When you’re up for an eight-episode local crime story …
On July 6, 2011, a body wrapped up in a tent and weighed down by cinder blocks and paint cans was discovered floating in Lake Travis near Pace Bend Park. Former firefighter, Joe Derrick Carr, was sentenced to 60 years in prison for the murder of Veronica Navarro which he denies vehemently to this day. Carr’s side of the chilling story will be featured on Oxygen’s ‘Killer Motive’ on Sunday, August 25 at 7 pm ET/PT.
When you can’t stop me …
Darn you zebra mussels. From Texas to New York, freshwater sources are being invaded by a tiny but disastrous creature that no one seems able to stop. They have also been linked to the recent bloom in toxic blue-green algae responsible for several dog deaths in Austin. A team of UT undergraduate researchers is studying the severity of the infestation in the Austin area.
When you want to manage the herd …
A year after a video of deer trapping in Lakeway went viral and sparked public outrage, the Lakeway City Council has adopted a program to “manage the growth of the herd.” The new program aims to educate the community on deer management and solutions, to evaluate the deer population and situation annually, to enforce the city’s ordinance which prohibits deer feeding and to gather the community’s input on the situation.
When you like free events …
On Wednesday, LTL’s Cathy Hale gave you the scoop on two free events that are coming up at Hill Country Galleria: HEATWAVE presented by ContraCommon and Bicycles, Blues & Brews.
together with Todd Hower Realty
When you break records …
You’re the month of July, and Austin-area home sales set an all-time high for any July on record.
The $5497 & 87% …
$5497 – the listing fee you pay at closing when you sell your home with Todd Hower Realty (most real estate agents charge you a percentage of the sales price).
87% – the percentage of homes listed with Todd Hower Realty that sell in 49 days or less.
Find out how you can get full-service seller representation & marketing for a lot less than 6% of the sales price when you sell your home.
What to do if you’re out & about today and this weekend …
City Building Commission Regular Meeting at Lakeway City Hall.
Tech Coach at Lake Travis Community Library.
Live Team Trivia at LT Corner Pub.
Johnny Dango & The Stinking Roses at Mercer Street Dance Hall.
Open Mic Night with Douglas Clyde Martin at Gnarly Gar.
Alex Lopez at Steiner Ranch Steakhouse.
Kevin Daniel Smith, The AGT Project, Jeremy Vasquez at Poodies Roadhouse in Spicewood.
Friday, August 23
Classic Car Show at Sandeez Hamburger Hut (11:30am-2pm)
Bluegrass Musician Matt Bradshaw at Lake Travis Community Library (4pm)
Lago Vista Farmers Market at Lago Vista Village Shopping Center (2:30pm-6:30pm)
Hoppy Hour at Infamous Brewing Company (4pm-9pm)
Live Music at Gnarly Gar (8pm)
Public Distrurbance in Beau’s Backyard and Suede in Starlight Terrace at The Oasis (7pm-10pm)
Drew Womack & Tommy Shane Steiner at Steiner Ranch Steakhouse (7pm)
The Austones at Angel’s Icehouse in Spicewood (7pm-10pm)
Karaoke with Raden Hughes at LT Corner Pub (9pm-1am)
Shelley King at Mercer Street Dance Hall in Dripping Springs (8:30pm)
Friday Night Live Music Lineup at Poodie’s Roadhouse in Spicewood — Aaron Kantor (8:30pm-12:30am)
Saturday, August 24
FREE Workout with Camp Gladiator at Hill Country Galleria (9:00am)
