Officials in Eanes ISD and Rollingwood are calling for better local police coordination after a nearby shooting and vehicle pursuit led to failures in interagency communication in September. 

The issue: In the event of an emergency at EISD, three of the immediate responding agencies—Rollingwood, West Lake Hills and Travis County—are dispatched through the Travis County Sheriff's Office, while EISD is dispatched through Lakeway Police Department. EISD is dispatched through Lakeway PD because Travis County Sheriff’s Office said it is unable to accommodate the many school districts that have requested services. 

Moving forward, EISD Police Chief Matthew Greer said he would like to have a meeting with all local stakeholders to discuss solutions. 

“Ultimately the safest solution is to have agencies within the same geographic area on the same channel,” Greer said in an email. “If that isn’t possible, then dispatchers should be collocated to promote immediate information sharing. Unfortunately the issue is complicated, and implementing a solution may be difficult.”

Auto enthusiast Doug Chambers presented a check for $16,000 to city officials on Tuesday as the end result of the annual Rolling Sculpture Car Show that takes place in late October at Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave.

The details: In six years of overseeing the event, Chambers' volunteer army has raised $60,000. Bee Cave Mayor Kara King presented Chambers with a proclamation honoring him for expanding the annual car show, recruiting volunteer judges and making unique hand-crafted trophies. 

“It’s been a very rewarding experience, something that I really enjoy,” Chambers said.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick unveiled a plan Dec. 9 to further raise property tax exemptions for Texas homeowners and lower the age at which Texans qualify for additional tax relief during the 2027 state legislative session.

The details: Deemed “Operation Double Nickel,” Patrick’s three-part plan asks state lawmakers to:

• Raise the property tax exemption on a Texas homeowner’s main residence, known as a homestead exemption, by $40,000
• Allow homeowners who are at least 55 years old to qualify for a larger exemption reserved for seniors and people with disabilities
• Pass legislation to drive down property taxes charged by local governments