Bee Cave Brief: September 2025

Bee Cave is a busy place this fall, with plenty to look forward to: cooler temps, fun community events, and some exciting updates from City Hall. Mark your calendars for Sept. 13–14, when the Pecan Street Festival comes to the Hill Country Galleria — it’s sure to bring lots of visitors, so plan ahead for extra traffic and crowds that weekend.

Meanwhile, City Council is working through budget season and preparing to pass a balanced budget while keeping the same tax rate as last year. 

And on the roads, the Texas Department of Transportation has started installing new safety medians along SH 71.



Read on for more details about these stories and other happenings around town!

Median Construction on SH 71

TXDOT crews have started working overnight to build raised medians along SH 71 from Hamilton Pool Road west toward Bee Creek Road. The center turn lane remains closed as crews construct the medians in sections moving west over the next several months. The raised medians are designed to improve safety by limiting where drivers can turn left on SH 71. Please follow all construction signs and be careful of road crews during the construction phase. TXDOT construction crews will be working overnight 8pm-5am, Sunday night through Friday morning. The project is expected to be finished before summer 2026.

Budget Hearings

The city of Bee Cave is proposing a balanced budget going into Fiscal Year 2026. General Fund Revenue is projected to be $13.5M and expenses are $10.7M. This means Bee Cave has a budget surplus that will help fund a road maintenance package, public safety improvements and a new city website. The proposed property tax rate is staying the same as last year and is one of the lowest in the state – 2 cents for every $100 in property valuation. For the average taxable value of a home in Bee Cave, that comes to $154 a year in Bee Cave property taxes. Public hearings on the proposed budget are Sept. 9 and Sept. 23. The new budget goes into effect Oct. 1.

Facebook Live

A live Q&A with city leaders took place Wed. September 3 and focused on the proposed new library building. Mayor Kara King, City Manager Julie Oakley and Library Director Barbara Hathaway answered questions from the community and shared their favorite books. Thank you to everyone who tuned in live last week! You can watch a recording of the Facebook Live Q&A here.

Door-to-Door Solicitor Ordinance

This is a reminder that door-to-door solicitors in Bee Cave must have a permit from the City. This permit must be visible, otherwise, solicitors face a misdemeanor charge and up to a $500 fine. Door-to-door soliciting is not allowed after sundown or on Sundays in the city limits. To report violations of this ordinance, call the non-emergency dispatch line at 512-261-2800.

Upcoming Events

September 11

9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

September 16

Mayor's Business Round Table

October 26

Trunk or Treat

October 30 & 31

Haunted Trail

Meetings

Regular Council Meeting – Sept. 9 and Sept. 23

Planning and Zoning Meeting – Sept. 16

Bee Cave Development Corp. Meeting – Sept. 23

Job Openings

The City of Bee Cave is hiring!

Bee Cave Staff Highlight

Meet Chelsey Jimenez!

She currently serves as a coordinator in Economic Development and the Planning Department. She works closely with local business owners on everything from incentive programs to navigating city permits. Passionate about helping businesses grow and thrive, Chelsey brings both a collaborative spirit and a strong background in research, planning, and community development to her role.



With experience spanning local government, higher education, and community nonprofits, Chelsey is dedicated to creating strong partnerships between cities and businesses while ensuring sustainable growth for the community.

The Bee Cave Buzz - September 2025

The video version of this newsletter, The Buzz, has additional images and videos for each topic.

Click the thumbnail above to watch the September 2025 episode of The Buzz!