The History of Lakeway

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Nestled in the western corner of Travis County, Lakeway is ideally situated on the south shore...

Our Mission

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Uniformed Patrol

Uniformed patrol is the primary function of the Lakeway Police Department.  It is the policy of the LPD to equip, maintain, and field a professional patrol division.  The primary goals of the patrol division are to protect the citizens b...

A Message From Mayor Sandy Cox

Welcome to our beautiful city! I’m honored to serve as the first female Mayor for Lakeway, and it’s a place I’ve been very happy to call home for two decades. I am proud of our staff, residents and many volunteers who continu...

COVID-19 Updates

March 4, 2021 Update: Mayor Sandy Cox will give another live update related to COVID-19, including an update on vaccination efforts and the recent updated order that takes effect next Wednesday from the Governor. The live update will take place t...

Lake Caution For Dog Owners

LCRA has detected cyanotoxin, which can be fatal to dogs, in solid material along the shoreline of Lake Travis in the Hudson Bend area. LCRA strongly encourages dog owners not to let their pets play in the lake or near shorelines where algae has accumulat...

Storm-Related Repair Work: Do I Need A Permit?

It can be difficult to understand when you need to get a permit and when you don't need to get one following a major storm. This guide will help answer some of those questions.

Lakeway Municipal Court Earns 9th Traffic Safety Award

Lakeway Municipal Court recently received its ninth Traffic Safety Award from the Texas Municipal Courts Education Center (TMCEC) in conjunction with TxDOT. Just over 30 other small Texas cities have received the award over the years, but Lakeway currentl...

Compass Treasure Hunt

Use a compass to explore Lakeway City Park and find hidden treasure for a chance to win a prize from now through March 21, 2021.

March Lakeway Community Blood Drive

The next Lakeway Community Blood Drive will take place starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday, March 20 at the Lakeway Activity Center. Appointments are required. Click through for details and to register.

City Volunteers Needed

There are several volunteer positions available on our city boards, commissions and committees, along with opportunities to assist our victims services unit.

Lakeway Earns Platinum Scenic City Certification

In a post from the Scenic City Certification Program this month, it was announced that the City of Lakeway became a platinum level 2020 Certified Scenic City. That is the highest level available for the Scenic City Certification Program, which is a nation...

2020 Volunteer of the Year Awards

At Monday night's City Council meeting on December 21, 2020, Mayor Sandy Cox announced the Volunteer of the Year awards. There are more volunteers throughout Lakeway than there are city staff. Many assist on city committees, boards and commission...

2020 Community Partner Awards

Four Lakeway organizations received the 2020 Community Partner Award from the City of Lakeway in December. This award was created in 2019 by Mayor Sandy Cox to recognize businesses and other organizations that go above and beyond in working with the City ...

Veteran's Day Video Presentation 2020

This year marks the 75th anniversary of the end of WWII. This Veteran's Day video presentation includes special interviews with five Lakeway WWII veterans, some who also served in the Korean and Vietnam wars. This special tribute also includes an...

City Council Votes To Keep Current Tax Rate & Approves FY 2021 Budget

At Monday evening’s Special City Council meeting (September 28, 2020), Councilmembers voted unanimously to approve a .1645 tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year starting on October 1. That rate is the same for the previous fiscal year, which is ...

Lake Caution For Dog Owners

LCRA has detected cyanotoxin, which can be fatal to dogs, in solid material along the shoreline of Lake Travis in the Hudson Bend area. LCRA strongly encourages dog owners not to let their pets play in the lake or near shorelines where algae has accumulat...

Compass Treasure Hunt

Use a compass to explore Lakeway City Park and find hidden treasure for a chance to win a prize from now through March 21, 2021.

March Lakeway Community Blood Drive

The next Lakeway Community Blood Drive will take place starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday, March 20 at the Lakeway Activity Center. Appointments are required. Click through for details and to register.

Lakeway Earns Platinum Scenic City Certification

In a post from the Scenic City Certification Program this month, it was announced that the City of Lakeway became a platinum level 2020 Certified Scenic City. That is the highest level available for the Scenic City Certification Program, which is a nation...

Veteran's Day Video Presentation 2020

This year marks the 75th anniversary of the end of WWII. This Veteran's Day video presentation includes special interviews with five Lakeway WWII veterans, some who also served in the Korean and Vietnam wars. This special tribute also includes an introduc...

Lakeway Municipal Court Earns 9th Traffic Safety Award

Lakeway Municipal Court recently received its ninth Traffic Safety Award from the Texas Municipal Courts Education Center (TMCEC) in conjunction with TxDOT. Just over 30 other small Texas cities have received the award over the years, but Lakeway currentl...

City Volunteers Needed

There are several volunteer positions available on our city boards, commissions and committees, along with opportunities to assist our victims services unit.

Lakeway Earns Platinum Scenic City Certification

In a post from the Scenic City Certification Program this month, it was announced that the City of Lakeway became a platinum level 2020 Certified Scenic City. That is the highest level available for the Scenic City Certification Program, which is a nation...

Veteran's Day Video Presentation 2020

This year marks the 75th anniversary of the end of WWII. This Veteran's Day video presentation includes special interviews with five Lakeway WWII veterans, some who also served in the Korean and Vietnam wars. This special tribute also includes an introduc...

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