For the Next Month, We’re All Soccer Fans. The World Cup draws more viewers than the Super Bowl, the Olympics, and just about everything else combined. An estimated 5 billion people tuned in to the last tournament — roughly 60% of the planet.

This year, Texas gets a front-row seat. While Austin won't host matches, Dallas, Houston, and other Texas cities will, making the tournament feel a little closer to home than usual. Expect plenty of watch parties and packed sports bars.

Here's what's happening around the lake this week.

WOMEN IN MOTION: SPEED NETWORKING BINGO | June 25, 5:30–8pm | Lago Vista Brewing Company | Info
Networking disguised as a game night.

LAST CALL MUSIC BINGO | June 26–27, 8pm | The Island Bar & Grill | FREE | Info
One final round of music bingo before it rides off into the sunset.

TEXAS LADIES GOAT WEEKEND | June 27–28 | Krause Springs | $68+ | Info
Camping, swimming, stargazing, and a weekend with the girls.

CAPT'N KARL'S TRAIL SERIES | June 27–28 | Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area | Various pricing | Info
A trail race that starts at sunset and ends sometime after your flashlight becomes essential.

AUSTIN PADDLEBOARD RUN | June 27, 7:30am | Austin Paddleboard & Kayak | FREE | Info
A run club field trip featuring miles, lake views, and an optional dip.

WIMBLEDON WHITE | June 27, 8–11am | 5 Soul Wine Co | $50 | Info
Tennis whites, strawberries, and Wimbledon on the screen.

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EAA 1607 PANCAKE BREAKFAST | June 27, 9–11am | Rusty Allen Airport | FREE | Info
Pancakes on the tarmac, airplanes overhead.

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HOW TO MAKE CORN TORTILLAS | June 27, 10–11am | The Natural Gardener | FREE | Info
From corn to tortilla, one press at a time.

JUNE TESSERA MAKER'S MARKET | June 27, 10am–1pm | Tessera Pavilion Lago Vista | FREE | Info
Handmade goods and a Saturday morning well spent.

CRAWFISH BOIL | June 27, 12–4pm | Frontyard Brewing
The season's final crawfish boil.

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LAKEWAY COMEDY NIGHT | June 27, 6-7:30pm | Highland Village | $30+ | Info
Stand-up comedy without the drive to Austin.

SPIRITS HIGH COMEDY | June 27, 8pm | Highway 71 Brewing | $25-$30 | Info
Another comedy option for some of ATX’s best comedians.

ARTISAN FAIRE AT HUNGRY HOLLOW | June 28, 11am–4pm | Hungry Hollow ATX | FREE | Info
An afternoon of browsing things you didn't know you wanted.

Image from Hungry Hollow ATX Facebook page

PAINT YOUR PET | June 28, 1–3pm | MK Art + Design | $60–$70 | Info
Because every pet deserves a portrait.

FREEDOM EAGLE OR AMERICANA FLORAL FLAG PAINT PARTY | June 28, 3–5pm | MK Art + Design | $25–$65 | Info
Two patriotic painting tracks to the same holiday.

TOUCH A TRUCK | June 25, 10am–2pm | Lago Vista Public Works Facility | FREE | Info
Big trucks, loud horns, and children's dream afternoon.

Image from City of Lago Vista

SUMMER MOVIE NIGHT: CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS | June 26, 8:20–10:20pm | Frontyard Brewing | FREE | Info
A family movie night where the forecast calls for meatballs.

DINO OBSTACLE COURSE | June 25, 2–3pm | Bee Cave Public Library | FREE | Info
Run, jump, dodge lava, and outrun imaginary dinosaurs.

ZOOFARI | June 27, 2–3pm | Bee Cave Public Library | FREE | Info
A chance to meet some remarkable animals without having to visit the zoo.

KIDS FLORAL DESIGN WORKSHOP | June 27, 4–6pm | Jersey Giant Pizza | $35 per child | Info
Young florists building bouquets one bloom at a time.

LULING WATERMELON THUMP | June 25–28 | Luling | FREE | Info
A town-sized celebration of watermelon and competitive seed-spitting.

