Archives for April 2015

Lake Travis Local: Meet Dr. Candace Thrash of Fresh Dermatology

Written by Cathy Hale | April 8, 2015

When Dr. Candace Thrash opened her practice in Lakeway, she put a lot of thought into the name. She wanted it to invoke a sense of a happy work environment that supports its staff and its community, a business that is sensitive to its surroundings and conducts itself with integrity. She also wanted a name that represented her goals for her clients. Candace wants them be healthy, feel youthful and above all, be the best version of themselves. So in 2013, Fresh Dermatology was born.

Candace is a graduate of the University of Texas and earned her medical degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. After completing her internship at Northwestern University and her residency at the world-famous Cook County Hospital in Chicago, she operated her own practice. Then Candace and her family moved to Austin and the rest as they say, is history.

Dripping Springs Vodka: Let the Flavors Linger

Written by Mandy Spivey | April 7, 2015

Around Lake Travis, we have a literal collection of some of the best micro-breweries in Texas. Some Saturdays I realize how lucky I am to be able to grab a familiar pint glass and head out to the breezy Texas Hill Country to some of the newest up-and-coming brew houses, like Jester King, Solid Rock Brewing or Thirsty Planet Brewing Company.

Some days call for a nice cool beer, and others necessitate a different type of drink. Say hello to Kevin Kelleher from Dripping Springs Vodka.

While hosts of other distillers are busy filtering all of their tastes out of their vodkas and gins, Kelleher is ready to serve thirsty drinkers with a totally different approach. To let the impurities (shorthand for “flavors” in distilling terms) linger, and let your taste buds do the deciding.

Lake Travis Lifestyle April Giveaway: Point of Origin in Lakeway

Written by Cathy Hale | April 6, 2015

The sun is shining, the temps are going up, the days are getting longer. You know what that means — it’s only a matter of time until we’re all complaining about the heat? No! Well, yes. But no. It’s time to spring into spring, Lake Travis!

In honor of all things springtime-y, this month we’ve partnered with Point of Origin, a locally owned and operated gift boutique in Lakeway. One lucky winner receives a gorgeous gift basket full of goodies. The retail value of this prize is worth over $150.

This cute basket contains fashionable, functional and fun items like a Vera Bradley wallet, Nora Fleming party napkins and dishes, a Brighton stylus and pen, a tumbler, a few surprises for good measure and a $15 gift card.

Lake Travis Area Weekend Events: April 3rd – April 5th

Written by Todd Hower | April 3, 2015

It’s hard to believe we are already three months into 2015 — welcome to the first weekend in April!

We have your weekend roundup of live music in the Lake Travis area and places to go for Easter Brunch on Sunday. You’ll also find a good mix of local events, big city events (with a pet theme), and events that are worth taking a drive out to the Hill Country.

Get out there and enjoy your weekend in and around the Lake Travis area!

Lake Travis: Full for 4th of July Weekend!

Written by Todd Hower | April 1, 2015

Get ready for a full Lake Travis!

Early this morning, the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) settled an agreement with the Northern Atlantic Iceberg Authority (NAIA) for the purchase and transport of an iceberg to Lake Travis.

The iceberg selection team has located three possible candidates that are the right size and shape to make the trek from Greenland to Lake Travis. After final calculations on size and weight are determined, the lucky iceberg to land in LT will be announced.

Scheduled for the first week of May, the three-week journey will begin west of Greenland in Baffin Bay. The iceberg will be lassoed by large tow boats that will pull the massive ice cube through the ocean waters. They’ll head south along the East Coast of the United States, through the North Atlantic Ocean, down and around Florida through the Gulf of Mexico and up to Galveston.

Archives for April 2015

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