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I was and am very proud of the events in Lakeway last week!
First was the Veterans Day Ceremony held at the LTISD Performing Arts Center that drew 900-1000 folks to honor our veterans that are the fabric of Lakeway and surrounding areas. We had the Lake Travis Band that the Mabry Army band joined, Astronaut Alan Shepard's daughter that spoke to the crowd and we presented certificates to the veterans or family that had names engraved on the monument at the Heritage Center.
A "smart home" was given to Alan Babin, Jr. for his heroic efforts that left him severely disabled. Hundreds attended the hand off of the home by Gary Sinise of the Gary Sinise Foundation - what an honor to welcome this family to the Lakeway Family! Covered in the national news!
I was troubled and disappointed that neither event was covered by our local paper - neither the Lake Travis View or Statesman could spare anyone for coverage. Thanks to Editor Ed Allen of the View for publishing pictures that were furnished by Devin Monk - but no coverage other than that.
Front page coverage was furnished to a group drew 60 people that are making guesses about what the development will be between behind HEB and Lohmans Crossing road. Two proposals were made by developers, one by HSD Development on the current MUD property (discussed in an open meeting) and the other an unsolicited proposal by Stratus (discussed in an open meeting) - both of these are on the city's website and have been reported on in this blog.
Wouldn't it have been nice to see a reporter make at least one of the events that are the fabric of Lakeway? It appears we will only get coverage of events that align with their agenda.
Council is holding a Special Session at 5:30 Monday to describe what we know and what we don't know. It is open to the public and is agendized so both I and council can attend, give factual information and hear citizen comments. There is very little information that we have and any decisions that are made in the future concerning these and the 9 other tracts in the area will be vetted in open meetings as all the other developments have been done for 50 years.
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Lots going on - lets get to it!
The Charter Review Committee met this week and will have a report to the City Council at the December meeting - I certainly appreciate their efforts and am looking forward to the results.
The board of Ethics met this week to continue work on drafting a written process for conducting investigations into alleged violations of the ethics code. They will be looking into two complaints filed about a Board of Adjustment meeting earlier this year.
We are scheduled to close on the final tract of land for the new Police station - hopefully November 28th. Everything is falling into place for groundbreaking in January 2018.
The final blood drive for 2017 is happening as I am writing this report. We will be honoring Searcy Willis for 10 years of coordinating the blood drives that have collected over 4,000 units of blood at the 60 drives that Willis coordinated of the 10 years. Isn't it wonderful to see the volunteer spirit that is in Lakeway that sees an issue and works to make a difference.
BDS continues to be very busy! Here is a link to the weeks efforts and work. I continue to be amazed at the number of new homes and construction that is happening in our city!
Breakfast With Santa if coming up December 9th. Here is a link to more on this FUN event and more coming up at the Activity Center!Light's On! and the Trail of Lights are coming up from 6-8 p.m. December 1. Here is a link to more info! I'm told Santa will be there for all the kids (The REAL Santa!).
The next Big Band Bash is coming up December 11, 2017 from 8-10 p.m. at the Activity Center featuring Kent Dugan's 17-piece orchestra, The Republic of Texas Band. The event is free so get out and enjoy some GREAT music!
The Lakeway "Sing Alongs" will present their family Christmas show on December 3rd at the Lakeway Activity Center with 2 back-to-back performances. The first is at 2 and second starts at 4. Admission is an unwrapped gift for a child up to the age of 17. Here is a link to more information!
Council meets Monday, November 20 in two sessions. The first is a special session for discussion of development between the back of HEB and Lohmans Crossing. Here is a link to that agenda. Hope to see you there!
The regular Council meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. Here is that agenda. Here is the full meeting packet. All of this info is always available on the city website.
From the Chief:
LPD Officers conducted 263 traffic stops, responded to 9 alarm calls, responded to 27 animal calls, responded to 10 collisions, answered 21 suspicious circumstances calls and handled 87 other types of calls for service for a total of 417.
Routine traffic stops resulted in the following charges; Out of Jurisdiction Warrant X 2, Lakeway Warrants X 1, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia X 3.
Officers were called to Baylor, Scott & White emergency room in reference to a patient who was alleging they had been kidnapped and sexually assaulted. Officers spoke with hospital staff and then the patient. The patient had been transported to the hospital by EMS. The alleged offenses occurred outside of Lakeway. This case was referred to the Travis County Sheriff’s Office for further investigation.
Officers were called to a local Pro Shop in reference to found property on the golf course. Upon arrival, officers learned a golf course employee had found an eyeglass case on the course. Inside the case officers found syringes containing an unknown liquid believed to be a controlled substance. The syringes were placed into evidence for further testing. No charges have been filed in this case.
Officers were called to the Lakeway Swim Center for a suspicious circumstance call. Upon arrival, officers found two subjects in the parking lot engaged in an argument. After further investigation it was determined that one of the subjects had warrants issued for their arrest. The wanted person was arrested and transported to the Travis County Jail.
Officers were asked to assist in locating a run-away juvenile that was possible in Lakeway by another agency. After checking a local residence, officers were advised that the subject may be at a restaurant located on RR 620 S. Officers checked the restaurant and found the subject. The subject was transported to Lakeway PD and turned over to Travis County Deputies.
Detectives were assigned to investigate a report of an Indecent Exposure in the 2000 block of RR620 South. According to the adult victim, a customer exposed his erect penis in view of the victim. A nearby witness was able to take a photograph of the suspect’s vehicle, before the suspect was able to flee the area. The photo assisted Detectives in being able to fully identify the suspect. The following day, the suspect returned to the business and confronted the victim again. The victim called LPD and officers responded, however, prior to our arrival the suspect was able to flee the area. Detectives issued an arrest warrant (Indecent Exposure, Class B Misd.) for the suspect who remains at large.
In June 2017, Detectives were assigned to investigate a report of a theft by a former employee of a local business. With the assistance of the company’s fraud department, Detectives were able to identify over $23,000 worth of unauthorized purchases by the suspect. Detectives further learned the suspect was on probation for a similar incident and was barred from working with money. After a thorough investigation, Detectives established enough probable cause to request an arrest warrant (Theft, State Jail Felony) for the suspect. Detectives apprehended the suspect on 11/16.
In September 2015, Detectives were assigned to investigate a report of a Sexual Assault that occurred in the 300 block of Champions Drive. According to the victim, who was visiting a co-worker, they were having drinks when the victim became tired and passed out. The victim awoke to the suspect sexually assaulted. The victim fled the residence and immediately contacted police. Detectives executed multiple search warrants in efforts to obtain physical evidence from the suspect and worked closely with the Travis County District Attorney’s Office. The suspect was ultimately arrested for the sexual assault. On 11/16/2017, the suspect was found guilty of the sexual assault and is facing a life sentence due to a prior arrest (Burglary with Intent to Commit Sexual Assault). The suspect has several other charges pending at this time.
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That's all for today! Come join us to celebrate the 10 years Searcy Willis has dedicated to Blood Drives in Lakeway at noon at the Activity Center - the celebration starts at noon right after the Blood Drive. Come a little early and donate a pint of blood!
Thank you for all the support! If you would like to be added to my blog email list send a note to lakeway@bain.us.
Joe Bain
lakeway@bain.us
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