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Top Dog-Friendly Places Near Kyle, Texas

Fall is undoubtedly the best time of year to spend long, relaxing days outside with family and friends. Whether you are hiking or enjoying a picnic with loved ones, there are plenty of dog-friendly places near Kyle that are sure to put a smile on your pup’s face.

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There is certainly no shortage of dog-friendly places near Kyle that the entire family can enjoy. Located in our Crosswinds master-planned community, there are hike and bike trails everywhere for adventurous dog owners looking to take their companion on a serene walk through nature. If your dog is feeling a bit more social, there are usually more than a few pups at the Plum Creek Dog Park that will greet you with wagging tails and playful attitudes.

San Marcos

While there are plenty of dog-friendly things to do in Kyle, San Marcos can also serve as a safe-haven for your four-legged best friend. The San Marcos Dog Park at Memorial Park is a well-maintained park just south of Kyle that your pup is guaranteed to love. Let go of the leash and let your dog play until to his heart’ is content.

Buda

One of our favorite things to do near Kyle is visit the incredibly pup-friendly bar/coffee shop Nate’s in Buda. Even their logo is an adorable Dachshund silhouette. At Nate’s you can enjoy live music, craft beer and the finest cocktails Buda has to offer. You can experience all of this and more with the comfort of knowing your dog is having a great time as well.

Austin

Austin is home to more than a few dog-friendly locations that are sure to get your pup’s tail wagging. Though there are dog-specific parks in Austin, we recommend taking your companion to Zilker Botanical Garden. Just don’t forget your leash! After working up an appetite walking, there is no better spot to rest and grab a bite to eat than Home Slice. With dog-friendly patio seating, pet water bowls and the best pizza in Texas, Home Slice is a favorite spot for dog owners in and around Kyle.

There is no doubt that Kyle and the cities surrounding it are extremely dog friendly. Finding something to do with your four-legged friends has never been easier. With at least five parks in Kyle and a new park on the way, you and your dog will find a new adventure every time you leave the house. Contact Crosswinds in Kyle, TX and come take a tour of our master-planned community. We’d love to show you all of our favorite spots to let our dogs explore.

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Keeping it Kyle Spotlight – Ilario’s Italian Cuisine

When it comes to things to do in Kyle, TX, if there isn’t a fun community event going on, you and your family can always go grab some great food from one of the many local eateries. This week, Crosswinds wants to highlight a wonderful Italian restaurant near our master-planned community – Ilario’s Italian Cuisine.

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Made from Scratch Every Day

You’re not going to find any premade rolls or day-old pastas at Ilario’s Italian Cuisine because every day they make everything from scratch. This way they know that no matter what they serve up for their patrons to devour, it’s as fresh as it could be.

New York-Style Pizza

The Big Apple has come to Kyle, TX. Ilario’s Italian Cuisine serves New York-style pizza slices bigger than your face! While you can never go wrong with a good cheese pizza, Ilario’s has plenty of great toppings to make your pizza a true work of tasty art. However, you could also go for one of their specialty pizzas, which won’t disappoint. During their lunch hours, Monday – Friday 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, you can get their New York-style pizza by the slice, and you can get them by the full pie during dinner hours.

Pasta Your Way

Ilario’s Italian Cuisine also serves downright amazing pasta, and locals love that you can create your own paste masterpiece the way you like it. When you order pasta your way, you get to select your favorite pasta, one meat, three veggies and sauce.

Ilario’s Italian Cuisine Can Cater Your Kyle, TX Event

With all the holidays coming up, you may be planning a fun little event for family and friends. Instead of trying to do all the cooking yourself, have Ilario’s Italian Cuisine cater! They’ll deliver the food right to your event and help you get it all set up. They also offer buffet style service and full table service, so whatever type of event you’re trying to host, Ilario’s Italian Cuisine is an ideal caterer in Kyle, TX.

Whether it’s fun activities or simply great food to be eaten, there’s always plenty of things to do in Kyle, TX. Come by Ilario’s Italian Cuisine today, and find your favorite menu item! To stay up-to-date with all that goes on in and around our master-planned community, follow Crosswinds on Facebook and Twitter.

