Lake Travis Lifestyle

Your Guide to Lake Travis, Austin TX

Cathy Hale

Zebra Mussels, Puppies & Bridges have nothing in common

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These little invaders are just going to keep causing headaches. Ugh! How can one tiny thing ruin an ecosystem? Well, pretty quickly it seems.

More trouble ahead due to Zebra Mussels

The Zebra Mussels species was native to lakes in southern Russia and Ukraine. Then they accidentally spread into other areas and whammo! By the late 1980’s they were discovered in the Great Lakes.

According to LCRA, Zebra Mussels were first seen in Lake Travis in 2017. They were discovered in Lake Austin shortly after that. The larvae are microscopic, so they can easily be transported unbeknownst to anyone. By August of 2017, the word “invasion” was being used to describe the devastating discovery.

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Lake Travis Yoga Studio Goes into The Shark Tank with Goats

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Last year, we realized goats and fitness were indeed, a real thing. At first, you may have been skeptical, thinking you had misheard things.

Wait, there’s a yoga class with real goats? Yes, baby Nigerian Pygmy Dwarf goats.

And the goats are supposed to climb on you while you pose? Yes, it’s super therapeutic.

This weekend, these lil’ goats are going up against legit predators Hollywood-style — the cast of Shark Tank. YOGA & GOGA is going to appear on ABC’s Shark Tank on Sunday, March 3.

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Food and Brew at Route 12 Filling Station in Dripping Springs

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If you live in Dripping Springs or your kiddos happen to play baseball for Lonestar Baseball Central, or you find yourself on Hwy 12 for a leisurely drive — Ranch to Market Road 12, that is — you may have noticed all of the cars in the parking lot right near the Fitzhugh Road intersection.

Something’s afoot. But what?

Route 12 Filling Station opened in mid-January and Dripping Springs is buzzing about the delicious food, cold brew, and craft cocktails with local spirits.

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