Thanksgiving, Police Support, Lights On, Sing Along and More!

Happy Thanksgiving!  We all have a lot to be thankful for and I hope everyone has a wonderful day.  Thanksgiving is more than the festivities, it gives us time to ponder upon what lessons we learn and how we can spread happiness around, to look back at all the great memories and good people who came into our lives. I appreciate all of your support so much. Happy Thanksgiving Day to you and your loved ones.

Once again it seems that Police are under attack all over the country.  Please continue to show your blue lights in support, it is appreciated by all!  Let's be sure to show them how much we appreciate their work to keep all of us safe!

It was a short week and mostly quiet.  I've seen lots of comments about the Hamilton Greenbelt Parking Lot - I apologize for the delay, but I think ending up with a good product that will last for a long time is a better choice than accepting inferior workmanship.  The City is not incurring any additional expense and it appears it will finish up next week.  I look forward to the end of this journey.

Get ready for "Lights On" - coming up on December 2 from 6-8 PM at the City Hall - here is a link to more information!

The Lakeway "Sing Alongs" will present its 14th annual family Christmas Show this Sunday, December 4th.  Here is a link to more information.  It's really a fun time and they ask you donate a toy for admission.

Our Recycling Center will host its final collection event on December 7th - hear is a link to info.

The traffic signal on Lohmans is substantially complete.  We are currently waiting on Austin Electric to install the meter and turn the power on - they have completed installing the transformer and lines.  My guess is sometime in the next couple of weeks it will be operational, but I have no control on their scheduling.

We had a good Council Meeting Monday and all items were passed.  We discussed a property purchase near City Park in Executive Session and have made an offer - we'll see how that works out.

From the Chief:
LPD Officers conducted 185 traffic stops, responded to 14 alarm calls, investigated 18 suspicious circumstance calls, handled 18 animal calls, responded to 11 vehicle crashes and handled 108 other types of calls for service for a total of 354.

Routine traffic stops resulted in the following charges; Out of Jurisdiction Warrants X 1, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia X 3, Possession of a Controlled Substance X 3, Open Container X 1, Possession of Alcohol by a Minor X 1, Driving while License Invalid X 1. 

Officers responded to a Fantail Loop address in reference to a burglary of a vehicle call, it was learned that a purse was left in an unlocked vehicle in the driveway. The purse was gone two hours later, when the owner returned to the vehicle.

Editorial - Please lock you vehicles and protect your possessions - it will make a difference!

Officers responded to a RR 620 S. thrift store in reference to a theft. It was learned that while a woman was shopping in the store she placed her purse on the counter. An unknown subject removed her wallet from her purse, and then left the store with the wallet. The theft was caught on video, and this case was assigned to CID for further investigation.   

Officers responded to a Sailmaster Street address in reference to a disturbance, upon arrival they were met by a mother whom was having problems with her son. Officers had dealt with the son in the past and were aware of existing mental problems; the son was exhibiting violent behavior towards officers and was restrained. A police officer’s emergency commitment was completed and the subject was transported and released to staff at Dell Children’s Hospital.


Officers responded to a disturbance call at a Sunfish Street address. A juvenile in the home had assaulted his mother; he was charged with assault family violence and placed into custody. The juvenile was processed and taken to Gardner Betts Juvenile Detention Center.
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In case you heard the helicopter circling last night, the Lakeway Police assisted by Austin Police were looking for a missing person.  They were successful and the person was ok and is doing fine.

Thanks for all your continued support!  Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and I hope to see you around our fine City.

Joe Bain
lakeway@bain.us