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Family Fun at the Kyle Founders Day Parade

Crosswinds in Kyle, TX just loves being a part of such a wonderful town. In just a couple of weeks, we’ll be celebrating the founding of our great town with the Kyle Founders Day Parade. Here’s a little more info about this fun event and a brief history of our beloved Kyle, Texas.

 

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History of Kyle, TX

In 1880, the town of Kyle was founded by nearby settlers from the communities of Blanco and Mountain City. A man by the name of Fergus Kyle and the family of David Moore donated 200 acres of land for a town site located where the International and Great Northern Railroad connected Austin to San Antonio. The first lots were sold some time in October, which is now why every October we have the Kyle Founders Day Parade!

About the Kyle Founders Day Parade

When: Saturday, October 14
Where: Downtown Kyle
What Time: 10:00 AM

Every year the parade has a theme, and this year the theme is “Bringing It Home To Kyle.” The Kyle Founders Day Parade will start at Gregg-Clarke Park and then head east on Center Street. Once they pass through downtown, they’ll end at the Mary Kyle Hartson City Square Park’s Gazebo. For a good view of the parade as it passes by, your best bet is to simple be on either side of Center Street between the start and end points. At the end of the parade, we will all gather around a birthday cake and sing “Happy Birthday” to our beloved little town.

While there are tons of fun things to do in Kyle, we hope that the Kyle Founders Day Parade is at the top of your list. Come enjoy the spirit of our town, and see why we love calling Kyle home. If you’d like to call this town home too, contact Crosswinds in Kyle, TX to learn about some of the most beautiful new homes near Austin.

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Find Your Next Home with Highland Homes Available at Crosswinds

If you and your family are searching for the perfect place to call home, make sure to take a look at our master-planned community. Crosswinds has beautiful new homes in Kyle, TX and our homes are built by three exceptional builders. However, we want to focus on the homebuilder that’s building beautiful homes on our biggest available lots – Highland Homes. Here are the Highland Homes available at Crosswinds that are just waiting for your family to move in!

About Highland Homes

Started in 1985 by brother and sister Rod Sanders and Jean Ann Brock, Highland Homes is employee owned and has built a reputation for creating spectacular homes that seamlessly fit into any family’s lifestyle. They have won numerous awards, including winning the People’s Choice Builder of the Year award every year since 2011. If that weren’t enough, they’re also touted for their extremely energy-efficient methods of construction and even continual home operation.

Highland Homes’ Model Home in Crosswinds

Before we dive into the different lot sizes, let’s talk about the gorgeous model home that you can come tour right now! The model home is the Dorchester – a one-story, 2,211 square foot home with an open floorplan, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a 2 car garage.

Highland Homes 50’ Lots

While all three of our homebuilders are building on 50’ lots, you’ll know which ones are from Highland Homes! They’re offering 11 wonderful floorplans for the 50’ lots, ranging from the one-story, 1,843 square foot Glenhurst to the two-story, 2,843 square foot Wakefield. You and your family will have plenty of options when choosing the house that’s perfect for you. As of September 21, there are six move-in ready homes available on their 50’ lots.

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Check Highland Homes’ website daily for 50’ Lot inventory updates!

Highland Homes 60’ Lots

Highland Homes is the only homebuilder at Crosswinds in Kyle, TX that is building on our 60’ lots. They have 8 floorplan options and six move-in ready homes available as of September 21. The floorplans you can choose from range from the one-story, 2,297 square foot Milton to the two-story, 3,213 square foot Roxburgh.

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Check Highland Homes’ website daily for 60’ Lot inventory updates!

We love having Highland Homes as a homebuilder in our master-planned community, and we’re certain that you’ll love their new homes in Kyle, TX too! If you’d like to learn more about the available homes in our master-planned community, contact Crosswinds today.

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Is A New Park Coming to Kyle?

While there are many fun things to do in Kyle, TX, you simply just can’t beat having a new park! Whether you’re taking your furry friend out for a run or playing a game of volleyball, the proposed Kyle Vista Park will provide plenty of room to get out and play!

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Proposed Kyle Vista Park

Kyle Vista Park is 10 years in the making and set to be the first major public park in the northeastern section of Kyle. The privately funded 46-acre park will include outdoor and indoor recreational activities, some which will require a small usage fee. The park will be located near the northwestern intersection of Dacy Lane and BeBee Rd. adjacent to Chapa Middle School.

