🌵 Bee Cave kills the warehouse, saves the vibe

School’s back.

Sports are back.

Class projects are back.

The holiday meals and treats are gone (or mostly gone). And honestly? It feels good.

There’s something grounding about getting back into a groove. Schedules make sense again. The days feel lighter, even if they’re fuller.

Here’s to the steady rhythm returning.

Cheers,
Nolan

Flutter Romance Bookstore is the kind of place you wander into and suddenly lose an hour just browsing. Shelves are packed with romance books, organized by sub-genre so it’s easy to explore or discover something new.

Regulars love the friendly, helpful staff and the fun extras like blind dates with a book and cute merch. It feels welcoming, and very much made for romance readers.

More details here.

And a whole crew that actually cares. At Top Choice Lawn Care, it’s local pros who treat your yard like their own.

✅ Veteran-owned + family-run
💧 From drip lines to design, we’ve got you
😄 Smiling service, serious results

Join the 500+ happy homeowners who trust Top Choice Lawn Care.

The Gist: After more than a year of lawsuits, Bee Cave reached a settlement that swaps a planned warehouse project for a satellite manufacturing and office campus. The West Austin Business Park property will be sold to Austin-based CesiumAstro, with warehouse and distribution uses banned. Developers will also pay the city $500,000, and heavy truck traffic will be limited to just a few trips per month.

Why It Matters: The deal sharply reduces big rig traffic and shifts the site toward a lower-impact use that nearby neighborhoods pushed for. It feels like a rare win where local voices clearly shaped the outcome.

Read more here.

Backflow preventers may be small, but replacing one can run over $1,000, which is why this post zeroes in on protecting them before a freeze hits. It explains when insulation is enough, when full draining matters, and walks through a simple DIY winterization that takes about 10 minutes.

There’s also a timely perk through Jan 16, HALF OFF winterization at $62.50 when you join an irrigation plan. Cheap insurance, honestly.

Check it out HERE.

🥬 Lakeway Farmers Market | Village Square | Lakeway | 01/17 | More
Hyper-local produce, artisan finds, and a relaxed neighborhood market feel.

✈️ Flight Training | Public Library | Bee Cave | 01/17 | More
Hands-on paper airplane design and testing for curious young builders.

🥕 Bee Cave Farmers Market | Hill Country Galleria | Bee Cave | 01/18 | More
Fresh local produce, artisan goods, and a relaxed Sunday community stroll.

🍬 Icky Sticky Bubble Gum Party! | Pikopye’s Town | Lakeway | 01/19 | More
Bubbly music, dancing, and giggles for little ones who love playful activities.

📘 PJ Story Time | Library | Lakeway | 01/20 | More
Cozy, pajama night of bedtime stories perfect for families winding down.

🎤 Fretboard Pilots Band | Lake Travis Community Library | Lakeway | 01/16 | More Bluegrass and acoustic roots, sound harmonies, and relaxed group band vibes.

🎾 Polar Bear Adult Doubles Tennis Tournament | St. Stephen’s Episcopal School | Austin | 01/16 | More
Competitive winter matches, social doubles play, and brisk outdoor energy.

🎶 Tasmin and Tim Rock | Little Woodrow’s | Bee Cave | 01/16 | More
High-energy classic rock, blues, and country with a lively, crowd-loving edge.

🎨 Soft Pastels Impressionist Landscape | Steiner Ranch | Austin | 01/17 | More
Serene, hands-on morning exploring dreamy landscapes with colorful pastels.

🎸 Mighty High | Jester King Brewery | Bee Cave | 01/18 | More
Laid-back psychedelic rock grooves perfect for a mellow brewery afternoon.

🎶 PARRANDA!! 17th Octavitas with Los Reyes Magos! | Puerto Rican Cultural Center | Austin | 01/18 | More
Joyful Puerto Rican music, sing-alongs, and festive cultural tradition for all ages.

🏰 Austin Disney Trivia | Tony C’s Pizza & Beer Garden | Austin | 01/21 | More
Magical questions, friendly competition, and nostalgic Disney fun with food and drinks.

🎤 Emo Night Karaoke | Empire Control Room & Garage | Austin | 01/22 | More
Live-band emo singalongs, cathartic energy, and crowd-fueled nostalgia.