Rooted in Agave. Bella Loma Distillery feels less like a new business and more like a story that’s been aging for generations.

The new local distillery was founded by husband-and-wife team Lalo and Brandy, whose vision traces back to Lalo’s childhood growing up on a ranch in Mexico — the same land now lined with rows of agave still cared for by his mother, Chucha. What started as a connection to family, land, and tradition eventually became Bella Loma: a distillery built around craftsmanship, culture, and gathering people together.

Even the branding carries meaning. The logo features Huitzilopochtli, the Aztec god associated with the sun and hummingbirds. In Aztec belief, hummingbirds were fallen warriors reborn — small, resilient, and constantly in motion. That symbolism became part of Bella Loma’s philosophy: honoring the endurance, patience, and respect for nature that agave distillation demands.

The result is something that feels intentional in a world full of copy-and-paste spirits brands. Every bottle is tied to heritage, storytelling, and the idea that the best moments usually happen around a table.

A thoughtful addition to the local scene — and one we’re excited to watch grow.

We’ll be sharing our full experience soon — along with details on an upcoming Lake Travis Current social event we’re planning to host there.

NORTHSHORE WOMEN IN BUSINESS WINE MIXER | May 21, 6–8:30pm | Alba Wine Bar | FREE | Info
An evening of wine, snacks, and welcomed business advice.

CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT | May 23, 10am–1pm | Bee Cave Central Park | FREE | Info
Beanbags flying, music in the background, and a suspicious amount of competitive energy.

ALOHA POOL PARTY | May 23, 12–2pm | Lakeway Swim Center | $8 | Info
A pool party that commits fully to the theme.

THE MARKET AT IRON WOLF | May 23, 12–4pm | Iron Wolf Ranch and Distillery | FREE | Info
A new curated outdoor market debuting just in time for the long weekend.

FLOATOPIA | May 23, 3pm | Volente Beach Resort & Water | $15 float rental (free if you bring your own) | Info
A gathering of oversized floats, sunburn risk, and people fully committed to starting summer correctly.

SPIRITS HIGH COMEDY SHOW | May 23, 8–10pm | Highway 71 Brewing | $25+ | Info
Stand-up performed in a brewery on what is, technically, a pickleball court.

SPEED, SOUND & $5 ROUNDS | May 24, 12–5pm | Frontyard Brewing | FREE | Info
Five hours of televised laps and discounted beers, served while someone else does the driving.

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND BBQ & SIP & SHOP | May 24, 12pm | Spicewood Vineyards | FREE | Info
A vineyard afternoon built around barbecue, live music, and casual shopping between pours.

BACKWOODS BEACH BASH | May 24, 4–10:30pm | Volente Beach Resort & Waterpark | $0–$10 | Info
Country music, lake views, and a dress code that rewards cowboy boots.

MEMORIAL DAY REMEMBRANCE & U.S. FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY | May 25, 9–11am | Lago Vista Veterans Memorial Park | FREE | Info
A morning of proclamations, wreaths, and the dignified retirement of flags.

NAME THAT TUNE BINGO | May 27, 6pm | Angel’s Icehouse | FREE | Info
Bingo structured around throwback hits.

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT | May 23, 7:30pm | Lakeway Airpark | FREE | Info
Pizza, popcorn, and a family film under the stars beside the hangars.

STEAM LAB | May 26, 4:30–5:30pm | Lake Travis Library Lakeway | FREE | Info
An hour of hands-on science stations for the four and up.

LAKE TRAVIS BOOKMOBILE STORY TIME | May 27, 10–10:30am | Winston's Coffee Spicewood | FREE | Info
Story time from a literal mobile library.

AUSTIN GREEK FESTIVAL | May 22–24, 11am Fri/Sat & 12pm Sun | Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church | $5 | Info
Three days of Greek food, live music, and dancing that somehow keeps pulling people back in.

WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL | May 30, 4-7pm | Hill Country Galleria | $50+ | Info
We got our tickets and a sitter — what about you?