Planned Park Facilities

Plans for the park include a large recreation center complete with a “tournament-class” tennis complex. The park could also include an indoor and outdoor volleyball facility, a potential skate park and a splash pad. The vision for Kyle Vista Park is to offer a myriad of recreational activities for the whole family and plenty of fun things to do in Kyle, TX. Although Kyle Vista Park is set to be completed in summer 2019, you can stay up-to-date with the park’s progress here.

Current Kyle Parks

While you wait for this exciting new park, there are plenty of other great parks and recreational opportunities currently open near our master-planned community:

– Lake Kyle
– Mary Kyle Hartson/City Square Park
– Gregg-Clarke Park
– Steeplechase Park
– Waterleaf Park

Additionally, the Kyle Parks and Recreation Department’s activities calendar is packed with family fun and events year-round!

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Crosswinds Amenities

Luckily, you don’t even have to travel outside of Crosswinds Texas to find outdoor fun. Gather at our many open playfields for a game of soccer or football. You can also hike and bike the trails that weave our community together or visit our Windy Point Amenity center once it opens!

Crosswinds Texas is excited to have a potential new park in the neighborhood. If you’re interested in an active community packed with endless outdoor possibilities, contact us today to learn more about our master-planned community and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

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Meritage Homes Showcases Single Story Floorplans in Crosswinds

Whether you’re a young family looking for your first home or an empty nester couple looking to downsize, then you’ll certainly want to take a look at the wonderful single story floorplans available from Meritage Homes. While they also offers beautiful two-story homes, we wanted to focus specifically on their single story offerings on the blog today. To help you make the most informed homebuying decision, Crosswinds in Kyle, TX is going to give you a quick breakdown of the benefits of single story floorplans and what Meritage Homes offers in Crosswinds.

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How You Benefit from Single Story Floorplans

While there are many great benefits to owning a two-story home, young families and empty nesters can get a lot out of a one-story design. Not only will your energy costs be lower, but you also won’t have to worry about going up and down the stairs to maintain a space that you might not need. And, you won’t have to worry about child-proofing another section of your home. Best of all, the single story floorplans offered by Meritage Homes are quite spacious.

About Meritage Homes

Meritage Homes has continuously exceeded the ENERGY STAR requirements for energy efficiency by including ENERGY STAR appliances and programmable thermostats. On average, their homes have a HERS score of 61, whereas most new homes score a 100. This means Meritage homes use less energy and save homeowners more money. As if their energy efficiency wasn’t enough, Meritage Homes has also made great strides towards home automation with the M. Connected Home Automation Suite, and they’ve received numerous accolades.

Meritage Homes’ Single Story Floorplans Available at Crosswinds

Building on our 50’ lots, Meritage Homes is offering 5 exceptional single story floorplans for Crosswinds in Kyle, TX. The single story floorplans range from the 1,409 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom The Milano floorplan to the 2,155 square foot, 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom The Hudson floorplan. They currently have quick move-in single story homes available with their floorplans The Victoria and The Somerset.

If you’d like to know more about the single story floorplans available through Meritage Homes or our other builders, contact Crosswinds in Kyle, TX today! We’d love to give you a tour of the community and help you find your dream home.

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Find Your Next Home with Highland Homes, Available at Crosswinds

Have you and your family been looking at new homes in Kyle, TX? If so, then come check out Crosswinds! We have some amazing homebuilders, and that’s made very clear when you see our beautiful new homes near Austin. Today, we want to take the time to specifically highlight Highland Homes in Crosswinds.

About Highland Homes

Started in 1985 by brother and sister Rod Sanders and Jean Ann Brock, Highland Homes is employee owned and has built a reputation for creating spectacular homes that seamlessly fit into any family’s lifestyle. They have won numerous awards, including winning the People’s Choice Builder of the Year award every year since 2011. If that weren’t enough, they’re also touted for their extremely energy-efficient methods of construction and even continual home operation.

Highland Homes’ Model Home in Crosswinds

Before we dive into the different lot sizes, let’s talk about the gorgeous model home that you can come tour right now! The model home is the Dorchester – a one-story, 2,211 square foot home with an open floorplan, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a 2 car garage.

