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As the rapid growth in the Lake Travis area continues, there’s a new traffic study on the horizon that’s stressing out some Lakeway residents.

The approved traffic study was discussed at the recent Lakeway City Council Meeting. Because the entire traffic study is public information, members of the public started reading it. And, of course, posting their thoughts in discussion forums.

Let’s take a peek at what this study means and what you can do about it.
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It’s officially the “dog days of summer” in the Lake Travis area. By that we mean these days are so hot, they aren’t fit for a dog. Especially not for your pampered pooches.

In honor of your furry friends, let’s take a look at a few local spots that are celebrating your four-legged pals. From free teeth-cleaning opportunities to a new holistic pet shop to reading with pups, Lake Travis loves its pets!

Got a pet you’d like to see featured on LTL’s Instagram? (Of course you do.) Keep reading for more details.

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Remember when Hwy 71 near Vail Divide was just a lonely highway? Back in the early 2000s, if you headed out that direction, you’d be wondering who in the world wanted to live so far away?

Then, sometime around 2009, the Falconhead West marquee was built, and we’re all like, “What in the world is that huge thing? It’s brand new, but already looks damaged?” (that’s a little old school Lakeway humor)

For the past few years, the area around Vail Divide has been booming. You have everything from residential and commercial development to infrastructure growth (roadways) to a brand new middle school. If you haven’t seen that stretch of Hwy 71 lately, you won’t recognize it.

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Septic system. Nothing scares Texas Hill Country newbies like those two words. As a non-Texan myself, when I first moved to Lakeway, and we were house-hunting, the Realtor casually mentioned, “this house is on septic…” as we were strolling through a beautiful, lush lawn. I stopped dead in my tracks.

Did she rattle off the words ‘septic system’ or am I hallucinating?

Let’s say the visions that danced through my head were not of candy canes. Remember that altar scene in Meet The Parents when everything burst into flames? It was more like that.

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As far as summer temperatures go, we’ve been fortunate. We didn’t exist in 90-degree weather throughout May — and sometimes April — like we usually do, which is why we enjoyed the wildflowers for such a long time.

But the heat will arrive nonetheless. It’s Texas.

When you find yourself in need of indoor activities for the kiddos, and yourself, this summer in the Lake Travis area, LTL has you covered.

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