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Why Should I Buy a New Home and Not a Pre-Owned Home?

 Buying a home is one of the best investments to make in your lifetime.  The Austin area is hot for new homes. And this is especially true as companies reconsider their remote working stance.

People are looking for new homes around the Texas Hill Country in smaller cities like Kyle. This lets them delight in the small-town lifestyle while being close enough to Austin and its fantastic resources. Today on our blog, Crosswinds in Kyle is sharing six reasons to buy a new home.

  1. Warranty

When you buy a pre-owned home, it may not be covered by a warranty. And its appliances, foundation, flooring, and other things may need repair or replacing soon. With a new home, your appliances, HVAC unit, windows, and other items come with warranties to save you on the high costs associated with repairs and replacements. Ask your home builder about its warranty.

  1. Save money with a more energy-efficient home

Older homes either don’t have energy-efficient features or comply with older, lower energy-efficiency standards. New homes contain efficient central heating and air conditioning systems, better insulation, and low E3 windows minimize the effect of outdoor temperatures on the inside. You’ll save on home energy bills.

  1. Do less maintenance

A pre-owned home has a history. You don’t know the full history. To boot, some of the problems may not be spotted in a home inspection. Today’s homes use products that last longer and require less care. New homes won’t have the wear and tear of pre-owned homes. You can extend the life of your home by doing proactive home maintenance. For instance, have the HVAC unit inspected once or twice a year.

  1. Customization

It’s hard to find a pre-owned home that has all the colors and materials to your liking. Often, people make changes right after buying a pre-owned home. And that’s an added expense. You can have a say in the design of a brand-new home including colors, flooring, countertops, fixtures, and other things. As soon as you close on your new house, you can move right in and not worry about making changes.

  1. Live in a home with a modern floor plan

The way people live in their homes today is vastly different from two decades ago. Many of today’s modern floorplans feature open-concept living, large walk-in closets, oversized showers and kitchens, two bathroom sinks in the master, and tall ceilings.

  1. Enjoy more community amenities

Newer communities tend to offer more amenities than older communities. Besides, the amenities in older communities may be outdated. As you browse new homes in Kyle, explore places within walking distance of the community. You may find hiking and biking trails, a library, and shopping near or inside the community.

If you’re ready to search for a new home in Kyle, here are tips of what to look for in a new home. We’re here to answer your questions or you can connect with our Crosswinds community team on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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Why You’ll Love Living in a Master-Planned Community

What exactly is a master-planned community? According to wiseGEEK, “The basic definition of a master planned community is a community for which every element and consideration is planned from the beginning, and the community is contracted to follow that plan exactly.”

BusinessDictionary defines it as “A type of residential plan that includes an unusual number of recreational amenities such as parks, golf courses, lakes, bike paths, and jogging trails. The scope of the plan is very large scale and the number and variety of amenities clearly separates it from a normal plan for a housing subdivision.”

Many communities claim they’re a master-planned community when they are not. If you’re looking for a true master-planned community, take a look at Crosswinds in Kyle.

About Crosswinds

The architects of Crosswinds wanted to preserve the natural beauty of the Texas prairies that captivated the first explorers to the area. Simultaneously, they desired to design a community for families by creating a lifestyle that brings everyone and the outdoors together.

Connection throughout the entire community is comprised of roads and trails that meander through parks and open spaces. The first step in making this master-planned community a reality is selecting builders who emphasize community in their mission. And that’s exactly what trails that meander through parks and open spaces. The first step in making this master-planned community a reality is selecting builders who emphasize community in their mission. And that’s exactly what you get when you work with Pacesetter Homes, Highland Homes, and Gehan Homes.

Kyle, Texas Location

Another important factor about this community is its location. Residents of this community have fine dining, lots of entertainment options, and world-class shopping close by. Crosswinds in Kyle is only 20 minutes south of Austin and 15 minutes north of San Marcos. Here are some places just 30 minutes from Kyle.

