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Archives for May 2016

Lake Travis Water Usage: We Have Issues …

Written by Marjorie Vesper | May 31, 2016

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There’s been a lot of hubbub lately in my neighborhood on the good ol’ fashioned use of sprinklers in a time when, frankly, we Lake Travis locals have seen a veritable poop-ton of rain.

You know the scene — you’re driving or rather floating down the street on your merry little way to H-E-B, waves of water slamming down on your windshield with tsunami force, when you see it. Sprinklers running full blast in the HOA common areas.

Your eye gets that funny little twitch of agitation which over time will result in a crease no amount of Botox can heal. This kind of waste really gets to you, and pounding fist on steering wheel you vow to raise a stink at the next board meeting darn it all.

But your annoyance over such an environmental (and monetary) slap in the face, grows to sheer panic as you realize that your very own sprinklers are likely going off. Right now.

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How To Stay Productive While Working From Home

Written by Todd Hower | May 26, 2016

Home Office Do Not Disturb

Do you work from home?

From companies offering work-from-home arrangements to owning your own business, a growing number of Americans are working from home.

Studies show that Both Employers and Employees Benefit from working at home.

One of the top reasons employees want to work from home is to avoid commuting. That’s not surprising considering the amount of time you would save NOT sitting in Lake Travis area traffic.

But be careful not to lose track of your boundaries. Having the freedom to run errands or do projects around your home is very tempting. How do you make working from home a success for your business and career?

Here are 4 quick tips to help you stay productive in the home office.

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The Oasis: Lake Travis Sunsets For 34 Years and Counting

Written by Mandy Spivey | May 25, 2016

The sunset at The Oasis on Lake Travis

Where’s your favorite spot to watch a Lake Travis sunset?

Ask anyone you know in the Lake Travis area and you’ll likely hear a recurring answer. The Oasis — The Sunset Capital of Texas — owns that title with an awe-inspiring backdrop and sunsets over the main body of Lake Travis.

The restaurant is a Lake Travis favorite, serving locals and out-of-towners who want a lingering look at those famous Lake Travis waters. Over three decades has made The Oasis and its surrounding mini-town a veritable institution for the greater Austin area, bringing in crowds for lunch, dinner, drinks, and Lake Travis sunsets.

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