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A High Dust Alert was issued earlier this week by Air Central Texas due mainly to Saharan dust in the region. Air quality may remain 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' today and possibly through the weekend as the dust lingers throughout the area. While the dust can create beautiful sunsets, it can also cause health problems for those vulnerable to dust pollution. It's also causing air quality to be at PM 2.5, which means the 'particle matter' associated with the pollution in the air is 2.5 micrometers or smaller. That form of pollution can get deep into the lungs and into the bloodstream, causing potential health problems such as decreased lung function, aggravated asthma and irregular heartbeats, according to Air Central Texas. It's suggested that those vulnerable to dust pollution (and the brutal Texas heat) stay indoors when this kind of pollution is in the air, in an area with filtered air if possible, and try to keep activity levels low. CLICK HERE for more details.
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4th of July Parade Entry Deadline Next Week |
If you're interested in participating in Lakeway's famous 4th of July parade, next Tuesday is your last chance to sign up! The last day to register your entry is Tuesday, June 21, 2022. CLICK HERE to connect to the simple online parade entry form to submit your entry. A few volunteers are also still needed, especially those who have convertibles and jeeps, along with their drivers, plus volunteers for staging assistance, and for driving shuttle carts. If you're interested in assisting with the festivities, please CLICK HERE.
4TH OF JULY ACTIVITIES:
A special Rhythm and Reels showing of "Captain America: The First Avenger" will take place at the lower level of Lakeway City Park on Friday, July 1, 2022 starting at 6 p.m. The 4th of July parade will take place on Monday, July 4 at 8:30 a.m., and will start from the Live Oak Golf Course and head down Lakeway Drive to the Lakeway Activity Center. Immediately following the parade, enjoy a free Hot Dog Reception provided by H-E-B at the Lakeway Activity Center, complete with live music and other patriotic treats. The Lakeway Swim Center will also be open from noon through 6 p.m. for a $4 admission rate that day. CLICK HERE for other details about the events taking place on Independence Day.
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City Offices Closed for Juneteenth Holiday |
City of Lakeway offices will be closed on Monday, June 20 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday, also known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day. President Biden signed a bill last year establishing June 19 as a federal holiday, which marks the anniversary of the last African American slaves freed in Texas on June 19, 1865. It's the first federal holiday approved since Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 1983. The City of Lakeway recognizes all 11 federal holidays, including Memorial Day, Independence Day and Veterans Day. While city offices will be closed on Monday, non-emergency and emergency lines will still be open. For non-emergencies, please contact the Lakeway Police Department at (512) 261-2800. For emergencies, please call 9-1-1. If you're interested in learning more about the Juneteenth holiday, please CLICK HERE.
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Spirit of Freedom Monument
Applications are being accepted for names to be placed on the Spirit of Freedom Monument located in Heritage Park. The monument pays tribute to more than 1,100 past and present Lakeway residents who served or presently serve in the armed forces during official periods of armed conflict. If you would like to have a name added to the memorial, the deadline for submission is July 25, 2022. Please contact the Heritage Center at (512) 608-9533 or (512) 314-7530, or email [email protected] for more information about the application process. CLICK HERE to learn more about Heritage Park, and for a printable application form.
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Lakeway Job Openings
Are you looking to make your next career move right here in beautiful Lakeway? There are several positions currently open with the City of Lakeway in various departments. Those positions including: Deputy Court Clerk; Environmental Coordinator; Finance Director; Police Telecommunicator; Assistant Police Chief; and Police Officer. If you're interested in applying, or just learning more about any of these positions, please visit the City's online job board by CLICKING HERE.
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Monday, June 20 (ALL DAY)
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