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When you’re wondering what’s open on Easter Sunday …

The Hill Country Galleria will be closed on Easter, but some of their tenants will remain open for business including Cafe Blue, Cinemark, H&M, RIDE Indoor Cycling, Tee Tee Party, and The Ginger Man.

Scroll down for a complete list of Easter Brunch options in the Lake Travis area.

When you’re an epic procrastinator …

Don’t worry; this guy is still around.

When you’re an Edge with an edge …

On Wednesday, LTL’s Cathy Hale introduced you to Jenna Edge, the new president of Ash Creek Homes who’s proving a women-centric view of home building is a good thing.

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When Lake Travis is 100% full …

With less than seven weeks to go before Memorial Day weekend, the lake is nearly 12 feet above the historical average for April.

When you break records and cancel a 10K…

Way to go weather. For the first time in the 42-year history of the Statesman Capitol 10,000, severe thunderstorms and unrelenting lightning forced the cancellation of the popular race. More than 23,000 people had registered for the annual Capitol 10K race. In the 72 hours ending at noon Monday 4/8, the highest amount of rainfall was recorded in Williamson County at 8.18″. Travis County came in second place at 6.41″.

When you’re the best. Again …

In your face, Denver!

When you feel the need for more storage …

That’s not a good feeling. The developer of Tuscan Village feels like a storage facility — located across the street — is a good fit for the community. He believes that many of the residents have downsized from larger homes and feels like there’s a need for storage. Residents and the Lakeway zoning board aren’t feeling it. And Tuscan Village residents spoke out against the proposal, saying they wouldn’t need a storage facility. Most of the time, it’s just better to ask people how they feel. No hard feelings.

When you don’t want to see what a $23M facility looks like …

It’s not necessarily somewhere you want to go. The brand new Lakeway Police Facility is expected to be operational on April 15, 2019. Tax day. Sweet choice. Here’s the breakdown of the $23,065,000 bond.

When you need another upgrade …

Now that the new Lakeway Police Facility is complete, what about the rest of  Lakeway’s major buildings? Lakeway’s City Hall, Justice Center, and Activity Center, as well as the Public Works and Parks & Recreation departments, might need some renovations in the next 15 to 20 years. That will be another $20 million.

When you like your crepe with a view of Lake Travis …

Try a Japanese Crepe.

When Easter is around the corner …

Take a photo with this guy.

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When there’s a shark in Lake Travis …

Don’t fall off your inner tube.

When you go back to the Backyard …

It’s the year 2010, and over 30 tour buses with 20 bands showed up at the new Backyard in Bee Cave to perform more than 12 hours of music for a sellout crowd of 7,500 Willie fans. Willie Nelson’s Fourth of July picnic continued a tradition that began in Dripping Springs in 1973, but without the arrests, nudity, and mayhem that defined the picnic in its younger years. Things haven’t been the same at the Backyard, and with a lawsuit coming to a close and “trust issues” aside, Bee Cave is ready to make the Backyard better than ever.

When you draw new lines …

Whether you moved or not, you might be going to a different school. With so many people moving into the area, Lake Travis ISD is redrawing attendance zones for both middle and elementary schools. There will be two meetings this week — on Tuesday and Thursday at 6pm in the Lake Travis High School Performing Arts Center — to hear feedback on the proposals. You can also submit your thoughts through this online form.

When perspiration is a good thing …

Sweating is the new spinning according to this California-based infrared sauna therapy spa. Perspire will open in the WestBank Shopping Center this summer with claims that each session can result in a loss of 200-400 calories, reduce insomnia, give you glowing skin, help reduce inflammation, speed up post-exercise recovery, and more. Who needs deodorant.

When one door closes, another one opens …

Con’ Olio sells the largest selection of freshly pressed olive oils and vinegars in the area. They closed the downtown location — and will also close the Shops at the Galleria store — to open a flagship store at the Gateway at Falconhead in Bee Cave. The new store officially opens on Friday, April 5. They’ll host a grand opening and 10th-anniversary party on April 13.

When you’re a turkey in Lakeway …

You like to hang out around Duck Lane.

When you get fooled on April Fools’ Day …

Flashback to 2015 when Lake Travis was empty.

When you’re a SpringFester in Lake Travis … 

On Wednesday, LTL’s Cathy Hale gave you the inside scoop on this year’s 12th annual SpringFest at Hill Country Galleria.

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