waterway.

BY GRACE DICKENS

On March 29, Travis County com- missioners unanimously approved removing previous building requirements on an 8-acre property in West Austin that was zoned for an oce in 1977 and allowed for a new plan for ve houses. According to Texas Local Gov- ernment Code, the owner of a tract of residential land has to have a set of building requirements. This includes a map of the proposed site of construction and a document describing water and sewer services. Paul Christen, one of the owners and the developer of the 8-acre property at 315 N. Tumbleweed Trail, Austin, requested the change

Consulting Services Inc. to design the project. Initially, the project was estimated to be complete by 2020, but planning delays put the project behind schedule. The county awarded a $16.98 million construction contract to Flintco LLC in March 2021.

The Bee Creek Sports Complex o Bee Creek Road in Lakeway is about halfway complete as of April, Project Manager Odette Tan said. The complex is aiming to be open by 2023. Located on 70 acres at 4440 Bee Creek Road, the sports complex is set to feature ve sports elds, a team meeting facility, a playground area, restrooms, parking and other amenities. Funded by the 2017 Travis County bond program, the project is a joint eort between the city of Lakeway and the county. The project began in 2018 when the county contracted Stantec

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Health & public safety NEWS BRIEFS With virus trends dropping, Austin, county lift pandemic health orders BY BEN THOMPSON

Officials taskUT with broader audit of AustinWater

SHI F T ING DOWN After 49 days at Stage 5 of COVID-19 safety guidelines, Austin Public Health moved down to Stage 2 by March 4. APH remains at stage 2 as of March 21. STAGE 5 Jan. 6- Feb. 23

to post public health signage are also no longer in effect. “Effective immediately, masking indoors, including inside city buildings, is no longer required, with only limited exceptions. Congratulations—it’s about time!” Mayor Steve Adler said in a statement. “Thank you to everyone vaccinated and boosted for helping to get us here.” In the wake of the March announcement, APH also said it will begin using the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s COVID-19 Community Levels tool for local virus trends; the CDC lists Austin-Travis County’s community spread level as “low.” According to Austin Health Authority Dr. Desmar Walkes, 72% of Austin-Travis County is fully vac- cinated against COVID-19 alongside “a large portion” of the population with natural immunity.

Austin and Travis County announced March 23 that all local COVID-19 orders have been lifted. In a statement, city and county officials said the public health policy update was made in response to viral infection and hospitaliza- tion statistics in the area that have declined in recent weeks. The move came one day after Travis County scrapped its own masking require- ment and several weeks after Austin Public Health announced a move into Stage 2 of local pandemic guidelines, the second-lowest level. Austin and Travis County were in Stage 5, the highest level, as recently as last month. The March update means mask- ing is no longer mandated in most government facilities—officials said masking is still encouraged indoors for those at higher risk. Orders requiring local businesses

BY BEN THOMPSON

An external audit of Austin Water called for in the wake of February’s boil-water notice is being handed off to The University of Texas. City Council’s Audit and Finance Committee voted 3-0-1 March 30 in favor of a plan to work with UT on the audit through an agreement between the city and university. The wide-ranging audit was proposed by Mayor Pro Tem Alison Alter in response to the utility’s water treatment breakdown and will also dive into previous boil-water incidents as well as Austin Water policies, communication, staffing and transparency. While City Auditor Corrie Stokes said her office would typically take charge of a city utility audit, the review is being handled by a third party given staffing shortages.

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Aviation ZoningDistrict Study Committeemembers

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• Chris Lee • Ed LeBlanc • JoAnn Anderson • Randy Adams

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The committee will address: • Airpark operations • Development in and around zoning district

• Airport economic viability

The airpark has a 4,000-foot runway that gives 30 homes direct access to the site. (Grace Dickens/Community Impact Newspaper)

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Lakeway appointsmembers to aviation zoning committee

according to a release from the city. Following this, the city began to closely monitor the activities of the airpark and determined there were several violations of the aviation zoning district ordinance. The Aviation Zoning District ordinance has undergone several changes since its introduction, with the most recent in 2010. In 2003, the ordinance prohibited commercial operations, including flight instruction, airplane rental and transportation of passengers. The 2010 amendment changed the language of the ordinance to redefine commercial operations as “any business activity established to financially profit” from the provision of services or aircraft operations.

