City of Live Oak, Texas

09/14/2026

The City of Live Oak extends our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Veronica Garcia and the Northeast Lakeview College staff and students for hosting such a meaningful and memorable September 11 Remembrance Ceremony.

We especially recognize Kim Sistruck, Secretary of the Student Veterans of America student organization, for her service to our nation and for delivering the opening words during the ceremony. We also thank Jonathan Offret, a Pre-Nursing student at Northeast Lakeview College, for his moving performance of the National Anthem.

Dr. Garcia and Mayor Mary M. Dennis placed a floral arrangement in honor and remembrance of the lives lost on September 11, 2001. The College also recognized Assistant Fire Chief Rafael Luna as its 2026 First Responder Award recipient, honoring his outstanding 17-years of service and commitment to keeping the Northeast Lakeview College community safe.

The City of Live Oak is grateful to Dr. Garcia, the NLC staff and students, City administrators, Councilman Ed Cimics, firefighters, EMTs, police officers, and first responders from surrounding communities who came together today to show their respect and support on this important day of remembrance.

We remember. We honor. We will never forget.

09/11/2026

Today, on the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, the City of Live Oak honors the lives lost, the heroes who answered the call, and the families forever changed.

Thank you to the Live Oak Fire and Police Departments and the CESO Pipes & Drums for presenting such a beautiful and moving ceremony.

We will never forget.

09/11/2026

Scarecrows Invasion UPDATE: We have extended the date to install your scarecrow designs until Friday, September 18th. Due to the change in the competition timeframe, there seems to be some confusion. We hope that this provides additional time to get those scarecrows ready for display.

The Scarecrow Invasion is returning, bringing plenty of creativity, fun and fall spirit to Shin Oak Drive from September 18th through October 16th. Live Oak businesses will be picking out their favorite spot so that the judging can begin!

Drive by and pick your favorite!

09/10/2026

The NEW September-October edition of Hometown News is here!

Fall is shaping up to be a busy one in Live Oak, and we’ve got plenty happening around town! From community traditions to family-friendly fun, there’s something for everyone:

🎃Scarecrows Are Back! Sept 14th – Oct. 16th
The Scarecrow Invasion is returning, bringing plenty of creativity, fun and fall spirit to Shin Oak Drive. Live Oak businesses will soon be picking out their favorite spot so that the judging can begin!

🎶🎵Shindig on Shin Oak – October 24th 4p-10p
Get ready for one of Live Oak’s favorite FREE community events! Come out for an evening of fun, food, music and good times with your neighbors.

💸Citywide Garage Sale – Oct. 2-4th
It’s time to clean out, cash in and find a few treasures of your own!

🔥Fire Prevention Week – Oct. 4th-10th
This year’s Fire Safety Week, features the theme, “Charge into Fire Safety!” The Live Oak Fire Department will be visiting local schools and daycare centers.

💊DEA Drug Take Back Oct 24th 10a-2p at the Live Oak Clubhouse
The Live Oak Police Department and the DEA will once again participate in the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back, giving residents a safe way to dispose of unused or expired medications.

👀And that’s just a peek at what’s inside! Be sure to check your mailbox for the latest Hometown News or take a look at the digital edition and start planning your fall calendar. Live Oak, there’s a lot to look forward to!

09/09/2026

🚧ALERT! ALERT! THE PLANNED ROADWORK HAS BEEN POSTPONED BY THE CONTRACTOR UNTIL SEPTEMBER 23RD

🚧LOOKOUT ROAD CLOSURE UPDATED!!!!

Motorists, please be advised that the road work previously scheduled for Thursday, September 10, 2026 HAS BEEN POSTONED until SEPTEMBER 23rd, on Lookout Road between Toepperwein Road and Loop 1604.

🕘 Wednesday, September 23rd
Work Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Lookout Road between Toepperwein Road and Loop 1604

The work will include:
• Removal of existing road markers/reflectors
• Installation of 1,148 new road markers/reflectors

To provide a safer work environment for both motorists and road crews, Lookout Road will be closed to through traffic during the work period. Motorists should plan ahead and use an alternate route. The contractor will provide all necessary traffic control devices and will have two police officers stationed at each end of the road closure to assist with traffic control and safety.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as this work is completed. Please slow down, follow posted traffic control, and give road crews plenty of room to work safely. Work is expected to be completed by 4:00 p.m. the same day, September 23rd.

09/08/2026

🤠 Happy 26th Anniversary, Texas Roadhouse!

Matt Sanders and the Roadies at Texas Roadhouse wrapped up a week-long celebration marking 26 years of serving Live Oak and the surrounding communities!

Thank you for inviting the City of Live Oak to be part of such a special milestone. We appreciate all you do for our community and wish you many more years of success, great food, and good times around the table.

Here’s to the next 26 years, Roadies! Keep doing what you do best! ❤️

📍 13830 I-35, Live Oak, TX

09/02/2026

08/31/2026

LANE AND ROAD CLOSURES:
This work has been rescheduled to occur tonight; it was rescheduled due to the storms that came in over the weekend.

This work is scheduled for 9 p.m. Monday, August 31 to 5 a.m. Tuesday, September 1

🚧All lanes of the southbound I-35 frontage road from Forum Pkwy. to Old Austin Rd. will be closed for bridge work. (Local access for area businesses will be maintained by police es**rt at the intersection of Forum Pkwy.)

08/31/2026

NOTICE:

The Special City Council workshop scheduled for August 31, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. has been canceled. Please visit the City's web page for information concerning future meeting dates and times.

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