Archives for August 2016

Lake Travis Roadwork: What You Get For $11 Million Dollars

Written by Cathy Hale | August 31, 2016

Remember when the words “elevated highway” made everyone put down their chai lattes and take notice?

Back in February, we had a little bit of fun breaking down the TxDOT Feasibility Study. Ah, those were the days!

We highlighted some obvious traffic woes that exist on 620 like the “failing” intersections that are ill-equipped to handle growth in the next 20 years.

We explored the dangerous nature of accidents on 620 and explained why hooded left turns may indeed be the solution. Yes, hooded left turns are a real thing.

The final point was that no funding is available for the proposed changes.

There is money for the current transportation projects you may be observing on and around 620 right now.

What’s happening on Lake Travis area roadways? How much is being spent? And who’s paying for it?

Restore Cryotherapy Brings the Cool Factor to Healthy Living in Lake Travis

Written by Cathy Hale | August 25, 2016

Liquid nitrogen has become a popular ingredient in the Lake Travis area.

Ice cream fanatics can watch and feel the liquefied element work its magic at Creamistry. And thanks to the opening of Restore Cryotherapy located in the Hill Country Galleria, you can experience the benefits of liquid nitrogen first-hand. Think of it as Creamistry for people. Well, sort of.

Doing whole-body cryotherapy for the first time may be one the most unusual and unique things you’ve ever done in your life. It’s like science fiction meets day spa with a twist of chemistry. And yes, it’s very very cold. Let’s just say Snow Miser would be right at home in Restore.

Let’s take a look at cryotherapy and Restore Cryotherapy’s mission to bring health and healing to Lake Travis residents with oh-so-cold technology.

827 Ray’s Kitchen + Cellar Opens in Lake Travis

Written by Mandy Spivey | August 24, 2016

Walking into 827 Ray’s Kitchen + Cellar on the north side of Lakeway, almost at the entrance of Hudson Bend, it’s hard to recognize the building that was once known as the Hill Country Pasta House.

The major renovations are complete and more than three acres of property has been transformed into the ideal spot for you to enjoy the creations from this local chef — best known around the Lake Travis area for working behind the scenes and in the kitchen at the University of Texas Golf Club in Steiner Ranch.

5 Things You Didn’t Plan On Doing This Summer

Written by Emily O'Shaughnessy | August 18, 2016

Summer is winding down and many of us are gearing up for back to school.

Whether you spent the summer preparing your firstborn (and yourself — sniff sniff) for kindergarten or visiting colleges with your incoming senior, it’s impossible to escape the anticipation. But in many households (mine included) it’s hard to tell who is more excited — the kids or the parents.

Has anyone else been counting down the days until school starts?

Yes, we love our kids and yes, we love summer. The smell of sunscreen, the sand between our toes, tan lines, boating on the lake. Summer ales.

But let’s face it. It’s time.

Lake Travis Update: A Surprisingly Soggy End to Summer

Written by Cathy Hale | August 17, 2016

Triple-digit temperatures in the Lake Travis area rolled out as quickly as they arrived back in July. Blazing heat and crunchy yellow grass has been exchanged for unusually cool and rainy days this week.

Austin just had the coolest August 15th on record since the 1800s. If you were wearing a long sleeve jacket in your home yesterday and watching the Olympics tucked under a blanket, you weren’t alone.

Thanks to all of the rain, Lake Travis is back up to 95% full. Waking up to your smartphone honking and buzzing at you is part of the process as the lake refills and you deal with flash flooding. And flash flooding in this area is serious business.

Archives for August 2016

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