The committee will meet to analyze issues related to the aviation zoning district, such as public safety issues, airpark operations, air safety and other relevant issues, according to city documents. The committee will make recommendations to the zoning and planning commission, and then to council concerning amendments to the zoning district. The Aviation Zoning District Study Committee was created in February by the council. Problems arose in September when Lakeway Mayor TomKilgore received a report on ordinance violations dating to 2016 from representatives of two airpark neighbors,

BY GRACE DICKENS

Lakeway City Council appointed seven community members to the Aviation Zoning District Study Committee during its March 31 meeting in response to recent controversy surrounding Lakeway Airpark. Each member of the City Council and the mayor recommended one person to be part of the commit- tee. Mayor TomKilgore nominated Ron Massa as the chair of the committee, to be joined by Matt Sher- man, William Cotton, Chris Lee, Ed LeBlanc, JoAnn Anderson and Randy Adams.

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NEWS BRIEFS

Central Texas weather & travel

To prepare for tornado season, area experts recommend safety plan

BY ANA GARZA & KAITLYN WILKES

tornado watch is when all the ingredients are pres- ent for a tornado to form, and a tornado warning means there have been tornados spotted and you need to get inside immediately. Registering for emergency warnings online can help residents get updates in addition to watching news broadcasts and keeping up with social media. Austinites can sign up on www.warncentraltexas.org, a free emergency system that connects local officials to communities tomaintain contact during disasters and public safety events. Ana Garza and Kaitlyn Wilkes are reporting fellows for a Community Impact Newspaper and 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.

STAYING SAFE The National Weather Service and Texas Severe Storms Association offer tips based on where residents may be located in the event of a tornado touching down nearby.

When a rare strong tornado touched down in Round Rock and the surrounding area March 21, many residents may have been unprepared about what safety measures to take. Troy Kimmel, chief meteorologist for KOKE FM and senior lecturer at The University of Texas, said he believes tornado season for Austin is year round. Jennifer Olohan is the public information and marketing program manager for Austin’s Com- munity Preparedness Programs. Both Kimmel and Olohan suggest residents sign up for weather notifications on their mobile devices and take tornado watch and warning alerts seriously. Kevin Sheth, the president of the climate and meteorology society at UT, described the differ- ence between a tornado watch and warning: A

In a home: If you are in a tornado warning, go to a basement, a safe room or an interior room away from windows. Grab pets if time allows. In a vehicle: Abandon vehicle. Seek safety in a substantial structure or designated tornado shelter. In a high-rise or apartment building: Seek shelter in the smallest or most interior rooms or hallways, avoiding exterior walls and windows. Outside: Seek shelter inside a sturdy building immediately.

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ABIAworking to address traffic, TSA backupswith record travelers forecast

by the end of 2022. With air travel continuing its pandemic bounce back, around 20 million passengers are expected to pass through ABIA gates this year—a 15% jump from the previous record set in 2019. For passengers heading directly to the main terminal, ABIA officials said drivers and passengers should use either the arrival or departure level, depending on congestion levels. The airport is also advising travelers to budget extra time ahead of flights. “To help manage expectations and prepare passengers for a bus- ier-than-ever [ABIA], the airport recommends that travelers only bringing carry-on luggage arrive at least two hours before their boarding time for domestic flights and three hours before their boarding time for international flights,” officials said in a statement.

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that saw nearly 9,000 passengers March 27 and more than 8,200 passengers March 28 pass through ABIA gates before 8 a.m. alone. The airport experienced backups at rental car return lines and Transportation Security Administration checkpoints and also issued a fuel shortage alert asking airlines to fly into Austin with extra jet fuel. While the airport said its fuel shortage did not affect any flights or customers this week, the issue could come into play more often as passenger counts jump. The steady stream of busy travel days is putting the airport in position to shatter its single-year travel record

Days after high travel volume backed up its traffic and security screening lines, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport officials said passengers will continue to face frequent congestion. “Austin-Bergstrom International Airport expects more busy days ahead for airline passengers ... The airport expects these trends to continue regularly on Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays and Mondays. The busiest time is early in the morning, before 8 a.m.,” the airport said in a March 30 statement. ABIA officials released the opera- tional update following a weekend

