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Lake Travis Area Weekend Roundup: June 12th – June 14th

Written by Todd Hower | June 12, 2015

Remember back to your summer break as a kid. You didn’t have a care in the world and every day was a new day. The days that filled the week were the same as the days that filled the weekend.

Summertime is a little different as a parent — and hopefully you survived the first week of summer break with your kids. The days might be all the same to them, but it’s the weekend for you! And you live in a beautiful place to enjoy a couple of days off.

It’s time to wind down … enjoy a sunset over the lake with some live music and family-friendly activities in the Lake Travis area.

Here is your weekend roundup filled with places to go and people to see. As always, thanks for supporting our local businesses, events and live music scene — Live Local!

Lake Travis Area Weekend Roundup: June 5th – June 7th

Written by Todd Hower | June 5, 2015

School is out and the weekend that will kick-off the start of summer is here!

It’s hard to believe that another school year has gone by … and that Lake Travis is 13 feet away from full!

Congratulations to all the Lake Travis area students for a job well done. And a huge thank you goes out to all the teachers, administration, and everyone that is working behind the scenes and part of the force that makes up Lake Travis and Leander ISD. You are truly amazing! … and we hope you have a truly amazing summer!

Lake Travis Area Weekend Roundup: May 29th – May 31st

Written by Todd Hower | May 29, 2015

The forecast for the weekend is more of what we’ve had for the past month. More rain passed through last night and Lake Travis reached 660 feet as of 7:00am — a few more feet and Sometimes Island will disappear.

With more than 30 feet of water in the past 30 days, Lake Travis is 21 feet away from reaching full pool at 681 feet. The water levels of Lake Travis are at their highest since 2011 … but still 12 feet below the average for this time of year.

We are excited to see the water level of Lake Travis on the rise after so many dry years. But unfortunately the cycle of the Highland Lakes is one of drought and deluge. Our hearts go out to all who have been affected by the devastating floods in Central Texas.

We encourage you to take some time this weekend to donate or volunteer as flood relief efforts continue. Here is a list of organizations where you can volunteer and help Central Texas flood victims.

We also encourage you to get out this weekend and support our local businesses, events and live music scene. Here is your weekend roundup for Lake Travis:

The Boardroom: A Salon for the Men (and future men) of Lake Travis

Written by Todd Hower | May 28, 2015

Editor’s Note: My first experience at The Boardroom was comped. It was so enjoyable that I continue to go … and the place that I had been going to for nearly ten years hasn’t called wondering why I haven’t shown up in a while.

Gentlemen. Have you been getting your haircut at a salon designed for ladies? Or the Super-Duper-Cuts that has you wondering what new style you’re going to walk out with today?

Last time you made sure to bring your baseball cap so you could quickly cover up your new do. The time before that you walked out looking like Lloyd Christmas.

Gentlemen — it’s time to get your haircut at a manly place … and enjoy the ultimate relaxed grooming experience while you’re at it.

Ladies — Father’s Day (June 21) is right around the corner if you’re looking for that place to send your man away for a couple hours. You’ll get him back cleaned up, relaxed and feeling like a man again (bonus for you).

Lake Travis Area Weekend Roundup: May 22nd – May 25th

Written by Todd Hower | May 22, 2015

It’s starting to look and feel like we’re living in Seattle in the Lake Travis area.

But don’t let El Niño get you down! All this rain — and finally some heavy rain in the right spot — has brought the water level of Lake Travis up almost 5 feet in the past week and a total of 11 feet this year.

We have two public boats ramps on Lake Travis open for Memorial Day weekend — you just might have to go boating in the rain!

The big event on Friday night is the Spring Jamboree Scrimmage at Lake Travis High School. The rest of this 3-day weekend is filled with plenty of live music and events that celebrate Memorial Day — the official start of summer!

Rain or shine, enjoy your Memorial Day weekend in and around the Lake Travis area. More importantly, let’s take some time this weekend to remember, respect and be thankful for all of those who died serving our nation while in the military service.

Here’s your weekend roundup:

Todd Hower

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