Leander, TX
Julie Hoelscher
Crosswind Realty, LLC
3219 Saint Genevieve Drive
Leander, TX 78641
512-789-7541
Fax: 512-697-2825
julie@julie-cares.com
Buying, selling or leasing a home can be stressful. However, it doesn't have to be! I will take your concerns, expectations and needs to heart. I offer a unique ability to connect with my clients, who often become friends. You can trust my professional guidance and expertise on your real estate journey. Please feel free to contact me by phone or by email. I will get back to you quickly. I look forward to working with you soon!
Leander, TX CURRENT LOCAL NEWS
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Leander, Texas ~ recently named a film-friendly city! The City of Leander received its Film-Friendly Texas status from the Texas Film Commission in August after going through a series of workshops, taking photos of different locations within the city and passing a film ordinance with the City Council. Carol Pirie of the Texas Film Commission presented the City Council with a certificate recognizing the city's status as film friendly on September 2nd. Leander is now one of 29 cities in Texas, including Cedar Park, which is labeled as a Film-Friendly City. This is great news for our community, congratulations Leander, Texas for being beautiful!!! Current local news courtesy of Community Impact
The Capital Metro Park & Ride is now open, and the commuter Light Rail should be operational by February 2008.
Bed & Breakfast right here in Leander, Texas! The Gold Coat Inn operates in a more than 100 year old stone home that was originally only a two bedroom home, which was exchanged in a land grant under the Republic of Texas in 1839. The original historic home was built around a hand dug stone water well (that is now sealed) and huge fossil stone fireplace that are now located in the main living area. Over the last 50 years the previous family added rooms and bathrooms to accomodate their growing family. Now with new owners and full "creative" remodel, private full baths, updated furnishings, enhanced grounds The Gold Coat Inn is open & operational ~ taking reservations! It can accommodate up to 12 sleeping guests and 40 banquet attendees. The room prices range from $115 to $150 nightly including a catered Texas-style breakfast featuring french toast, quiche, biscuits, bacon and sausage. The Gold Coat Inn is located next to the Williamson County Regional Park off at 2901 CR 175 (north Sam Bass Road), Leander, TX. This location is a great place to stay due to the growing tourism industry, increased population, abundance of festivals, regional events, and development in our area. Call today to make a reservation 512-986-7430 or visit http://www.goldcoatinn.com/
Smokey Mo's Bar-B-Q opens it's 10th location in Leander in their 10th year of business! The family owned and operated business, by Morris Melchor, his wife and five sons, offer a variety of great food, products and specials in each restaurant. The Leander location on 2243 West, near Bagdad is one of the bigger restaurants and has an outdoor patio for customers to enjoy. While it is the newest and 10th location, it won't be for long. The family business is growing with a location opening in Conroe soon! Morris and his sons run all the aspects of the business while his wife tends to all of the baking. Morris tries to visit all of the in/near Austin locations daily to make sure the quality and service are acceptable. The restaurants offer their best selling item, brisket, as well as smoked holiday turkeys, breakfast tacos, breakfast plates, Mo's signature sauce & spices sold by the bottle, gallon jugs of tea (sweet & unsweet), dine-in, carry-out, daily specials, family packs, group rates, catering and more! Their bulk orders include meat, sides, bread, drinks & utensils. The company sold 770,000 pounds of brisket from January to September last year along with approx. 36,000 bottles of their signature sauce. To find a location near you, visit: www.smokeymosbbq.com Leander location 512-258-0700 11880 Old FM 2243 West, Suite 101, Leander, Texas. Hours of operation, Mon-Sat 7am until 9pm and Sunday 11am-8pm.
Sterling Classical School Sterling offers kindergarten through sixth grade and will add one grade each year through grade 12. Each class size is restricted to 16 students. The school's office hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Call 512-259-2722 or visit the school website, www.sterlingums.com, located 10000 FM 2243 in Leander, TX 78641
ACC making moves to come to Leander? YES!!! Austin Community College purchased & closed on 100 acres located near the Capital Metro Rail Station in North Leander in May. This site was selected due to the mass transit and growth in the near future. The campus is said to hold 10,000 to 12,000 students attending core classes, transfer, workforce and specialized courses although no specifics have been outlined yet. The toll roads and rail influenced the decision of the location making it a convenient for students. Leander Urban Design Officer, Pix Howell, said having an ACC campus is a perfect fit for the type of community the city is trying to build, a neighborhood community with local resources including educational and medical facilities. An educational facility tends to become the cultural heart of the community.