Kyle is filled with acres of open green space and trails that will draw you in to enjoy the outdoors. The youngest residents in Crosswinds will receive a stellar education from Hays Consolidated Independent School District (HCISD).

For those looking to broaden their knowledge in higher education, Austin Community College has an ACC Hays Campus. ACC Hays offers a co-enrollment program with Texas State University in San Marcos. This allows students to take classes at both schools. Anyone interested in law enforcement and emergency management will appreciate that ACC Hays has the college’s only First Responding Training Center.

Kyle and Crosswinds are growing together. Uptown Kyle is getting its own version of the Domain. Both have everything you need to live a relaxed and fulfilling life with more things on the way.

Want to look at new homes in Kyle? You can safely explore the homes virtually. Questions? Contact our Crosswinds team.

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How to Virtually Shop for Your New Home in Kyle

Thanks to technology, searching and buying a new home can be done anywhere – even from the comfort of your own home! It’s easy to browse new homes in Kyle in the Crosswinds community.

Here are four ways Crosswinds makes it easy and safe for you to find a new home.

 

Explore the Inventory

The Crosswinds inventory of new homes in Kyle lets you search for homes in our community sorted by the size of the lot and builder. As you scroll through the inventory, you can see the square footage of the home and number of stories, beds, and baths in the home. This page also lists the price and home’s availability. 

 

Go on a Virtual Tour

Peruse the inventory and click on any home that catches your eye. You’ll be able to tour the inside of the home in a 3D or photo tour. Every home contains a floor plan to help you visualize the layout. 

Check out 414 Tailwind Dr. on a 50-foot lot. The virtual tour shows you a home with the same floor plan as this home. Simply click your way through the home. You can even skip around by clicking the photos on the bottom of the screen. The home also has a photo tour so you can see the colors and materials used.

The description lists upgrades. If you’d like a full list of standard and upgrades, you can fill out the contact form requesting the information. 

 

Meet the Builders

You can learn about all of Crosswinds’ new home builders in Kyle to see what plans they have available. Get to know the builder by looking at their mission and style. All of them have posted their floor plans and virtual tours for some of their move-in ready homes. Once you find a builder you like, contact them to schedule a virtual visit:

Highland Homes in Crosswinds: 512-361-0231 

Pacesetter Homes in Crosswinds: 512-323-6420 

Gehan Homes in Crosswinds: 512-627-3055

 

Make an Appointment

Everyone in Crosswinds is following social distancing requirements. Our on-site builder representatives offer phone and video calls. When you’re ready to see a house, you can schedule a private appointment. We’re staying on top of Texas guidelines and health protocols. And we’ve taken extra steps because your safety is important to us. 

We’re here to answer your questions or you can connect with our Crosswinds community team by contacting us online today

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Things to Do That Are Social Distance-Friendly and Support Kyle Businesses

Texas is slowly reopening businesses but still asks everyone to do our part to stop the spread by staying home, keeping our distance, and wear masks. Even with these restrictions, you can still support local Kyle businesses during this time. Here’s a list of things you can do that are social distance-friendly and support Kyle businesses.

 

Stay Healthy and Strong

Many local gyms have switched to online workouts and coaching. CrossFit Hays has been posting workouts and motivation on its Facebook page. They’ve been scheduling live workouts on Zoom and Twitch. Orangetheory Fitness Kyle has live sessions with their coaches and they’ve been posting at-home workouts.

Soul Yoga PC is holding online yoga classes. They suggest a donation of $5 to $10 for class. They’re also sharing links to yoga videos. TAG’s World Gymnastics has inspirational posts and videos of incredible gymnastic performances. They’re offering private sessions for $10 for a 30-minute conditioning lesson. Want healthy meals? Weusi Wellness has free curbside pickups. Their Facebook page lists the current menu.

 

Order a Delicious Meal

Per Gov. Abbott’s Phase One to Open Texas protocols, restaurants can open at 25 percent capacity starting on May 1. You can continue ordering curbside pickup and delivery from many local restaurants. Even EVO Entertainment is serving up food and cocktails like the Fiesta Boozy Magonada. Craving pies and casseroles? The Texas Pie Company is your go-to source.

