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If it feels like there’s more creativity weaving its way into the Lake Travis tapestry, you’re correct. We’ve witnessed forward movement in the local art community and thanks to a new mural opportunity, it’s about to get even artsy-er.

Sharing artwork by local artists isn’t a new concept to the area. Our local libraries, activity centers, and civic organizations have been showcasing artists for years. LTL has written about local artists like Kelly Brynteson who created artwork for Mack, Jack & McConaughey and the Russell Collection Fine Art Gallery in the Oaks at Lakeway.

You have sculpture parks and the Hill Country Galleria benches. Plus, on May 20, Lakeway awarded TexARTS and the Lake Travis Film Festival $90,000 from its HOT coffers.

The art community has a hub at Hill Country Galleria thanks to places like Color Me Mine, Wythaus Art Gallery, The Hive, Contracommon, and Flip’N Art. And a brand new permanent installation is on its way that embraces the Keep Austin Weird vibe, even way out west.

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If you live in the Lake Travis area, you’ve probably been hearing about all of the recent snake sightings. Just yesterday the words “we killed a 3-foot long copperhead in Point Venture” gave us a good scare. If you’re new to the Texas Hill Country, it’s time to re-evaluate your life choices.

Just kidding! You’ll be fine. If you can handle the fire ants and the scorpions and the mountain lions, you can handle the snakes.

It’s one of the things that makes living in the Hill Country so wonderful — the abundance of nature. But you have to be smart if you live in Texas because there are more than a few critters that you don’t want to mess with. Same goes for your pets.

It’s not just about sneaky scavengers and docile turkeys. There are things that rattle and hiss…

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You could say, “for a while,” but that seems rather obvious. It has been a rainy few weeks with more rain in the forecast. Sure, the wet weather interferes with your outdoor plans right now, but you won’t be complaining this summer as you enjoy a wonderfully full Lake Travis.

But just how long will it be before you start complaining again that your beautiful Lake Travis is getting low? Griping doesn’t count.

Let’s take a look and see if we can figure it out.

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And like that – boom! – It’s May. Wasn’t it just March? Was April only one week long? Yikes.

Lake Travis ISD and Leander ISD parents know what happens towards the end of May. School is out. It’s time for summer fun with your children at home all day, every day. Every single day. All day long.

But before that happens, Lake Travis has many weeks in May with lots of different activities and events. That’s why we’re doing a sneak peek of what’s shaking in the Lake Travis area this month.

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Local luxury home builder Ash Creek Homes is doing two things simultaneously that may seem at odds with each other, yet it makes perfect sense — building and breaking. While Ash Creek Homes is (and has been) building luxury communities in the Lake Travis area, they’re breaking the glass ceiling when it comes to women in leadership roles in a predominantly male industry.

Ash Creek Homes announced last week the promotion of Jenna Edge who replaces the company’s founder and owner, Scott Morledge. After 37 years of managing the company as the president and CEO, he is stepping back from the business and handing the reigns over to Jenna who has worked at the company as Project Manager for the past seven years.

[Read more…] about Lake Travis Home Builder Has a Unique Edge