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BACKGROUND INFORMATION

CITY:

• City Of Jonestown: 512-267-3244
  18649 RM-1431, Ste 4A, Jonestown, TX 78645
  jonestown.org; Email: not available

CHAMBER, TOURISM & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:

• Now joined with North Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce. See Hill Country Commerce

NEIGHBORING TOWNS (by road): 15 mi N of Volente, 3 mi E of Lago Vista, 12 mi NE of Point Venture

PRINCIPAL BUSINESS: Water recreation, rural residential community, commuter community of Austin

MAJOR ATTRACTIONS: See full details in Directory below

• Lake Travis Area: Lake Recreation, water sports, boating, fishing, swimming, restaurants, entertainment, shopping
• Chimney Swifts: As celebrated members of the community, these tiny birds (Chaetura pelagica) make a great contribution to the area by entertaining with their flying acrobatics at dusk as they head into their cistern home, and by keeping the bug population down by eating large amounts and varieties of flying insects. The City of Jonestown & U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service sponsor an annual celebration of the Chimney Swift.

NEARBY & HILL COUNTRY-WIDE ATTRACTIONS: See Attractions.

Some of the very nearby attractions include:

• Highland Lakes Area: Lake Recreation & Water Sports
• Lago Vista: Airpower Museum; Golf; Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge; Lake Travis Water Recreation
• Point Venture: Golf
• Volente: Lake Travis Water Recreation; Parks

PARKS: There are many state, county and LCRA parks in the greater area as profiled on the Parks page. These parks include:

• Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge
• LAKE TRAVIS SHORE PARKS:
  • Briarcliff: Pace Bend
  • Hudson Bend: Mansfield Dam
  • Jonestown: Dave Reed, Fireman's, Jones Brothers, Laura Reed, Pecan Bottom, Shady, Veterans Memorial
  • Lago Vista: Arkansas Bend, Arrowhead Point, Bar-K, Cody, Emerald, Greenshore, Hancock, Heather, Marina View
  • Lakeway: Dragon, Lakeway City, Porpoise, Rebel, Sailfish, Swim Center
  • Hudson Bend: Mansfield Dam
  • NW Lake Travis: Camp Creek, Gloster Bend, Turkey Bend
  • Oasis: Mansfield Dam
  • Point Venture: Arkansas Bend, Dink Pearson
  • Spicewood: Grelle, Muleshoe Bend, Narrows
  • Volente: Bob Wentz-Windy Point, Cypress Creek, Hippie Hollow, Malberper, Sandy Creek, Shaffer Bend, Tom Hughes, Turkey Bend, Volente Beach Waterpark

City of Jonestown owned and managed parks, with more detail shown at City, include:

• Jones Brothers Park: Located at the end of Park Dr and along the shores of Lake Travis, this 32 acre park offers a variety of amenities that include covered picnic sites, ball fields, sand volleyball court, tennis/ basketball court, walking paths and a playscape. This park has a lengthy shoreline for swimming or fishing. Canoe and kayak rental. 3 public boat ramps. 2 covered pavilions.
• Veterans Memorial Park: Located on RM-1431, it features a bronze statue of a young soldier entitled "Going Home" and a beautiful picnic area under the canopy of stately oak trees.
• Fireman's Park: Located at the corner of Crestview and North Park, is a small park that offers plenty of shade, ten picnic tables and a wood burning smoker. Originally owned and maintained by JVFD, this park is now connected to Jones Brothers Park via the new Canyon Hiking Trail.
• Pecan Bottom Park: By a rock dam in Sandy Creek
• Shady Park

Nearby Travis County parks include:

• Dave Reed Park: ( Park)
• Laura Reed Park: Primitive, with picnicking and hiking. (Travis County Park)

EVENT CALENDARS: Festivals & Major Events; Local Activities & Fun Things To Do; Farmer & Flea Market Days; Specialty & Seasonal Market Days; Art & Galleries; Quilting & Fiber Arts; Car Shows; Motorcycling Events; Beer & Brewing; Wine; Pet Events

WEATHER: Local Weather; Hill Country-wide Weather

MEDIA COVERAGE: See full details in Directory below.

