Archives for August 2015

Garrison Brothers: Texas' First Legal Whiskey Distillery

Written by Mandy Spivey | August 31, 2015

Around Lake Travis and the Hill Country, you have your fair share of spirits to wet your whistle. Between the beer brewers, tequila and moonshine distilleries, our fine state brings big flavor to the thirsty drinkers out here.

Hye, Texas, a city where time moves slower and the people are a bit more scattered, is home to a fast-growing distillery looking to make a name in the business of bourbon, Garrison Brothers Distillery.

Dan Garrison, the man behind the plan, starting out by challenging the very idea that the drink could only be made in Kentucky.

Lake Travis Local: Meet Alicia Autrey and Decorator for Hire

Written by Todd Hower | August 27, 2015

There’s no need for me to have a big opener for the August edition of Lake Travis Local. When I sat down for lunch at The Grove in Lakeway with Alicia Autrey the other week, there weren’t any dull moments. This Texas native is as sweet, smart and sassy as they come and I’ll let you dive right in.

Lake Travis friends, meet your Decorator for Hire, Alicia Autrey:

1. What’s your story? Were you decorating and doing interior design stuff as a kid?

Well, I have never had a problem telling people my opinions since I was a kid. I have, however, learned how to be a bit more tactful about it!

I really discovered my love of design when my husband and I purchased our first home in 1999. At the time I was an event manager and had started as an independent consultant for Southern Living at Home. With each home show I did, I found myself really enjoying explaining how and where people could use our products instead of the products themselves.

Lake Travis Lifestyle Back-to-School Giveaway with FIND

Written by Cathy Hale | August 26, 2015

As you know, Lake Travis is buzzing with growth and we’ve welcomed lots of cool businesses to the area. A unique new shop that opened at 3595 Ranch Road 620 S. across from Target next to the food trucks is FIND. Think antique meets vintage with a modern twist.

In honor of back-to-school season, we’re giving one lucky winner a $150 gift card at FIND. In addition to reupholstered antique furniture and refurbished retro items, FIND has an eclectic mix of vintage-inspired new products too like art, pillows, gift items and light fixtures.

Owners Brent Charlet and Kim Neal have an eye for detail and functionality. They’re both furniture and decor aficionados with entrepreneurial spirit in their DNA, so shopping at FIND is an experience … like a perfectly curated trip down memory lane.

H-E-B Lakeway Announces Opening Date & Restaurant Details

Written by Cathy Hale | August 25, 2015

We’re kicking off back-to-school season with exciting news about the H-E-B at Oaks at Lakeway. The Lake Travis community has been buzzing about this hot topic long before they ever broke ground on construction. You can see the familiar H-E-B aesthetic quickly coming to fruition off RR 620.

Is it opening soon? Is there a “real” restaurant in it? Are they hiring?

Yes, yes and yes!

Lake Travis Area Back To School Traffic: Are You Ready?

Written by Todd Hower | August 24, 2015

It’s the first day of school in the Lake Travis area!

A lot has happened over the summer. You might be one of the many people that made a move and now call the Lake Travis area home. A beautiful place to live and the ability to find a job is a good thing … the back to school traffic is not.

The Austin Independent School District, University of Texas, and Leander ISD, all make the list for the largest major employers in Austin, Texas. Seasonal Employees heading back to work with the start of the school year, parents dropping off their kids, and high school students that drive, will add to the amount of cars on the roads in the area.

Archives for August 2015

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