Lake Travis, at 88% capacity, drew crowds of boaters over Labor Day weekend, a welcome recovery after July floods devastated the Hill Country. While the high water levels are a relief following years of drought, local business owners like Beau Sisul of Lone Star Party Boats note the lake’s refill came at a cost, with the Independence Day floods forcing a two-week closure due to dangerous conditions and high bacteria levels.
The floods hit local businesses hard, with Big Tex Boat Rentals owner Corbin Cornwell reporting a $100,000 revenue loss from July 4th cancellations, enough to cover winter expenses like boat slip fees and insurance. Despite the setback, optimism is high as the full lake attracts visitors, with Sisul highlighting the warm waters and beauty of Lake Travis extending into September, October, and even November, promising continued business growth.
Lake Travis has a new barbecue option. Good BBQ Company, which got its start as a food trailer on East 12th Street in Austin, is now open at its second location inside Lake Trav...
Construction is underway on Pickleball Grove, a planned 15-court racquet sports complex at 5411 Reimers Peacock Road in Spicewood. Crews broke ground Oct. 12 on the first four o...
Canyon Ranch's new Hill Country wellness resort in Spicewood is scheduled to open for overnight guests on Oct. 22, Community Impact reports. The 600-acre property will have 141...
Community Impact's latest roundup lists 14 business changes across the Lake Travis-Westlake area, including several near the lake. In Spicewood, Infinite Hitting - Lake Travis i...
