Several unrelated trends have coalesced to form the basis of a very tasty activity. While you may have been too distracted to notice, that moveable feast that was so popular a few decades ago has made a striking comeback. Don’t look now, but picnics are back! Families who have chosen to leave the hustle and hassle of large cities and move to more idyllic surroundings such as the MorningStar master-planned community, just north of Austin, are leading the charge for... View Article
The magnet that is Austin, Texas has a very powerful attraction on high technology companies. This fact was proven again in late July 2020. Texas Governor, Greg Abbott announced that the “Tesla Gigafactory” would build its latest manufacturing facility, which will cost $1 billion and employ more than 5,000 workers, about 15-minutes east of downtown Austin. Elon Musk, the founder and CEO of Tesla, promised to make the new factory “an ecological paradise.” In speaking with CNBC, he said, ““We’re... View Article
The great weather and glorious natural beauty of the Texas Hill Country are only surpassed by the charm of its small towns. An excellent example of this is the community of Fredericksburg, located about two hours west of MorningStar. The city’s fascinating history, combined with its family-friendly attractions make it an ideal day trip for MorningStar residents. Fredericksburg was founded on May 8, 1846 by German immigrants under the “Society for the Protection of German Immigrants in Texas.” John O.... View Article
The canine companions of the families who live in MorningStar are some very lucky dogs! With luscious landscapes, walking trails, resort-style amenities, this planned-community, located north of Austin in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, is a perfect environment for dogs and their owners. While neighborhoods are definitely dog-friendly, the Texas summer heat can cause any dog to get a little hot under the collar. This means that pet owners should be aware of the various ways to keep these furry... View Article
One of the great things about living in MorningStar, a master-planned community located just north of Austin is its proximity to the gorgeous Texas Hill Country. For millions of years, the limestone terrain in this unique ecological area has been sculpted by the rivers, streams, waterfalls and fresh-water springs and the views are spectacular. Nowhere is this more evident than in and around the vibrant community of Marble Falls. Since it is about 30-miles from MorningStar, this eco-paradise is a... View Article
Who’s ready for some good healthcare news? MorningStar and other Williamson County families will soon have a state-of-the-art pediatrics hospital minutes away. Ascension Texas recently announced plans to construct a new Dell Children’s Medical Center campus in far Northwest Austin, to be located at the intersection of Avery Ranch Boulevard and Toll 183A in Williamson County. This means that families in Cedar Park, Liberty Hill, Round Rock, MorningStar and other communities will have a pediatric facility in their own backyard.... View Article
Those summer days have always been “hazy and lazy” for kids. However, this year it is reasonable to add the term “crazy” for parents! Needing to entertain kids of all ages who are home for the summer has become an even greater challenge for parents who are most likely working from home as well. The kids who live at MorningStar, a planned community located just north of Austin, are social-distancing just like those in other families and will, most likely,... View Article
A new generation of homebuyers is redefining what a traditional “dream home” looks like. Unlike their parents, these younger buyers are looking for a close-in commute, great amenities, the lower maintenance of a new home, smaller square footage and, most importantly, a lively community. This description sounds a LOT like MorningStar, located a short hop from Austin in the gorgeous Texas Hill Country. According to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal, “Unlike members of their generation who can’t... View Article
In a previous post, we pointed out the new realities of working at home. Residents of MorningStar have taken advantage of living in the beautiful, safe surroundings of this planned community and set up home offices and even digital distance-learning for their children. As social distancing tactics are implemented to reduce the possibility of infection from this virus, the entire family is pretty much stuck at home most days. However, there are still times when someone must venture out to... View Article
Working from home, or telecommuting, has been gaining popularity among non-industrial workers for several decades. However, the recent pandemic of the coronavirus has supercharged that trend, especially in technology centers such as Austin. This has resulted in many upscale suburban communities such as MorningStar realizing a dramatic increase in residents who are (happily) working from home. CNN reports that Facebook, Google, Twitter and Amazon have implemented remote working policies for many of their employees around the globe. Google parent company... View Article