The History of Lakeway

Click here to learn more about the City Government History and our Elected Officials and Staff.

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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...

Water Update: Boil Water Notice For WCID17 Customers LIFTED; Drinking Water Information

There is no longer a boil water notice in place for WCID-17 Customers. If you still need fresh drinking water, a filling station is available through Lakeway MUD by appointment only, or you can fill out a form if you need water delivered.

Weather Cleanup Updates: Tree Limb/Yard Waste Removal; Trash Service Resumes Normal Operations

If you have tree limbs, yard waste and extra trash, place it at the curb this coming week during normal trash service, bagged in 3'X3' bundles. Public Works will be open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Scam Alert: Beware Of Storm-Related Scams & Price Gouging

It's important for the community to beware of scams related to the recent winter storm as cleanup begins. 

There have been reports of a scam going around related to the power issue. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) recent...

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.

COVID-19 Latest Updates

February 9, 2021 Update: Austin Public Health (APH) announced this morning that Travis County will move from Stage 5 of the COVID-19 risk-based guidelines to Stage 4, basically loosening some suggested restrictions in the area. Stage 4 means thos...

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 ...

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...

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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