WestlakeRollingwood names Kristal Munoz acting police chief, proposes 2 bond packages totaling $7.8 million.
WestlakeWestbank librarian: ‘Kidlit’ authors to visit for Storytimes, panel discussionTwo patrons of Westbank Libraries, Debbie Zapata and Melissa Coffey, have debut children’s books coming out this year. Both will visit Westbank’s Storytime in the coming months to read their...By Maureen Turner Carey
WestlakeWestlake students win national business competition with app pitchThe team of five spent the year putting together their business plan and won as part of the business incubator class.By Sarah Asch
WestlakeSchool safety is top of mind in Westlake and Lake Travis this fallSchool officials have been taking stock of existing safety plans and protocols in the wake of Texas’ deadliest school shooting.By Sarah Asch
WestlakeWestbank librarian: Artist Baldwin showcases peace, whimsy at Laura’s LibraryOn a drive back to Austin from Houston's Museum of Fine Arts, Veatrice Baldwin began to ask herself the question, 'Can I create a painting that resembles or feels like a stained-glass window?'By Maureen Turner Carey
WestlakeZen for Daily Living: 'Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance'"Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry Into Values" was written by Robert Pirsig, a lifelong practitioner and student of Zen. Pirsig in both his life and his writing showed the...By David Zuniga
WestlakeRollingwood’s police chief departs for police department in SeguinRollingwood’s police chief departing for Police Department in SeguinBy Sarah Asch
WestlakeWestlake robotics students adapt toys for kids with disabilitiesThe revamped toys are a form of assistive technology, a term that encompasses products, that enhance daily living for people with disabilities.By Sarah Asch
WestlakeJeff Arnett ready to address safety, staffing as Westlake superintendentArnett's priorities this summer include filling the principal role at Forest Trail Elementary School.By Sarah Asch
WestlakeWestlake residents asked to conserve under new drought restrictionsTravis County Water District 10 buys water wholesale from Austin Water, which announced these restrictions Monday, too.By Sarah Asch
Westlake21 empty chairs outside Westlake church memorialize Uvalde victimsAnn Finch and her co-organizers also attached 22 hearts on red ribbons to a mosaic cross at Westlake United Methodist Church.By Sarah Asch
WestlakeWestlake schools to restrict YouTube further on middle school devicesThe move came after the district solicited parent and teacher feedback.By Sarah Asch
WestlakeWestlake schools create database to track rising book challengesThe Eanes school district database shows which Westlake library books have been challenged, as well as the date and status of each challenge.By Sarah AschStatesman Logo
WestlakeWest Lake Hills Mayor Linda Anthony wins reelectionThis is the first competitive mayoral race in West Lake Hills since at least 2015, when Mayor Linda Anthony was first appointed to the seat.By Sarah Asch
WestlakeWestlake school board incumbents keep their seatsBoth seats — for Place 6 and Place 7 — represent the entire district and all voters had the chance to vote for their top candidate in each place.By Sarah Asch
WestlakeParent and local artist paints mural at Hill Country Middle SchoolJanet McCormick asked for poster donations. Instead, she got a mural.By Sarah Asch
WestlakeWest Lake Hills residents voting in city, other local races will have to cast two ballotsThe city’s election is being held separately from other local municipal elections, like the Eanes school board races, for the first time in years.By Sarah Asch
WestlakeWest Lake Hills mayor's race proceeds after legal challengeElection day is on Saturday, May 7, with early voting kicking off on Monday, April 25.By Sarah Asch
WestlakeCandidate roundup: Meet the people running for Westlake school boardElection day is Saturday, May 7, with early voting kicking off on April 25.By Sarah Asch
WestlakeWestlake parents push schools to further restrict YouTube on iPadsParents with concerns about YouTube cite the possibility of students accessing inappropriate content or being distracted.By Sarah Asch
WestlakeWestlake High School to host Best Buddies friendship walkThe walk will be held at the high school's football stadium on May 7 and will include food trucks, prizes and speakers.By Sarah Asch
WestlakeWestlake Chamber of Commerce returns with 20th annual Golf ClassicThe tournament will be followed by an awards banquet where the chamber will give away $40,000 of prizes.By Sarah Asch
WestlakeWest Lake Hills to purchase property on Bee Cave Road for new city hallThe new complex is being paid for by a $13.2 million bond voters passed last November.By Sarah Asch
WestlakeRollingwood mayor lays out staffing and possible bond as prioritiesMassingill said he also wants to conduct a systems review to help ensure that the city’s best practices are established and recorded.By Sarah Asch
WestlakeWestlake elementary school pilots robotics program for third gradersStudents use an affordable processor, items that are 3D printed and clean trash — like popsicle sticks and rubber bands — to create their designs.By Sarah Asch
WestlakeWestlake High school opens long awaited aquatic centerGirls Swim and Dive Head Coach Alison Soelter, said the new facility will allow the swim and diving programs to grow.By Sarah Asch