Dads & Donuts Story Time at Lake Travis Community Library (10:30am)
Paint a Longhorn at Hops & Thyme (noon-2pm)
Live Music at Gnarly Gar (8pm)
Mighty Pelicans in Beau’s Backyard and Austin Party Band in Starlight Terrace at The Oasis (7pm-10pm)
TrickShot at Steiner Ranch Steakhouse (7pm)
Darrell Goldman at Mercer Street Dance Hall in Dripping Springs (8:30pm)
Timeless at Castro’s Bar & Grill (9pm-1am)
Open Mic with Douglas Clyde Martin at Gnarly Gar (7pm)
Junction Live at Angel’s Icehouse in Spicewood (7pm-10pm)
Saturday Night Live Music Lineup at Poodie’s Roadhouse in Spicewood with James Bullard (8pm), Ain’t Wastin’ Time (9:30pm)
Live Music at Doc’s Fish Camp & Grill in Marble Falls (7pm-10pm)
Tour & Tasting at Infamous Brewing Company (1pm-9pm)
Sunday, August 25
Sunday Matinee with Bob Appel at Mercer Street Dance Hall (3pm-5pm)
Sunday Brunch at Cafe Blue (11am)
Sunday Brunch at The Ginger Man (11:30am-3pm)
Sunday Brunch at Gnarly Gar (noon)
Sunday Brunch at Chisos Grill (11am-3pm)
Sunday Brunch at Cafe Blue (11:30am-3pm)
Sunday Brunch at Lucy’s on the Lake (10am-3pm)
Sunday Brunch at Table 620 at H-E-B Lakeway (10am)
The Brew in Starlight Terrace at The Oasis (7pm)
Sunday Live Music Lineup at Poodies Roadhouse in Spicewood with Swing Dance Lessons (3pm), Tessy Lou & The Shotgun Stars (4pm), Lucas Johnson (8pm)
Lone Star Farmers Market at noon at Hill Country Galleria (10am-2pm)
Pedernales Farmer’s Market at Apis Restaurant parking lot (9am-2pm)
Tasting Room at Jester King Brewery (noon-9pm)
Tour & Tasting at Infamous Brewing Company (noon-6pm)
Tasting Room at Spicewood Vineyards (noon-5pm)
Tasting Room at El Gaucho Winery (12:30pm-7pm)
Local Hero Sunday at High 5 — a free hour of bowling and other discounts for military and veterans (with ID), police, fire & rescue (after 6pm)
Weekday happenings
Cinemark $5 Tuesdays all day at Hill Country Galleria
Trivia Night every Tuesday at The Ginger Man at Hill Country Galleria.
Wine Down Wednesday at Cafe Blue at Hill Country Galleria (all day)
Trivia & Taco Tuesday every Tuesday night at Table 620 H-E-B Lakeway (6:30pm)
Traditional Irish Music every Tuesday night at LT Corner Pub (7pm)
Whiskey Wednesday every Wednesday at Table 620 H-E-B Lakeway (6pm)
Karaoke with Raden Hughes at LT Corner Pub every Wednesday night (8pm)
Texas Songwriters Showcase every Monday at Poodie’s Roadhouse in Spicewood (6:30pm)
Preschool Story Time at Lake Travis Community Library every Monday (10:30am)
Save the date
Now through August 31 – Mural Artist Submissions being accepted
August 27 – Ladies Night Out at Hill Country Galleria (5pm-9pm)
August 27 Kendra Scott Pop-up Shop at Hill Country Galleria (5pm-9pm)
August 30 – Heavewave Grand Opening Reception at ContraCommon in Hill Country Galleria (6pm-10pm)
September 3 – Labor Day! Stay tuned for local happenings in next week’s Weekend Roundup!
September 8 – Model Home Grand Opening Party for Ash Creek Homes in Serene Hills (2pm-5pm)
September 1 – Tickets go on sale for the 20th Season of Spicewood Arts Society
September 14 – 9th Annual Lake Travis Public Safety Day, Lake Travis Elementary School, 15303 Kollmeyer Drive, Lakeway (11am -3pm)
September 19 – Bellamy Brothers at Steiner Ranch Steakhouse
September 21 – Lakeway Community Blood Drive at Lakeway Activity Center (8am-noon)
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