COVNA - Castlewood - Oak Valley Neighborhood Association

05/06/2026

🚨 Important COVNA Tree Alert 🚨

Oak wilt was recently identified at a COVNA-area residence and professionally treated earlier this week.

We wanted to take this opportunity to remind everyone just how serious oak wilt is in Central Texas. One improper trimming job, poorly timed cut, or unqualified tree service can potentially impact many surrounding trees and permanently change the character of our neighborhood.

Please DO NOT trim, prune, or cut oak trees during this high-risk time of year.

Fresh cuts attract beetles that can spread oak wilt from infected trees to healthy ones. Experts recommend avoiding pruning oak trees from February through June unless absolutely necessary.

If emergency tree work is needed:
✔️ Use a certified arborist familiar with oak wilt prevention
✔️ Immediately paint all fresh cuts/wounds
✔️ Avoid moving or storing infected oak firewood

Our trees are one of the things that make this neighborhood so special. In fact, preserving and protecting our beautiful oak canopy is the very reason COVNA was founded back in 1983.

We also have tree care and oak wilt prevention resources available from TreeFolks. If anyone would like copies or needs help finding a trusted resource, please reach out. We are happy to help.

Helpful resources:
🌳 Texas A&M Forest Service:
https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/topics/oak-wilt/

🌳 Texas Oak Wilt Information Center:
https://texasoakwilt.org/

This is also a great reminder of why COVNA membership matters. Memberships help support neighborhood preservation efforts, educational resources, community events, and stewardship of the place we all love to call home.

Renew or join here:
https://covna.org/membership/

Thank you all for helping protect our neighborhood trees. 🌳

04/30/2026

Reminder, Spring Fling is THIS Saturday from 5–7 PM 🌸

Ron and Karen are graciously opening their backyard for us this year, and we’re so excited to gather together for a fun, relaxed evening with neighbors.

We’ll have burgers, hot dogs, all the fixings, plus drinks for the kids. Don’t forget to bring your favorite treat if you want to join the bake-off for bragging rights and an HEB gift card.

We’ll also have tree care resources available thanks to TreeFolks.

This is what your COVNA membership helps make possible, and we’d love for you to join or renew if you haven’t yet. You can take care of it now at covna.org/membership or at the event.

Come by, stay awhile, and enjoy some backyard fun with your neighbors.

📍 9003 Queenswood
🗓 This Saturday
⏰ 5–7 PM

GRILLING | CHILLING | BAKE-OFF | KIDS FUN

04/22/2026

Spring is here and it’s time to get together, y’all 🌸

Save the date for our COVNA Spring Fling, an easygoing afternoon to hang out, meet neighbors, and enjoy some backyard fun.

We’ll have burgers, hot dogs, all the fixings, plus drinks for the kids. Feeling competitive? Bring your family’s favorite treat and enter our neighborhood bake-off for bragging rights and an HEB gift card.

We’ll also have tree care resources on hand thanks to TreeFolks.

It’s also a great time to join or renew your COVNA membership. This is what helps fund events like this all year long. You can sign up at the event, or take care of it now at https://covna.org/membership/

📍 Location coming soon
🗓 Saturday, May 2
⏰ 5–7 PM

GRILLING | CHILLING | BAKE-OFF | KIDS FUN

More details coming soon, but go ahead and get it on your calendar 👇👇

04/11/2026

Mark your calendars! The neighborhood garage sale is happening next Saturday.

To be featured on the official map, be sure to register by Sunday. This helps shoppers find you and brings more traffic your way.

Feel free to share the event post with your friends and neighbors to help spread the word. Signs will be going up this weekend, so keep an eye out.

As a friendly reminder, please renew or become a member. Your support helps fund community events like this and keeps our neighborhood traditions going strong.

Here’s hoping for beautiful weather and a big sale!🛍️☀️

03/10/2026

📬 The 2026 Q1 COVNA Newsletter is here! 🌳

Digital copies are available now, and our neighborhood walkers will be delivering printed versions soon. If you would like to help deliver, please reach out.

Most importantly, it is time for our annual COVNA membership drive. Our membership numbers are currently low, and we would love to grow participation this year.

👉 Join or renew here: https://covna.org/membership/

Thank you for helping keep our neighborhood connected! 🌳

01/17/2026

❄️ Quick freeze reminder, neighbors ❄️

Just a heads up that a widespread freeze is expected early Sunday morning. Temps are forecast to dip into the 20s and around freezing before sunrise.

Please take a few minutes to prepare. Bring pets and plants inside, cover outdoor faucets, and check on neighbors who may need a hand.

Details here 👉 https://www.kvue.com/article/weather/weather-impact/weather-impact-alert-widespread-freeze-sunday-morning-austin/269-1e398e45-6550-48af-a705-7bae00ad243b

Stay warm and stay safe.

Temperatures will be as cold as the low 20s for potions of Central Texas.

12/05/2025

Tomorrow is the day! 🎄

Join us for our holiday party and COVNA board elections tomorrow at 12:00 p.m. at Lala’s South Pole on Davis Lane. The whole family is welcome.

Come say hi, vote, and enjoy some holiday cheer with your neighbors!

11/21/2025

COVNA friends, let’s wrap up the year together in the best way!

We are taking our End of Year Party and Elections to Lala’s South Pole on Davis Lane. If you have never been, it is a quirky holiday wonderland with festive cocktails and Brooklyn Pie Co. pizza right on site.

We’ll have plenty of pizza and table activities to keep the littles entertained while we take care of neighborhood business.

If you’d like, feel free to bring a holiday treat to share.
Come hang out, celebrate the season, and renew your membership for next year. We would love to see you there!

10/20/2025

Due to the forecasted storms, we need to cancel tonight’s event. Stay safe out there, neighbors!

10/17/2025

🎉 Introducing COVNA Kids Corner! 🎉

We’re so excited to launch something new for our neighborhood. COVNA Kids Corner is a special space to celebrate and support our amazing COVNA kids and their creative hustles!

Does your child walk dogs, bake treats, babysit, or make crafts to sell? We’d love to feature them in our upcoming COVNA newsletter.

This is open to active COVNA members, and it’s a wonderful way to spotlight young entrepreneurs and build community pride.

👉 Just fill out the form here- https://forms.gle/L2KjiUETpNNjkLVU6

Let’s cheer on our awesome neighborhood kids together! 🌟

10/03/2025

Come join us for pizza at this year's National Night Out on Tuesday! COVNA will be collecting donated goods for the Central Texas Food Bank. Please check out their most requested items.