http://northlaketravislog.com Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:14:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The “New Book” shelves are full again with a recent arrival of best sellers, popular authors and requested titles. For sci-fi/fantasy fans, J. L. Bourne’s “Day by Day Armageddon” and “Day by Day Armageddon: Exile” tell the story of a man’s struggle to stay alive in the midst of armies of ... http://northlaketravislog.com/2010/07/27/library-lagniappe-what%e2%80%99s-on-our-bookshelves/ About Lago Vista being a progressive community I noticed many views in letters about the opening of Cody Park to the public for the AquaPalooza events. One in particular caught my eye about the area becoming more progressive by holding such events. Now I don’t have any particular objection to such events, ... http://northlaketravislog.com/2010/07/27/letters-to-the-editor-july-29-issue/ It’s an arduous process, but finally setting foot into a newly bought home is an experience I’ll never forget. There are a lot of factors involved that could make it easy to forget. After months of planning, searching, researching and visiting houses, sometimes you are simply happy with the fact that ... http://northlaketravislog.com/2010/07/27/making-a-memory/ William “Bill” Payton Whitener, born Jan. 19, 1953, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, July 20, at his home in Lago Vista. He is preceded in death by his mother, Martha Lou Drake, and little sister, Lonna Tipton. Survivors include his wife Kathryn Furr Whitener of Lago Vista, father Troy ... http://northlaketravislog.com/2010/07/27/obituary-william-payton-whitener/ The City Council approved city staff July 22 to add $88,800 to its infrastructure improvement project, which includes repairing roads across the city. City Manager Dan Dodson said Old Burnet Road—known as one of the city’s busiest roads and in most need of repair—will cost more than original estimations. He gave ... http://northlaketravislog.com/2010/07/27/jonestown-council-approves-road-repair-funds/ An Austin man drowned Sunday afternoon after his life preserver slipped from his body as he jumped into Lake Travis, Travis County officials said. Paul Mathis, 32, of Austin was on a party barge with several other people at about 4:18 p.m. when he jumped off the barge. His flotation device ... http://northlaketravislog.com/2010/07/27/austin-man-drowns-in-lake-travis/ The Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority took the first step—at the request of the city of Leander—toward creating a process where each city could apply savings from the first phase to the second phase of the tri-city water project. At the July 21 BCRUA meeting, Leander Finance Director Robert Powers said ... http://northlaketravislog.com/2010/07/27/bcrua-phase-1-under-budget/ Lago Vista resident and Austin firefighter Ed Tidwell had a vision in 2008 to create a 4-H program for the North Shore area that would encourage children to develop life skills and get involved in the community. On Sunday, that vision could be realized. “I have been waiting two to three ... http://northlaketravislog.com/2010/07/27/local-resident-rallies-for-north-shore-4-h-program/ They are defending district champions. They sport a pair of Division 1-bound recruits. They have reeled off three straight seven-win seasons. The Lago Vista Vikings have proven they can field a team worthy of recognition. Just nine years ago, they could hardly field a team. In eight seasons under head coach Alan ... http://northlaketravislog.com/2010/07/27/a-football-program-10-years-in-the-making/ In early 2009, the Jonestown City Council and City Manager Dan Dodson received a presentation from an urban design class at the University of Texas School of Architecture. They sat in the center of a room, surrounded by conceptual designs, maps and renderings of their city. The materials did not ... http://northlaketravislog.com/2010/07/27/limitless-possibilities-ut-class-maps-out-city-growth/