Woodcreek Neighbors:
I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and are feeling ready to take on 2026. As always, Central Texas is keeping things interesting; one day calling for shorts, the next for sweaters, with temperatures bouncing between the 30s and the 80s and everything in between. Through it all, Woodcreek remains a place of steady warmth, and I’m excited to share what’s ahead for our community in the new year.
Be sure to read on for profiles of Linda Swedberg, our newest City Council member, and Jeff Rasco, our outgoing Mayor. We’re also recapping the highly successful inaugural holiday Jingle & Mingle event, and adding details to a springtime volunteer appreciation gathering.
Here’s what else you need to know this month:
- Speaking of winter, if you haven’t prepared your household for some of Mother Nature’s more serious cold weather, ice, and snow, now’s the time! The city recently published some tips and a checklist for winter weather preparedness. Please take a few minutes to review these key preparedness steps to stay safe during winter storms, freezing temperatures, heavy rainfall, or power and water outages.
- A reminder that trimming of all oak trees is prohibited from February 1st through June 30th. A free permit is required for all tree trimming and removals year-round. You can apply for the permit here. There is a fine for trimming trees without the appropriate permit and an additional fine for trimming oak trees during the prohibited months.
- Join me in thanking Councilman Russell Scott for his service. Russell resigned in December due to professional obligations. He intends to stay involved in the community and has applied for a position on the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Council will appoint someone to fill his seat later this month.
- The city has established a new homestead tax credit for residents who install a single-point source rainwater collection system to supply their pools. The initiative is designed to reduce demand on our municipal water system. Please contact City Hall for details. As a reminder, Woodcreek is in a Stage 4 drought.
Thank you for your continued engagement, kindness, and commitment to our community. Woodcreek’s strength comes from its residents, and it is a privilege to serve such a thoughtful and involved city. I wish each of you a happy and healthy New Year, and I look forward to working together in the year ahead.
Debra Hines
Mayor