Lake Travis

Thrift Shopping in the Lake Travis Area

Written by Emily O'Shaughnessy | February 3, 2014

Ok, I’ll admit it. I’m a sucker for thrift stores. Given the choice of shopping at the mall or sifting through racks of vintage clothing I’ll take the old stuff any day. Now I realize they’re not for everyone—but I also know I’m in good company. Secondhand stores are widely popular these days and people of all ages, demographics and income levels proudly frequent them in search of hidden treasures.

There used to be a sort of stigma attached to thrift stores, but thankfully any negative label is long gone. Somewhere along the lines it became cool to shop secondhand. And that’s a good thing.

Lake Travis Elvis Fans: All Shook Up Opens this Weekend

Written by Mandy Spivey | January 31, 2014

This weekend is the premiere of All Shook Up, the Elvis-themed teen Musical Theater production presented by nonprofit performing and visual arts organization, TexARTS.

Starting this Saturday February 1, fans of the pompadoured crooner will be treated to a Broadway-style musical comedy that blends the best of Shakespeare’s The Twelfth Night and a handful of the King’s most popular singles. From renditions of “Hound Dog” to “Love Me Tender”, from “It’s Now or Never” to “Heartbreak Hotel”, you’ve got your favorites to choose from.

How To Win a Free Gift Card from All Star Burger

Written by Todd Hower | January 30, 2014

I’ve talked about All Star Burger before and I must admit … it’s not easy for me to stay away from this place. In fact, just the other day I stopped in during my lunch break to grab a bite. I never leave disappointed.

All Star Burger is the kind of place that is consistently good all around. Good food with friendly service is key, but I’m also talking about a place that supports local farms and vendors. From a variety of freshly made burgers, hand-dipped shakes, old school fries and farmers market salads; you can tell they really care about what’s behind the ingredients of each and every item on the menu. All Star Burger stands behind everything they make with a philosophy that starting with better ingredients is the key to making everything better.

Infamous Brewing Company Tap Room: A Saturday in Pictures

Written by Mandy Spivey | January 29, 2014

I can’t say enough good things about beer. Benjamin Franklin once said, “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” I have a feeling he knew the value of a good ale.

This Saturday I set out with my camera in tow to partake in the festivities happening at Infamous Brewing Company out on Hudson Bend. Saturday their tap room was open for Lake Travis residents to sample their newest brews, as well as a few favorites, such as the bestseller, the Hijack Cream Ale.

Austin Snow Day 2: Snowpocalypse 2014 Continues

Written by Emily O'Shaughnessy | January 28, 2014

Poor Mother Nature. She is seriously confused. “Is it winter or summer? Do I sprinkle with snow or break out the sun?” She can’t seem to make up her mind. Or maybe she just likes playing with our heads. Either way, it’s working.

We’ve swung from lows in the 20s to highs in the 70s and back again all in a few shorts days. Even with our unpredictable Texas weather this has been an absurdly crazy week. Lake Travis area schools and businesses across the region shut down Friday. Kids used cardboard boxes as makeshift sleds and scraped together enough ice to build teeny tiny snowmen.

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