Highland Homes 50’ Lots

While all three of our homebuilders are building on 50’ lots, you’ll know which ones are from Highland Homes! They’re offering 11 wonderful floorplans for the 50’ lots, ranging from the one-story, 1,843 square foot Glenhurst to the two-story, 2,843 square foot Wakefield. You and your family will have plenty of options to choose the house that’s perfect for you. As of August 24, there are six move-in ready homes available on their 50’ lots.

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Check Highland Homes’ website daily for 50’ Lot inventory updates!

Highland Homes 60’ Lots

Highland Homes is the only homebuilder at Crosswinds in Kyle, TX that is building on our 60’ lots. They have 8 floorplan options and six move-in ready homes available as of August 24. The floorplans you can choose from range from the one-story, 2,297 square foot Milton to the two-story, 3,213 square foot Roxburgh.

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Check Highland Homes’ website daily for 60’ Lot inventory updates!

Crosswinds is excited to have Highland Homes building these beautiful new homes near Austin, and we hope all of you are too! If you’d like to learn more about the available homes in our master-planned community, contact Crosswinds in Kyle, TX today.

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Top 3 September Events Near Kyle You Don’t Want to Miss

September is right around the corner, and with it are some great events near Kyle, TX! Since there are just so many fun events that’ll be going on, Crosswinds in Kyle, TX decided to narrow it down to what the top 3 September events that you won’t want to miss.

Kyle Pie in the Sky Hot Air Balloon Festival

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When: Friday, September 1 – Saturday, September 2
Where: Lake Kyle Park – Kyle, TX
What Time: Friday Evening: 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM, Saturday Morning: 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM, Saturday Evening: 4:00 PM – 10:30 PM

What better way to enjoy Labor Day weekend than by watching more than two dozen hot air balloons take to the sky during the Kyle Pie in the Sky Hot Air Balloon Festival? Aside from the beautiful hot air balloons, the event will also have All Things Pie!

Downtown Mermaid Promenade

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When: Saturday, September 16
Where: Downtown San Marcos, TX
What Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

As part of the half-month long event called SMTX Mermaid SPLASH, the Downtown Mermaid Promenade highlights the unique river and artistic culture of San Marcos. Plus, what little kid didn’t want to be a mermaid or merman at one point or another? You certainly won’t want to miss out on this fun event!

2017 Texas Craft Brewers Festival

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When: Saturday, September 30
Where: Fiesta Gardens – Austin, TX
What Time: 2:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Calling all our beer fanatics! If you haven’t heard about the 2017 Texas Craft Brewers Festival in Austin, do you even really love craft beer? As the state’s largest beer festival focused exclusively on Texas-brewed craft beer, the festival is set to feature more than 65 Texas craft breweries and nearly 200 handcrafted beers available for sampling.

We hope you make it out to at least one of these great events near Kyle, TX, and the next time you’re in the area, be sure to come check out our master-planned community. With beautiful new homes and wonderful amenities, Crosswinds in Kyle, TX truly is a great place to call home! Contact us today to learn more.

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Hops & Grain Brewery To Begin Brewing Near Crosswinds

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When it comes to things to do near Kyle, TX, most people probably wouldn’t think about touring a craft beer brewery and taproom. But that’s all about to change because just 20 minutes from our master-planned community, Austin-based Hops & Grain Brewery is opening their second brewery and taproom in San Marcos! Here’s a little more information about this brewery and their great beer.

About Hops & Grain Brewery

Being started in Austin, TX, it should come as no surprise that Hops & Grain Brewery puts an emphasis on community and using environmentally friendly and sustainable brewing methods. They partner with non-profits and local business and often provide their beer for community events. They also give 1% of their annual revenue to local environmental non-profits to help them in their efforts.

Year ‘Round and Seasonal Brews

Now, for what everyone really wants – beer! Hops & Grain Brewery has 7 beers that they brew all year long – River Beer Lager, 78702 Kolsch, Greenhouse IPA, The One They Call Zoe Pale Lager, A Pale Mosaic American Style IPA, Porter Culture Baltic Style Porter and the Dispensary Series Dry Hopped, which are 6 of their beers that they put an extra helping or two of hops into. As for the seasonal brews at the Hops & Grain Brewery, there are 6 – New Zealand IPA, Imperial Oatmeal Stout, Maibock, Vienna Lager, Helles Lager and Texas Honey IPA.

