EDUCATION
2 men and a woman at dias
Eanes ISD optimistic despite lower enrollment projections for 2022-23
EISD hosted a Central Texas Best Buddies Friendship Walk to support inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in May. (Amy Rae Dadamo/Community Impact Newspaper)
Eanes ISD accepts nearly $3M in donations at May 24 meeting
Woman at podium in board meeting room
Community protests Lake Travis ISD southwestern county land acquisition
Eanes ISD approved changes to its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion charter at its May 24 meeting. (Courtesy Eanes ISD)
Eanes ISD approves changes to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion charter
Satellite map of land
Lake Travis ISD purchases land for new elementary school on Bee Creek Road 
Preschool classroom with tables and chairs
The Learning Experience preschool opening May 31 in Lakeway 
The district approved a 5%-6% midpoint raise for all staff at its May 10 meeting. (Grace Dickens/Community Impact Newspaper)
Eanes ISD approves 5%-6% midpoint raise for all staff
Final vote totals were released by the Travis County Clerk on May 7 at 10 55 p.m. (Grace Dickens/Community Impact Newspaper)
UPDATE: Incumbents and newcomer Erin Archer won May 7 election for Lake Travis ISD board
Early voting totals were posted by the Travis County Clerk around 7 p.m. on May 7. (Grace Dickens/Community Impact Newspaper)
UPDATE: Incumbents win Eanes ISD board seats in May 7 election
Several local positions are up for grabs in the May 7 election for Lake Travis-Westlake residents. (Wendy Sturges/Community Impact Newspaper)
Where to vote May 7 in Lake Travis-Westlake
Eanes ISD is considering a 2% raise for all staff for the 2022-23 school year. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Eanes ISD will consider 2% raise for all staff in May 
NewQuest Properties announced plans May 2 for a 1,080-acre residential community in Plantersville at FM 1774 and Hwy. 105. (Courtesy NewQuest Properties)
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Prior to the pandemic, the district issued a 2%-3% midpoint raise for all staff and 0.5%-1% one-time payments annually since fiscal year 2014-15. (Grace Dickens/Community Impact Newspaper)
Lake Travis ISD approves 4%-7% compensation increase for all staff 
The grand opening of the Robbie & Lynore Robinson Fine Arts Center was postponed in December after Plano ISD officials said they discovered "significant cracking as a result of poor workmanship and/or design." (William C. Wadsack/Community Impact Newspaper)
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A final purchase sale agreement will be presented to the school board for consideration if negotiations are successful, according to district documents. (Courtesy Lake Travis ISD)
Lake Travis ISD pursuing nearly 24 acres of land in southwestern district 
According to ownership, the company first opened the new location this February and held a grand opening in mid-March. (Courtesy of Plano Antique Mall)
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The festival will be held from noon-4 p.m. in several areas within the Hill Country Galleria, located at 12700 Hill Country Blvd, Bee Cave. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Book and Bees festival will celebrate local award-winning authors, nature April 30 in Bee Cave
Early voting in the May 7 Lake Travis ISD general election begins April 25. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Q&A: Meet the candidates running for Lake Travis ISD Board of Trustees
Early voting for two of Eanes ISD's Board of Trustees positions will start April 25. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Q&A: Meet the candidates running for Eanes ISD Board of Trustees