• On-Line News: Google News
• Newspaper:
  North Shore Beacon, northshorebeacon.com
  Northshore Star Newspaper
• Radio/TV, Articles & Videos:

MAPS: Local Google; Hill Country Special Maps

HISTORY: Handbook of Texas Online: ". . . It was established in the late 1930s by Emmet A. Jones and his brother, Warren. The community was incorporated in the 1980s and reported a population of 683 in 1988."

From the City web site: "Jonestown has existed as a populated rural community since it was originally settled by the Jones brothers, Emmett and Warren in the late 1930's. Around 1940, Warren built the first commercial structure in what is now Jonestown. When Mansfield Dam was increased in height, and Lake Travis was filled, the development of Jonestown as a lake resort became possible. Begun at first as a haven for weekend fishermen and boaters, more and more people built their permanent residence here and commuted to work in Austin. A few fishing cabins still remain, but large, new homes are being built on estate lots in gated communities, many with lake-front or lake views. The City of Jonestown incorporated as a General Law City in 1985, as did other small towns around the area, in response to the City of Austin's aggressive move to incorporate the Colorado River bed as far as Marble Falls. The widening and straightening of RM-1431 to Highway 183 in 1982 enhanced this population change and provided a most eye-pleasing Farm to Market Road where folks come to start the tour of the Highland Lakes. It rapidly grew from an incorporated population of 683 in 1988 to a population of 1,681 as reported in the 2000 Census. It is estimated at over 2000 at present time."

PRIOR CITY NAMES:

HISTORICAL MARKERS:

CEMETERIES:

AVAILABLE SERVICES: Gas: yes; Convenience Stores: yes; Restaurants: yes; Lodging: yes; Grocery Stores: yes; Banks: yes; Vehicle Repair: yes; Hospital: yes; Med Clinic: yes; Post Office: yes; Public Schools: yes; Cemetery: yes

OTHER PROFILES: City Data; Texas Escapes; Wikipedia

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BUSINESS & ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY




EASY STREET MARINA: 512-267-4289; 17900 Easy St, Jonestown, TX 78645. easystreetmarina.com

NAUTICAL BOAT CLUB: 512-257-2628; 16612 Lantern View Dr, Jonestown, TX 78746. nauticalboatclub.com/austin-texas-lake-travis-northshore. A boating country club, located at former Northshore Marina.

SAIL AUSTIN CHARTERS: at Northshore Marina (above), Captain Tim Best, 817-909-2378; sailaustin.com

SANDY CREEK BOAT REPAIR: 512-267-4849; 18807 FM-1431, Jonestown, TX 78645

UTOPIAN CRUISES: 512-267-7925; 6612 Lantern View Dr, Jonestown, TX 78645




FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH: 512-267-1544; 19000 RM-1431, Jonestown, TX 78645

SOUTH JONESTOWN CHURCH: Jonestown, TX 78645

TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH: Jonestown, TX 78645

EMERGENCIES
(Police, Fire, EMS/Medical)
Dial 911

CODE RED: 866-939-0911; Web Sign-Up. A free, automated system whereby you can be notified (via phone call, text, or mobile app) by your local emergency response team in the event of emergency situations or critical community alerts. Examples include: evacuation notices, bio-terrorism alerts, boil water notices, severe weather and missing child reports.

CRIME STOPPERS-REPORT ANONYMOUSLY: 1-800-222-8477; or click: Stoppers

NORTH LAKE TRAVIS FIRE & RESCUE: 512-267-3586; POB 5278, 18300 Park Dr, Jonestown, TX 78645-3454. nltfire.org




LOCAL CITY GOVERNMENT:

JONESTOWN, CITY OF: 512-267-3244; 18649 RM-1431, Ste 4A, Jonestown, TX 78645. jonestown.org

PARKS DEPARTMENT: Lina Wintz, 512-267-3722

LOCAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT: See: Travis County Government Offices

JONESTOWN COMMUNITY CENTER: 512-854-1500; 18649 RM-1431, Ste 6A, Jonestown, TX 78645. Web. 8a-5p, M-F. A Travis County government facility. Activities and functions include: Food programs, housing-related assistance, job search services, clothing closet, social work services, senior lunch program. A non-profit food pantry (partner with Central Texas Food Bank).