Yearning for Texas food? Get your Tex-Mex fix at Garcia’s Restaurant. For BBQ, call Milt’s Pit BBQ or order online. Be sure to visit their Facebook page to verify they haven’t sold out for the day. Vietnamese restaurant Pho Thaison offers online ordering, curbside pick-up, and delivery.

Are you in need of grocery items? Ilario’s has four DIY hearty home packages. You can order the basics or an Italian kit. Want a home meal replacement that you can heat at home? Hays City Store can help. Or you can order from the menu. While the theater’s reopening is up in the air, you can enjoy food from Sylver Spoon by ordering takeout or delivery.

 

Play Old-Fashioned Board and Card Games

Many families are taking a break from electronics by playing board and card games or doing jigsaw puzzles. You can order games online or from Kyle Walmart and Target for pick up.

 

Get Fresh Air at the City Park

Kyle city parks are open. Although city crews regularly sanitize amenities, they encourage visitors to bring their own hand sanitizer and practice social distancing. 

 

Take Online Classes

Is there something you’ve been wanting to learn? Perhaps, how to bake and decorate a cake? A new programming language? Maybe earn professional certification in your field or a new field. You can find a wealth of free classes online. 

Don’t forget Kyle Public Library. They have ebooks and audiobooks that you can download. You can explore your family history, learn a foreign language through Duolingo, and read accurate resources related to history and science. Many of these resources require a login to access. It’s free for Kyle residents.

 

Go Golfing

Yes, there’s something you can do outside of your home. Plum Creek Golf Course is open. You can schedule your tee time online. The golf course is following CDC social distancing guidelines. 

Unless you live with your playing partner, they ask everyone to ride their golf carts alone. All carts are disinfected before and after each use. On the putting green. the cup has a spacer to prevent the ball from going into the hole. It allows you to pick up the ball without touching anything.

For more ideas, connect with our Crosswinds community team on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Want to look at new homes in Kyle? You can safely tour the homes virtually on the Crosswinds website. 

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Hunt for a New Home This Spring

 

Although the Governor of Texas may have issued a shelter-in-place, you can still look at new homes in Kyle. Fortunately, you can go on a virtual 3D tour and peruse photos. Just imagine the smell of a freshly painted room and you’re practically there.

These homes are either available or almost ready. Don’t wait too long as buyers snap up Crosswinds homes almost as soon as they’re ready for move-in!

 

Highland Homes

An eight-time People’s Choice Builder of the Year award winner, Highland Homes has built homes in Texas for more than 30 years.

414 Tailwind Drive

  • Available in June
  • Corby plan
  • One story
  • 1,585 square feet
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 full bathrooms
  • $259,956

Located on a 50-foot lot, upgrades in this home include master bath with a separate shower, extended outdoor living, and a bay window in the master bedroom. It’s possible you may still be able to have a say in some design options.

 

Gehan Homes

The Texas Association of Builders has named Gehan Homes as the Volume Builder of the Year at its annual Star Awards in recognition of the company’s excellence in homebuilding.

177 Biscayne Bay Bend

  • Available now
  • Driskill floor plan
  • 1,800 square feet
  • 1 story
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 full bathrooms
  • $264,990

This 50-foot lot features a covered patio, large kitchen island, second sink in master bath, and a door to the utility from the master closet.

796 Spinnaker Loop

  • Available now
  • Laurel floor plan
  • 2,020 square feet
  • 1 story
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 full bathrooms
  • $304,990

This home is on a 60-foot lot. A 3D virtual tour is available to view the study, covered patio, and giant backyard as well as the large walk-in closet and expanded walk-in shower in the master bedroom.

 

Pacesetter Homes

One of the top 10 fastest-growing homebuilding companies in the U.S according to Builder Magazine, Pacesetter Homes takes time to build things right.

