Lake Travis / Westlake Impacts — March 2010
Lake Travis / Westlake Impacts — March 2010
By Community Impact Newspaper Staff Friday, 05 March 2010
Now Open
LAKE TRAVIS — 1. Highlands Boulevard opened traffic to Bee Cave Feb. 11. The road will allow drivers to travel from Lakeway to Bee Cave without the use of RR 620. The project was funded with more than $5.5 million from the Rough Hollow Master-Planned community development by Haythem Dawlett and about $2.2 million from Travis County. Visit www.roughhollowlakeway.com.
Coming Soon
2.This summer Maudie’s Bee Cave will open its sixth location. The new location at the Shops at the Galleria will have a full-service bar and offer the same menu items as its other Tex-Mex restaurants throughout Central Texas. Visit www.maudies.com.
Lakeway
Now Open
3. Scrapology, a scrapbook and paper craft store, opened Feb. 1 at 915 RR 620 S. at the Lakeway Boulevard intersection. Adult scrapbooking classes will be held year-round, along with children’s camps during spring and summer breaks. There is also a room for rent for parties and a printing station that prints photos up to 13 by 17 inches. Call 609-8188 or visit www.scrapologytx.com.
4. Locally owned and operated by Eero Laakso and Thomas Rut, Absolute Propane opened recently at 15100 Debba Drive. The startup propane marketing company is serving the Lakeway and southwest Austin area. A propane cylinder filling station is available for pick up, and Absolute Propane plans to begin delivering residential propane tanks in the next month. Call 266-7383, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit www.absolutepropane.com.
5. Tomlinson’s, a pet store serving the Austin area since 1946, opened its fifth location. Its grand opening will be held March 6 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Vista Ridge Shopping Center, 2303 RR 620 S., Ste. 180. Food representatives, local trainers and dog rescue groups will be on-site. Call 344-9111 or visit www.tomlinsons2.com.
Relocated
6. Gonski & Associates moved Feb. 1 to 2101 Lakeway Blvd., Ste. 235 from its previous location at 6034 W. Courtyard Drive, Ste. 370. The business provides financial planning and asset management services to retirees, self-employed individuals and business owners. The firm specializes in defining and tracking clients’ goals such as retirement, college education funding, and tax and estate planning. Call 231-8180.
7. AlphaGraphics—a locally owned, commercial quick-print franchise—moved from 900 RR 620 S., Ste. B-110 to 2127 Lohmans Crossing Road, Ste. 306 in the Lakeway Town Center and is under new ownership. Michael and Janell Kling became the owners Jan. 1. They also recently opened an AlphaGraphics in Cedar Park. Call 263-7572 or visit us596.alphagraphics.com.
In the News
The Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 18th annual award ceremony in February. Award winners were: Police Chief Todd Radford, Citizen of the Year; Point of Origin, Business of the Year (less than six employees); Zbranek Custom Homes, Business of the Year (more than five employees); Dogadillo, New Young Business (less than six employees); Papa Murphy’s (more than five employees); Kardiva’s, Rising Star; Bee Cave Rotary, Shining Star; Jayne Meyer, Unsung Hero; and Jamie Baillie, Volunteer of the Year. Visit www.laketravischamber.com.
In the News
A City of Rollingwood ordinance prohibits the trimming or cutting of oak trees susceptible to oak wilt Feb. 15 to June 15—except when branches pose a danger to the public. Visit www.cityofrollingwood.com.
Filing period for the City of Rollingwood’s May 8 election for mayor and two aldermen seats ends March 8. Packets can be picked up at city hall, 403 Nixon Drive. Visit www.cityofrollingwood.com.
Now Open
8. Lake Travis AutoCare, a family business, opened mid-January at Vineyard Business Center at 2009 RM 620 N., Ste. 530. It sells pre-owned cars and can fix most automobile problems, specializing in Lexus and Toyota models. Call 551-0443 or visit ltautocare.com.
In the News
On Feb. 5, Concordia University Texas held an inaugural induction ceremony at The Oasis for its Athletics Hall of Fame to honor a select group of Concordia’s athletes. Some awardees included Major League Baseball player Scott Linebrink, who donated $300,000 to Concordia University Texas to assist in the construction of the new Concordia Baseball Field, and Wendell Holmes, who holds Concordia’s record in basketball for best rebounding average. Visit athletics.concordia.edu.
Now Open
9. Petco held its grand opening at 3201 Bee Caves Road Feb. 12–14. The new location includes full-service grooming, dog training, pet photography and an aquatics department. Call 732-0472 or visit www.petco.com.
Coming Soon
10. Maya Pomroy is opening Brilliant Sky Toys and Books, a franchise with seven locations throughout the U.S., this summer in the Village of Westlake, 701 S. Capital of Texas Hwy. The toy store will be interactive, inviting local musicians, authors and performers to entertain guests. It will also carry toys not found at big box stores. Visit www.brilliantskytoys.com.
Relocated
11. Matthew Horne, D.D.S. recently relocated his family and cosmetic dentistry to 3345 Bee Caves Road, Ste. 102-B from 950 Westbank Drive. Call 329-5250 or visit www.theaustindentist.com.
On the Market
12. Cornerstone Market at the southwest corner of Bee Cave Road and Westbank Drive is for sale for $6.9 million. The 17,811-sq.-ft. development is 100 percent leased with tenants including Comerica Bank, Miracle Ear, Carus Dental and Children’s Dentistry of Austin. Call Ben Kogut with Grubb & Ellis at 788-5872 or visit www.georgecushing.com.
In the News
13. Dulce Vida Blanco Tequila, headquartered at 95 Pascal Lane, won best silver tequila at the First Annual Texas Tequila Throwdown Competition held in Houston in January. The competition benefited The Star of Hope Mission. Dulce Vida Tequila was launched in 2009 and is available in Austin, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio and Corpus Christi. Visit www.dulcevidaspirits.com.
14. This year’s Westlake Relay for Life will be held May 1 from 6:30 p.m. to May 2 at 6:30 a.m. at Westlake High Stadium, 4100 Westbank Drive. The event has raised more than $700,000 for the American Cancer Society for the last seven years. Relay teams of eight to 16 people take turns walking the track throughout the night. Each team member is asked to raise a minimum of $100 prior to the event. To sign up a relay team, visit www.relayforlife.org/westlaketx.
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