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Official Publication of the Twin Creeks Homeowner's Association
March 2013 Volume 6, Issue 3
Twin CreeksTRIBUNE
TC Twin Creeks Community, INC. Annual MeetingThursday, March 28
6:30 PMUpcoming mailer with deatils in advance of the meeting
Key Dates: • Sunday, April 7, 2013 – Toros Splash and Dash (Swim/Run)• Sunday, June 9, 2013 – Toros Tri for kids (Swim/Bike/Run) –
Sunday after school gets out
The following links are available for immediate registration.• Splash-n-Dash: http://www.active.com/not-specified/cedar-park-tx/toros-splash-n-dash-age-5---16-only-2013
Both events will be hosted at the TCCC. More details to come and you can check back at www.torostri.com. If you are interested in helping with the event, volunteering or sponsorship please contact us at www.torostri.com or Laura Roach at 512.921.8032.
Plan on participating or cheering. It will be a fun community event.
Save The Date
TWIN CREEKS FIRE SERVICE
As many of you are aware, in June of 2011, the contract for Fire Service between Travis County ESD 14 (ESD) and the City of Cedar Park (City) was terminated, and since that time our Fire and Emergency Service has been provided by the ESD. This has been an ongoing concern for us all due to the longer response time from the ESD. While the ESD has been able to provide these services, for the most part, very adequately, it has always been on the fore front of everyone’s mind to reinstate these services with the City as soon as possible. This task has been financially not feasible for the ESD to accomplish, however with added pressure from our community residents the City has been exploring ways to speed up the annexation process, in order to accomplish returning these services to Twin Creeks.
Last fall, several of the City staff members met with representatives from our HOA to discuss the possibility of a Limited Purpose Annexation of Twin Creeks (WCID 1F and 1G). The impetus for this meeting was a desire from the neighborhood to receive City Fire and Emergency Services. A Full Purpose Annexation is not feasible due to the debt structure of the two Districts not being able to be supported by the City’s tax rate. Thus, the City has been moving forward with proposed legislation for a Limited Purpose Annexation that would simultaneously de-annex the Districts from
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the ESD. Should the legislation be approved, and the ultimate annexation occur, this would not only enable the City to provide Fire and Emergency Services, but also provide other City services such as police, code enforcement, animal control, street maintenance, parks and recreation, library, voting in City elections, etc. Under this Limited Purpose Annexation Twin Creeks residents would have virtually all City services and conveniences, but would not be able to run for a City elected position or vote in any City elections on bond issues or any other elections affecting the City tax rate, until a Full Purpose Annexation occurs. Under this Limited Purpose Annexation, the ad valorem tax rate of 10 cents, currently being collected by the ESD, would be assessed and collected by the WCID’s and then passed along to the City to pay for the City services. As long as the WCID debt service tax is not raised, the taxes for the WCID (including the 10 cent ESD rate) would never be more than what Twin Creeks residents are currently paying.
Any annexation will have to be voluntary, and should the State Legislature pass the proposed bills allowing the de-annexation from the ESD and the annexation to the City, a petition will be circulated later this summer, with the goal to gain the necessary number of signatures in favor of the annexation. There will be future articles in the community newsletter as this process progresses.
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by dollar volume of homes closed 2012
twin creeks community stats:
pricerange*
$219-$295
$260-$397
$293-$449
$255-$390
$295-$453
$297-$428
$394-$412
$419-$450
$500-$552
$460-$669
gardens 50’
park 60’
enclave 60’
bluffs 70’
reserve 60’
gardens 70’
enclave 70’
canyons 80’
overlook 80’-100’
reserve 90’
homesfor sale*
1
2
2
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
homespending*
2
0
0
0
0
1
1
3
1
0
homesclosed*
1
2
4
1
0
2
1
1
0
1
$/squarefoot*
$129.09
$117.48
$99.76
$93.59
na
$104.74
$113.09
$99.91
na
$126.18
avgdom*
1
46
81
186
na
65
44
73
na
21
section(by lot width)
*All information obtained from Austin MLS Data searching 3 months prior to 2/8/13
Of agents who listed and sold more than one home in 2012 in Twin Creeks, I earned my clients the highest sold price/sq.ft.Unequaled knowledge of the Twin Creeks sub-markets within the communityProvide professional staging and photography services for all listingsAgent on the top Keller Williams Team in Austin, The Austin Real Estate Experts
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“In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes,” wrote Benjamin Franklin.
