This past year brought significant growth in Entrada, with more than 20 single-family homes under construction, the groundbreaking of La Cima de Entrada 18 luxury townhomes, Ventanas of Entrada 53-home gated subdivision, and the Hilton Garden Inn. We also celebrated the groundbreaking of the b1 Bank branch and office building. Cortez Condominiums are nearing completion and will be another beautiful addition to our community.

 

We welcomed Pinstack to the Westlake family, along with Pluralsight and Mike Bowman Century 21, who joined our Solana Terraces offices. Our beautiful Westlake Lifetime Fitness celebrated its first anniversary.

 

We also experienced a few disappointments. Copa Club, a private club, and Hugo’s did not materialize as planned. However, we continue to work closely with the developer on other opportunities for those spaces. Exciting initial plans for The Front 44 have been shared, and we look forward to announcing additional developments in early 2026.

 

Westlake Academy’s 16th graduating class included 73 students who achieved exceptional academic success. The Academy once again earned an “A” Rating from the State of Texas with 98 out of 100 points, and Niche ranked us among the top overall schools in Texas. Facilities improvements included a new synthetic turf field and scoreboard, and we welcomed a record crowd for Homecoming. Our Boys and Girls Golf Teams earned State Championships in the spring, and our Girls Cross Country Team claimed a State Championship this fall, bringing our total to 54 State Varsity Championships in our first 22 years. Thanks to a long-standing and generous gift from the Lee Estate, plans are now underway for the Arts & Science addition, which will break ground this June.

 

Building a strong sense of community remains a top priority. Events this year included our Fire Department’s Open House, planting Fourth of July flags, the Westlake Military Heroes Run, the Fire Department’s inaugural 9/11 Run to Remember, and the wonderful Westlake Together Tree Lighting. A new highlight this year was the launch of the Mayor Greaves Volunteer Service Program with the Young Men’s Service League (YMSL) Lakes Chapter, a remarkable organization of local mothers and their teenage sons who serve together and foster lifelong habits of service.

 

As our town grows, I believe it is critical that we continue to honor the original vision for Westlake. This year, our town was recognized as a Platinum-Level Certified Scenic City by the Texas Scenic City Certification Program and continues to maintain its designation as a Dark Sky City, protecting the unique character that makes Westlake special.

 

2025 also brought moments of unexpected triumphs, most notably Dr. Matthew Evans’ lifesaving actions when Mr. Bill Parmalee collapsed while cycling on Ottinger Road. We also endured heartbreaking losses, including the passing of Mr. Doug Wheat and one of our bright and beloved Westlake Academy students. We continue to extend heartfelt condolences to all who have experienced loss.

 

I remain deeply grateful to our Town Council/Board of Trustees and to our incredible staff, faculty, and administration for their dedication. It is an honor to serve as your Mayor and to represent our extraordinary town and school. Thank you for your trust and partnership. I look forward to continuing to lead our community and to share more of what we have in store for the future.