Homestead Estates Weekly Digest

Weekly Digest

June 06, 2026

Discover local news that inspires, informs and connects neighbors around the corner and around town.

Homestead Estates

Latest News

Wyze Security Camera Recall: What Homestead Estates Residents Need to Know About Fire Risks and Available Refunds

Residents in Homestead Estates who use Wyze Solar Cam Pan security cameras should check their devices immediately following a nationwide recall affecting more than 321,000 units due to a potential fire and burn hazard linked to lithium-ion batteries. READ MORE

Elgin ISD Names Dr. Stormy Hickman Interim Superintendent as District Prepares for Leadership Transition

As Superintendent Dr. Jana Rueter prepares to step down from her leadership role, Elgin ISD has named Deputy Superintendent Dr. Stormy Hickman as interim superintendent, ensuring continuity during a period of growth, major bond projects, and expanding opportunities for Wildcat students. READ MORE

REMINDER: Elgin’s Juneteenth Celebration Returns for 27th Anniversary With Parade, Music, Pageant and Community Events

Elgin’s 27th Annual Juneteenth Celebration will bring parades, music, family activities and community pride to Veterans Memorial Park over the weekend of June 11-13, just minutes from Homestead Estates this June. Don't miss out - click for details! READ MORE

Welcome to Homestead Estates: Meet New Community Manager Jaclyn May

Homestead Estates has a new community manager! Get to know Jaclyn May, her background, her commitment to resident service, and her vision for supporting a connected and thriving neighborhood. READ MORE

Elgin Public Library Cards Available Free for Families Through August Thanks to Bastrop County Cares Grant

Families in Elgin and surrounding communities can now receive a free Elgin Public Library card through August 15, 2026, opening the door to books, technology, educational programs, and creative resources for all ages. READ MORE

Mail Theft and Check Washing on the Rise: What Residents of Homestead Estates Need to Know to Protect Their Mail and Packages

From stolen packages and missing checks to increasingly sophisticated check washing scams, postal inspectors are urging residents of Homestead Estates to take simple steps that can help protect their mail, finances and personal information. READ MORE

Early Results Show Travis County Mental Health Diversion Program Reducing Arrests and Crisis Episodes

New data from Travis County’s jail diversion pilot suggests that connecting people with mental health services instead of incarceration may be reducing arrests, emergency room visits, and repeat crisis episodes. READ MORE

Elgin’s Morris Memorial Pool Opens for Summer 2026 Season with Swimming, Water Aerobics and Free Family Swim Nights

Summer has arrived in Elgin, and Morris Memorial Pool is welcoming families, fitness enthusiasts and swimmers of all ages with affordable admission, water aerobics classes, lap swim opportunities and several free family swim nights throughout the 2026 summer season. READ MORE

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Austin

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Four Seasons Private Residences Lake Austin Secures $870 Million Financing as Major Luxury Development Moves Forward

A major milestone has been reached for the Four Seasons Private Residences Lake Austin project, with developers securing $870 million in construction financing for the ultra-luxury waterfront community planned along one of Austin’s last undeveloped stretches of Lake Austin shoreline. READ MORE

H-E-B Donates $500,000 to Build Youth Basketball Courts Across Texas as Spurs Make Finals Run

As excitement builds around the San Antonio Spurs’ return to the NBA Finals, H-E-B is investing in a lasting community legacy with a $500,000 donation that will help bring new youth basketball courts to underserved neighborhoods in San Antonio, Austin, Brownsville, and Corpus Christi. READ MORE

East Austin’s New Mass Timber Workplace Opens, Bringing Sustainable Design and New Street-Level Activity to East Seventh Street

A newly opened four-story mixed-use development in East Austin is drawing attention for its mass timber construction, women-led ownership representation, and plans to add new retail and restaurant activity along East Seventh Street. READ MORE

New South Austin Community to Debut as Cloverleaf Grand Opening Showcases New Housing Options Near Onion Creek

A new residential community in South Austin is set to welcome prospective homebuyers this weekend as Century Communities opens Cloverleaf, a development offering single-family homes near Onion Creek Metropolitan Park and major employment corridors. READ MORE

Austin Community Foundation Opens $1.1 Million Grant Opportunity for Central Texas Nonprofits Focused on Economic Mobility

Nonprofits across Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bastrop, Burnet, and Caldwell counties have an opportunity to secure unrestricted funding through Austin Community Foundation’s Women’s Fund and Hispanic Impact Fund, with applications open through July 31. READ MORE

Moody Center June 2026 Lineup: Monster Trucks, Comedy, Pop Superstars and More Coming to Austin

From Monster Jam and Nate Bargatze to Ariana Grande and Charlie Puth, Moody Center's June 2026 calendar is packed with major concerts, family entertainment, and live events in Austin. READ MORE

Tiff’s Treats Launches 2026 Summer Pass, Offering Daily Cookie Dozens Throughout the Summer

A new Tiff’s Treats Summer Pass is giving cookie lovers across Texas and beyond the chance to redeem a dozen warm cookies every day from late June through mid-August. READ MORE

Typhoon Texas Austin Kicks Off June with Free Admission Deals, Great Grades Rewards and Summer Events for Families

From free admission for students with strong report cards to buy-one-get-one ticket deals and exclusive season pass perks, Typhoon Texas Austin is giving Central Texas families plenty of reasons to make a splash this June. READ MORE