An approximately 430 acre area between Falconhead West, Bee Creek Rd (which will become Highlands Blvd) and Flint Rock Road will be home to 300 new, high-end homes before too long.  What is making this possible is the expansion of Serene Hills Drive.  It has been improved and extended from Flint Rock Rd to Hwy 71.The area, called Serene Hills, was purchased in 2007.  In addition to the 430 acres for residential, the land along Hwy 71 is zoned for commercial development.  H-E-B owns some of the commercial land, but has not committed to building another grocery store in the area.  The one in Bee Cave has been operating for around 15 years and I’m not sure the grocery giant is ready to leave that space.Bellaheim Homes, Brohn Homes and Sitterle Homes have been chosen to build new homes in S... 04/17/2012

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Come on out for the City of Lakeway's annual Eggstravaganza at the Lakeway City Park off Hurst Creek. Get there early as they start on time, and eggs are gone fast! **Are You Packed Yet?** Donna Harris, REALTOR®RE/MAX Austin Skylinewww.DonnaHomes.comDonna@DonnaHomes.comaustin-texas-homes-for-sale.com Austin TX Real Estate and the surrounding areas of Lakeway, Bee Cave, West Lake Hills, CedarPark, Round Rock, Spicewood, Circle-C, Steiner Ranch, and everywhere in between... Hill Country Austin TX Real Estate and beyond. Whether you're buying or selling an Austin home, I'll be with you every step of the way.  For real time Austin TX listings,click here.** Multi-Million Dollar Producer Year after Year **** Platinum Top 50 Finalist 2011 out of almost 9000 agents in Austin TX**** Five-Star Pr... 03/19/2012

The City of Lakeway, Texas has just revised their watering restrictions to allow watering 2 days a week.   This change comes after months of being only able to water one day per week.  Does this mean the drought is over?  No.  But, it does mean that some of our recent rain is doing some good for the aquifers and lakes that we get our water from.   Still, be cautious about water use.   Lake Travis is still extremely low.    Guess this means that we can start planting for Spring! Lakeway MUD Mandatory Stage 2 (First Level) TWO DAY Water Restrictions Change in Residential Irrigation Days Due to dangerously low lake levels, extreme drought conditions, and high water use, in accordance with the Lakeway Municipal Utility District Drought Contingency Plan. Lakeway MUD is now in Stage 2 (first ... 03/19/2012

I used to take my oldest daughter to the pool at the Lakeway Inn years ago.  That is where I taught her to swim. Later the Inn was sold and one of the pools was closed.  As a result, Lakeway residents were no longer welcome at the pool. Still later, the place was sold again.  It became the Lakeway Resort and Spa.  New pools and a water slide were added, but these sere for guests. A 5,000 glass ballroom overlooking Lake Travis was also added.  What a fantastic places for meetings and weddings this place is.  I will follow this with photos rather than words as they will tell the story of this place just fine. By the way, if you are interested in Lakeway, TX homes, give me a call.   02/22/2012

Sheree & Kristee Leonard | The Leaders Realty, LLC | (512) 695-5144 406 San Remo Way # 1C, Austin, TX Low Maintenance Living at North Lakeway w/Amenities 3BR/3+1BA Condo $2,600/month Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 3 full, 1 partial Sq Footage 2,663 Parking 2 dedicated Pet Policy Cats, Dogs, Conditional Deposit $2,600 DESCRIPTION FORMER RYLAND MODEL. 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2 living areas, utility room, breakfast area. Designer option selections and paint. Covered patio, sprinkler system, granite counters, stainless appliances, tile flooring, woodburning fireplace in family room, and so much more! Washer,dryer and fridge negotiable. HOA maintains yard. see additional photos below RENTAL FEATURES - Air conditioning - Central heat - Fireplace - High/Vaulted ceiling - Walk-in closet - Hardwood floor ... 01/30/2012

  Sandeez's Hamburger Hut (Lakeway Texas) - stop in for a great burger!   Stomach growling, throat dry - it's time to find a great place to eat while traveling Hwy 620 toward Lakeway.  And then you see it.....a quaint low slung building advertising Sandeez's Hamburger Hut.  My mouth waters for a hamburger, fries and Dr. Pepper.  This looks like a good place.... I've stumbled on a classic car show - not big but looks local.  Texas small towns have very local fun happenings - it's a surprise and family friendly.  The owners are hanging around their cars or checking out the "competition" - all ready to talk about classic cars, how they restored them and the "good ole days".   Hey-I stopped for a burger!  I got much more....so where is this place?   Located at 113 RR 620 North, Austin Tx. 7... 01/16/2012

