Saturday, February 8, 2020

Another Weather Change, LCC Meeting, Blue Lights, Grumpy's and More!

*****Weather*****

Here we go!  Supposed to start raining this evening and forecast to continue through Wednesday.  Do you believe it snowed a little last week?  Supposed to get up to low 70's tomorrow and then the temperature will taper off to the 50's during the day and low 40's at night.  Start a warming trend Wednesday.  Here's a link to my weather station for current conditions.

*****LCC Annual Meeting*****

The annual meeting of the Lakeway Civic Corporation was held last night at the Lakeway Activity Center.  First a little history.   The LCC was set up in the 1960's to enhance the lives of Lakeway citizens.  The LCC Board manages a fund that started with a $200 contribution from the sale of each lot in the original Lakeway area.  That fund is currently around $1.5M. The LCC Board distributes earnings from this fund to qualified projects in Lakeway that included  bout $48K last year.  Projects include park projects, swim center projects, Lakeway Activity Center projects, the community library and other enhancements and improvements in the city.  

This is in combination with the Lakeway Community Foundation (LCF) that is charged with managing a fund that was donated by Jack and Myrtle Hamilton to maintain the greenbelt they generously donated to Lakeway - Hamilton Greenbelt.  That fund provided about $14K last year.

The LCC also recognizes citizens for their contributions over the years by awarding "Meritorious Service Awards" and "Outstanding Citizen of the Year Awards".

This year’s recipients included:

Ron Massa


Ron Massa - Meritorious Service Award










Joan Astorino
Joan Astorino -  Meritorious

Service Award








Major General Rod Kelly - Meritorious Service Award







Paula Crawley
Paula Crawley- Meritorious Service Award









Dave Taylor (left)
David Taylor - Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award.








The individual accomplishments of these recipients is far too long to list individually, but they have all worked hard to give back to the community, amazing folks!

Photo's courtesy Sue Knolle - Thank you!
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*****Blue Lights*****

Do you want a blue light to support the Police?  For the first 4 folks that email me I will give you one if you promise to put it up.  There are the standard light bulbs (led) - regular base.  Send an email to lakeway@bain.us and we'll work out how to get them to you (need to live in Lakeway)!

*****Grumpy's in the News*****


Grumpy's BBQ was in the news this week - TABC and DPS are investigating 6 different bars in the Austin area for illegal gambling.  All of the bars have the same owner.  One of them is Grumpy's Saloon in Lakeway.

*****Coming Up*****

Hazardous Household Waste Drop Off Event Wednesday, Feb. 12 at the Lake Travis Regional Re-Use and Recycling Center, 3207 Neidhardt Dr - just off General Williamson behind Lake Travis Fire and Rescue Station 601.  More information and what they will accept here.

TxDOT is hosting an Open House on the RM 620 Widening Project.  The Open House will be Thursday, February 20 starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Lake Travis High School Cafeteria located at 3324 Ranch Road 620.  Formal Hearing will begin at 6:30 p.m.  More info here.

Big Band Bash is Monday, Feb. 10, 8:00 p.m. at the Activity Center.  Free to the public.  More info.

That's all for now.  I hope everyone enjoys the rest of the weekend!  We need the rain for sure.  If you would like to be added to my email, please send a note to lakeway@bain.us and I'll get it done!

Joe Bain











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