Battle On The Colorado

Plus plenty of back to school bashes

Today’s water level: 90.5%

Harnessed River, Roaring Weekend. Stretching 862 miles, the Colorado is the longest river entirely within Texas. Along the way, six dams form the Highland Lakes - Buchanan, Inks, LBJ, Marble Falls, Travis, and Austin - providing water to over a million people and helping to manage flooding throughout the Hill Country.

This Texas lifeline powers fields, faucets, and the rhythm of daily life. But this weekend, that steady current near Marble Falls will trade calm for throttle as Formula 1 powerboats tear through the bends in a spectacle of speed and spray.

We’ve got a full lineup of events and a few highlights making waves this week.

Local Detours. This week’s wanders were sweet, scenic, and relaxing.

Post of the Week. A look inside the hilltop house you always spot from The Oasis.

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SpongeBob the Musical now at Hill Country Galleria

SPONGEBOB THE MUSICAL | Now-August 16, Wed-Sat 8pm | Hill Country Galleria Lawn | FREE | Info
Soak up the fun as Magnolia Musical Theatre brings Bikini Bottom to life in a splashy, family-friendly take.

BATTLE ON THE COLORADO | August 1-3 | Lakeside Park (Marble Falls) | $40 | Info
High-speed thrills as F1 powerboats tear down the Colorado River with roaring engines, sharp turns, and serious weekend excitement.


SUMMER MOVIE NIGHTS: GHOSTBUSTERS | August 1, 8-10pm | Frontyard Brewing | Free | Info
Who you gonna call when you need craft beer and classic movies under the stars?

CONES & CRUISE | August 2, 9:30-10:30am | Family PowerSports | Free | Info
Cool off with shaved ice, raffles, and two-wheeled fun.

REIMAGINE YOUR LAWN | August 2, 10-11am | The Natural Gardener | Free | Info
Discover smarter, low-maintenance lawn alternatives and sustainable landscaping.

DRIPPING SPRINGS VODKA 20TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY | August 2, 11:30am-8pm | Dripping Springs Distilling | Free | Info
Celebrate 20 years with a tropical luau bash including fire dancing, live music, island bites, and birthday cake.

Photo from Dripping Springs Distilling website


PAGES TO PIXELS PHOTOGRAPHER RECEPTION | August 2, 1:30-3pm | Lake Travis Library | Free | Info
A photo exhibit where shutterbugs turn their favorite books into striking visual stories.

HARVEST TABLE: A WINEMAKER BRUNCH | August 3, 12-2pm | Flat Creek Estate Winery & Vineyard | $90 | Info
Savor a four-course brunch and vineyard conversation with winemaker Olivier de Certaines.

TITANIC PRESENTATION | August 5, 10:30am-11:30am | Lake Travis Library | FREE | Info
Step aboard the RMS Titanic for a fascinating dive into its history and the lives that made it legendary.

OPEN MIC NIGHT | August 5, 7-9pm | Hops & Thyme | Free | Info
Share your talents or just enjoy the show.

BACK 2 SCHOOL BASH | August 2, 11am-1pm | Northlake Hope Center | Free | Info
A fun-filled day of free school supplies and family support to make heading back to class a little easier.

BACK 2 SCHOOL BASH | August 2, 6pm | Angel's Icehouse | Free | Info
Balloons, face paint, and dance breaks - plus a chance to give back with shoes and school supplies.


LAST SPLASH SUMMER BASH | August 3, 2-4pm | Lakeway Swim Center | Free | Info
Soak up the last of summer with foam pits, water slides, and splash-worthy fun.

THE TEXAS YOUTH MUSIC CONTEST: BATTLE OF THE BANDS
Young Texas bands, this is your shot! Middle and high school groups can enter for free to win a pro recording session at Orb Studio. Deadline to enter: September 3.

BUILT FOR MOORE GIRLS BASKETBALL CLINIC | August 8-9 | Bee Creek Methodist Church (Spicewood) | $275 | Info
UT star Aaliyah Moore hosts a girls basketball clinic building skills, confidence, and community - plus a school supply drive to give back.

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What's your favorite brewery around the lake?

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Last week’s poll results are in:
What’s your favorite spot to listen to live music around Lake Travis?

Poodie’s - 32%
Lucky Rabbit - 28%
Angel’s Icehouse and The Oasis - 12%

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This Week’s Wanders


Sweet Spot. We swung by SnowBo (formerly SnoMo and now under new ownership), and tried the mango shaved ice - bright, refreshing, and surprisingly authentic. The big shaded back patio is a win, complete with games for kids and dog bowls for pups.

Brew with a View. We stopped for a drink at The Oasis Brewing Co, where the lake was full and the views stole the show.

Evening at the Barn. We checked out opening night at The Barn at Winston’s ATX - plenty of room to roam, a breezy covered bar, and a playground that kept our kid happily occupied.

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July 31st - August 3rd


ANGEL’S ICEHOUSE (Spicewood)
Fri: Rochelle & the Sidewinders | 7-10pm
Sun: Shawn Matthews | 12-4pm

BEACHSIDE BILLY’S (Volente)
Thu: Savannah Rae | 7:30pm
Fri: Dead Love Club | 7pm
Sat: Tom Breton | 7pm

INFAMOUS BREWING COMPANY (Hudson Bend)
Fri: Microbus | 6-10pm
Sat: Shawn Austin & Skeeter Van Meter | 6-10pm
Sun: Jason Van Meter | 4-7pm

IRON WOLF RANCH & DISTILLERY (Spicewood)
Sat: Garrett Jay Brown | 2-5pm

JULES DESIGN BAR (Bee Cave)
Fri: Bruce Smith | 8-Late

LUCKY RABBIT (Jonestown)
Thu: Joaquin Frazier | 6-9pm
Fri: Calloway & The Prickly Pears | 7-10pm
Sat: Sky Zito 2-5pm | Keepers of the Rock 7-10pm
Sun: Tasmin & Tim | 2-5pm

PATRIZI’S (Cuernavaca)
Fri: Nathan Harlan | 6:30-9:30pm
Sat: T-Money & The Rolling Thunder | 7-10pm

POODIE’S ROADHOUSE (Spicewood)
Thu: Jeff Sandmann 6pm | TG Express with Alan Haynes 8pm
Fri: Dakota Spellman 8pm | Brodie Lane 10pm
Sat: River Rats 8pm | Mary Said 10:30pm
Sun: Pearl Snaps 4pm | Chuck Shaw 7:30pm

STEINER RANCH STEAKHOUSE (Steiner Ranch)
Thu: Robert Wagner | 6-9pm
Fri: Howlin’ Waters | 6-9pm
Sat: Mark Chandler Trio | 6:30-10pm

THE OASIS (Lake Travis)
Fri: Austin Nines | 7-10pm
Sun: Electric Circus | 7-10pm

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NOW OPEN!
Winston’s ATX has a new laid-back backyard escape for the little ones and grownups alike.

BIG WIN!
The Vandergrift Vipers clinched the Breazeale Cup, a program first.

COMING SOON!
Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids is coming to Lakeway with fun chairs and fresh cuts.

BACK ON THE WATER!
Lake Travis is officially reopen for all recreational activities.

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If you’ve been to The Oasis, you’ve probably spotted that house perched on the hills to the right - impossible to miss, and hard not to wonder about.

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