Homes are architecturally controlled to protect property investments.
- City of Lakeway (cache)The City of Lakeway will continue to be a unique, prestigious, growth-managed community that will meet the needs of its citizens through the efforts of its local government and civic-minded volunteers.
We will ensure a continued high quality of life by providing safe, secure neighborhoods, and cost effective, efficient government services.
- Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce (cache)The Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1986 by a small group of area business and civic leaders. The group's goal was to promote the uniqueness of Western Travis County.
Austin Area Information
- Austin360.com - Home to the Austin American Statesman, Local Restaurants, Entertainment, News, and Classifieds
Schools
| Lakeway Schools |
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| Lake Travis High School | 3322 RR 620 South | 512.533.6100 |
| Hudson Bend Middle School | 15600 Lariat Trail | 512.533.6400 |
| Lake Travis Middle School | 3322 RR 620 South | 512.533.6220 |
| Bee Cave Elementary | 14300 Hamilton Pool Rd | 512.533.6250 |
| Lake Pointe Elementary | 11801 Sonoma Drive | 512.533.6500 |
| Lakeway Elementary | 1701 Lohmans Crossing Road | 512.533.6350 |
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Electric
Pedernales Electric Cooperative (cache), 4503 Ranch Road 620 North, (512) 266-7030
Drive-Through & Phone Hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, Closed Saturdays
Directions: From the intersection of Highway 183 and RR 620 (south of Cedar Park), go west on RR 620 for 8.9 miles. The Lake Travis Office is on the south side of RR 620 before the Mansfield Dam Bridge.
Water & Wastewater
Lakeway Municipal Utility District (cache), 1097 Lohmans Crossing, (512) 261-6222
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 - Noon; 1 - 5
Garbage Pickup
City of Lakeway Solid Waste Management (cache) The City of Lakeway provides weekly trash and recycling collection services to homes within the City limits through
IESI (cache). To set up new trash service or make a change to your trash service, please call (512) 314-7514.
Contact Joan Quinn, Account Specialist or Renee Parker, Account Clerk, 1102 Lohmans Crossing, Lakeway, TX 78734, (512) 314-7514
Hours 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday
Hazardous Waste Pickup
Each year, the City of Lakeway plans a special event for our residents who have hazardous waste to dispose of. These items are not allowed to be disposed of in the recepticals provided to our residents for normal weekly solid waste pick-up. Therefore, the City of Lakeway holds a Household Hazardous Waste event each year for the convenience of our residents, and the safety and well-being of everyone.
This year's event will be held on
March 14, 2009. We will set up collection
at Lake Travis Elementary School, located at the corner of RR 620 and Kollmeyer Drive, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The types of items that will be accepted include:
antifreeze
aerosol cans
batteries
cleaning products
computers
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fluorescent bulbs
oil
pool chemicals
paint & thinners
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pesticides
printers
medical
photographic chemicals
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Things not allowed to bring: industrial hazardous waste, explosives, radioactive materials, ammunition
If you have questions or need further information, please call the City of Lakeway Solid Waste Services Department at (512) 314-7514.
Nearby Golf Courses
- The Clubs of Lakeway, Live Oak Golf Course (cache), 510 Lakeway Drive, Golf Pro Shop: (512) 261-7173 — This is the original Lakeway golf course constructed in 1967. With magnificent Live Oak trees, narrow fairways and severely undulating greens this course demands excellent course management and precise shot making. This course is open to the public.
- Yaupon Golf Course (cache), 100 Clubhouse Drive, Golf Pro Shop: (512) 261-7172 — The more contemporary design of this course features one of the most difficult starting holes in the Hill Country, and offers magnificent Hill Country views, native and wetland habitats and plenty of wildlife. This course is also open to the public.
