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Swim Center
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The Swim Center will close early on Wednesday, January 7th at 6:00 pm due to PEC performing equipment replacement in the area, which will temporarily cut power to the facility.
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The Swim Center will reopen on Thursday, January 8th, at 6:00 am.
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Call For Nominations!
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Nominations will be accepted through Friday, January 9th.
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Are you looking for a unique leadership opportunity? Well, look no further! Circle C is looking for leaders like you to join the Board of Directors.
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In preparation for our Annual Meeting and Election, the Nominating Committee is looking for a slate of candidates. We have two (2) board positions open for the March election. To facilitate the preparation of the nomination slate and to ensure that the process is open to all members, the Nomination Committee is calling for nominations for the open board positions through January 9th.
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The elected Candidates will serve for a 3-year term starting March 2026. For more information on the Directors elections and Officer Roles, click here. For State Statute regulation requirements for HOA Directors, click here.
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Characteristics of a Good Director
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- A member of the Circle C HOA
- Willing to commit time
- Rational, prudent and practical
- Supports proper financing
- Listens, takes duties seriously
- Honors rules, regulations and procedures
- Fulfills responsibilities
- Typically, two hours per month for monthly board meetings and various email communications
- Report any potential conflicts of interests
- Maintain confidentiality
- Ensure the organization and the board are complying with all legal and regulatory requirements
- Keep up-to-date with issues that affect the organization
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How to Request a Candidate Questionnaire
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Residents who are interested in running for a board position can do so by submitting a Candidate Questionnaire by clicking here or emailing info@circlecranch.info. The date for the Annual Meeting and Election will be announced at a later date. Your ballot and proxy will be printed on the back side of the first CCHOA dues assessment invoice which will be mailed and/or emailed (if you have chosen to have your invoice mailed or we do not have a good email on file for you) and will be due March 1st. You will be able to cast your vote online using your "unique" voting code which will be found on your assessment invoice.
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SANTA PHOTOS are here and available for free downloads!
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From Miles of Smiles Photography:
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Your Santa Photos from the Kids Holiday Party are available for FREE DOWNLOADS from Miles of Smiles Photography through 1.31.26. Visit the link below to find your images and be sure to read the helpful step-by-step downloading instructions. Please download them before 1.31.26, as they do expire and will need to be removed from our system after that time. Enjoy!
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{Note: For things to work properly, be sure to view and download from a computer - not a mobile device.}
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Merry Christmas and Happy 2026!
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Sarah Jordan & Lauren Darling
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{The Miles of Smiles Photography Team}
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🎄Christmas e-Bike Safety Guide
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E-bikes and electric dirt bikes have become some of the most exciting gifts of the holiday season. With incredible advancements in power, reliability, and affordability, these bikes offer kids a thrilling way to explore the outdoors.
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But once the bike is unwrapped, the next—and most important—step is safety. This guide will help ensure your child is fully equipped and protected before their first ride.
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🛡 Essential Safety Gear for Kids
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A properly fitted, certified helmet is the single most effective piece of safety equipment.
Because today’s e-bikes can reach significant speeds—especially with a child’s lower body weight—a simple pedal-bike helmet isn’t enough.
Recommendation: A full-face, DOT-approved helmet for maximum protection.
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Kids and teens will crash at some point—it’s part of learning.
High-quality pads protect vulnerable joints and help prevent scrapes, bruises, and more serious injuries.
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It’s instinctive to put your hands out during a fall.
Gloves protect the skin from cuts, scrapes, and road rash, and they also improve grip while riding.
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👕 Appropriate Clothing & Footwear
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- Wear bright or reflective clothing, especially at night or in low-light conditions, to improve visibility.
- Choose closed-toe shoes with good traction. Avoid loose clothing and skip sandals or flip-flops entirely.
Sunglasses or protective riding glasses prevent bugs, dust, and debris from hitting the eyes—avoiding sudden distractions that could cause a crash.
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⚙ Essential e-Bike Accessories
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Seeing the road—and being seen by others—is critical.
Winter brings early sunsets, so a bright, reliable headlight is a must.
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🔴 Brake Light / Tail Light
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Letting others know when you’re slowing down or stopping is vital for safe riding, especially when kids share paths with cars, cyclists, or other riders.
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CLICK HERE for more information on Essential Safety Gear for e-Bikes
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City of Austin Senior Group
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Did you know the City of Austin has a Senior Group that meets Monday - Friday. 9:30am-12pm right here at the Community Center?
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To view the January calendar, click here.
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Violation Notifications
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Due to the rising postage costs, Circle C HOA will now send all violations that are usually send regular mail via email (if we have a valid email address is on file). If we do not have an email address for the property, you will continue to received printed notices by mail.
