Cathy Hale

Inspired by Elisa Graves: National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Lake Travis

Written by Cathy Hale | October 13, 2016

In 2005, Lake Travis resident Elisa Graves was over-the-moon about her beautiful five-month-old daughter when she got the devastating news that she had breast cancer. It was Stage IIA Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Breast Cancer.

Elisa vividly remembers the sheer disbelief …

“I was in my 30’s, with my precious daughter, loving life more than ever because my dreams of being a mom had finally come true after the loss of three second trimester babies — our precious gift from God was more amazing than I could have ever imagined,” Elisa recalls.

“Aside from new mommy fatigue, I felt great!”

“There was no way I was sick. This has to be a mistake.”

As the reality of her cancer diagnosis slowly sunk in, within five days of receiving the news from her doctor Elisa began her treatment journey with her head held high.

Where to Go in Lake Travis to Solve “Uh-Oh” Moments

Written by Cathy Hale | October 6, 2016

It’s all fun and games until you drop your iPhone and the screen shatters.

Or, perhaps, you’re rushing around from dance lessons to soccer games and poor Fido is sick.

Did he eat an entire bag of Doritos again?

Wait a minute, what’s that smell?

Fido got skunked!?!

If your brain screams something like, “Calgon, take me away!” or “Serenity now!” or “@#$*!,” we know exactly how you feel, Lake Travis friends.

That’s why we’ve compiled a go-to list to help you solve your “uh oh” moments, so you can keep calm and carry on. Or at least fake calmness and carry on.

#TBT Back in the Day in Lake Travis: Piggly Wiggly, Horses & Mudding in Rough Hollow

Written by Cathy Hale | September 22, 2016

“I remember when …” seems to be a common response when you tell someone you reside in the Lake Travis area. There are lots of folks who may not live here now, but fondly remember spending quality time here back in the day.

What’s funny is most of these stories revolve around Randalls. For example …

“I remember when The Chair King was Randalls …”

“I remember when the Randalls was the Lakeway Rodeo.”

Whaaa? There was a rodeo in Lakeway?

“I remember when Randalls was AppleTree.”

Okay, you win!

In order to paint an accurate picture of what the area truly looked like, we consulted with Lake Travis resident, real estate broker, and entrepreneur Cassie Ford. Her family moved to the Lakeway area in 1981 when she was a kid.

If you’re one of those people who likes to wax nostalgic about the glory days of Lake Travis, feel free to help us fill in the blanks with your own memories.

If you’re new to the Lake Travis area, sit back, grab a cup of coffee and take an entertaining journey with us on this Throwback Thursday!

Lake Travis Lifestyle September Giveaway: Win a $100 Gift Card for Table 620 at H-E-B Lakeway

Written by Cathy Hale | September 21, 2016

You survived the back-to-school rush, which means you’re a busy bee these days. Juggling practice and games and homework and carpooling can make it hard to enjoy meals together. Well, this one’s on us!

We’re partnering with H-E-B Lakeway to offer you the chance to win a $100 gift card to Table 620.

Long before the doors even opened, we were obsessed with H-E-B. It’s so big and shiny and convenient.

Table 620 opened a few weeks later and instantly became a hot dining spot because they offer a little bit of everything — literally everything! — IN a grocery store. Genius move, H-E-B!

Lake Travis Area Neighborhood Guide: Alta Vista

Written by Cathy Hale | September 15, 2016

Alta Vista is a luxury gated community in the Lake Travis area with sweeping views of the canyons and vistas along the Colorado River. It’s easy to admire the vast beauty of the Texas Hill Country which remains untouched because Alta Vista backs up to the Balcones Canyonland Preserve, a protected portion of land where wildlife thrives.

While other neighborhoods in the Lakeway area like Falconhead and The Hills allow you to enjoy life on the west side of Ranch Road 620, life on the east side is truly breathtaking. The panoramic views extend as far as the eye can see, making Alta Vista a desirable place to call home.

As you enter Alta Vista, you’ll be met by lush vegetation, colorful flowers and spectacular fountains with huge decorative pillars. (Yes, Lake Travis has its own personal Stonehedge.) As you wind down Aria Drive and escape the hustle and bustle of 620, you’ll really start to appreciate the serenity of the hillside. In fact, it’s hard to believe 620 is mere steps away!

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