Unfortunately, he left out the inevitability of scammers using tax season to make a profit and stealing your personal information.
Our tax records generally contain the most sensitive personally identifying information that you own, including social security numbers (for you, your spouse and possibly your children), addresses, employers, net worth, etc. Because of this high concentration of sensitive data, tax time is like an all-you-can-eat buffet for identity thieves.
Last year, more than 80 million Americans filed their tax returns electronically. To prevent electronic identity theft, you must take the necessary steps to protect your computer, network and wireless connection.
SAFETY TIPS TO SECURE COMPUTERS• Strong alpha-numeric passwords that keep strangers out of
your system• Anti-virus and anti-spyware software configured with
automatic updates• Encrypted hard drives or folders (especially for your tax
preparer)• Automatic operating system updates and security patches• An encrypted wireless network protection• A firewall between your computer and the internet
S A F E T Y T I P S F O R TA X T I M E S A F E PREPAREDNESS• Never leave your tax documents exposed on your desk either
at your office or at home.• Any copies of tax documents that you no longer need should
be shredded. A cross cut shredder is recommended by local law enforcement.
• Make certain you store all tax records, documents and related material in a secure safe place.
BLOCK CAPTAINSWe are fortunate that so many of our residents have
volunteered to serve as block captains; however, block captains are still needed for the following neighborhood streets: The Park – Beeleigh Ct., Durlston Ct., & Tattler Dr.The Bluffs – Dartford BendThe Enclave – Mingus Dr.The Gardens – Ben Doran Ct.The Overlook – Welton Cliff Dr. (2800’s and 2900’s)The Reserve – Crystal Hill, Granite Ct., Millstream & Sugar Maple Ct.
If your street does not have a captain, please consider volunteering. Being a block captain is easy – simply visit your neighbors and obtain their contact information (instructions and forms are provided) and forward an occasional important email. Contact Terra Tisdale at [email protected] to volunteer.
Get ready to lap the competition this summer . . . Dates March 18 – April 18 Time Monday – Thursday 4 days/week, 5 weeks, 20 sessions 4:00-5:00 p.m. OR 6:00-7:00 p.m. Swimmers are grouped according to age and ability
Location Twin Creeks Country Club 3201 Twin Creeks Club Drive Cedar Park, TX
Evaluation/Registration/Placement Feb 25, 26, 27, or 28 March 4, 6, 7 3:15–3:45 p.m. OR 6:00–7:00 p.m. Choose a day/time to register; come prepared to swim
Cost
Benefits
Facility
Eligibility
Need more
info?
$100 (TCCC members) $110 (non-members)
Get a head start on your summer league season
Improve technique in all 4 strokes
Improve starts and turns
USA Swimming Certified Coaches instruct from on-deck and in the water
6-lane lap pool, HEATED
5 years and up Must be able to complete
a length (25 meters) of freestyle and a length of backstroke UNASSISTED
For up-to-date information about CTXAthletics, please check out our website at:
CTX Athletics is NowAccepting Tornado Club
Applications!!!
DATE SPORT OPPONENT TIME3/8 SB Mary Hardin-Baylor (DH) 5:00 p.m.3/9 SB Mary Hardin-Baylor (DH) 2:00 p.m.3/12 BB Dallas (DH) 3:00 p.m.3/22 BB Sul Ross State 7:00 p.m.3/23 BB Sul Ross State (DH) 1:00 p.m.3/28 SB Texas Lutheran (DH) 2:00 p.m.3/28 BB Mary Hardin-Baylor 7:00 p.m.3/29 BB Mary Hardin-Baylor (DH) 1:00 p.m.3/29 SB Texas Lutheran (DH) 2:00 p.m.4/9 BB Trinity 7:00 p.m.4/12 SB Hardin-Simmons (DH) 4:00 p.m.4/13 SB Hardin-Simmons (DH) 2:00 p.m. 4/15 BB Southwestern 7:00 p.m.
