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Living the Lake Travis Lifestyle

The Lake Travis Lifestyle includes a variety of attitudes and values from a variety of people. Lifestyle choices in the area are many — from the neighborhood you live in and how you raise your children to choices about your health and the well-being of others in our community.

Many of us are influenced by our surroundings. Here in the Lake Travis area, we have development, traffic, and water management issues that affect our lifestyle.

Everything from articles that are a little more personal — and sometimes more humorous than others — to creating awareness about traffic and water conservation, this is where you'll tap into the heart of Lake Travis Lifestyle.

Done Is Better Than Perfect*

Written by Emily O'Shaughnessy | May 28, 2014

Done Is Better Than Perfect

As the popular saying goes, “done is better than perfect.”

I suppose we could debate this statement over and over, but I tend to agree. There are times when we just need to get it done, knock it out and move on down the list.

Granted, this concept doesn’t apply to all situations.

Doctors, firefighters, figure skaters, pilots and wedding photographers come to mind as permanently exempt. Nobody wants a surgeon to hold up his hands and say, “good enough, we’re done!” when the procedure wasn’t performed with 100% accuracy and precision.

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A Call for Lake Travis Favorites: Let's Hear Yours

Written by Todd Hower | May 22, 2014

Lake Travis Lifestyle Favorites

We’re not all one-way around here at Lake Travis Lifestyle.

We have a fantastic staff of writers, all whom adore and love sharing with you all the cool places to go, people to see, and things to do in the Lake Travis area.

What we’ve noticed over on our Facebook page is: y’all get passionate about all that IS Lake Travis! From beer, to outdoor recreation, to food (especially food) — when we say good or great, there are always places that we’ve missed that make your good and great lists.

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Five Reasons Austin is Great for Kids

Written by Emily O'Shaughnessy | May 16, 2014

Austin is Kid Friendly

Recently I talked to an old friend who will soon relocate to the Lake Travis area with her family. She’s excited about the move, because like most folks she knows what a great area this is.

It’s certainly no secret that Austin is a cool place.

Known for it’s live music, food trailers, outdoor activities, local shops, top festivals, technology and thriving economy — the list goes on and on.

But my friend did have one important question on her mind: “Is it a good place to raise kids, too?”

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An Inspiring Story about Martial Arts and Autism

Written by Cathy Hale | February 27, 2014

Robert Roy Kung Fu

Those of us who live in the Lake Travis area know we have a very special community. Whether it’s in our exemplary schools, on our beautiful playgrounds, at our loving houses of worship, or in our neighborhoods, Lake Travis residents have built an amazing community. And this is especially evident for families with special needs children. There are many inspiring stories happening in our own backyard that are a testament to the Lake Travis community and how it helps these children grow and thrive.

When Steele Hale was first diagnosed with autism at the age of three, he was nonverbal and had minimal core body strength, so he couldn’t do simple physical activities most children his age have no problem doing. Thanks to immediate occupational and speech therapy, Steele was able to begin his elementary school journey in Lake Travis as a kindergartner. The students, parents, teachers and staff accepted Steele with open arms and he began to thrive. And thanks to a timely piece of advice from Sam Hicks, the principal at Lakeway Elementary, Steele began practicing martial arts.

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i love you so much

Written by Emily O'Shaughnessy | February 10, 2014

i love you so much

Valentine’s Day is around the corner, so if you haven’t taken the opportunity to snap a picture by the “i love you so much” wall at Jo’s Hot Coffee on South Congress now is as good a time as any.

You’ve probably seen plenty of photos taken in front of the now iconic graffiti message. Couples, siblings, best friends, pregnant women, family generations, owners with their pets – people of all types are drawn to the simple yet sweet message. But do you know the story behind it?

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