Austin Economy ~ Post Election Wrap

Each year I look forward to the Austin economic year end wrap and projections for the next year. Mark Sprague, State Director of Information Capital for Independence Title is my favorite economist because he tells it like it is and is not overly optimistic or pessimistic!   This year he entitled his re-cap “Post Election […]

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Rooftop Ice Skating On the Plaza ~ Whole Foods in Austin

Just because we haven’t seen snow or ice doesn’t mean it doesn’t feel like the holidays! Why not head down to the ice rink at the Whole Foods Plaza on Lamar Blvd. to give ice skating on their rooftop a try and get in the mood! Friday evenings and all day & evening Saturday and Sunday […]

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Do you enjoy tech humor? Tech Monday ~ 12-26-16

It’s the day after Christmas and I’m sure many of you are stumbling out of bed trying to re-group for the week ahead and getting ready for New Year’s eve coming up on Saturday night! Our family..kids & grandkids (14 of us total) are trying something new for Christmas! We are all on a cruise, no cooking, […]

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Paul Martin’s American Grill ~ "Foodie" Friday 12/16/16

There is another wonderful restaurant that opened in the Domain for you to check out while you’re out Christmas shopping! There are 3 words that best describe this recently opened restaurant in Austin: Local, Seasonal and Delicious! You’ll love the ambiance and know your eating the freshest of foods available….make time to sample something on their vast […]

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Canyon Creek Elementary School ~ RRISD April Crawford New Principal

I’ve had the pleasure of meeting April Crawford the new principal of Canyon Creek Elementary in the RRISD. I’m serving on the Site Based Advisory Board and was impressed with the way she conducted our meeting. April Crawford served as the assistant principal at Great Oaks Elementary School and previously taught first grade at Cactus […]

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Canyon Creek Elementary Singing Star Choir~19th Annual Holiday Event

Can’t wait for the 19th annual Holiday Caroling Event on Tuesday evening December 13th between 6:30 – 7:15 pm! The Canyon Creek Elementary Singing Stars Choir will be spreading holiday cheer in the neighborhood near the school. If you live near the school and would welcome a visit by the large group of enthusiastic musicians […]

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New Options for Millennial Home Buying

If you are working with a Millennial do you know about the HPA program? Amy Kramer does and she explains this great new option for first time home buyers and/or Millennials. Check out her informative post and please leave comments on her original post. Millennials have been slower to purchase homes than previous generations; in fact the […]

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Annual Canyon Creek Holiday Tree Lighting

This would have been the 5th year for our Holiday Tree Lighting event in Canyon Creek! The sleigh is up and our holiday tree has grown so much, this year lights were put up professionally. Signs were all up announcing the Canyon Creek Tree lighting for this past Saturday, December 3rd from 4-8 pm! At […]

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