By Todd Hower Realty
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.
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?”
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.
[Read more…] about An Inspiring Story about Martial Arts and Autism
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?