Neighbor Appreciation / Annual Meeting
Sunday - November 9 - 3:30-5:30
The BV/S HOA is inviting residents of our neighborhood to the annual November meeting. More details will follow, but for now, mark your calendars; it is sure to be interesting.
15th Annual 4th of July Parade
Cancelled Due to Weather
​We know many of you spent time on the perfect decorations for your golf carts, bikes, strollers, and even yourselves. Save those ideas for next year. They are bound to be a big hit.
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Please take a moment to check out our Sponsor list below. These generous supporters provided funds and prizes for our celebration. If you can, show them some love for stepping up for our community.
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Thank you all, and we look forward to seeing you next year—if not sooner!
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We Have the Best Sponsors
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BV/S residents and local businesses help make this year's parade even better. Please consider their services because they do invest in our neighborhood.
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Texas Mobile Hearing
Audiology and Hearing Aid Services
Donation for new signs and flags
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REALTOR® Luxury Property Specialist
Coldwell Banker
Prizes for Best Decorated Golf Carts
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Gift Coupons
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Balcones and Spicewood Village
Tanya Badillo, Publisher
Fun activities at the parade.
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Non-medical in home care services
Fun activities at the parade.
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Custom Cabinets, Refacing & Remodeling
Fun activities at the parade.
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Specialty Cupcakes & Coffee House
In retail center on Spicewood Springs Road across from HEB
Gift cards
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Specialty cakes to cookies
In retail center at Anderson Mill and US 183
Gift Cards
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Fuel for the journey
In retail center on other side of US 183 and Anderson Mill
Swag Bag
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Gift Cards
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The club that has the most fun
Free round of golf
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Four tickets to 2026 season game
Neighborhood Meeting About Oak Wilt
The BVS HOA and Balcones Country Club co-hosted a well-attended meeting about Oak Wilt with Camille Wiseman as a speaker from Texas A&M Forest Service. Click the link to the Trees and Plants page to find a copy of her presentation.​
Wiseman - Oak Wilt Presentation​
In her work as a Woodland Ecologist with Texas A&M Forest Service, she advises property owners on a number of issues, one being the Oak Wilt disease that affects the oak trees in the central Texas area.
We were fortunate to have her speak at our joint meeting with Balcones Country Club about Oak Wilt, which has been identified in our neighborhood. She addressed identification, spread, control, and treatment of the disease. ​
Old Lampasas Dam
The Old Lampasas Dam is being replaced. ​The project began in November 2024 and will take 18 months to complete. Be sure to read the info from the City because it will have a big effect on people driving on Spicewood Springs Road.​​
Electric Bikes
One of the joys of childhood is riding bikes with friends - great exercise and a touch of freedom, too. We've received several questions about electric bikes. According to City Code and State Law, E-bikes fall into the same category as regular bikes - no license required and helmets are required for riders under the age of 18.
Electric bikes fall into three categories based on speed - Class 1 (pedal-assist up to 20 mph), Class 2 (throttle-assisted up to 20 mph), and Class 3 (pedal-assist up to 28 mph, with minimum driver age of 16 years).
Knowing basic street rules and safety is a plus, because some of the drivers (must be people passing through) move pretty fast along streets like Spicewood Parkway.
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Who Can Drive Golf Carts on Public Streets
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Spring is coming, and it is fun to cruise around in a golf cart. However, there are a few legal considerations. If the golf carts are driven on public streets, they must be licensed and insured. Also, the drivers of the carts must be the same - having a valid Texas Driver's License and insurance.
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Possible outcomes include being stopped by APD or a Travis County Constable with tickets issued for unlicensed and uninsured driver and unlicensed and uninsured vehicle. The fines will add up and noted when auto insurance renews. Also, should there be property damage or injury to a person, other insurance difficulties may arise, depending on your carrier.
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https://texasattorneygeneral.gov/sites/default/files/opinion-files/opinion/2021/kp-0364.pdf
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