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This week, young cancer patients from hospitals across Texas and Louisiana are attending the Sunshine Kids Foundation 25th Annual Teen Lake Escape in Lago Vista. July 31, from 9 to 11:00 a.m., the children are scheduled to participate in a hands-on law enforcement and first-responder demonstration provided by the Travis County Sheriff's Office, STAR Flight, Austin-Travis County EMS, Travis County Parks, Jonestown Police Department, Balcones Wildlife Refuge Fire, and ESD1 Fire.

The event’s location is Mattress Max’s (MacInvale) house located at 809 Ivean Pearson.

Directions: Take 1431 from Cedar Park and turn left on Lohman’s Ford in Lago Vista. Approximately 5 miles south on Lohman’s, turn left on Ivean Pearson. Mattress Max’s will be on the left after about a mile. Fire apparatus will be parked in front of the residence.

TAX RATE: TRAVIS COUNTY ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR’S TAX RATE. THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 3.5 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $9.12.