624 Nautical Loop

  • Available now
  • Hartley plan
  • 2 stories
  • 1,979 square feet
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 full bathrooms
  • 1 half bathroom
  • $271,515

This home contains a large master suite with two closets, a bright kitchen with an oversized pantry, and cedar pergola and concrete pad in the private backyard.

298 Tailwind Drive

  • Available now
  • Chandler plan
  • 1,705 square feet
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 full bathrooms
  • $289,900

As a former model home on an end lot, it has all the upgrades. This home contains maple wood floors, high-end granite, cedar pergola, extra-long driveway, and appliances.

 

Tour these new homes in the Kyle Crosswinds Community to see why they don’t stay on the market for long. To learn more, connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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Best Picks: Austin Radio Stations

Are you new to Kyle and Austin? Love music and talk radio? Here are some of the best Austin radio stations you’ll want to check out.

Sun Radio Network

Sun Radio promises the “best music under the sun.” Owned by Township Media LLC, Sun Radio Network owns and operates radio stations all around the Texas Hill Country.

Sun Radio stations include:

For everything under the Sun, visit the Sun Radio Network website.

 

ACL Radio 97.1 FM

ACL Radio (97.1 FM) — as in that Austin City Limits — plays songs to compel you to dance, think, cry, sing, or all the above. They may be songs from internationally known musicians or local Austin musicians who may not have a record label or appear on a chart … yet. It’s also the home of Blues on the Green and Unplugged at the Grove.

 

103.5 BOB FM

With a motto of they play anything, 103.5 BOB FM is a community-focused station that does what it can to serve the community and keep everyone informed. They play mostly adult hits.

 

96.7 KISS FM

An iHeartRadio Station, 96.7 KISS FM calls itself Austin’s No. 1 hit music station. Its radio personalities include Billy The Kidd, Anne Hudson, Pooh Washington, and Gossip Greg of the Billy The Kid Show.

 

KASE 101 Austin

An iHeartRadio station, KASE 101 is the home of the Bobby Bones show and Austin’s new country music station. Discover new songs to add to your playlist.

 

102.3 The Beat

Fans of hip hop and hits will want to tune in to Austin’s 102.3 The Beat, an iHeartRadio station. You can catch Pay Your Bills, a show where they help make people’s money worries disappear.

For more radio stations in the area, check out Radio Lineup’s Kyle listing.

 

Share your favorite radio stations with our Crosswinds community team on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Want to look at new homes in Kyle? You can safely explore the homes virtually on the Crosswinds website.

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Things to Do for Valentine’s Day in Kyle

Do you feel it? With Valentine’s Day approaching, love is in the air. Whether you’re looking for date night ideas or just fun things to do in Kyle, one or two of these is bound to catch your eye.

TAKE TWO-STEP LESSONS

Indy Brewing (3913 Todd Lane, #607, Austin, Texas 78744) and its Beer My Valentine party is a short 30-minute drive from Kyle. A ticket gets you a Beer My Valentine kit that includes two Indy draft beers, a bouquet of flowers, and small assortment of chocolates. Get your ticket.

LEARN HOW TO MAKE A LOVE POTION

Eureka! Austin (200 E. 6th St., Austin, Texas 78701) celebrates Valentine’s or Galentine’s with an interactive cocktail class. Held on Tuesday, Feb. 11, guests will learn how to make Eureka’s Love Potion and enjoy appetizers. Believe it or not, this Austin spot is only 30 minutes from Kyle! Buy your ticket.

ATTEND THE HAYS COUNTY VALENTINES FESTIVAL

Gemstone Palace (1101 Bunton Creek Rd., Ste 200, Kyle, Texas 78640) is hosting a Valentine’s festival on Sunday, February 9 from 11 am to 5 pm. It’s a free event where kids can do arts and crafts. Valentine’s Mini pics will be provided for no charge with a donation to the Hays County Food Bank.