I know where I'll probably be this Saturday, January 7, 2012!!   Since the Lake Travis Football team won their 5th straight state Championship, the Lake Travis Girls' Volleyball team won their second in a row State Championship, the Boys Golf Team won State Champion, the Girls' Golf Team were the runner-up, the Lake Travis Tennis Team were state runner-up, in addition to the State Finalist Lake Travis Cavalier March Band and 2011 National Merit Scholarship Program Honorees... the city is having a Parade of Champions for the Red and Black!!     WOW! That's a lot of excellence in such a great school district! I'm honored to be a part of this Lake Travis community and look forward to my kids attending the Lake Travis schools.   The actual Parade of Champions starts at 5pm. Prior to that, E... 01/06/2012

Lakeway 78734   7800 Southwest PKWY, Unit 1913 7701 Rialto BLVD, Unit 101 9100 Calera DR, Unit 13 4106 Great Plains DR 5805 Medicine Creek DR 3700 Misty Creek DR 8212 Barton Club Drive 4411 Knob Oak LN 9208 EDDY CV 9301 Travertine CV 5809 Sunset RDG 3604 Misty Creek DR 4800 Mirador Dr 5805 Leckrone CV 8512 Cobblestone 2128 Wimberly LN 7800 Southwest PKWY, Unit 1212 5701 Sunset RDG 7828 Menler DR 4201 Texas Wildlife TRL 5326 Painted Shield DR 2604 Chalk Knoll CV 7701 RIALTO BLVD, Unit 1124 6005 Kelsing CV 7701 Rialto BLVD, Unit 827 8105 Ravello Ridge CV 8916 Mountain Shadows CV 1508 Mesa Ridge LN 3704 Agape LN 4200 Kachina DR 3214 Barton View DR 7513 Old Bee Caves RD 5608 Terravista DR 7109 Othello CV 4713 Fieldstone DR 4500 Mirador DR 2909 Maravillas LOOP 7609 Journeyville DR 5525 Travi... 12/20/2011

Los Pinos is Open Again!  Had dinner there last night in their newly renovated premises on Hudson Bend Road.  Thank goodness Chicken Verde is still on the menu and still just as good.  Stacey and I and our husbands had eaten lunch there on July 4th and it burned down later that night....(no it wasn't us!), so we are pleased they are back in business.   It was busier than ever.    Welcome back! 12/17/2011

'Tis the Season for high school football playoffs... Lake Travis High School in Lake Travis ISD has made it to the State Championships!  They have already accomplished a 4-peat and are currently in the "Drive for Five". Lake Travis will be playing Waco Midway on Friday, December 16, 2011 at 8pm in Dallas at the Cowboys' new stadium for the 4A Division I Championship! Go Cavs! **Are You Packed Yet?** Donna Harris, REALTOR®RE/MAX Austin Skylinewww.DonnaHomes.comDonna@DonnaHomes.comaustin-texas-homes-for-sale.com Austin TX Real Estate and the surrounding areas of Lakeway, Bee Cave, West Lake Hills, Cedar Park, Round Rock, Spicewood, Circle-C, Steiner Ranch, and everywhere in between... Hill Country Austin TX Real Estate and beyond. Whether you're buying or selling an Austin home, I'll be w... 12/15/2011

I took both of these photos from close to the same place at the Lakeway Resort and Spa.  The top photo shows Lake Travis when full.  The bottom photo shows the lake a few days ago.  The drought has hurt the most of Texas and this photo of a very low Lake Travis tells the story well.  So how low can Lake Travis go? Historically, Lake Travis is the lowest it has been in a very long time.  The level of the lake today is around 627 feet above sea level.  Full is 681.  The lowest Lake Travis has been since Mansfield Dam was built to create the lake was back in 1964 and 1951.  In 1951 the level of Lake Travis was close to 620 feet and in 1964 it was close to 621 feet.  We're not far from that now. Recent rain has helped stabilize the level of the lake, but we still need at least 15 inches ju... 12/09/2011

You just had to click on this post, didn't you? After showing Lakeway homes all afternoon, I stopped by a bistro to meet some friends.  Just after deark a lady walked in asking if anyone had jumper cables.  Her car had died and the battery did not have enough power to get it going. I pulled my car up beside hers, got the jumper cables out and jumped her - OK, not her, her car.  I walked back inside and tole my friends that I had just jumped a lady in the parking lot and that gave everyone a pretty good laugh! 12/04/2011