BB (Baseball)SB (Softball)
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VISTA RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT GRADUATION 2013
4th Annual Spring Bazaar!Easter, Mother’s Day and Graduation Day are just around the
corner! Please join us for some springtime shopping
When: Saturday, March 23th, 2013 10:00AM-4:00PMWhere: Vista Ridge HS Cafeteria, 200 S. Vista Ridge Blvd, Cedar Park
We will also feature a Vendors Raffle Basket, Silent Auction, Bake Sale and Concessions. Check out the Silent Auction at the Vista Ridge Project Graduation Facebook Page
Interested vendors please contact us at [email protected] or Monica Hanzel 512-497-5146 or go to our Project Graduation website at vrhsprojectgraduation.com.
Approval of this organization and its activities are in no way an endorsement by or sponsored by leander independent school district
High School Students from 60 countries are arriving to our area this coming august and I am looking for volunteers to host them. You need to provide a bed and meals for the student. They have their own spending money and are fully insured. If you are interested in volunteering and making a dream of a teen come true please email or call.
DOWN1. Nativity scene piece 2. Competition at the Greek
games 3. Capital of the Ukraine 4. Symbol 5. Expression of surprise 6. Emblem 7. Pickle juice 8. A ball out of bounds (2 wds.) 10. Twist violently 14. Ripper 17. Strums 18. Slough 19. Ross ___, philanthropist 20. Gods 23. Brand of sandwich cookie 24. Seaweed substance 25. Cabana 27. Blue
ACROSS1. Tails 5. Tableland 9. Billy or nanny 10. Expressing dislike word 11. Capital of Norway 12. Dote 13. Eludes 15. Beverage 16. Crime 18. Crayon name 21. Cause of sickness 22. Merchant 26. Arc 28. Dwell 29. Ballerina skirts 30. Among 31. Dueling sword 32. Fly alone
DOWN1. Id's counterparts 2. Eat 3. Painter of melting clocks 4. Breezy 5. Soil 6. Show emotions 7. Lark 8. In the lead 10. Fuss 14. Booths 17. City 18. Social position 19. Shred (2 wds.) 20. Having wings 23. Fancy car 24. Vile 25. Do it again 27. Regret
ACROSS1. Tails 5. Tableland 9. Billy or nanny 10. Expressing dislike word 11. Capital of Norway 12. Dote 13. Eludes 15. Beverage 16. Crime 18. Crayon name 21. Cause of sickness 22. Merchant 26. Arc 28. Dwell 29. Ballerina skirts 30. Among 31. Dueling sword 32. Fly alone
DOWN1. Id's counterparts 2. Eat 3. Painter of melting clocks 4. Breezy 5. Soil 6. Show emotions 7. Lark 8. In the lead 10. Fuss 14. Booths 17. City 18. Social position 19. Shred (2 wds.) 20. Having wings 23. Fancy car 24. Vile 25. Do it again 27. Regret
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SudokuThe challenge is to fill every row across, every column down, and every3x3 box with the digits 1 through 9. Each 1 through 9 digit must appearonly once in each row across, each column down, and each 3x3 box.
March is National Nutrition Month. Celebrate by trying out some of these healthy snack ideas:• Whole grain bagel with melted low fat or non-fat cheese• Baked tortilla chips and salsa• Cereal (preferably whole-grain) and low-fat or fat free milk• Homemade trail mix of wheat or bran Chex or cheerios, pretzels,
raisins, and nuts• Whole wheat toast with butter or margarine and jam• Baby carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, or celery and yogurt-based dip• Fruit, including fresh, frozen, canned, or ready-to-eat fruit, such as
apples peeled and sliced, oranges cut into sections, cantaloupe and pineapple in bite-sized cubes, or fruit salad
• Fruit shake or smoothie made with frozen fruit and a cup of fat free or low-fat milk or yogurt
beans, low-fat cheese, and salsa on a tortilla – roll up and cut into bite-sized pieces
• Tortilla roll-ups: spread chicken breast strips, salsa, and lettuce on a tortilla. Roll up and cut into bite-sized pieces. Or, leave out the tortilla and roll up the chicken and salsa in the lettuce
• Yogurt, alone, or as a dip or topping for fresh fruit• Layer fruit, yogurt and grape-nuts in a glass for a parfait• Nuts• Peanut butter on graham crackers• Peanut butter on sliced apple or celery• Milkshake made with nonfat or low-fat frozen yogurt• Sugar-free pudding or Jello cup• Oatmeal raisin or peanut butter cookies and fat free or low-fat milk• Zucchini or pumpkin bread• Low fat Cottage cheese and fruit• Turkey sandwich on wheat bread• Granola or cereal bar
For more information about healthy snacks and diets, contact your health care provider, your Concentra health specialist, or visit the Department of Health and Human Services at: http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/dga2005/recommendations.htm
A Focus on Healthy Snack IdeasBy: Concentra Urgent Care
DOORS & WINDOWS• All exterior doors should be solid core or of metal construction.• All entry doors should be equipped with a good quality deadbolt lock
having a minimum of a one inch throw.• A good quality double cylinder deadbolt lock should be used if there
is glass within 40 inches of the lock. If using such a lock, be certain a key is readily available in case of emergency. In all cases, use a heavy duty strike plate with Number 12 gauge 3” woodscrews.