HEAD TO A DISCO BASH

Cedar Street Courtyard (208 West 4th St., Suite c, Austin, Texas 78701) will have three DJs at one time at its Valentine’s Day Silent Disco Bash (208 West 4th St., Suite c, Austin, Texas 78701). The event runs from Feb. 14 at 9pm to Feb. 15 at 2 am. Attendees where three-channel headphones and can switch to listen to different DJs. Cedar Street Courtyard is just 22 miles from Kyle, Texas. Order your tickets before they sell out.

GO ON A GLASS-BOTTOM BOAT CRUISE

Here’s something unique for everyone of all ages. Texas State University’s Meadow Center for Water and the Environment (201 San Marcos Springs Dr., San Marcos, Texas 78666) offers glass-bottom boat tours every day on Spring Lake. Enjoy stunning underwater views, complimentary drinks, and a memorable experience.

The boat tours last anywhere from 25 minutes to 45 minutes. They run continuously 30 minutes after opening and 30 minutes before closing. The only time they don’t go out is when there’s lightning, strong winds, or other severe weather conditions. The center offers various opportunities to explore Spring Lake including group tours, scuba diving, paddling tours, and more.

They also hold Boy Scout and Girl Scout badge days. Visit Meadow Center’s website for events and more information.

EXPLORE WONDER WORLD CAVE AND ADVENTURE PARK

Known as the first show cave in Texas, Wonder World Park (1000 Prospect St., San Marcos, Texas 78666) visitors can explore the earthquake-formed Balcones Fault Line Cave. More than 100 years old, you’ll find something for everyone with its attractions like the cave tour, train ride, anti-gravity house, and observation tower.

BROWSE 218 CO-OP GALLERY

218 Co-Op Gallery (218 N. Guadalupe, San Marcos, Texas 78666) in San Marcos’ historic downtown courthouse square is a place to see, experience, and buy hand-crafted pieces from local artists. You can browse sculptures, photography, silver jewelry, mixed media, furniture, and ceramics. The gallery building itself is something else with its vintage brick and plaster walls that provide a warm backdrop.

SEE OLD AND NEW MOVIES

EVO Entertainment Kyle (3200 Kyle Crossing, Kyle, Texas 78640) is more than a movie theater. It has billiards, an arcade, bowling, and a bar and grill. Happy hour with drafts, spirits, and wine runs Monday through Friday until 6 pm. In addition to seeing the latest movies, Flashback Cinema gives you a chance to watch classic movies and those you’ve missed.

DRINK FRESH BEER FROM A BREWERY

Kyle has two breweries nearby. Middleton Brewing (101 Oakwood Loop, San Marcos, Texas, 78666) holds music and events such as sports watching events, trivia nights, live music, and open mic nights. Food trucks are available on site. They’re celebrating their 8th Anniversary on the most appropriate date: February 8 from noon to 11 pm. Come check out the unveiling of the Wimberley Boot.

On the same weekend, they have live music with Tex Porter Duo and Chuck Shaw. On February 11 is Cabaret Nights at Middleton’s. It’s your chance to see and hear music up-close and personal with Chick Morgan and Nancy Williams. Chef John Sanderson will serve hors d’oeuvres. Only 50 tickets are available.

Located south of south Austin, Two Wheel Brewing Co. (535 South Loop 4, Buda, Texas, 78610) has a taproom with 12 brews on tap consisting of large and small-batch brews and brewery-exclusive beers. They offer live music, food trucks, and tours.

Two Wheel has monthly Taco Tuesday and weekly Friday night small-batch beer releases. The brewery has washer pits, board games, and tours on Saturdays. Check their website for upcoming events.

EXPLORE A SMALL HISTORIC TEXAS TOWN

Buda is redeveloping its historic site known as Buda Mill and Grain Co. (306 Main St., Suite 102, Buda, Texas 78610) to provide more than 27,000 sq. ft. of restaurants, retail, and offices. You can shop in boutiques, eat fine foods, savor wine, do yoga, and browse a fine art gallery.

Our Crosswinds Kyle team loves our community. If you’d like to learn more about things happening in our Kyle community, please connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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What’s 30 Minutes From Kyle, TX?

