About Todd Hower

Todd Hower is the founder and managing editor of Lake Travis Lifestyle, owner and broker of Todd Hower Realty. He loves road trips and bicycle rides that end with pizza, barbecue and beer.

LTL Weekly & This Weekend in Lake Travis: October 19-21, 2018

Written by Todd Hower | October 18, 2018 Leave a Comment

When it goes from drought to deluge …

This historic Texas-sized flood happening in the Highland Lakes area is hitting us hard. And by us, I mean our entire community. Before we look at weekend events, we hope you — your family, friends, and neighbors — are all safe and sound.

The above photo was taken at Lakeway City Park on Wednesday. The picture we ran in our October 17 article is the same park photographed less than 24 hours earlier. Yes, those lush, green grounds you see on Tuesday were submerged by Wednesday morning.

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714 feet

The number when water would flow over the spillway of Mansfield Dam.

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LTL Weekly & This Weekend in Lake Travis: October 12-14, 2018

Written by Todd Hower | October 11, 2018 Leave a Comment

When you like your brew with a view …

Craft beer on Lake Travis. Cheers! Thanks to Brian Baker for this sunset pic. He entered our sunset photo contest, and you can enter too.

When you put the “pro” in produce …

Did you know the Dripping Springs farmers market is ranked number one in the state of Texas and 7th in the nation?

If you want to visit the Dripping Springs Farmers Market, it is open every Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

A couple of other farmers markets ranked as well: The Texas Farmers Market at Lakeline in Cedar Park ranked 13th, and the Texas Farmers Market at Mueller came in at number 20.

When your last name rhymes with what you do …

The freshman from Lake Travis makes it look easy and does this.

When you have big hair …

You need more space. Brian Charles Hair Studio in Steiner Ranch is celebrating its five-year anniversary and just added a bunch of space to their location.

When neighbors don’t wanna rock …

Spicewood residents have the opportunity to speak out against the proposed rock quarry this Thursday because the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is holding a public hearing.

When glossophobia is to blame …

On Wednesday, LTL’s Cathy Hale shared a little civics lesson about speaking up locally.

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LTL Weekly & This Weekend in Lake Travis: October 5-7, 2018

Written by Todd Hower | October 4, 2018 Leave a Comment

When you never get old …

Sunsets over Lake Travis. Thanks to Lake Travis resident and area newbie, Don Fowler, for this pretty sunset with a tropical twist. He entered our sunset photo contest, and you can enter too.

When after a series of highly non-scientific community polls …

You realize you’re not the only person craving this sort of place. Sloan + Parker is heading to Steiner Ranch in early November. The family-friendly bar will be taking over the former space of Kawa Asian Kitchen. Does anyone out there remember Fion?

When the kids will never forget it …

Memo to other top high school football programs: Do this. One of the nation’s top wide receivers was giving a spelling test to Lakeway Elementary students hours before Lake Travis demolished Austin High.

When your 100-year-old grandma went bowling …

This happened.

When you realize what you’re supposed to be doing …

Help others. A group of local 8th and 9th-grade students are training to run an obstacle race later this month to raise money for a retired Navy SEAL who’s now battling cancer. The group aims to raise $10,000 to support his treatment. You can contribute to the fundraiser here.

When you need mad ninja skills …

On Wednesday, LTL’s Cathy Hale introduced you to a local dojo with plenty of heart.

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LTL Weekly & This Weekend in Lake Travis: September 28-30, 2018

Written by Todd Hower | September 27, 2018 Leave a Comment

When you’re a seasonal phenomenon …

Blame it on El Niño. According to the Farmer’s Almanac, you should be bracing for biting cold and arctic conditions this winter. The climate pattern likely will mean above-average rainfall in Texas from October to May.

When people from up north laugh at you …

It’s a Texas cold front. Cooler temps arrived with more moisture for the Lake Travis area. September rains have brought water levels in Lake Travis up more than 4½ feet, and Lake Buchanan has gone up more than 2 feet.

When you’re not asked to be a hero …

Be a good father-figure. The Watch DOGS program is helping Lake Travis area elementary schools with the presence of positive male role models to enhance school security and reduce bullying.

When you’re missing something …

Unicorn or not?

When you’re all about yoga pants …

On Wednesday, LTL’s Cathy Hale gave you the inside scoop on the grand openings of two pop-up shops at Hill Country Galleria.

When sunsets make you swoon …

Go here if you like capturing sunset pics of Lake Travis and winning stuff.

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LTL Weekly & This Weekend in Lake Travis: September 21-23, 2018

Written by Todd Hower | September 20, 2018 Leave a Comment

Quote of the week …

“What do they want this for? They want your water, so they can keep Lake Travis high, so all those folks who are very well-to-do on Lake Travis can launch their boats during periods of drought,” Murphy said.

Attorney, James Murphy III, stood before last week’s gathering of concerned landowners and said that the LCRA had no business pumping their groundwater.

When it’s time to debut …

The soft opening was a success. Now you can check out this new family-friendly restaurant during the grand opening celebration on September 29 from 10am-9pm.

When you’re a deer in Lakeway …

The Lakeway residents want what’s best for you. Is it this guy?

When you think “fried mac-and-cheese, please …”

LTL’s Cathy Hale gave us a taste of what’s on Table 620’s new menu and wanted to know your thoughts about their not-quite-right playscape – what’s up with that?

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