• All exit doors without side hinges should have their hinges pinned. Install a peephole with at least a 180 degree viewing area.
• Secure all sliding doors with an anti-lifting device and a secondary locking device, and install secondary locking devices on all windows.
EXTERIOR & LANDSCAPE• Install lighting in areas around doors, walkway, and driveways.• Use inexpensive timers to automatically turn the lights on and
off at dusk and dawn. Do not leave ladders or tools outside. They cana ssist someone in gaining entry.
• Be certain your shrubs/trees do not hide your address & it is visible so if necessary, emergency personnel can find your home quickly.
ALARM SYSTEMS• Chose ar eputable, well established company.• Learn how to use your alarms system properly to reduce false alarms
(fines can be assessed for false alarms).• Do not write your alarm code/password on or near the alarm
keypad. Put a warning sign on windows and entrances.• Be certain your alarm call-back list is up-to-date.• Additional Information• Acknowledge all callers through locked doors and/or your
peephole.• Keep doors, windows and garage doors closed and locked, even
when you’re at home. Draw all curtains and shades at night to prevent viewing from the street.
• When traveling, keep your home looking lived-in by having the grass cut, mail and newspapers picked up and lights turned on and off with at imer.
• Before moving into a new house, re-key or change all exterior locks and also change the code to your garage opener.
• Engrave valuables with your Texas driver license (preceded by the letters “TX”). Engravers are inexpensive and are available in hardware departments.
RE/MAX Capital City 1903 Cypress Creek Rd. Ste 101 Cedar Park Texas 78613
Single Story Two Story Backs to Golf Course # Homes for Sale (Active) # Homes Contract Pending Average List Price Average List $/ Sq. Ft. Average Sold Price Average Sold $/ Sq. Ft. Active Days on Market Sold Days on Market
1 5
$300,000 $129.01 $275.08 $118.73
19 14
8 5
$453,101 $112.51
$417,378 $112.82
67 66
0 2
$500,500 $135.35 $528,238 $125.35
83 75
Information Provided by Austin Board of REALTORS as of 02/06/2013 Data averaged using previous six months.
My Client-First PhilosophyThere are many qualities and skills that go into being an excellent real estate professional - integrity, in-depth
community and market knowledge, marketing savvy, effective negotiation skills and a high-quality profes-sional network, all of which are hallmarks of how I work. I have now been helping families buy and sell properties since 1995.That said, in my experience as an Austin real estate professional, I've also found that providing the very best service
is essentially about putting my clients first. This means keeping myself accessible, being a good listener as well as a good communicator, and responding quickly to your needs.This "client first" philosophy has always been my approach and it requires me to continually improve my skills and ways of doing business. In addition, I've found that the latest technologies are enabling me to do everything I've always done, only much more quickly and efficiently. They've also helped me to extend the range of services I provide to my clients. So when you decide that you'd like to buy or sell a home in the Austin areas, please contact me.
Riley Masterson
RE/MAX Capital City 1903 Cypress Creek Rd. Ste 101 Cedar Park, Texas 78613
Wanting more for your home?You have an investment in Twin Creeks...so do I.
As a Twin Creeks home owner, it’s important to me that you sell your home for the best possible price.