Found Safe
July 2, 2026
The search is over
Gracie the giraffe, whose disappearance had plenty of Central Texans doing a double take, has been found safe. We were all a little more invested than we'd like to admit.
Lake Travis Community Updates
The kind of news a neighbor would text you about — new openings, adoptable pups, and the quiet shifts shaping the lake. Pulled each week from The Current.
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Breaking Ground
July 2, 2026
Another step for The Village
Bee Cave approved early plans for a five-story apartment building at the Village at Spanish Oaks, complete with a dog park, fitness center, plunge pool, and swim-up bar. The 81-acre mixed-use development continues to take shape.
Quoted
July 2, 2026
Quoted, on Spicewood
“You target things to do right in my stomping grounds of the Spicewood area. It’s great to be informed and support the local businesses.” — a reader comment from last week’s newsletter.
Adopt Me
July 2, 2026
Meet Goose
Meet Goose, a lovable pup with plenty of personality who’s ready to trade shelter life for a backyard, a couch, and someone to throw the ball one more time.
Texas Red Rocks
June 25, 2026
A Red Rocks, Texas-style
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 — already drawing comparisons to Colorado's famous Red Rocks.
From White Rocks in Texas
Ranch Comedy
June 25, 2026
McConaughey and Harrelson, roommates
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.
From White Rocks in Texas
Gold Stars
June 25, 2026
LTISD tops the state
LTISD once again outperformed state averages on STAAR exams, with students posting strong results across multiple grade levels and subjects.
From White Rocks in Texas
Adopt Me
June 25, 2026
Meet Solana
Solana is 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.
From White Rocks in Texas
Last Call
June 18, 2026
An unexpected last call
Verde's Mexican Parilla off Hamilton Pool Road appears to have permanently closed, catching many regulars off guard. One day it was open; the next, it wasn't.
Quoted
June 18, 2026
Quoted, on Spicewood
“Spicewood is great! Lots of different experiences, wide range of personalities, we all agree that it’s a great place to live, and all of us value our freedom!” — a reader on what they love most about their neighborhood.
Adopt Me
June 18, 2026
Meet Harper Lee
Meet Harper Lee, a thoughtful retriever mix who’d rather earn your trust than demand your attention. A trail walk, a calm home, and a confident dog friend are pretty much her idea of a perfect day.
Recovery Mode
June 11, 2026
Recovery, upgraded
Dynamic Sports Medicine is now open in Bee Cave, offering sports rehab, chiropractic care, dry needling, cupping, shockwave, and red light therapy. In other words, help for whatever happened during pickleball, golf, or simply sleeping wrong.
From Carlos n' Charlie's
Adopt Me
June 11, 2026
Meet Pongo
We featured Pongo months ago, and honestly, we were surprised to see he's still looking for a home. After being shot and losing a leg, he somehow never lost his joy — and we're hoping the right person is reading this.
From Carlos n' Charlie's
Splash Status
June 4, 2026
The splash pad is back
The splash pad at Hill Country Galleria is officially back after years of sitting dry. It's now open daily from 10am to 6pm, giving parents one more weapon in the ongoing battle against summer boredom.
Breakfast Outpost
June 4, 2026
Don't snooze on this
Not exactly Lake Travis, but close enough to matter: Snooze A.M. Eatery has opened in Arbor Trails, bringing another outpost of its famously indulgent breakfast menu to Southwest Austin.
Adopt Me
June 4, 2026
Meet Embers
Embers is a 20-pound Chihuahua mix with expressive eyes, good manners, and a soft spot for other animals. Give her a little time, and her personality does the rest.
Core Values
May 28, 2026
Movement, reconsidered
Noa Pilates and Wellness has opened in Lakeway, pairing Pilates with one-on-one physical therapy and a focus on core, mobility, and posture — three words your spine has been quietly waiting to hear.
From Bye, Maycember
Hospital Detour
May 28, 2026
Expecting families, rerouted
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Lakeway will soon close its maternity unit, leaving local families with one fewer option close to home for labor and delivery. The hospital cited declining birth volumes and ongoing staffing challenges; the practical effect is a longer drive on what is rarely a patient morning.
From Bye, Maycember
Adopt Me
May 28, 2026
Meet Miley Rose
Miley Rose is a Beagle/Husky mix with the energy of a tiny wrecking ball and the disposition of a full-time cuddle buddy. She loves other dogs, has already mastered the dog door, and approaches life the same way she approaches people: full speed ahead.
From Bye, Maycember
Suite Life
May 21, 2026
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.
Peach Drama
May 21, 2026
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 — fewer peaches, higher prices, and probably a few emotional roadside-stand conversations this summer.
October Plans
May 14, 2026
ACL drops its 2026 lineup
Austin City Limits Music Festival released its day-by-day 2026 lineup breakdown, giving everyone exactly what they needed: a reason to spend the next week debating which single-day ticket is the move.
From Eyes on the Lake
News & Notes
May 14, 2026
Your next guilty pleasure
Bravo is heading to the Texas Hill Country with a new reality series, Secrets, Lies, and Texas Wives, following wealthy Boerne women balancing ranches, families, social calendars, and apparently quite a bit of drama behind polished front doors.
From Eyes on the Lake
Grand Opening
Apr 30, 2026
Tequila, now local
Bella Loma, a new family-owned agave distillery, just opened its tasting room in Spicewood — house-distilled blanco and reposado, margaritas and Mexican martinis, with añejo, mezcal, and whiskey on the way. Dogs welcome, BYO snacks, and one more good reason to wander west.
From Derby & Cinco
Grand Opening
Apr 30, 2026
Your newest reason to redecorate
Bee Cave’s newest interior design shop, Sicara Design, opens with a launch party Friday evening, May 1. Drinks, bites, and an early peek at unique designs before the rest of the Galleria catches on.
From Derby & Cinco
Coming Soon
Apr 23, 2026
Lake days, upgraded
Austin Surf Lodge will soon be giving you a well-designed excuse to trade screen time for lake time. Opening this summer on Lake Travis, with wakesurf and pontoon charters alongside cabins for couples to full groups.
Coming Soon
Apr 23, 2026
Wellness, with a star
Canyon Ranch in Spicewood is bringing in chef Val Cantu of Michelin-starred Californios to lead its new concept, Estella — proof that “healthy” no longer has to mean underwhelming.
Your Civic Era
Apr 23, 2026
Mayor’s round table
Bee Cave City Hall hosted a community business round table this spring — a short, useful, no-frills chat about what’s growing, what’s slowing, and what locals are noticing along 71. The kind of meeting that quietly shapes the next year of Bee Cave.
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