AUSTIN YOGA FESTIVAL | June 13, 6am | Long Center | xx | Info
A full day of yoga, mindfulness, and wellness brands taking over Austin in the most Austin way.

ANGEL’S ICEHOUSE (Spicewood)
Fri: Rochelle and the Sidewinders | 6-9pm
Sat: Johnny Fury | 6-9pm
Sun: Shawn Matthews | 12-4pm

GRAVEYARD POINT ICEHOUSE (Lakeway)
Fri: Jacob Kyle | 7:30pm
Sat: Gus Clark Duo | 7:30pm
Sun: Gypsy ATX | 7:30pm

HIGHWAY 71 BREWING (Spicewood)
Fri: Josh Field | 7pm

IRON WOLF RANCH (Spicewood)
Sat: Brodie Lane | 2-5pm
Sun: Forlini & Cross | 2-5pm
Mon: The Caterwaulers | 2-5pm

JULES DESIGN BAR (Bee Cave)
Fri: Trevor Helt | 8-10pm

LAKE TRAVIS LIBRARY (Lakeway)
Fri: Vocalist Laura Jane Jones | 3pm

LT CORNER PUB (Lakeway)
Fri: Karaoke w/ KJ Kevin Young | 9-2am

LUCKY RABBIT (Jonestown)
Thu: Deville Acoustic Performance | 6-9pm
Fri: The Last of the Petty Cash | 7-10pm
Sat: Sophia Johnson 2-5pm | DJ Lovecats 6-9pm | Good Karma w/ Travis Brown 9-10:30pm
Sun: Keith Michael 2-5pm | Slone 6-9pm

POODIE’S ROADHOUSE (Spicewood)
Thu: Gus Miller 6pm | Dukes of the Hill Country 8pm
Fri: Arkansas Dave 8pm | Mark Allan Atwood 10:30pm
Sat: Dakota Spellman 1pm | Ricke Brothers 6pm | Solis & The Unwritten 8pm | TJ Wicks & The Top Hands 10:30pm
Sun: Carl Hutchens 4pm | Lauren Diamond 7:30pm
Mon: Songwriters Showcase | 6:30pm

SAF WINE BAR (Lakeway)
Sat: Presley Grace | 8-11pm

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

THE OASIS (Lake Travis)
Fri: Dessert Highway | 6-9pm

Last Week’s Poll Results. We asked what you’d like to see more of in The Current and a clear theme emerged: more thoughtful local finds and more stories about the people behind this community. Looks like we’ll be adding a few more intros and recs into the mix.

Lakeway’s Rising Sound. Born and raised in Lakeway, Presley Grace Trevino has been performing around the Lake Travis and Austin music scene since she was just 16 years old. Now 20, the singer, songwriter, pianist, and entertainer is building a name for herself through local performances and original music — including an upcoming single called “With You.”

Music has always been part of Presley’s life. She grew up in a musical family, with a father who performs as a country artist, and says many of her biggest influences come from the timeless sounds of ‘60s and ‘70s R&B, soul, and pop.

Presley says staying rooted in Lakeway has been a huge part of her journey. She loves being close to family, longtime friends, and the Austin music scene — including recording sessions at Point West Recording.

When she’s not performing or writing music, you’ll probably find her grabbing boba at SnowBo or working out at HCI Sports & Fitness.

And as for what she hopes to bring to the community?

Independent Beauty. Rooted Salon Suites is opening this September in Lakeway with private suites for stylists and wellness pros—basically coworking, but everyone has better lighting.

One More Round of Voting. Early voting for Texas’ 2026 primary runoff is officially underway ahead of the May 26 election. One catch: you can only vote in the runoff for the same party primary you chose back in March.

Peach Season, Complicated. A warm winter followed by a late freeze has Hill Country peach growers bracing for one of the roughest seasons in years. This means fewer peaches, higher prices, and probably a few emotional roadside stand conversations this summer.

Adopt Me. Meet Kristoff, a four-year-old lab/retriever mix rescued from a Texas euthanasia list who now approaches life with the energy of someone discovering fetch for the very first time.