Todd Hower

Lake Travis Area Back To School Traffic: Are You Ready?

Written by Todd Hower | August 24, 2015

It’s the first day of school in the Lake Travis area!

A lot has happened over the summer. You might be one of the many people that made a move and now call the Lake Travis area home. A beautiful place to live and the ability to find a job is a good thing … the back to school traffic is not.

The Austin Independent School District, University of Texas, and Leander ISD, all make the list for the largest major employers in Austin, Texas. Seasonal Employees heading back to work with the start of the school year, parents dropping off their kids, and high school students that drive, will add to the amount of cars on the roads in the area.

Lake Travis Area Excursions: Hill Country Wine Tours

Written by Todd Hower | August 13, 2015

Take an hour drive out toward Fredericksburg – almost any route will do – and you’ll soon see indications of one of the more popular ways to enjoy an afternoon just outside the Lake Travis area.

Wineries abound in this part of the Texas Hill Country, and whether you’re a novice or self-proclaimed connoisseur, a day spent tasting the local offerings is a day to enjoy.

A wine tour can be as short and simple or elaborate as you care to make it. You can go with a friend or significant other for the day or plan an entire weekend getaway around the wine tastings.

Lake Travis Area Weekend Roundup: August 7th – August 9th

Written by Todd Hower | August 7, 2015

Hey, happy weekend Lake Travis!

This weekends featured event is one that you’ll have to get up early to catch — consider it good practice for the kids that will be heading back to school in just a couple of weeks. Tempt them with some donuts and make your way to Mansfield Dam Park before the sun comes up to watch the 25th Annual Lake Travis Flight.

It’s also Tax-Free Weekend (August 7-9) and a good time to knock out some back-to-school shopping. The Hill Country Galleria is hosting a back-to-school shopping event this Friday and Saturday. You can have fun shopping tax-free and get a $20 gift card when you spend $100 on back-to-school items.

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! It’s the 9th Scoop Austin Ice Cream Festival this Saturday with live music, games, contests and plenty of free ice cream. Don’t miss the ice cream eating contest to see who’s taking home the spoon this year.

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

Hot Air Balloons Over Lake Travis

Written by Todd Hower | August 7, 2015

You’ll want to set your alarm clock extra early this Saturday for the chance to see a sky full of color over Lake Travis — it’s the 25th Annual Lake Travis Flight.

The Central Texas Ballooning Association plans to launch hot air balloons at sunrise (approximately 6:45am — weather conditions permitting) from Mansfield Dam Park. Allow yourself enough time to grab some donuts, find a parking spot, and check out all the pre-flight sights and sounds.

Lake Travis Area Weekend Roundup: July 31st – August 2nd

Written by Todd Hower | July 31, 2015

It’s hard to believe that July is coming to an end. Summer is more than halfway through and the kids will be back at school soon. That means it’s time to get back in the swing of the school year — waking up early, packing lunches, doing homework, school drop-off and pickup … and school traffic — yikes!

But you don’t have to start practicing your school driving maneuvers just yet. And the kids don’t have to practice waking up early … maybe next week. There are still ways to enjoy the final few weeks (and weekends) of summer. Squeeze in one more vacation down on the Texas Gulf Coast, escape the heat with a road trip to the mountains, or explore a few of the Lake Travis area swimming spots you haven’t made it out to yet.

What ever happened to that giant water slide that was supposed to be coming to Austin? Maybe next summer.

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

Todd Hower

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