August 14, 2026
Dear Lakewood homeowners:
After 22 years with the Lakewood Homeowners Association and 30 years in the property management business, I have told the Lakewood HOA Board of Directors of my decision to retire. I am closing Carol Wolf Management effective October 1, 2026.

It’s been my privilege to know the people of Lakewood, and I will miss all of you. I am particularly grateful to your dedicated HOA board members, who volunteer their time to keep their community a place you are proud to call home.

I’m also sincerely grateful for the many opportunities, experiences and support I have received over 30 years in this business.

Lori, my assistant, has accepted a wonderful new job elsewhere. She has been a dedicated employee for 10 years, and I know she will be missed by all.

My last day will be September 30. This will allow the board two months to choose a replacement management company. I told the board I am committed to ensuring a smooth transition and will assist in any way possible during my remaining time. They also know to call me if they need my help or have questions in the future.

Thank you again for the opportunity to be a part of your community.

Sincerely,

Carol Wolf

Manager, Lakewood Homeowners Association

There were three key takeaways from the recent information meeting about wildfires for Lakewood and Jester Estates residents.

First, sign up for a free Structural Ignition Zone Evaluation (or SIZE) to assess the wildfire risk to your home, sign up for alerts at warncentraltexas.org, and know how to find Temporary Assembly Points (TAP) signs in an evacuation.

During a SIZE evaluation, an Austin wildfire advisor will meet you at your home to walk the exterior and explain how to strengthen your property against wildfire risk. It’s important because embers from wildfires can travel more than 1.5 miles. Learn more here.

Second, sign up for alerts of all emergency types at warncentraltexas.org. You can decide which alerts you want and how you want to receive them.

And third, know where to look for TAP signs and directions when leaving our neighborhood if it’s ordered to evacuate. The signs are typically located away from the neighborhood to ease traffic. Scan the sign’s QR code to complete a form telling emergency responders that folks in your home are accounted for. There’s more in the presentation shown at the recent meeting here.

Lakewood is a participating site in NFPA – Firewise USA®, a nationwide designation for communities working to reduce wildfire risks. The meeting was held at St. Thomas More Catholic Church.

Here are the details for tomorrow’s garage sales (Saturday, April 25)! They’re scheduled from 8 a.m. to noon at 6321 Big Cat Cove, 6909 Dogwood Hollow, 7102 Coachwhip Hollow, 6905 Hideaway Hollow, 6610 Robbie Creek Cove and 6501 Robbie Creek Cove.

Due to conflicts by Lakewood HOA board members with May 4, the monthly meeting of the board has been moved to May 11. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. as usual.