Cathy Hale

The 8 Best Patios in the Lake Travis Area

Written by Cathy Hale | April 26, 2017

Lake Travis restaurants are gearing up for lazy summer afternoons and breezy evenings outdoors where you can fully enjoy your beautiful Texas Hill Country surroundings.

Even if you’ve been living in the Lake Travis area for years, you probably have more outdoor dining options than you realize. If you’re new to Lake Travis, you’re in for a treat. Whether you prefer a lakefront view, a sprawling space, a kid-friendly oasis or a rustic retreat, we’ve gotcha covered.

Here are eight Lake Travis area patio favorites where you can enjoy the sites, sounds and flavors of the Texas Hill Country.

‘Driver-Shaming’ on Lake Travis Highways: Two Wrongs Don’t Make A Right

Written by Cathy Hale | April 12, 2017

Cut off by an aggressive driver with a horn and plenty of attitude on 620?

Did a fancy-schmancy Escalade angrily pass you on the left only to get stopped right ahead of you at a red light. (What is that? Come on, people.)

As you shout obscenities that drown out Prime Country on your Sirius radio, you want one thing. Immediate revenge. We get it. Bad drivers are infuriating. So you grab your phone and take a pic …

Wait — NO! That’s totally wrong. It’s incredibly dangerous. It’s also breaking the law.

If this driver-shaming trend continues it means for every one bad driver, we get two? No, thank you.

#ThrowbackThursday in Lake Travis: Remember Four Years Ago When …

Written by Cathy Hale | April 6, 2017

Once in a while it’s fun to take a look back instead of jumping ahead. Forget the latest commercial real estate rumors and ignore your inner dialogue as you drive by a construction site on FM 620 and muse, “I bet that’s gonna be a bank or a mattress store …”

Do you remember when the news of Oaks at Lakeway first started snagging headlines?

It was June 2013. That’s when we discovered a custom-designed 90k square foot H-E-B was headed our way. We knew it would be big and fab-u-lous, which it is. The only thing we’re wondering is where is our nifty golden sailboat sculpture from the rendering above? I mean, who doesn’t appreciate a flaxen nautical monument?

If you’ve been living in Lake Travis for a long time, you’ll probably remember the hot topics of the day in 2013. If not, enjoy reliving some of LT’s big moments.

A Journey of Love: Natalie Buchanan CPNP at Beansprout Pediatrics in Lake Travis

Written by Cathy Hale | March 30, 2017

In Lake Travis, it’s not unusual to meet a resident with a special story to share. I had the pleasure of getting to know Natalie Buchanan at Pure Barre Lakeway. One day after class we started chatting about our careers and she told me about her journey into pediatric medicine.

It’s a story worth sharing.

The road to becoming a CPNP (Certified Pediatric Nurse Provider) is not for the faint of heart. It’s a long journey and since it tends to include heartbreaking circumstances for infants and families, it’s an emotional one too.

Canyon Grille Rough Hollow: Patio Dining on Lake Travis

Written by Cathy Hale | March 23, 2017

One of the best places to enjoy great food and a spectacular view of the lake is tucked away in one of Lakeway’s newer developments, Rough Hollow.

Beyond the windy roads perched on the hillside sits Canyon Grille Rough Hollow, an upscale-casual restaurant that embraces our laid-back lake lifestyle.

Formerly known as The Grille at Rough Hollow, Canyon Grille offers southwestern fare and fine food without the stuffy attitude.

Want to grab a glass of vino in your Lululemon? No problem. Got the kiddos with you at dinner? No worries. And actually, on Friday nights you can enjoy a romantic dinner with your special someone and Canyon Grille will feed and entertain your kiddos.

Do we have your attention now?

Cathy Hale

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