The opening of Highland Mall is what brought our family from San Antonio to Austin in 1971. My mother was the manager of the brand new Capri Beauty Salon on the first level next to Hoffritz Cutlery & Baskin Robbins and across from Krueger Jewelers and Bakers Shoes.
My first job was handing out discount coupons for an “up-do or tease-out” for the salon. I remember being in awe of how big and beautiful the mall was and as a child (I was 10 yrs old) it was fun (and safe) to go explore the mall and all it’s nooks and crannies all on my own for hours while my mom was working. My favorite feature was the water fountain outside of Scarbroughs that had the “raining” threads of water that dripped down from the heavens.
RIP Highland Mall…and thank you for bringing me to this amazing city.
We agree with Georgetown’s Sonic restaurants! We DO appreciate your business… And we support the East View Patriots, Southwestern University Pirates, and the Georgetown Eagles!
As the students of Central Texas make their way to school this morning, we would like to take a moment to wish each of them the best of luck for a successful 2015-16 school year. The world is yours for the taking…now go and get it!
It’s no secret that Central Texas has a bounty of offerings to tickle the taste buds of local foodies. Our barbecue is world class and the Tex-Mex can be found on just about any block but what about that good ‘ole American classic…the cheeseburger? C’mon, who can resist a juicy all beef patty, with crisp veggies and a fresh warm bun?
Last week we posted on our Facebook page that Hopdoddy is coming to the area and folks seemed pretty psyched so, we have identified some other local favorites that are either in town or just a short drive away. Each of these joints has something different to offer but to those that don’t know, our local area is full of great places to get a really good burger! Check out the list below…
Burger University – 119 W.7th Street, S Austin Ave, Georgetown, TX 78626
Hat Creek Burger Company – 201 San Gabriel Village Blvd, Georgetown, TX 78626
Mighty Fine Burgers – 201 University Oaks Blvd #1380, Round Rock, TX 78664
In & Out Burger – 4251 I-35 North, Round Rock, TX 78664
Five Guys Burgers and Fries – 3107 S Interstate 35, Round Rock, TX 78664
Hopdoddy Burger Bar – Coming Soon!
We are sure we have left some off of our list but we did want to include that Texas Favorite Whatburger – These guys are everywhere!
We hope you enjoy the list and have a good time partaking of the Central Texas Burger Bonanza! What’s your favorite?
“The Power of 4- Team Excellence loves giving back. One of the things they enjoy doing every year is taking a big box of school supplies to area schools. And, every year, HEB has a special offer to help with another project. When you buy a backpack from them, they provide you with free lunch type food items.
The ladies in Team Excellence buy backpacks and take those food items and put them in the backpacks….then fill the rest of the backpack with school supplies. They ask school counselors to give these to children who don’t have a backpack and who are in need of assistance with meals. What a gratifying experience it is to do this….And HEB helps by providing free food items with the purchase of each backpack purchased.
You, too, can do this same thing for less fortunate students if you want to….But hurry…the special offer with HEB only applies this week. Hats off to you, HEB. Team Excellence appreciates your help in :”making the day” of some of our area school children!
Texas just became a bit more extraordinary! Special thanks to the best realtor in Texas, Tracy Jacobs who helped me purchase my new home while I have been traveling and coaching all summer. Could not have done this without her, her team, my family and friends.
HAPPY BUYER,
Jene’ Baclawski