Nestled on the Colorado River in central Texas, Lake Travis boasts a diverse range of functions that have endeared it to the local community and visitors alike. Primarily serving as a flood-control reservoir, it showcases its adaptability by experiencing substantial water level changes, making it a vital component of the Highland Lakes system. With 30 square miles of surface area and a length of 65 miles, this scenic lake is not just about utility; it offers endless recreational opportunities and scenic beauty that captivate those who visit its shores. From boating and fishing to enjoying the lush landscapes, Lake Travis continues to be a cherished spot for both residents and tourists, enriching the Texas Hill Country experience.

Fax cover sheet from the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin TX 78744. The message reads, Attached is the TRC announcement news release. Once again, your best contact would be Luke Thompson, coordinator of the TPWD Partners In Parks program, at 512/389-4463. You may at some point wish to come down to Austin and go through the slides we have available on some of the TRC parks for possibly use in your magazine article-your contacts for this would be Grace Perez at 512/389-4446 or Glen Mills at 512/389-4993. Feel free to call me if I can be of further assistance. The second page of the fax from the Texas Parks & Wildlife News is the Partnership Agreement Reached For Five State Parks.

Text about city parks, nature centers, and preserves across Texas that was published in the "When..." section of an October 1998 Texas Highways magazine article.

Letter from Randy Mallory to Jack Lowry dated August 29, 1996 regarding a Texas Highways magazine article about city parks, nature centers, and preserves across Texas.

Letter from Randy Mallory to Mike Murphy dated July 1, 1998 regarding photograph ideas for a Texas Highways magazine article about city parks, nature center, and preserves across Texas.

Draft of an article about city parks, nature centers, and preserves across Texas that was published in the October 1998 issue of Texas Highways magazine.

Text about house concerts and listening rooms across Texas that was published in the "When..." section of a February 1998 Texas Highways magazine article.

Text for an article about house concerts and listening rooms across Texas that was published in the February 1998 issue of Texas Highways magazine.

List of non-commercial house concerts and listening rooms across Texas used as research for an article that was published in the February 1998 issue of Texas Highways magazine.

Draft of an article about the Pig Stand, a drive-in restaurant chain established in 1921, that was published in the September 1997 issue of Texas Highways magazine.

Text about traditional Mexican bakeries that was published in the "When..." section of a November 1994 Texas Highways magazine article.

Text for an article about traditional Mexican bakeries that was published in the November 1994 issue of Texas Highways magazine.

Resource list for an article about traditional Mexican bakeries that was published in the November 1994 issue of Texas Highways magazine.

Research about Lake Travis compiled for an article that was published in the June 1999 issue of Texas Highways magazine.

Text for a sidebar about Travis County flooding that was published in the June 1999 issue of Texas Highways magazine.

Resource list for an article about Lake Travis that was published in the June 1999 issue of Texas Highways magazine.

List of photograph ideas for an article about Lake Travis published in the June 1999 issue of Texas Highways magazine.

Outline of an article about Lake Travis that was published in the June 1999 issue of Texas Highways magazine.

Letter from Randy Mallory to Jill Lawless regarding an article about Lake Travis published in the June 1999 issue of Texas Highways magazine.

Draft of an article about Lake Travis that was published in the June 1999 issue of Texas Highways magazine.

Draft of an article about Texas artisans that was published in Texas Highways magazine.