Private Country Clubs
- The Hills Country Club (cache), 26 Club Estates Parkway, Golf Pro Shop: (512) 261-7272 — No other private country club in Central Texas gives members access to 36 championship holes by Designed by the legendary Jack Nicklaus. The Hills Country Club offers a variety of membership opportunities that allow you to experience the serenity of life in The Hills.
- Flintrock Falls Golf Course (cache), (Part of The Hills Country Club) — Flintrock Falls, the newest championship course at the Hills Country Club, offers one of the most challenging games in Texas along the rolling landscape of Central Texas. It is also the home of one of the best golf training and practice facilities in the country – the world-class Academy of Golf.
- Spanish Oaks at Bee Cave (cache), 13453 Hwy 71 West, (512) 421-8520 — Spanish Oaks Golf Club has gained a reputation for providing golf in its purest form. The emerald fairways stretch out before you and the rolling contours create impressions of a layout that’s about embracing nature as much as it is about golf.
- Austin Golf Club (cache), 25400 Hwy 71 West, (512) 264-9787 — This private golf club only accepts new members via invitations from current members.
Public Golf Course
- Falconhead Golf Club (cache), 15201 Falconhead Blvd, (512) 402-1558 — Falconhead was expertly designed to fit carefully into the gently rolling terrain of the Texas Hill Country. It is a PGA TOUR Signature Series Course, designed and operated to meet the exacting standards of the PGA TOUR, and is committed to providing its guests with an unmatched golfing experience.
Nearby Tennis Clubs
World of Tennis (cache), (512) 261-7222 - The World of Tennis has sixteen outdoor courts, including a Stadium court. Twelve of the sixteen courts are lighted for evening play. In addition to the outdoor courts, there are two indoor, climate controlled, courts for year round play.
Parks & Greenbelts
The City of Lakeway is home to several parks and greenbelts, and you will have access to these places:
- The Canyonlands — This beautiful 20 acre tract is the City of Lakeway's newest park, and provides spectacular hiking and awesome views.
- Lakeway City Park — 64 acres of beautifully maintained parklands for the residents of Lakeway and their guests.
- Dragon Park — This park has a playscape, swings, basketball court, volleyball area, and small athletic field.
- Hamilton Greenbelt — provides several miles of wonderful hiking trails along Hurst Creek and Yaupon Creek.
- Heritage Park — Home to the Spirit of Freedom Memorial for Veterans and the Varner History Center.
- Lakeway Blvd. Hike & Bike Trail — Hike & Bike Trail perfect for an early morning bike ride or jog.
- Porpoise Park — A small park in the middle of town, perfect for a game of frisbee or a relaxing afternoon in the sun.
- Ranger Field — Multi-purpose fields available for resident use and may be reserved for team practice.
- Smith Greenbelt — A 4.5 acre greenbelt perfect for a hike along Hurst Creek, or mountain biking along the trails.
- Lakeway Swim Center — Beautiful swim center complete with water slides. May be reserved for private parties.
Tax Authorities
Lakeway, like all of Texas, has no income tax (corporate or personal). In place of an income tax is a smorgasbord of other taxes used to support the public schools, roads and services. The two most notable are property taxes and sales tax.
- Property tax rates fluctuate yearly and vary according to residence location. For information on Travis County, contact the Travis County Tax Office, 473-9473.
- Austin city sales tax is 8.25% (levied as follows: 6.25% State sales tax; 1% Capitol Metro - transportation services and roads; and 1% City).
- The list of sales-taxable items varies, but Texas, to its credit, does not levy a tax on unprepared food.
Travis County Appraisal District establishes the appraised value for tax purposes on property. Tax jurisdictions within the City and the 2000 fiscal year tax rates are (per $100 net taxable valuation):
| City of Lakeway | $0.2535 |
| Lake Travis ISD | $1.7795 |
| Travis County Emergency Services | $ 0.1000 |
| Travis County | $ 0.4670 |
| Travis County WCID#17 | $ 0.0635 |
| TOTAL: | $2.66 |
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