STATE & FEDERAL GOVERNMENT: For offices that represent the Hill Country,
see: Texas & Federal Government Offices

CRISIS HOTLINES: click Hotlines-Emergencies

DAY & SEASON HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES:

See full list of leases for this town at: Hunting & Fishing.




LAKESIDE A-LURE VACATION HOUSE: 512) 786-8413; 10612 Lakeside Dr, Jonestown, TX 78645

LAKEVIEW CABIN: 18778 RR-1431 #11, Jonestown, TX 78645




ALAN "BONES" DAVIS: 512-466-3170; Jonestown, TX 78645. bonesdavis.com. For profit and some charity Solo Musician: Folk, folk rock, country;

BLIND FAITH WINDOW COVERINGS: 512-373-3630; 18601 RM-1431, Ste 102, Jonestown, TX 78645. austinblindfaith.com

CLEARVIEW HOMES: 512-267-6767; 18644 RM-1431, Jonestown, TX 78645

CYPRESS TECHNOLOGIES: 512-267-9973; 17301 RM-1431, Jonestown, TX 78645. cypressmfg.com. Electronics Manufacturer

DAVE'S AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES: 512-267-9755; 18669 RM-1431, Jonestown, TX 78645

DAX + JADE: 512-428-4073; 19621 FM-1431, Ste 200, Jonestown, TX 78645. daxandjade.com. Shop & studio, gift boutique, craft classes, event space

DELIVER VALYOU POSTAL STORE: 512-502-5001; 18601 FM-1431, Ste 104, Jonestown

DOUBLE J HORSE FACILITY (formerly Deer Canyon Stables): 512-810-5001; 10720 Deer Canyon Rd, Jonestown, TX 78645. deercanyonstables.com. Horse boarding, riding lessons, trail rides.

EAGLE EYE GUNSMITH: 512-297-2898; 19624D RM-1431, Jonestown, TX 78645

EDWARD JONES: 19621 RM-1431, Ste 401, Jonestown, TX 78645

HAPPY EWE: 512-284-7408; 18360 RM-1431, Ste B, Jonestown, TX 78645. happyewefibers.com. Crochet, knit, spin, weave

HILL COUNTRY HANDYMAN & PAINTING SERVICES: 512-636-2592; 10726 Deer Canyon Rd, Jonestown, TX 78645

JONESTOWN DEPOT: 512-963-0055; 18645 RM-1431, Jonestown, TX 78645. Art, music, antiques

LALA'S EMPTY NEST: 512-922-4127; 10804 Ridgeway, #102, Jonestown, TX 78645

LINTONMANCILLA: 512-579-7910; 18709 Double Canyon Dr, Jonestown, TX 78645. LintonMancilla.com. Acoustic, adult contemporary musical ensemble

THE SHOW THAT NEVER ENDS: 512-297-4441; 18602 W Lakeview Dr, Jonestown, TX 78645. mcchristiandrums.com. Music education

NORTHSHORE HOMES: 18604 RM-1431, Jonestown, TX 78645

RAYMOND JONES FINANCIAL SERVICES: 512-267-5353; 18666 RM-1431, Jonestown, TX 78645

REGIONS BANK: 512-267-5900; 18643 RM-1431, Jonestown, TX 78645. regions.com

(The) SHAPE SHOP: 512-317-2893; 18604 RM-1431, Ste 1, Jonestown, TX 78645. theshapeshoppe.net

SILVERTON CUSTOM HOMES (& REAL ESTATE): 512-267-3777; 18592 FM-1431, Jonestown, TX 78645. silvertoncustomhomes.com

TEXAS PAINTBALL: 512-257-8728; 18300 Medina Vista Ln, Jonestown, TX 78645. txpb.com




JONESTOWN COMMUNITY LIBRARY: 512-267-7511; 18649 RM-1431, Ste 10-A, Jonestown, TX 78645. Web; jonestownlibrary@austin.rr.com

JONESTOWN NIGHT SKY ADVOCACY GROUP: jtownnightsky.com. A non-profit conservation organization that attempts to preserve the night sky by lessening night light transgression & pollution.