Use either arrival or departure areas for drop-off

Use self-service flight check- in kiosks to print boarding passes and bag tags Check in for flights using the airline’s mobile app and a mobile boarding pass

Use curbside check-in with select airlines

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EDUCATION BRIEFS

News from Eanes, Lake Travis & Leander ISDs

SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS LAKE TRAVIS ISD The board of trustees voted to increase midpoint pay for all sta by 2% at its March 23 meeting. Costing $1.3 million, the raise was introduced as a means to retain and recruit sta, which has been an ongoing trustees approved Sheri Bryant as the principal of Bridge Point Elementary School at its special meeting March 8. With 17 years of experience in public education, Bryant has served as the interim principal for the school since 2020, and she previously served as the problem for the district. EANES ISD The board of assistant principal and campus support specialist of the school. LEANDER ISD Schools in LISD are utilizing volunteers to ll gaps in stang. Parents, on-site sta and employees from LISD’s oce in Leander have pitched in to help in the cafeteria, where sta was at times operating at 50% capacity. NUMBERS TOKNOW Cost of Travis County holding May 2021 election for Lake Travis ISD $45,000 $300,000+ Estimated cost of LTISD to hold its own election instead of Travis County Eanes ISD board of trustees meets April 26, May 10 at 6 p.m. at 601 Camp Craft Road, West Lake Hills; www.eanesisd.net Lake Travis board of trustees MEETINGSWE COVER

TEAexpands teacher vacancy task force

TASK FORCEMEMBERS The Texas Education Agency formed the teacher vacancy task force in March. Originally the force was mostly composed of district ocials, but the TEA on March 15 announced plans to add two dozen additional teachers.

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TEXAS EDUCATIONAGENCY The group on March 15 announced plans to add two dozen public teachers to the teacher vacancy task force following its rst meeting. When the task force was rst announced March 10, 16 of the 28 original members were superintendents from across the state, 10 were district human resources and operations ocials and two were teachers. According to a TEA release announcing the task force, population growth and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic have been contributing factors to the stang shortages. School districts across the state have struggled to ll vacancies and retain teachers, and a study conducted by the Charles Butt Foundation found that 68% of teachers sur- veyed considered leaving the profession in 2021, compared to 58% in 2020.

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The study found that high levels of work-related stress, feeling undervalued, excessive workload, too many admin- istrative burdens and low pay were major contributing factors to a teacher’s consideration of leaving. Primary goals of the task force will be to understand challenges districts are facing related to teacher vacancies, develop recommendations for regulatory or other policy changes for the TEA and provide feedback on TEA initiatives designed to help impact vacancies.

District to buy 25 acres oBee CreekRoad

District to adopt new sex ed resources

BY GRACE DICKENS

25 acres

LAKE TRAVIS ISD The district will proceed with eorts to secure a 25-acre parcel of land o Bee Creek Road for future facilities following action taken at the March 23 school board meeting. Located northeast of Lake Travis Middle School, the land will be used for future educational facil- ities and infrastructure. The land will be paid for out of the district’s 2018 bond. The action approved at the meeting allows the superintendent or designee to notify the county of their intent and negotiate a pur- chase sale agreement for the land,

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BY GRACE DICKENS

EANES ISD The community had the chance to comment on potential instructional material used for health and human sexuality instruction at Eanes ISD virtually and in person following a decision from the school board to convene the Eanes ISD School Safety and Health Advisory Council at its special March 8 meeting. Recommendations from the advi- sory council were anticipated to be given at the April 12 board meeting, followed by potential adoption of the recommendations April 26.

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which is owned by Travis County, according to district documents. A nal purchase sale agreement will be presented before the board if negotiations are successful. This land sits next to the upcom- ing Bee Creek Sport Complex, a multi-eld athletic development scheduled to open by 2023.

meets April 20 at 6 p.m. at 607 RM 620, Lakeway www.ltisdschools.org

Leander ISD board of trustees meets April 21, May 5 at 6:15 p.m. 300 W. South Drive, Leander www.leanderisd.org

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