News and Events
Notes from the Chamber
We occasionally get updates from the Inks Lake/Lake Buchanan Chamber of Commerce... here's the latest:
The Hill Country Hall located at 15675 E. State Hwy 29 in Buchanan Dam is the largest fireworks outlet in the Hill Country. All 5600 square ft is indoor/ under cover with great parking. Checks and major credit cards are accepted. They offer the largest selection of assortment gift packs, artillery and cakes. Open every day thru Dec. 31, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight. Call 512-793-4090 for more information or go online at trannefeld@yahoo.com The Highland Lakes Golf Club is having an after Christmas sale thru January 2, 2006. They are offering 15-35% off all golf equipment and accessories, including major manufacturers like Callaway, Nike and Taylor Made. Master club designer, Ron Langley, will be on hand to study the swing of the golfers, for custom fit club. The pro shop is open 7 days a week from 7:00a.m. to 5:00 p.m. HURRY, SALE ENDS SOON!!!!! Located at Hwy 29 @ Park Road 4 on beautiful Inks Lake. Call 512-793-2859 for more info or go online at info@highlandlakesgolfclub.com. The OLD COUNTRY ANTIQUE WAREHOUSE has just received a new container of antiques from England. Over 200 new pieces, sideboards, wardrobes, dressers, chests, vanities, and beautiful stained glass windows. Located at 206 W. Polk (Hwy 29 W.) in Burnet, they are open 7 days a week from 9:30-5:00 and Sundays 12:00 to 5:00. Please call 512-715-9710 for more information, or go online at oldcountryantiques@verizon.com
Friday, December 23, 2005
Johnson City Lights Spectacular
We took the above photos last weekend in Johnson City (after missing out turn onto Highway 71 on the way back to Austin from the lakehouse). The missed turn was lucky; we'd forgot how spectacular Johnson City can be this time of year. The city's Lights Spectacular lasts from November 25 through New Year's Day and includes buggy rides through the lights and events like the "Living Story of Christmas" performances and the Holiday Wine Trail.
Sunday, December 04, 2005
Hill Country Flyer
The Hill Country Flyer, a passenger train powered by a steam locomotive, makes regular weekend runs from Cedar Park near Austin to Burnet. The flyer is operated by The Austin Steam Train Association. The first couple of weekends in December, the Burnet stay will extend into the night to allow passengers to stay around for Christmas lights and festivities. More information at austinsteamtrain.org. Link to article in the Fort Worth Star Telegram.
2005 Walkway of Lights
Marble Falls' impressive Christmas Walkway of Lights opened November 18 and will continue through Christmas Eve. -It's at Lakeside Park west of the Highway 281 river bridge, less than a half hour's drive from Clear Creek Cove. [Link (marblefalls.org)] [Link (tex-fest.com)]