At the Sept. 8 Bee Cave City Council meeting, West Travis County Public Utility Agency board members said CIP projects and a planned plant expansion aim to improve reliability by 2028, while residents urged immediate capacity timelines, an independent management audit, and accountability for repeated low-tank and boil-water events.

Magnolia Musical Theater told the VK Development Corporation it had 12,135 attendees this season, a 31% survey response rate, and that 85% of respondents traveled from outside Bee Cave; the company said audience spending and hotel stays benefited local businesses.

Council debated Ordinance 6-16 to permit microtrenching for fiber with strict conditions including a required engineering showing, pre/post-videoing, notice requirements and two-conduit buildouts. Providers asked for a short postponement; council ultimately decided not to authorize street cuts at this meeting.

A council member asked to pull the Travis County CDBG cooperation resolution from the consent agenda to discuss eligibility and urged county commissioners to consider Bee Cave residents displaced by recent storms, citing ZIP-code-based allocation concerns.

Director Haidt and the finance director presented a first review of the BCDC proposed FY2026–27 budget: FY25 ending fund balance $11,472,542 and projected FY26 year-end $13,361,614; staff recommended a 6% sales-tax revenue increase projection and reported proposed salaries plus benefits of $726,269 for FY27.

Christopher Baker presented Walter P. Moore's engineering report and said staff and the consultant recommend Option 1b (a connection with one-way egress toward FM 620 and additional parking). He reported an approximate construction cost of $3,750,000 including a 30% contingency and said the report will be used to solicit design services.

City staff presented a draft FY2027 budget that incorporates recent health-insurance decisions and projects a balanced general fund after transfers; council members accepted the draft and staff will file the proposed budget on Aug. 21 ahead of public hearings in September.

Council unanimously approved a one-time waiver of 2025 annual operating permit fees for non-point-source (NPS) water-quality facilities after staff reported inconsistent records and owner notification problems. Staff will return with comparator-city practices, revised fee structure options, enforcement language and potential incentives for well‑ke​

City staff and consultants presented three draft alignments for the Bee Cave thoroughfare plan that would provide an alternate route to reduce congestion on U.S. 71 and Hamilton Pool Road. Consultants said Option 3 showed the best traffic level of service in models but would require more private property acquisition; councilmembers and residents,,c

Commission updates Unified Development Code to clarify smoke and vape shop definitions and standards.

Nineteen businesses sign on for Magnolia's SpongeBob scavenger hunt, enhancing community engagement.

Council allocates $17,000 in hotel occupancy tax funds for upcoming lacrosse summer invitational.

West Travis County PUA verifies allocation of water for 55 living unit equivalents.

Advocate reflects on dedication to Texas heritage through annual independence celebrations since 1983.

Council confirms TxDOT removed road widening project due to budget constraints

City Council reviews potential damages from Google Fiber's microtrenching on local streets.

Council considers solar energy incentives for new police facility and library construction.

Council member highlights traffic safety data and advocates for higher median barriers.

Council discusses specific use permit for Kava to establish drive-through service at Ladera Ridge.

Bee Cave's Magnolia Theater announces Spongebob musical and community engagement events for residents.

Mayor Kilgore discusses improvements in traffic safety and reduction in severe crashes