Bee Cave City Council approved changes to its tree trimming ordinance for residents as oak wilt season begins in Central Texas.

The details: Recent policy changes approved March 10 clarify that single-family residents are not required to get a city permit for tree trimming, but do not change rules prohibiting trimming from February to June.

The rule update still requires business owners to get a permit from the city in order to trim trees, according to city documents.

“This does not change anything for ... tree trimming businesses or landscapers. Those industries are still required to get permits, again because they can go from property to property,” Assistant City Manager Christopher Baker said. “This is just to exclude individual property owners trimming their own trees on their own property.”

The why: Oak wilt is a destructive tree disease that is widespread in Central Texas, killing millions of oak trees every year, according to Texas Oak Wilt. Oak wilt is most prevalent from Feb. 1-June 30.

The Airway Dentists opened in Bee Cave this January. 

Diving in deeper: The business is a general dentistry group with a focus on airway dentistry, which is the practice of treating and preventing sleep apnea through dental means.

"Dr. Katie Goldberg was born and raised in Austin and is thrilled to be able to bring her unique expertise back home," a statement from the business reads. 

What else? The business is located off RM 620 near Ladera Boulevard, in the same shopping strip as Taco Margarita Bee Cave, Vitality Bowls and other businesses. 

• 3620 S. RM 620, Ste. 280, Bee Cave

Austin leaders say the city is prepared for a slew of major events this spring, including a reimagined South by Southwest Conference & Festivals, and advised residents to be aware of impacts from traffic to public safety over the weeks ahead.

The details: Austin's Spring Festival Season kicks off this month with the official start of SXSW on March 12. The 40th edition of the festival will be spread across multiple hubs and venues in and around downtown, a change partially prompted by the multiyear redevelopment of the Austin Convention Center.

This year's spring season begins soon after a deadly mass shooting on West Sixth Street. Officials noted that incident left a different feeling for planners and attendees this month. Still, Austin's police, fire and emergency medical services departments remain ready to work and respond to the upcoming major events as usual.