SAVE THE DATE: Lake Travis Firefighters 2012 Calendar Signing.  That's right, folks.  Austin's own Lake Travis firefighters will be at Rocco's Grill located at 900 Ranch Rd. 620 S, Lakeway, TX 78734 on Friday, November 18th, 2011 from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM signing copies of their 2012 Lake Travis Firefighter Calendar.  The sales of the calendar will benefit the St. Baldrick's Foundation, and the following is a sneak peak from behind the scenes of the shoot.  So be sure to stop by Rocco's Grill this Friday, November 18th for your signed copy of the 'sexy firefighter calendar.'  Some of y'all are gonna want to go play with some matches after this...     Search Lakeway Homes For Sale 11/16/2011

For those of us who were for the Lake Travis School Bond, celebration time is here.   The $158M LTISD Bond passed with a 57%:43% majority!  Thank you LTISD citizens. Roughly 2,200 votes were cast early with about 4,100 on the day - the majority of the latter voting 53% against the Bond. The Bond will increase local taxes by almost 10 cents per thousand dollar value which will impact the average $400,000 area home's tax bill by just under $300 per year. That is a great turn out Lakeway!  Thank you for your vote and, supporting the LTISD schools.  Now hold on to your seats!  11/12/2011

North off of Highlands Boulevard, is Rough Hollow, Lakeway's latest addtion Canyonside At Rough Hollow.  This section of Rough Hollow, Lakeway is made up of 23 large homesites with spectacular views of hill country canyons and green belt.  Lot prices begin in the low $100,000 and are a minimum of 100 feet wide.  No lake views here, but all the home sites are topography-friendly and wooded, with deep canyon and and green belt views.    As of today's posting 7 (seven) of the lots are sold in Canyonside at Rough Hollow, some with homes under construction.  These are custom home sites which allow you to bring your own builder (approval through Rough Hollow) or choose from 7 pre-approved local builders - Zbranek, Jenkins, Triton - to name three.  I love Rough Hollow, Lakeway.  It was a twink... 11/07/2011

We visited this new restaurant in Lakeway with some friends (and former clients!) on Friday.   We got there around 530pm to take advantage of Happy Hour.  I'm always up for Happy Hour - there is just something satisfying about not paying full price for appetizers and drinks! We sat in the bar at a table and had drinks and some half-price appetizers.  The short rib tacos were really good.  We also had some truffle mac & cheese, some excellent hummus and some poppers.    Very enjoyable.  We arrived around 530pm and it was already quite busy but by the time we left at 830, people were lining up, so go early! West Austin needed a new casual dining restaurant and so far, this one is looking good. Visit www.leaguelakeway.com for their menu   11/07/2011

I saw a video update from the CEO of the Lakeway Hospital and just posted an update, including a list of services that will be offered by the staff of board certified physicians. on my Austin real estate blog. Some of what will be offered includes: Emergency physiciansPrimary Care physiciansGeneral SurgeonsCardiologistsCardiac and Thoracic surgeonsInterventional RadiologistsNeurologistsGastroenterologistsUrologists NeonatologistPain Management SpecialistsObstetricians/GynecologistsOncologists Take a look at the Lakeway hospital update. 11/04/2011

Early voting has begun for the Lake Travis School Bond Issue 2011.  Please vote YES and vote EARLY for the Lake Travis School Bond 2011. Registered voters who live within the Lake Travis Independent School District may vote early from Monday, October 24 - Friday, November 4, 2011.  The best early voting location is Randall's Lakeway.  Voting at Randall's will be Mon - Friday, 7 AM - 7 PM.  Saturday 8 AM - 6 PM and Sunday Noon - 6 PM. I have lived in Lakeway for 21 years.  My children attended school here K - 12 and I remember our struggles early on.  Lakeway (and the LTISD) has become a very desirable place to live.  It is imperative that as a community we vote to maintain the high quality of education that has been a huge catalyst to the positive growth of our area.  We cannot regain t... 10/29/2011

Dear Friends,   This post is to ask you to VOTE EARLY and VOTE YES in favor of the LTISD bond package. Here's why:   77% of the bond money is dedicated to building, expanding, and maintaining schools 1. The middle schools are out of capacity next year, the high school the year after that and the elementary schools are out of total capacity the subsequent years.   2. The Technology component directly outfits classrooms (computers, smart boards, overhead projectors) and items that are part of the infrastructure (i.e.  network, phones, security cameras, building access controls, copper and fiber optic cabling, servers, management software, and PA/bell/clocks) 100% of bond money stays in our district and will be used for needed capital improvements.If we cannot use bond money, we will be fo... 10/25/2011