Kyle, Texas residents love living here for its small-town living and Austin’s big-city assets are just a 30-minute drive away. When you choose a neighborhood like Crosswinds community in Kyle, you’ll have many things to do inside the community. It has hike and bike trails that mingle within the community. The Windy Point Amenity Center features a large pool with a splash pad, grilling areas, a playground, and plenty of shady spots.

What’s close to Kyle? Check out these useful and fun places within 30 minutes from Kyle.

AUSTIN-BERGSTROM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (AUS)

One of the more challenging things about small-town living is the lack of a nearby airport. Even medium-sized cities don’t always have a conveniently-located airport within 30 minutes. And those airports don’t always have many destinations.

Austin-Bergstrom offers many nonstop flights in the U.S. and Canada. It has international nonstop flights to London, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, and Paris. Many preferred airlines fly out of ABIA. Best of all, it’s just 25 minutes from Kyle.

FRANK ERWIN CENTER

The multi-purpose entertainment facility in downtown Austin has all the big music acts as well as first-class theater and all the sporting events you’d want. Owned and operated by the University of Texas at Austin, Frank Erwin Center serves as the home base for Texas Longhorns basketball teams. Visit the website to see what’s coming.

Cool facts. Its first event was the UT men’s basketball game against Oklahoma University. The first concert and sold out concert was Lawrence Welk in 1978. The fastest sellout ever? It only took 47 minutes for Garth Brooks’ concert to do that in 1992. And the highest-grossing event took place in 2013 with Paul McCartney as the headliner.

SOUTH CONGRESS AKA SOCO

You’ve probably heard “Keep Austin weird.” South Congress, affectionally known as SoCo, is partly responsible for that in a good way. It’s a famous shopping district with funky shops, restaurants, and music venues. They encourage you to “come dine, shop, and rock!” On its interactive website, you can stroll SoCo and see the insides of the stores. It’s also the place to go for information about parking, specials, and events.

EAST AUSTIN

Another popular district in Austin is the eclectic East Austin that’s two miles from downtown. Like SoCo, it has bars, shops, restaurants, and things to do. You’ll find old. You’ll find new. You’ll find East Austin has a rich history. If you’re into history, you might like the historic walking tour.

BROKEN SPOKE

This Austin institution and dance hall has been voted “Best Dancehall in Texas.” Some country music’s legends Bob Wills, Ernest Tubb, Roy Acuff, and Tex Ritter have played there. Even Food Network lists it as one of the top places to eat. Food Network stars Bobby Flay and Giada DeLaurentis have two-stepped at Broken Spoke.

Show up anytime Wednesday through Saturday from 8 to 9 pm for dance lessons. Live music plays every night. The calendar lists upcoming events. If you go, be sure to try their famous chicken fried steak.

ST. ELMO BREWING CO.

Open Tuesday through Sunday, St. Elmo Brewing Co. serves all types of beer in their beer hall and beer garden. They also serve coffee, housemade mineral water, and soda. Visit their website for a virtual tour of this charming brewery. Then, check their Facebook page for upcoming events including weekly Tuesday Trivia and Grassy Thursdays. And come hungry as they have an onsite food truck serving Asian food.

CHEERS!

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Get Creative with Egg Decorating Ideas

 

Here’s a fun activity to add a splash of color in your life and make everyone smile. These egg decorating ideas will have you doing more than just dipping eggs in the dye. Get ready to try something new!

 

Marbled Eggs

This marbleized effect will amaze and astound everyone. Pour 1 cup of dye into a bowl. Add one tablespoon of vegetable oil and stir with a straw or craft stick. Roll the eggs into the bowl gently for a few seconds. Carefully pat the excess oil and dye with a paper towel and set it on a rack to dry. After it’s completely dry, use a dry cloth to wipe away excess residue.

You can create a marble effect with two colors. Dip the egg into a base color and let it dry. Then do the above with a second color.

 

Blackboard Eggs

Cover the eggs with chalkboard paint and you have a canvas for chalk drawings. You can order chalkboard paint online. The cool thing is that you can erase the chalk and draw a new design.

