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June 2011

Independence Day marks 48 years of business for Yoder

Thursday, June 30, 2011 | Special to the View

There won’t be any fireworks or a marching band to mark the occasion but local custom home builder and designer Leon Yoder will be celebrating his 48th year serving the public in the home building, design and most recently the renovation business when the July 4 holiday takes place here in Lakeway.

Even idling autos can cause wildfires

Thursday, June 30, 2011 | Special to the View

We are in dire times with regard to fire hazards and we still have many undeveloped lots in Lakeway along with all the greenbelts that present a chance for an instant conflagration.

Lighting the fuse this Independence Day is banned

Thursday, June 30, 2011 | Special to the View

The Fourth of July is one of my favorite times of year with friends, families, and neighbors coming together to celebrate.

Advisory group to host bond meeting

Thursday, June 30, 2011 | Special to the View | 1

The City of Lakeway and the Travis County Citizens Bond Advisory Committee would like Lakeway residents’ support on two potential projects, one to improve Flint Rock Road and a second to extend Bee Creek Road and Highlands Boulevard, which may receive funding through a bond referendum in the November 2011 elections.

July 4 weekend promises sizzling fun

Thursday, June 30, 2011 | Devin Monk

Whether it’s taking a stroll to sample a light wine, catching a groove at its amphitheater or celebrating Independence Day, there’s plenty of entertainment to be had on the south shores of Lake Travis.

LT grad dies in building air duct

Thursday, June 30, 2011 | Devin Monk | 1

The body of Jamie Minor, a 2002 Lake Travis High School graduate, was found June 25 in an exhaust duct system inside the downtown Austin Norwood Tower after she went missing last month.

Likely drowning adds to death toll

Thursday, June 30, 2011 | Devin Monk

Another summer weekend brought one more death on Lake Travis.

Lakeway to host public input meeting tonight

Thursday, June 30, 2011 | Devin Monk

Travis County representatives will be listening tonight as they collect input from residents on two proposed road improvement projects that will go before voters in a county bond election in November.

Congressional map raises eyebrows

Wednesday, June 29, 2011 | Charles McClure

A new map redrawing congressional boundaries in Texas has Democrats crying foul — especially Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin).

Drought takes toll on river basin

Wednesday, June 29, 2011 | Special to the View

Nearly all of Texas is in a serious drought, and almost two-thirds of the state has been impacted.

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