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BEE CAVE ON ICE | Now-Jan 19 | Hill Country Galleria | Cost varies | Info
It’s the last weekend to swap shopping bags for skate blades.

MAHJ OPEN PLAY | Jan 15, 6–8pm | Treaty Oak Distillery | $35 | Info
A laid-back mahjong night with good drinks, familiar faces, and zero pressure.

MAHJ 101 CLASS | Jan 16, 12–2pm | 5 Soul Wine Co. | $70 | Info
A friendly intro to mahjong, best enjoyed with a glass of wine.

LATTE ART 101 | Jan 16, 6:30pm | Peaches Coffee | $50 | Info
Learn how to turn your morning coffee into something Instagram-worthy.

GROW FRUIT, NUTS & BERRIES | Jan 17, 10–11am | The Natural Gardener | FREE | Info
A practical intro to home orchards, complete with a live pruning demo.

WINTER WELLNESS MARKET | Jan 17, 10am–2pm | Lago Vista Farmers Market | FREE | Info
Shop wellness goods, local makers, and feel-good finds.

PAINTING CLASS: SOFT PASTELS IMPRESSIONIST LANDSCAPE | Jan 17, 11am–2pm | Austin Art Group Steiner Ranch | $49 | Info
Slow down and paint your way through soft, impressionist landscapes.

STAMP CAMP | Jan 19, 10am–3pm | Engage Retreat Center | $55 | Info
A full day of hands-on crafting and creative experimenting.

FTC STEM NIGHT | Jan 20, 5:30–6:30pm | Lake Travis Library Lakeway | FREE | Info
Robotics, hands-on demos, and curious minds - for kids who love to tinker and build.

MOVIES ON THE GREEN: FROZEN | Jan 16, 5:30–8pm | Lago Vista Golf Course | FREE | Info
A cozy outdoor movie night with blankets, stars, and plenty of “Let It Go.”

KIDS CRAFTS: ROCK PAINTING | Jan 17, 1–4pm | Frontyard Brewing | FREE | Info
Crafts for kids, other crafts for adults.

BETWEENS FLIGHT TRAINING | Jan 17, 2–3pm | Bee Cave Library | FREE | Info
For the tweens who like to see what flies and what doesn’t, literally.

SPECTRUM OF LIGHT NINJA CLASSES | Jan 18-Mar 1, Sundays @ 9-9:50am | Electric Avenue Athletics | Info
Inclusive ninja classes designed for neurodivergent children, offering a safe space to move, play, build confidence, and celebrate exactly who they are.

TEXAS VS TEXAS A&M BASKETBALL GAME | Jan 17, 5pm | Moody Center | Cost varies | Info
A rivalry game that needs no hype - Moody Center will be loud, opinionated, and aggressively burnt orange.

COLTER WALL | Jan 16 & 17 | ACL Live @ The Moody Theater | Cost varies | Info
Colter Wall’s deep, dusty drawl rolls into ACL Live for two nights of stripped-down country with Texas energy.

VALENTINE’S DAY MASSACRE | Feb 7, 7am–4pm | Crossfit Lake Travis | $204 | Info
Trade roses for kettlebells at this Crossfit event, where the only thing getting crushed is your PRs.

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ANGEL’S ICEHOUSE (Spicewood)
Fri: Blevins | 7-10pm

HILL COUNTRY GALLERIA (Bee Cave)
Fri: Sage Ryder | 5-7pm

IRON WOLF RANCH & DISTILLERY (Spicewood)
Sat: Whiskey Kate | 2-5pm

JULES DESIGN BAR (Bee Cave)
Fri: Phil Luna | 8-10pm

LUCKY RABBIT (Jonestown)
Thu: Kevin Kelly | 5:40pm
Fri: Tiger Alley | 7-10pm
Sat: Troy Stone 2-5pm | Jeska Forsyth 7-10pm

POODIE’S ROADHOUSE (Spicewood)
Thu: Erik Flores 6pm | TG Express with Alan Haynes 8pm
Fri: Dakota Spellman 6pm | Beth Lee & The Breakups 8pm | X Factory 10:30pm
Sat: Kim & Her Bad Habits 8pm | Wolf Trax Blues Band 10:30pm
Sun: Travis Green 4pm | Bruce Smith 7:30pm

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

WAHOO’S (Hudson Bend)
Fri: Keith Hickle | 4-7pm
Sat: Sage Ryder | 4-7pm

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Last Week’s Poll Results. We asked about your New Year’s resolutions, and the answers were refreshingly simple: less social media, more presence, more gratitude, and being intentional instead of “faking it.” No big declarations, just a clear desire to slow down and be a little more thoughtful this year.

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A Market of Micro-Markets. Hearing conflicting takes on the Lake Travis housing market? You’re not wrong. This isn’t one market - it’s several, all behaving differently at the same time.

Here’s what’s actually happening around the lake:

The Divide. Waterfront and luxury homes are mostly holding steady, still attracting serious out-of-state buyers. These homes aren’t immune, but they’re far less volatile even with higher rates and more listings. Meanwhile, non-waterfront and newer-build areas are seeing price cuts and longer stints on the market (think 3–4 months). Median prices can swing dramatically depending on which side of the lake - or even which subdivision - you’re on.

The Vibe. Inventory Up, Urgency Down. Across Lake Travis area, homes are sitting longer. Buyers are browsing and negotiating rather than panic-buying.

The Data Noise. Be wary of confusing stats. Because Lake Travis has small transaction volumes, just a few big sales (or lack thereof) can make one month look like a boom and the next like a bust.

What this means for you:

• Buyers have leverage again, especially off the water.

• Sellers need realistic pricing and strong presentation right out the gate.

• Hyper-local comps matter far more right now than broad ZIP-code averages.

Bottom line: Lake Travis isn’t cooling evenly, it’s sorting itself out. In 2026, smart pricing and specific local knowledge will matter more than trying to time the market.

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Pit Stop. We finally stopped at Cooper’s Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que on a drive through Llano, and now we understand why people build entire road trips around it.

Opened in 1962, Cooper’s is old-school Texas barbecue in the purest sense - meat cooked low and slow over mesquite, served straight from the pit. You point, they slice, you grab butcher paper and settle in at long communal tables.

The pork chop is the quiet standout, the brisket is deeply smoky without being overworked, and the vibe hasn’t changed much in 60+ years which is exactly the point. Not exactly around the corner from Lake Travis, but if you’re ever heading west, this one earns the detour.

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Tiny Learners, Big Plans. LTISD is planning a pre-K expansion for 2026–27, adding new programs at West Cypress Hills and Lakeway Elementary and growing classrooms at existing campuses. Demand is strong, families tend to stay, and this feels like growth finally catching up.

Less Time, More Strength. A new strength-focused gym just opened in Steiner Ranch. MaxStrength Fitness offers efficient, science-backed workouts designed to deliver real results - without living at the gym.

Adopt Me. Meet Benny, a happy-go-lucky Lab mix who loves other dogs, family life, and staying close to his humans, especially when peanut butter is involved.