\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFrom billboard violations to new restaurants, here are the top-read stories from across the Lake Travis-Westlake area in 2025.<\/p>\n
1. Billboard on Bee Caves Road receives resident complaints, city violation notice<\/p>\n
A billboard placed near the intersection of Bee Caves Road and River Hills Road has received a notice of violation from the city of Austin following local resident complaints.<\/p>\n
As of Dec. 18, the city of Austin is taking legal action against the billboard with one of two potential upcoming court dates set for Jan. 7.<\/p>\n
Read the full story.<\/a><\/p>\n 2. Dozens of Lake Austin properties move to disannex; city to lose nearly $300M value<\/p>\n A series of properties along Lake Austin totaling nearly $300 million in taxable value to the city are slated to exit its full jurisdiction under a new state law, following years of complaints over lacking public services and taxation by Austin in that area.<\/p>\n Read the full story.<\/a><\/p>\n 3. That\u2019s My Jam to open dining, event space in Bee Cave<\/p>\n Randall and Suarta Mershon opened a new breakfast, lunch and event space within the Shops at The Galleria in August.<\/p>\n Read the full story.<\/a><\/p>\n 4. Trader Joe\u2019s to open new location in Bee Cave<\/p>\n A new Trader Joe\u2019s opened in the Shops at The Galleria in Bee Cave this fall.<\/p>\n