AUSTIN PET SOLUTIONS: 512-337-2774; 11001 Travis Dr, Jonestown, TX 78645. Pet supplies

JUST FUR PETS: 512-762-6937; 19120 Old Burnet Rd, Jonestown, TX 78645. Facebook. Boarding, sitting, home visits

RED BONE GROOM & BOARD: 512-382-7463; 10702 Laurel Ln, Jonestown, TX 78645

Note: See separate listing sections for horses, riding, equestrian, sitters and other care.




HAPPY EWE: 512-284-7408; 18360 RM-1431, Ste B, Jonestown, TX 78645




COLDWELL BANKER - SAM BILLINGS: 512-267-3292; 18670 RM-1431, Jonestown, TX 78645. sgbillings.com

JONES & CARTER REAL ESTATE: 512-635-2783; 18650 RM-1431, Jonestown, TX 78645. Bill Vines, Realtor

NORTHWEST HORIZON PROPERTIES: 19624 RM-1431, Jonestown, TX 78645






BAKER'S BAKERY: 512-789-2074; 17916 Crystal Cove, Jonestown, TX 78645

BAKER’S BRISKET CO: 18653 RM-1431, Jonestown, TX 78645

HOMETOWN PIZZA: 512-428-4814; 18608 RM-1431, Jonestown, TX 78645. hometownpizzajonestown.com

LA CHAPARRITA MEXICAN FOOD: 512-267-1041; 18638 RM-1431, Jonestown, TX 78645

LONE STAR BAR & ICEHOUSE: 512-267-2234; 18655 RM-1431, Jonestown, TX 78645. Facebook. Entertainment

LUCKY RABBIT: 512-382-5035; 18626 Ranch Rd, Jonestown, TX 78645. luckyrabbitbar.com. Kitchen, full bar, arcade games, outdoor patio and bar, live music, dog-friendly with park

MAN YEE CUISINE: 512-267-9618; 18784 RM-1431, Jonestown, TX 78645-9666

NAMELESS SALOON: 737-340-7020; 23296 Nameless Rd, Jonestown/Nameless, TX 78645. namelesssaloon.com. Craft drinks, beer, food trucks, live music stage. Just N of Jonestown

RUMIS TAVERN: Closed

SCRATCH BREW CAFE: 512-297-2273; 18700 FM-1431, Ste A, Jonestown, TX 78645. Facebook




A MOUNTAIN TOP RV PARK: 512-940-8400; 11400 Mountain Top Cr, Jonestown, TX 78645-2306

SCHOOLS: The City of Jonestown is served by the Leander and Lago Vista Independent School Districts.

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LOCAL UTILITY PROVIDERS:

LOWER COLORADO RIVER ASSOCIATION (LCRA): 800-776-5272; 3700 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX 78703.lcra.org. LCRA plays a variety of roles in Central Texas: delivering electricity, managing the water supply and environment of the lower Colorado River basin, developing water and wastewater utilities, providing public recreation areas, and supporting community and economic development.
Emergencies (to report water pollution, such as spills or contamination): 1-800-776-5272 x6843

JONESTOWN WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION: 512-267-7144; 10700 Crestview Dr, Jonestown, TX 78645. jonestownwsc.org. A non-profit, member owned, water supply corporation (not affiliated with any municipality or taxing district). info@jonestownwsc.org

PEDERNALES ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE (PEC): pec.coop. A Texas non-profit corporation owned by its members, the largest electric cooperative in the country, covers 8,100 square miles, 214,000 members, with assets over $1 billion.
HQ, Connections & Service Startup: 1-888-554-4732
Emergencies, Outages & Marking of Underground Utility Lines, 24x7: 1-888-883-3379

PROGRESSIVE WASTE SOLUTIONS (formerly IESI, now aka Waste Connections): Austin HQ: 866-282-3508; 877-307-4374. progressivewaste.com. Trash removal service

TAYLOR BUTANE/PROPANE: 512-362-5249

HILL COUNTRY-WIDE UTILITY PROVIDERS:

For Hill Country area utility service providers (electric, gas, water, sewer, trash),
telecom providers (land lines, cellular service, TV, internet), and related services (package delivery, newspaper, etc.), click: Utilities & Telecom

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