For the real beer fanatics, Hops & Grain Brewery also has their volume program in which they take their beer to an entirely new level. If you want to know more about all these brews, you can read up on all the beers at Hops & Grain Brewery.

Now in San Marcos, TX

While Austin isn’t all that far from our master-planned community, San Marcos is certainly closer. Soon, the list of fun things to do near Kyle, TX will also have enjoying a cold, local, craft beer in the Hops & Grain Brewery in San Marcos, which is set to start brewing in September with the taproom set to open in October. To mark their momentous expansion, Hops & Grain Brewery will introduce their new Haze County Imperial IPA!

If you want to keep up with what’s to come for Hops & Grain Brewery, you can follow them on Facebook. Likewise, if you’d like to be in the know about all the great things to do near Kyle, TX and all the wonderful development happening in our master-planned community, you can follow Crosswinds on Facebook and Twitter!

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Shopping for a New Home? Pacesetter Homes Available at Crosswinds

Have you and your family been looking at new homes in Kyle, TX, but can’t quite seem to find the home that’s right for you? Have you taken a look at Pacesetter Homes in our master-planned community? If not, then here’s a little more info on this great builder and the available designs by Pacesetter Homes at Crosswinds.

About Pacesetter Homes

Getting their start in 2007, Pacesetter Homes is a part of the QUALICO development and communities brand and recognized as the No. 6 fastest-growing private homebuilder in the country by Builder Magazine. The magazine also named Pacesetter in its top 100 Builders of 2016 list. They have a reputation for creating amazing homes that are built to seamlessly fit into every homeowner’s lifestyle.

They aren’t one of those homebuilders that try to build as many homes as quickly as possible. Pacesetter Homes takes the time to ensure that every one of their new homes meets their high standards. Aside from their exceptional quality, one of the main reasons we chose Pacesetter Homes to build in our community was their dedication to providing a positive home buying experience. Their friendly staff is always there to answer any questions you may have before, during or even after buying one of their new homes in Kyle, TX.

Pacesetter Homes Available at Crosswinds

As of August 7, Pacesetter Homes has four available homes nearing completion in our master-planned community.

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• The Cooper floorplan
• 1,381 square feet
• 3 bedrooms
• 2 bathrooms
• Special Features: Extended master shower, 10 ft ceilings throughout, covered patio, granite kitchen countertops & kitchen island, tile throughout besides bedrooms, stainless steel gas appliances, fully sodded yard with automatic irrigation system
• $236,016
• Expected completion: October

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• The Wright floorplan
• 1,679 square feet
• 3 bedrooms
• 2.5 bathrooms
• Special Features: Master downstairs, two-story ceiling height in family room, extended master shower, game room, large covered patio, granite kitchen countertops, tile throughout all living areas, stainless steel gas appliances, fully sodded yard with automatic irrigation system
• $267,173
• Expected completion: September

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• The Architect floorplan
• 2,043 square feet
• 3 bedrooms
• 2.5 bathrooms
• Special Features: Master upstairs, extended master shower, game room with balcony, large covered patio, granite kitchen countertops & kitchen island, tile throughout entire first floor, stainless steel gas appliances, fully sodded yard with automatic irrigation system
• $282, 945
• Estimated Completion: August

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• The Faber I floorplan
• 2,119 square feet
• 4 bedrooms
• 2.5 bathrooms
• Special Features: Master downstairs, large glass master shower and garden tub, two-story ceiling height in kitchen, enormous covered patio, granite kitchen countertops & kitchen island, tile throughout all living areas, stainless steel gas appliances, fully sodded yard with automatic irrigation system
• $294,929
• Expected completion: August

Your family’s search is finally over! Come to Crosswinds in Kyle, TX to see the new beautiful homes from Pacesetter Homes. You’re sure to find your family’s dream home. To learn more about our available new homes in Kyle, TX or about our master-planned community, contact Crosswinds today.

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