News about COVID-19 continues to develop very quickly. We understand it can be stressful and a lot to take in at once, so we've created some tools that will hopefully help with all the chaos. Visit Lakeway-tx.gov - at the top of the screen you will see the alerts, which includes the emergency regulations now in place within the City limiting groups to no more than 10, restricting restaurants to drive-through or pick-up options and encouraging physical distancing. Additionally, the Governor passed further actions yesterday as part of a Public Health Disaster declaration closing schools, bars, the dine-in portion of restaurants and gyms until the beginning of April. Yesterday (March 19), the Mayor gave a live update on Facebook to help break down all this information. You can watch it on our Facebook channel at facebook.com/cityoflakeway. It's also viewable from our website. Additionally, on our website we now have a resource center, just below the main buttons. There you will find COVID-19 UPDATES and COVID-19 RESOURCES. The resources include helpful city contacts, child care options, business tools, resident tips and several other helpful links that will help navigate some of the developments. We will of course continue to update our website as we receive information. If you think of anything that may be helpful to you that we may be missing, email us at info@lakeway-tx.gov. Reach out with any questions and we will try to guide you in the right direction. If you have specific COVID-19 concerns or questions, especially if you're worried you may be sick, the State of Texas encourages residents to call 2-1-1. Stay safe; Stay healthy; and continue to wash your hands regularly and practice physical distancing.

In response to precautions put in place to protect our residents and staff, city facilities and offices will be closed to the public until further notice. This includes City Hall, Solid Waste, Permits & Inspections, Municipal Court, Public Works, Heritage Center, Swim Center, Activity Center and the Lakeway Police Department lobby. However, these departments WILL still be answering calls, emails and working electronically. Click here for a full list of helpful contact numbers with the City. You can also email us at info@lakeway-tx.gov and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate department. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Despite many recent event cancellations, The Lakeway Community Blood Drive will continue this coming Saturday at 8 a.m. at the Activity Center. The need for blood is at a critical level, and organizers have plans in place to protect the public with additional sanitation methods and extra measures in place to encourage physical distancing. This event is restricted to those with appointments only. While appointments have already filled up, you can be added to a wait list by emailing: LakewayCommunityBloodDrive@gmail.com. You can also call with questions at (512) 261-1010. As for all blood donations, you should stay home if you have symptoms of a cold, flu or other communicable diseases.