Hudson's Jewelers owned & operated by Max Hudson, a fourth-generation jeweler, learned the trade from the best, his family. He has been in business over 35 years and is certified with the Gemological Institute of America. He is also a finisher with gold, silver and platinum jewelry. Max opened his own store in December located off 183 in Leander, Texas. He offers polishing, finishing, appraisals and restoration with service fees starting between $25 and $50. His passion is preserving heirlooms which he said "when properly cared for, can last generations". He often buys rare gems and unique stones then will design & handmake custom jewelry pieces which he finds the process exciting. 512-259-8811 Hudson's Jewelers 1909 South Highway 183, Suite 104 between County Glen Drive and Crystal Falls.
Leander Paintball Alliance www.leanderpaintball.com, 25009 Ranch Road, 512-560-5884 Now Open, Saturdays during the summer, Saturdays & Sundays during the winter. Check out the website for more information.
Capital Area Practical Shooting offers NRA gun courses in addition to the CHL class. The NRA courses focus on bookwork, so the Crowders add in time on the firing range so their students can get more hands on experience. Check out their website for more information, www.caps-chl.com, or call for class schedules 512-944-2911. They are located at 2400 Bagdad Road in Leander, TX 78641
Marco's Pizza located off Bagdad Road in Leander, Texas offers both delivery and carry out of pizzas, subs, chicken wings, salads and more! Pizza crusts can be topped with four different flavors including garlic butter, Roma seasoning, Parmesan and ranch seasoning. Call to place your order today! 512-250-3400 or visit their website http://marcos.com/home for more information!
Benbrook Ranch Park 1100 Halsey Drive, the park in now officially open to the public! The 46-acre park features Leander's first BMX track and disc golf course as well as soccer fields, a playscape and a softball field. Phase two of the park will include a skate park. For more information, call 512-528-9909 or visit http://www.leandertx.org/
The eyes have it! Texas Family Eye Care, 800 Crystal Falls Parkway, Suite 4, moved from Cedar Park, Texas to Leander, Texas at the end of April and is now accepting patients. Dr. Jodie West has been practicing since 2001 and is involved with Central Texas Optometric Society. For more information, call 512-260-0405 or visit www.texasfamilyeyecare.com
Leander Primary Care specializing in family practice in Leander, Texas is accepting new patients AND offers same day appointments! They also perform school & sports physicals, womens healthcare, senior care and well patient exams (age 4 and up). Office hours are Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm (closed for lunch daily 12pm-1pm). Call for an appointment, 512-259-2222 or for more information visit their website, www.leanderprimarycare.com
Austin Regional Clinic opened a new location in Leander, Texas at the corner of Crystal Falls Parkway and Bagdad Road. ARC is one of the largest multi-specialty health care groups in central Texas. For more information, visit www.austinregionalclinic.com
Crystal Falls Golf Club is a beautiful, award winning, public golf course. Come play in the unspoiled beauty of the Hill Country, with running streams, endless views, deep canyons and wild turkey. The Golf Club at Crystal Falls has all the amenities you might expect from one of those high society country clubs such as a full line pro-shop, quality snack shop, driving range and a teaching pro. The club is located at 3400 Crystal Falls, Leander, Texas 78646.
The Way Off Broadway Community Players opened its permanent theatre location at 11880 Old 2243 West, Building 4, in Leander, Texas. It offers seating for 98 guests and has room for future expansion. Come see the groups comedies, melodramas & outstanding performances on their 32 foot wide stage! Call 512-259-5878 or visit www.wobcp.org for upcoming performances.
New Dry Cleaner, Now Open! Now open alongside HEB Plus! is Jack Brown Cleaners, 651 Highway 183, Suite 165, Leander, Texas 78641. The store is open 6:30am to 7pm, Monday through Friday and 8am to 4pm on Saturday. On Thursdays, Jack Brown Cleaners has cleaning speiclas on shirts, pants, suits and dresses. For more information, call 512-259-4455
Parks & Rec Department Spruces Up The Leander Parks & Recreations Department moved to 406 Municipal Drive, Leander, Texas 78641, in the old library building. Parks and Recs formerly shared a facility with the public works department. the new building was reorganized using left over library furniture and provides the department with four times more room. For more information, call 512-528-9909 or visit www.leandertx.org
The City of Leander received a $4.03 million dollar grant from the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization for a project that became known as the Leander T. The grant will fund the extension of CR 273 north to CR 274. However, the project is on hold until there is a resolution concerning the extension of CR 274 and the Bryson House property. The city plans to select a design engineer by mid 2008 and begin construction in early 2009.