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Please note that only violations sent regular mail can be sent by email. All other types of notices must still be sent through the USPS.
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If you would like to update your email address or have any questions, please contact us at info@circlecranch.info.
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HOA Reminders
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Holiday Lights & Decoration Reminder
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Holiday decorations should comply with the schedule listed in the Declarations of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions - "all decorations including lights, need to be removed by January 15th.
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Trash and Recycle Cart Storage - We understand that trash and recycle carts can be a challenge to store out of view and we are thankful that most residents are able to comply. Please keep in mind that the neighborhood of Circle C requires that all carts be stored out of view from the street. Storing them in the driveway is not permitted and on the side of your house without screening is not enough. Spring is the perfect time to plant full shrubbery to screen carts stored on the side of your home. If you are looking for another way to screen your carts from view, be sure to submit your project plans for review to the Architectural Committee. You can visit our website at www.circlecranch.com to learn more about the review process.
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The City of Austin requires that carts are at the curb by 6:30am the morning of your pick up date (Monday for all Circle C) and put away no later than 10:00pm that same day. Bulk Brush pick up and Bulk pick up to "On Demand" service. To schedule your pick ups, click here to learn on how this works.
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Over the last several years, many trees throughout Circle C have become stressed and require extra care and attention. Please follow these best practices to help keep your trees healthy:
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- Water wisely
- Compost to enrich the soil - Avoid fertilizing during periods of stress.
- Mulch properly - Cover the root zone, expanding the mulch area if possible, but never pile mulch against the trunk.
- Prune carefully - Limit pruning to broken or dead branches that pose a safety rick. Always follow Oak Wilt prevention pruning guidelines, texasoakwilt.org.
- Avoid weed and feed products - these can damage trees.
- For more information, click here.
- Do not park within 15-feet of a fire hydrant.
- Do not park within 20-feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.
- Do not park within 30-feet of a yield sign, stop sign or traffic signal.
- Do not park blocking a sidewalk with your vehicle.
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Please respect our common areas, your neighbors yards and their personal space...remember that pets must be confined to an owner's property and leashed at all times if off property. It is the owner's responsibility per City of Austin code to pick up and properly dispose of pet debris. Additionally, pets noise should not become a nuisance or bother to other property owners. We also wanted to remind residents of the City of Austin leash laws. Your dog is required to be on a leash at all times when outside of your property. Please do your part to ensure that your pets are welcome members of our community.
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Parking Reminder
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The parking spaces in front of the main mail center at the Swim Center are reserved for residents picking up their mail. No stopping/parking in front of the Swim Center, in the CDC parking spaces, Fire Zones, No Parking Zones, the crosshatch areas next to handicap parking spots or in any grassy areas. Some of the parking spaces are small, please ensure that your vehicle fits within the marked lines of one space. Additional parking is available along La Crosse Ave if there are not available spaces. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
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On-demand Bulk, Brush and Household Hazardous Waste Collection
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Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) has changed how it offers bulk and brush collections to residential customers, which include single-family homes up to fourplexes in Austin. This took effect January 2025.
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Household hazardous waste (HHW) collection was also launched as a new on-demand service to all ARR residential customers.
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Schedule an appointment
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Each service address can schedule up to three collections per service every calendar year. Collection will then reset at the beginning of the next year.
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You can schedule an appointment for your address through the Austin Recycle app, online or by calling 3-1-1 (512-974-2000).
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The scheduling system will show you which items or materials can be collected, and you'll need to select all the items you'll be setting out. After booking your appointment, you'll receive an email confirmation with details of your reservation. You'll also get an email reminder ahead of your appointment reminding you to set you items out by 5:30am on the appointment date. Appointments cannot be cancelled at 4pm on the business day before the scheduled collection.
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Appointments are required for collection - items will not be picked up without one. Download the Austin Recycles app to receive notifications and service reminders.
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A note about collection: The items are collected by different trucks and may be collected at different times throughout the day. However, if items are not collected by 4pm on your scheduled collection day, please call Austin Resource Recovery at 3-1-1 or send us an email after 4pm on the date of the missed collection and within 2 business days of the missed collection. They will pick up the missed items as soon as possible.
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Irrigation Leak in Circle C? Please Report It!
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If you notice an irrigation leak or a sprinkler head off in a common area and/or water in the street, please report it directly to the CCHOA office at 512-288-8663 or info@circlecranch.info. Please do not turn off the water or attempt to repair it yourself. This can cause additional damage to the irrigation system. When reporting an irrigation leak, please provide as much information on the location and cross streets. Thank you for your cooperation.
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Stay Connected!
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Find more information about the CCHOA, community events and important announcements at the Official Circle C Ranch website; www.circlecranch.com.
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