April Community News

Spring News to Know...Don't Miss Tonight's Concert at the Plaza in Solana!

Early voting begins Monday

Early voting for the May General Election begins April 25 and Westlake Town Council Chamber will be an early voting site for Tarrant County residents. Any person living in Tarrant County can vote at this location during early voting receiving a ballot for the city and/or ISD which they are registered. All you need to vote is your drivers license. Click here to view a sample ballot. Click here for more information.

Early voting location in Westlake for Tarrant County residents:

Town Hall Council Chamber, 1301 Solana Blvd., Building 4, Suite 4202

Early Voting Schedule

April 25 - 29: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

April 30: Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

May 1: Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

May 2 - 3: Monday - Tuesday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

For a list of early voting locations in Denton County click here.

Don't Miss Tonight's Concert w/ Me & My Monkey!

Join us as the Westlake community welcomes back DFW's ONLY Beatles Tribute! You will not want to miss our last MasterWorks free spring concert and we encourage you to come on out and see the new renovations in Solana. Bring a picnic dinner, enjoy one from La Scala/Joe's Pizza, or grab some take-out from the Marriott while enjoying this group in an outdoor setting. A special thank you to our Town of Westlake partners, Arts Council Northeast and Cushman-Wakefield, for helping us bring the MasterWorks concert series to Westlake.

Where: Solana's Plaza Courtyard
1301 Solana Blvd., Building 4

Westlake, TX 76262

When: 7 to 8 p.m.

For our first spring concert on April 7, about 70 people came out to see Brave Combo perform! This two-time Grammy winning band lit up the courtyard with a world music mix of salsa, meringue, rock, cumbia, conjunto, polka, zydeco, classical, cha cha, the blues and more!

2016 National High School Rankings are released this

week by U.S. News & World Report & The Washington Post!

And yes, Westlake Academy made the list! The recently released data shows that Wes tlake Academy is once again ranked in U.S. News and World Report as one of the best high schools for 2016, nationally ranked at No. 58, No. 9 in Texas and No. 17 in charter schools nationwide. And Westlake Academy continues to make The Washington Post Most Challenging High School list at No. 32 in the nation, rising four places for 2016. National rankings for Newsweek have not been released yet for 2016.

Animal Registration Discussion

Discussions are in the works with Town Council regarding a proposal to require animals to be registered. At a previous council meeting, staff presented an overview of current procedures and options as it relates to our interlocal agreement with the City of Keller for animal services. The proposed changes, on the agenda April 25, will require animal registration for dogs and cats. Registration will help with notification and return should your pet be found out of their home and be impounded by animal control.

Amphitheater, Restaurants, and First Residential Area in the Works at Entrada

Exciting things are happening at Entrada as progress is being made! During the March Town Council Meeting, ordinances were passed regarding the amphitheater and a "restaurant row" site. On Monday, the Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Council will consider the Entrada "Residential First Six" PD Site Plan. The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at 4 p.m., followed by the Town Council Work Session at 5 p.m. and Regular Session at 6:30 p.m. Above is a computer generated rendering of the first six proposed homes that displays the Entrada development's Spanish-Catalonian design theme, including interconnected walls, courtyards, and unique architectural elements.

Please note: Due to early voting at Town Hall, the meetings on April 25 will be held at the Westlake Academy Fieldhouse (2600 J.T. Ottinger Road).

Upscale Residential Neighborhood Coming to Westlake

A new development is in the works, adding another high-quality residential neighborhood that will showcase our town's unique, natural beauty!

Town Council recently approved a preliminary plat for the Estates of Quail Hollow and granted a specific use permit for gated access to the subdivision, which will include about 92 homes on 188 acres at the southeast corner F.M. 1938/Dove Road. Access to the neighborhood will be off of F.M. 1938, which will keep traffic to a minimum on Dove Road. Quail Hollow, which will be built in three phases, is in alignment with the Town's Comprehensive Plan that defines the area as a pastoral community with high-end residential development on lots that are one acre or larger.

Developer Bryan Elliott assured Town staff that every effort will be taken to avoid disturbance of the property's landscape to keep the picturesque views of the scenic rolling hills, mature trees and tranquil lakes.

An Evening in Seville - don't miss on May 15!

Former Mayor Scott Bradley and his wife Kelly, in conjunction with the Westlake Public Arts Program, invites the public to "An Evening in Seville" from 5 to 8 p.m., Sunday, May 15, at the Bradley's historic home, Paigebrooke Farm, 1 Paigebrooke, Westlake, TX 76262.

Enjoy a brief concert by International Artist, Classical Guitarist Christopher McGuire, who has performed hundreds of solo concerts in the United States, Mexico, Japan, Venezuela, Germany, Spain and the Canary Islands. McGuire has played his guitar for presidents of the United States of America and Mexico, three former governors of Texas and members of the Spanish Royal Family.

While at the event, tour the Bradley's unique home, bid on amazing silent auction items and taste a delicious array of refreshments including tapas, paella, gazpacho, sangria, vino, and craft brews. Also enjoy an exhibit of paintings by artist Ann Hardy. (Psst ... one of Hardy's paintings will be included in the silent auction!)

Please RSVP by May 2. Tickets are $135 each, benefiting Allegro Classic Guitar Society, a 501(c)(3)non-profit organization. For more information, sponsor and underwriting opportunities, click here or call 817-498-0363.