June 25th - June 28th

ANGEL’S ICEHOUSE (Spicewood)
Fri: Leigh Rowan | 6pm
Sat: Alex Pack Band | 6pm
Sun: Shawn Mathews | 12pm

GRAVEYARD POINT ICEHOUSE (Lakeway)
Fri: Zach Aaron | 7:30pm
Sun: Shawn Austin | 4pm

HWY 71 BREWING COMPANY (Spicewood)
Fri: Garrett J Brown | 7pm

IRON WOLF RANCH (Spicewood)
Sun: Forlini & Cross | 2-5pm

LT CORNER PUB (Lakeway)
Fri: Karaoke w/KJ Kevin Young | 9pm-1am

LUCKY RABBIT (Jonestown)
Thu: Skeeter & Friends | 6-9pm
Fri: Pierre & The Night Cats | 7-10pm
Sat: Weldon Henson | 7-9pm
Sun: Travisty | 2-5pm

POODIE’S ROADHOUSE (Spicewood)
Thu: Chace Rains 6pm | Dukes of the Hill Country 8pm
Fri: Fake it to the Limit 8pm | Jason Kane White & The Lonesome 10:30pm
Sat: Ricke Brothers 6pm | Kim & Her Bad Habits 8pm | Pierre & The Nightcats 10:30pm
Sun: Derek Groves Cosmic & Western Show 4pm | Keith Michael 7:30pm

SAF WINE BAR (Lakeway)
Thu: Gigi Worth | 7:30-10:30pm
Sat: Live music – artist TBA | 8:30-11:30pm
Sun: Presley Grace | 6:30-9:30pm

STEINER RANCH STEAKHOUSE (Steiner Ranch)
Thu: Robert Wagner | 6:30-9pm
Fri: Howlin’ Waters | 6:30-9pm
Sat: Braedon Barnhill | 6:30-9pm

THE OASIS (Lake Travis)
Fri: Wolf Trax | 6-9pm
Sat: Hair Metal Giants | 7-10pm

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What happens when you can't find a local run club? If you're Emily Smith and Jessica Turner, you start one.

The Lake Travis Run Club began after Emily posted in a local Facebook group looking for runners. Jessica replied, and the pair organized their first group run in December 2025. Today, the club hosts weekly runs in Lakeway and Spicewood, welcoming everyone from seasoned runners to first-timers, parents with strollers, kids on bikes, and even the occasional dog.

What makes the club special isn't the mileage - it's the community. Runners come from across Lakeway, Spicewood, Bee Cave, and Falconhead, gathering each week to explore local trails, neighborhood streets, and monthly "field trip" runs around Central Texas.

And if you're wondering whether you're fast enough to join?

"The answer is yes," say Emily and Jessica. "Running is for everyone."

Read more about how the club got started, their favorite local routes, and what's next for the growing community.

For the Trader Joe’s Run: The viral mini canvas tote bags are in stock at Bee Cave location. Available in striped pastel pink, beige, green, and blue, they're limited to four per customer, two per color). They're also somehow trending in places like London and Tokyo, where there aren't even Trader Joe's stores. Make of that what you will.

For the Water Bottle: We've tried the usual suspects - Liquid IV, LMNT, and just about every electrolyte packet that has crossed our path. Lately, we've been reaching for Redmond Re-Lyte. It costs less, tastes better, and the Iced Tea Lemonade flavor has become a regular companion for surviving another Texas summer.

For the Freezer: Our previous pickle chamoy sherbet recommendation was met with what can only be described as skepticism. So we're going with a safer pick. Blue Bell has brought back Red, White & Blue Bell ice cream for America's 250th birthday - vanilla ice cream mixed with strawberries and blueberries.

Texas Duo. Two Texas icons are teaming up for Apple TV+'s new comedy Brothers, premiering in September. The series follows fictionalized versions of Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson living together on a Texas ranch - which should be either incredibly peaceful or complete chaos.

Top of the Class. LTISD once again outperformed state averages on STAAR exams, with students posting strong results across multiple grade levels and subjects. Gold stars all around.

Quoted. “Love this Newsletter! Adding lake levels and weather makes it even better. Keep up the great work.” — a reader in last week's newsletter. Messages like this make hitting send a lot more fun.

Adopt Me. Meet Solana, a sweet rescue pup looking for her forever home. Like all good dogs, she's asking for very little: a place to belong and someone to love.

White Rocks. A new outdoor concert venue called White Rocks Amphitheater is taking shape off Highway 71, built into the natural limestone cliffs of the Hill Country. The project has already drawn comparisons to Colorado’s famous Red Rocks, offering the promise of live music with a backdrop that's a little more Texas than Colorado.

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