Dorie's Canyon Creek Blog

My neighborhood Eagle Scout is out delivering my Third Quarter Market Report for Canyon Creek and should be finishing up soon! It helped he had Columbus Day off to give him an extra day to deliver. After I tallied the Third Quarter numbers the statistical reports were printed (1275 for delivery), folded, bagged and are […]

I’m so glad to see Girl Scout Troops #1164 and #210 working hard on their 4th Annual Fall Food Drive benefiting Hope Austin! I found a bag (donated by HEB) on my front door step with exactly what donations they need. They are in need of the following items: Pasta Cans/Packets, Soup Cans, Single Serve […]

Another great week-end.  The first week-end of ACL brought many visitors to Austin, including granddaughter Hailey from NYC! Watched Handsome Hudson play soccer and what a difference a year makes in playing skills. This little guy is a hustler and a good team player. Date night with Geno and how about UT winning the Cotton Bowl […]

It’s been several years since I’ve written about this restaurant and I felt it was time to re-introduce you! Under new management this authentic Italian restaurant is even better (if that is possible) and loved as a go-to restaurant for so many. If your taste buds are screaming for Italian food you must try this recommendation out for this week-end! […]

  I know Fall varies across the country. Here in Texas we are just getting in to the fall season as temperatures have still been pretty warm. With the Texas State Fair in full swing and UT beating OU (Hook Em Horns!!)….everyone is in the mood for burnt orange to be splashed everywhere! “Winter is […]

  If you need to buy or sell in NW Austin, I can help! You don’t have to go batty looking for a house. The process doesn’t need to be scary. Don’t get distracted with too many offering advice. Seek out a real estate professional like me and let me assist you identify your short and […]

Many of you know I grew up in upstate New York and have an older sister who lives in CA and a young brother who lives in Pittsburgh. Mom and dad have been gone for years but the three of us siblings remain close even though living worlds apart. I remember Dad left early for […]

It’s happening now ~ Week One~ Canyon Creek Bath/house Renovation Thank you Canyon Creek HOA Board members for keeping the pedal to the metal on getting this Canyon Creek Bath/house renovation started! It’s taken years to come to a consensus but on October 1 the project officially began. The perimeter is fenced off and demolition […]