Here are the five top-read stories across the Lake Travis and Westlake areas in February.
1. New LCRA reservoir could add 13B gallons to Central Texas water supply
The Lower Colorado River Authority is conducting studies to determine if a site northwest of Eagle Lake in Colorado County would be suitable for a new, larger water reservoir.
LCRA already owns the 2,000-acre site, which could add over 13 billion gallons to the Central Texas water supply amid growing water needs.
2. Hwy. 71, Loop 360: 4 transportation updates for Lake Travis, Westlake
Here are four transportation updates for the Lake Travis and Westlake areas, according to the Texas Department of Transportation and Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority.
3. The League Kitchen & Tavern to close in Lakeway; Cousin Louie’s location announced
Following 15 years in the area, The League Kitchen & Tavern closed its Lakeway location Feb. 25.
Owner T4C will begin a new chapter in the area with the opening of Italian-American restaurant Cousin Louie’s, according to the business.
4. Lake Travis ISD’s second high school to be named Highland Lakes High School
The Lake Travis ISD board of trustees voted Feb. 18 to name the district’s upcoming second high school Highland Lakes High School, with its official school colors being dark green, blue and white.
The school is slated to open for the 2029-30 school year per the latest available construction update, a year later than initially projected.
5. Homes sales down 35% for Lake Travis, Westlake area in January
The latest data from Unlock MLS shows the housing market slowing down for areas in Lake Travis-Westlake, with a lower number of home sales and new listings in January compared to the previous year.