Cathy Hale

Hands-Free Driving in the Lake Travis Area: What You Need to Know

Written by Cathy Hale | May 20, 2015

It was big news when Austin passed strict hands-free traffic laws in August 2014 and enforcement began on January 1, 2015 (after a generous warning period). Well, the same ordinance was passed in Bee Cave on April 2 and in Lakeway on April 20. Warnings are being issued now, but as of July 1, violators will get citations.

Before the warning period in Lakeway and Bee Cave ends, we decided to delve into the specifics of what hands-free driving really means.

Buckle up, LT. You may be in for a few surprises.

Lake Travis High School: Spring Jamboree Scrimmage & Sporting News

Written by Cathy Hale | May 19, 2015

Are you ready for some football?

This Friday, Lake Travis High School is gearing up for the fall season with their annual Spring Jamboree Scrimmage on Friday, May 22. It’s a great opportunity for family, friends and students to celebrate our 5-time state championship program with a sneak peek at what’s in store for the 2015 season.

While the first regular season home game isn’t until September 4, Director of Athletics and Head Football Coach Hank Carter is ready:

“2015 is going to be a great year for the Lake Travis football program. We are excited about the future and have a ton of talented players in the system right now.”

Speaking of talent, before we share more details about the Spring Jam, let’s talk about the rest of the LTHS teams that are shining bright as the school year comes to a close.

Lake Travis Area Weekend Roundup: May 15th – May 17th

Written by Cathy Hale | May 15, 2015

We know this rainy weather has got some of you feeling blue, tweeting out, “What is this!? Seattle?” But the good news is all of our lakes are filling up just in time for summer fun.

The rest of May is a busy and exciting month with college graduation right around the corner, LTYA baseball playoffs in full swing and the last day of school quickly approaching. Making summer plans for the kiddos is easy with our 2-part Summer Camp Series where we cover Art, Dance & Theater and Science, Hobbies & Sports in the Lake Travis area.

This weekend is buzzing with events like the Grand Opening of The Grove at Steiner Ranch Community, a Fine Arts Show in Lakeway and live music throughout the Hill Country. You can get crafty with local artisans at the Renegade Craft Fair or celebrate Craft Beer Week with a cold brew. Mmm, beer.

Whatever you decide to do, pack an umbrella and have a great weekend!

How Much Rain Do We Really Need to Help Lake Travis?

Written by Cathy Hale | May 14, 2015

While the recent stormy weather may be wreaking havoc on outdoor weddings, festivals and baseball playoffs, and the tornado warnings have been unsettling, it’s filling up lakes throughout the state of Texas. Yesterday Austin got more than an inch of rain in only three hours.

Sure, it’s not the “Rain Bomb” of Memorial Day in 1981, when we got 11 inches of rain in three hours, but hey, it’s better than nothing. Plus, Camp Mabry has already observed more than five inches of rain in May which is more than we we typically get all month. That’s good news.

So how much rain would it actually take to fill the lake? Experts have said a major storm system or a series of storm systems could definitely do the trick.

Lake Travis Summer Camp Series: Science, Hobbies & Sports

Written by Cathy Hale | May 6, 2015

It’s time for Part 2 of our Summer Camp Series! Last week, we wrote about the wonderful art, dance, music and theater camps at places like Paiyh Dance Studios, TexARTS, Painting with a Twist, Color Me Mine, The Musicians Woodshed, Lakeway Activity Center and more.

This week, it’s all about Science, Hobbies & Sports! We found classes that range from toddlers to teens and run the gamut from cooking and sewing to exploring space, building robots and creating video games. If your kids are looking for room to roam, bounce, tumble, “nutmeg,” ride, race, ski or sail, don’t worry, we’ve got ya covered. (Whew!)

You’ll find cool camps from Avila Creative Soccer, Austin Yacht Club, Sail & Ski, Rolly Pollies, MyTime Fit Gym, Bee Creek Riding Center and Lakeway Activity Center (City of Lakeway), but as we said last week, despite our best efforts, we know this isn’t a comprehensive list of ALL of the great summer camps in the area. If we’ve missed one you love, please share it in the comments section on the Lake Travis Lifestyle Facebook page.

Cathy Hale

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