Bee Cave Brief: February 2026

Eighty-two degrees one day… three more weeks of winter the next. While the weather keeps us guessing, there’s no question that February is a big month for our community. From hometown traditions to an exciting new chapter for the warehouses in Sweetwater, to welcoming Chief Pitmon as our city’s new police chief, there’s plenty happening across Bee Cave.

Chief Pitmon Sworn In

The Bee Cave Police Department has a new chief. Bill Pitmon was sworn in as the city’s 6th police chief on January 27. Chief Pitmon has served at every rank in the department since coming to Bee Cave in 2007. Have some cookies and meet Chief Pitmon at City Hall on February 25 from 6pm-7:30pm. This is a family-friendly event with a kids activity table and a police memorabilia table.

Survey for New City Website

The city is getting a new website and wants your input! What features or information would you like the new website to have? What would it make it easier for you to find the information you need? Take this 5-question survey and have your voice heard. The deadline has been extended to February 28.

Oak Wilt Reminder

Oak wilt is a destructive tree disease in Central Texas. It kills thousands of trees every year. Avoid trimming Oak trees February – June every year. This is the time of the year when the beetles that spread the disease are most active. Infection signs include leaf discoloration (yellow or bronzing), premature leaf drop and rapid decline, especially in Live Oaks and Red Oaks. Oak Wilt also spreads through interconnected root systems. There is no cure for Oak Wilt. Prevention is the best protection so avoid pruning or wounding Oak Trees between February and June every year. If an Oak tree is damaged some other way, immediately paint any cut on an oak tree.

New Hire

Bee Cave has a new Assistant City Manager!

Christopher Baker joins the leadership team with a diverse and extensive background in municipal government. Most recently, he served as the Assistant Community Development Director for the Village of Estero, Florida. His transition to Bee Cave marks a return to Texas, where he previously served as City

Manager for Bridge City. Mr. Baker brings a wealth of knowledge and proven track record of successful project management to Bee Cave.

City Job Openings

• Director of Parks and Public Works
• Patrol Officer

Upcoming Events

February 14

Bee Cave Parks Volunteer Work Day

at Central Park

February 13-15

Special Olympics Winter Games

in Bee Cave & Lakeway

February 16

City Hall Closed for President's Day

February 25

Meet the Chief at City Hall

5:30pm-7pm

February 27

Trivia Night at City Hall

6pm-8pm

Meetings

• February 10 – City Council Regular Meeting, 6pm
• February 17 – Planning and Zoning Meeting, 6pm
• February 24 – City Council Regular Meeting, 6pm