 

Disco Egg

Channel Donna Summers and turn your egg into a disco egg by diluting craft glue with an equal amount of water. Completely paint the egg with the solution. Pour superfine silver glitter into a bowl and roll the egg around in it. Put it on wax paper to dry completely.

 

Out of This World Eggs

Space fans will love this one. Start with a marbled egg. It could be blue and purple or some other color. After the egg dries, brush it with gold luster dust and glue on stars, planets, and other space décor.

 

Permanent Marker Eggs

You won’t have paint, dye, or glitter to clean up with this one. And you most likely have a permanent marker in your home. Grab a few fine-tipped permanent markers and draw patterns. You could do just black for a monochromatic look. Try stripes, polka dots, diamonds, and abstract for slick-looking eggs.

 

Baby Chicks Eggs

Dip the front of an egg length-wise in yellow dye. (Not quite half of the egg.) After it dries, use a fine-point permanent marker to draw its face, arms, and legs.

 

Votive Eggs

These eggs make great decorations. Poke a hole at the top of the egg large enough to empty it out. Let the empty eggshell dry. Carefully break the top one-third of the shell with a spoon to create a bowl. Dye the egg and allow it to dry. Once dry, insert a tea light candle inside. If you’re concerned about accidental fires, you can order battery-operated tea lights.

 

Washi Tape Eggs

Like the permanent marker eggs, this one requires no dye, glitter, or anything that makes cleanup harder. Pick up a variety of Washi tape designs. Cut them, mix them, and stick them on the egg. And ta-da! Colorful eggs!

 

Share your egg decorating ideas with our Crosswinds community team on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Want to look at new homes in Kyle? You can safely explore the homes virtually on the Crosswinds website.

 

 

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Exciting Things Are Coming in Uptown Kyle!

The Domain in Austin is a popular destination with more than 100 upscale and mainstream restaurants and retail stores. You’ll find a bit of everything including department stores, a Class A office space, and four hotels. Now, Kyle plans to get its own extraordinary version of the Domain.

KYLE’S VERSION OF THE DOMAIN

Like the Domain, Uptown Kyle will have a variety of retail stores, restaurants, and office spaces. The City of Kyle plans to take it a step further by adding a hotel convention center and police headquarters. They want it to be a place to work, live, and play. Hence, the plans include a soccer complex, Heroes Memorial Park, and Central Park.

The cool thing is that the Domain’s phase II designer is behind the plans. The Uptown development is located at Kohlers Crossing and FM 1626, which is four miles from downtown Kyle. This is next to the Hays CISD Performing Arts Center. Occupying this area is 8,000 square feet of retail and a 6,000-square-foot amenity and wellness center.

The City of Kyle wants the Uptown development to reflect Kyle values. The first project is the memorial park that expects to open on September 11, 2021. It will honor veterans, first responders, and other heroes who have lost their lives while serving the community.

FUNDING FOR UPTOWN KYLE DEVELOPMENT

 

The parks, office complex, hotel convention center, and police headquarters are all land that has been donated to the City of Kyle. Funding comes from multiple sources including a $1.5 million-dollar donation from Texas Disposal Systems. TDS is the City of Kyle’s waste management company and the sponsor of Heroes Memorial Park. The approved landscape architect for the park is Austin firm Nudge Design.

If the funds do not cover the memorial, it may become part of a bond proposal that includes the new police headquarters. As of this writing, the cost of the new police headquarters is an estimated $30 million. PGAL Inc. of Houston will serve as the architect for the 64,000-square-foot headquarters.

Additional funds may come from a 2.7-million-dollar settlement from Kinder Morgan, a Permian pipeline company. Overseeing the project is Momark Development of Austin. Now that Council has approved the Uptown plans, Momark will search for a building of the hotel convention center and office space.

Council expects Uptown to create tax revenues and provide amenities for the city.

Stay on top of Uptown Kyle and other City of Kyle news by connecting with Crosswinds on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Uptown Kyle is just five miles from new homes in Kyle’s Crosswinds community.

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