The Leander Police Department has moved into its new location at 705 Leander Drive, Leander, Texas 78641. The 23,000 sq. ft. facility is almost 10 times the size of the previous building and features a lobby, workout room, locker rooms, training rooms, briefing rooms and a high-tech communications rom. The $2.5 million dollar building was approved in the 2006 city package. To contact the Leander Police Department, call 512-528-2800 or read more at www.leandertx.org
Leander, Texas known for the discovery on December 29, 1982 when a prehistoric archeological site, six miles east of the city at the Wilson-Leonard Brushy Creek Site, was uncovered by the Texas Department of Transportation as they were excavating for the building and expansion of F.M. 1431. More than 150 fireplaces and campsites were found and in early 1983, archeologists discovered a nearly in tact, full skeleton of a human female, approx. 5'3" in height and was about 30 years of age. Carbon testing shows that the woman lived 10,000 to 13,000 years ago & quickly became known as the "Leanderthal Lady". They named her the Leanderthal lady after nearby town of Leander because it rhymed well with Neanderthal.
This is one of the earliest intact burials uncovered in the United States, the site is a valuable source or information on the nation's prehistoric past. The significant archeological find is located by a historical marker which can be found today on the south side of 1431 approximately 1 mile east of Parmer Lane.
Leander, Texas consisted mostly of farm land, cattle ranches and home to the many men who helped build the Austin Texas State Capitol. Connected by the railroad that operated between Austin, Texas and Burnet, Texas, Leander naturally became home to many settlers, indians, cattle ranchers and railroad workers.
In the Blockhouse Creek Subdivision, had previously been part of Blockhouse Fort built in 1838 by the Republic of Texas. The fort consisted of cedar blockhouse and stockade built around a spring and big lookout tree, and was manned by Texas Rangers. A blockhouse is defined as a strong wooden fort with a projecting second story and openings in the walls for defenders to shoot from. In 1839, the original fort was burned by indians and never rebuilt.
Alexander Stuart (A.S.) Walker came to Texas from Virginia. His father practiced law with David G. Burnet, the old Texas revolutionary and J. Pinckney Henderson, the first governor of Texas. A.S. Walker moved to Georgetown in 1853 and was named disctrict clerk and district attorney. He was elected district judge in 1862, while serving the Confederate Army. In 1865, soon after his son was born, he acquired possession of the Block House land in payment for legal services.
A. S. Walker returned to Austin and launched a newspaper called The Democratic Statesman and served as its first editor-in-chief. He practiced law with Alexander W. Terrell, a war hero who became a Texas Senator in which he authorized legislation to construct the Texas State Capitol. A.S. Walker served as a district judge and Texas Supreme Court justice through to his elder years.
A.S. Walker, Jr. took possession of the Block House land when his father passed in 1896. The Walker House, has recently been renovated to the period in which it was built. The site is open for tours and houses many family artifacts, original wallpaper samples and items found on the property.
Many native American Indians lived in the area, not too far from the Walker House is a historic burial ground that is protected and gated to preserve the history and spiritual beliefs of those resting there.
There are many historical markers throughout the city of Leander. The city is appealing to those who enjoy the small town feel, with the convenience of big city living. Leander is only 25 minutes from downtown Austin, which also makes it a nice commuter town to those who enjoy working in a big city.
The H-E-B Plus! opened this summer in Leander, Texas and is part of a must see shopping center. Rumors are that the current H-E-B at Highway 1431 and Highway 183 will be come a Central Market that offers cooking classes, gourmet items, as well as many organic products.
Last month, in nearby Cedar Park, Texas, this October, the Circuit City and Starbucks both had grand opening events in the new 1890 Ranch Shopping Center off of the new toll road 183-A and Highway 1431.
Since 1999, living in Leander, Texas the community I have noticed a much needed growth of development & retail centers in our area. The population has nearly doubled, and the property values have consistantly increased over the past 8 years. The growth in Leander, Texas shows no sign of stopping soon!
The Leander ISD has consistantly ranked in the top 10 school districts in Texas over the last several years. The community is extremely kid & family friendly with outdoor movie nights, festivals, city events, and new venues opening almost monthly.
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