Cathy Hale

Schmidt Family Barbecue is Opening in Lakeway

Written by Cathy Hale | June 25, 2015

It’s always good news when a delicious barbecue joint moves into the Lake Travis area. This time, it’s a name we all know and it’s not their first rodeo. Schmidt Family Barbecue will be opening a second location in Lakeway on July 13!

Known for its 75-year love affair with barbecue and family roots based in Lockhart, The Barbecue Capital of Texas, Schmidt Family Barbecue has been giving Texans the #meatsweats since 1948.

In 2013, they opened a location in Bee Cave near the Hill Country Galleria and now we’ll have location numero dos with plenty of ribs, brisket, pulled pork, sausage links, and turkey for every barbecue connoisseur.

Lake Travis Lifestyle Father's Day Giveaway with BBQ Outfitters

Written by Cathy Hale | June 17, 2015

We know Lake Travis dads are notorious for their barbecuing expertise, so we partnered with the fine folks at BBQ Outfitters for a special Father’s Day Giveaway.

Think FLASH SALE, because the entry period ends on Father’s Day!

One lucky Lake Travis Lifestyle reader will win a $150 gift card from BBQ Outfitters who has been serving up Lake Travis with adventures in grilling since 1998.

Austin Yacht Club: Sailing on Lake Travis Since 1952

Written by Cathy Hale | June 11, 2015

If the words “yacht club” conjure up images of Thurston Howell III from Gilligan’s Island in a yachting cap and ascot, well, you’re not alone.

Yachting very well may be misconstrued as a stuffy pastime, but not at Austin Yacht Club. This laid-back Lake Travis gem has been serving up serious sailing since 1952.

Austin Yacht Club is just a few miles off of RR 620 and Hudson Bend Road. If you follow the bright green scenery past Infamous Brewing Company and the neighborhoods of Travis Landing and Lakeland Hills, you’ll discover AYC on your right at the end of Beacon Road sitting on 30 acres with wet and dry slip storage.

Oaks at Lakeway: High 5 Family Entertainment Breaks Ground

Written by Cathy Hale | June 4, 2015

Last week, partners, community leaders and friends of High 5 gathered at Antebellum Oaks to celebrate the groundbreaking ceremony for their new bowling entertainment facility that will be located at the north end of Oaks at Lakeway shopping center. Despite the clouds, everyone was all smiles with their colorful hard hats and golden shovels.

“We’re all families — our partners, our investors, our supporters — so we’re going to make this a place that we want our children to enjoy,” says owner and proud father of three young kiddos, Scott Emley. “Our focus is world-class service at High 5 and running a business with a strong sense of community.”

Scott and his wife Jenny explained the four-year process they’ve gone through to bring their vision of High 5 to fruition and how Lakeway is the perfect place to make their dream a reality.

Lake Travis Lifestyle June Giveaway: Boat Rental from Lakeway Marina

Written by Cathy Hale | June 1, 2015

It seems fitting to celebrate the return of our beautiful Lake Travis by giving LTL readers the chance to win a 2-hour boat rental from Lakeway Marina. Our lucky winner can choose his or her lake adventure by renting a runabout, pontoon boat or WaveRunner.

It’s rather unbelievable to think we started talking about how much rain we need to fill Lake Travis eighteen days ago. On May 14, LCRA reported levels of 630.55 above mean sea level. As of May 31, Lake Travis is a whopping 665.53. It is the wettest month on record — like ever! — for the state of Texas.

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