Archives for September 2017

National Coffee Day Freebies in the Lake Travis Area

Written by Cathy Hale | September 28, 2017

There are lots of national days dedicated to random stuff, but this is a celebration you can really embrace.

National Coffee Day!

That’s right friends, tomorrow is dedicated to those oh-so-tasty beans that are truly the best part of waking up.

*reaching for a ginormous, clunky, coffee mug with funny quote and cat face on it*

In honor of this glorious cup of caffeinated splendor, we’re doing a quick roundup to let you know where can you celebrate with coffee freebies in the Lake Travis area and beyond.

A Non-Texan Explores Lake Travis’ Homecoming Mum Tradition: Shut the Front Door!?!

Written by Cathy Hale | September 21, 2017

Homecoming is next month, which means the mum craze has already hit the Lake Travis area. If you’re from Texas, you know all about this time-honored tradition. If you’re a non-Texan like me, hold onto your hats! Homecoming mums are a wild, theatrical ride.

I’ve lived in Texas since 1999, and I can honestly say there have only been two quirky things about the Lone Star state that surprised me. First, fire ants — those ferocious, little devils. Second, the homecoming mum tradition. When I first learned about mums, I thought Lake Travis residents were just being dramatic.

Surely corsages don’t hang down to the floor and cost $500. That’s absurd.

When my best friend showed me a photo of her daughter at homecoming, I was gobsmacked. In fact, my exact words were, “Are you #@$%*ing kidding me?!?”

Lake Travis at a Glance: Opie’s BBQ, Pure Barre Lakeway’s Makeover & The Rooster

Written by Cathy Hale | September 14, 2017

It’s the perfect weather for a leisurely spin through the Lake Travis area with the AC off and the windows down. Enjoy the beautiful weather while it lasts!

Today, we’re dishing about delicious BBQ and mouth-watering sides in Spicewood at the legendary Opie’s BBQ. Tater tot casserole? Yes, please!

The Rooster food truck is now open on Hwy. 71 where you can make a quick pit stop for breakfast or lunch.

Plus, Lakeway’s Pure Barre studio is getting some extra TLC with the announcement of new ownership and renovations. We’ll introduce you to the “sweet” gal who’s making it happen. (Pun intended.)

If you haven’t driven out towards Spicewood lately, you may be surprised to see how quickly all of the new commercial developments are going up on Hwy. 71. Yep, the Gateway to the Hill Country has changed a lot over the years. We’ve got the answers to your “what’s going there?” questions, so stay tuned to Lake Travis Lifestyle for updates.

Let’s dig in!

Lake Travis at a Glance: Eyes on Hotels, Schlotzsky’s on its Way & Hands Off Cellphones

Written by Cathy Hale | September 7, 2017

The development along RR 620 is impossible to ignore. In the 3-mile stretch along RR 620 from Hwy. 71 to Oaks at Lakeway, you’ll see multiple commercial projects spanning the phases of construction from clearing land to framing to punch list.

Back in January 2015, we wrote about all of the new hotels headed to the Lake Travis area. At that time, the Sonesta Hotel was still under construction. We mentioned more hotels on the way including a La Quinta and a Marriott, both rumored to be at Lakeway Medical Village (322 Medical Parkway). Well, that’s still 50% accurate …

Today we’re taking a look at businesses headed this way including Marriott, La Quinta, and the new Schlotzsky’s special concept restaurant, Schlotzsky’s Austin Eatery.

Plus, the statewide texting while driving ban is in effect. Put. That. Phone. Down.

Archives for September 2017

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