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BACKGROUND INFORMATION

CITY:

• City Of Cottonwood Shores: Ofc: 830-693-3830; Fax: 830-693-6436
  3808 Cottonwood Dr, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657
  Web: cottonwoodshores.org
• Cottonwood Pride: Web. Upcoming projects for the City of Cottonwood Shores

CHAMBER, TOURISM & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:

• The Marble Falls/Lake LBJ Chamber serves members in Cottonwood Shores, at marblefalls.org
• Community Organizations Of Cottonwood Shores: cottonwoodshores.net

NEIGHBORING TOWNS: ; SE of Granite Shoals; SE of Highland Haven; 3 mi E of Horseshoe Bay; SE of Kingsland; 1.7 mi SW of Marble Falls; W of Meadowlakes; SE of Sunrise Beach

PRINCIPAL BUSINESS: Residential community very close to Marble Falls

MAJOR ATTRACTIONS: See full details in City Directory below.

• The Hill Country Community Theatre: 830-693-2474; thehcct.org
• Cottonwood Shores Public Boat Ramp: A municipal facility on Lake Marble Falls, included swimming area, boat parking. Located off the intersection of Lakeview and Westwood drives.
• Proximity to all of the Highland Lakes and many Parks in the region

NEARBY & HILL COUNTRY-WIDE ATTRACTIONS: See Attractions

• Horseshoe Bay: Granite Beach Recreation Area; Marriott Resort & Golf Courses
• Marble Falls: Lake LBJ; Lake Marble Falls; Historic Main Street District; Falls On The Colorado Museum; Fox Memorial Marker & Panoramic View; Sweet Berry Farm; Marble Falls Historic Train Depot & Chamber Visitor Center; Granite Mountain/Cold Spring Texas Granite Company

PARKS: There are many state, county and LCRA parks in the greater area as profiled on the Portal Parks page.

• Inks Lake SP (just S of Buchanan Dam)
• LAKE BUCHANAN SHORE PARKS:
  • Buchanan Dam: Black Rock LCRA
  • NE Lake Buchanan: Canyon Of The Eagles
  • Tow: Cedar Point LCRA
• LAKE LBJ SHORE PARKS:
  • Cottonwood Shores: Community Park, Alvin Wirtz
  • Granite Shoals: Belair, Bluebriar, Briar, Castlebriar, Castleshoals, Clear Cove, Crockett, East Bay, Greenbriar, Hill Side, Lakecrest, Lakeview, Quarry, Sherwood, Sherwood Downs, Timberhill, Veteran's Memorial, Woodland Hills
  • Highland Haven: None
  • Horseshoe Bay: Granite Beach, Martin
  • Kingsland: Kingsland Community
  • Sunrise Beach: None
• LAKE MARBLE FALLS SHORE PARKS:
  • Marble Falls: Sunset Point Park On Lake LBJ
  • Meadowlakes: Pecan Valley
• Longhorn Cavern SP (E of Colorado River, between Kingsland and Buchanan Dam)

Local city parks include: Aspen Park, 410 Lake View Drive. Includes playground equipment, picnic area, exercise equipment, basketball court. EVENT CALENDARS: Festivals & Major Events; Local Activities & Fun Things To Do; Farmer & Flea Market Days; Specialty & Seasonal Market Days; Art & Galleries; Quilting & Fiber Arts; Car Shows; Motorcycling Events; Beer & Brewing; Wine; Pet Events

WEATHER: Local Weather; Hill Country-wide Weather

MEDIA COVERAGE: See full details in Directory below.

• On-Line News: Google News
• Newspapers, Radio/TV: See Marble Falls
• Articles & Videos:

MAPS: Local Google; Hill Country Special Maps

HISTORY: Handbook of Texas Online: "By the early 1970s Cottonwood Shores was shown on county maps as a residential development situated along the Colorado River just below Lake Lyndon B. Johnson. The community incorporated around 1987 and established a mayor-council form of city government. In 1990 the population was 548. That figure had increased to 877 by 2000. Cottonwood Shores has its own police department and volunteer fire department, as well as a community theater. Cottonwood Community Church serves an interdenominational congregation."

PRIOR CITY NAMES: None

HISTORICAL MARKERS: See Texas Historical Commission's Historic Sites Atlas: atlas.thc.state.tx.us. Includes interactive map plus detailed descriptions of historical markers, cemeteries, museums, all searchable by county.

CEMETERIES: See THC Historic Sites Atlas above.

• Fox: Oak Ln

AVAILABLE SERVICES: Gas: no; Convenience Stores: no; Restaurants: yes; Lodging: no; Grocery Stores: no; Banks: no; Vehicle Repair: yes; Hospital: no; Med Clinic: yes; Post Office: no; Public Schools: no; Cemetery: yes

See services provided by agencies in Marble Falls.

OTHER PROFILES: City Data; Texas Escapes (not available); Wikipedia

NOTES:

Most services are provided by agencies in Marble Falls.

While located within or closer to Cottonwood Shores, many of these listings (and their US postal addresses) are at Horseshoe Bay

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BUSINESS & ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY

Note: Also see nearby Horseshoe Bay because of the close proximity and many businesses use the Horseshoe Bay post office address.




M&M GALLERIES: 512-736-4566; 4401 Cottonwood Dr, Ste D, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657. Art gallery

VANDIVIER FINE ART: 512-636-7373; 4315 FM-2147, Ste A, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657. facebook.com. Fine art photographer




A-STORAGE & CAR WASH: 830-798-8028; 4011 FM-2147 W, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657

ALL CLEAR AUTO GLASS: 830-265-4981; 4213 FM-2147 W, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657

(RED RIVER) GREASE MONKEY (Formerly ALAN'S WRENCH and TREAD WORKS TIRE & AUTO): 830-693-0034; 3907 FM-2147 W, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657. greasemonkeyauto.com/cottonwood-shores-texas-78657-center-1120

PARADISE MOTORS: 830-693-4111; 4007 FM-2147 W, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657




LAKE LBJ YACHT CLUB & MARINA: 830-693-9172; 200 S Wirtz Dam Rd, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657. lakelbjmarina.com. Marina, boat rentals, cabins, see below)

NXTLVL MARINE: 4011 FM-2147, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657

EMERGENCIES
(Police, Fire, EMS/Medical)
Dial 911

CRIME STOPPERS-REPORT ANONYMOUSLY: 1-800-222-8477; or click: Stoppers

MARBLE FALLS AREA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS): Admin: 830-693-7277. marblefallsareaems.org

COTTONWOOD SHORES POLICE DEPT: Admin: 830-693-1410; 3915 Cottonwood Dr, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657. cottonwoodshores.org/POLICE.htm

COTTONWOOD SHORES AREA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT: Admin: 830-693-5191;
POB 8997, 610 Birch Ln, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657. cwsvfd.org. Est 1978

CAPCOG Emergency Alert System: Warn Central Texas: 512-916-6000; Web. Register to get free alerts for emergencies, by phone, text, email.




LOCAL CITY GOVERNMENT: Unincorporated

COTTONWOOD SHORES, CITY OF: Ofc: 830-693-3830; Fax: 830-693-6436; 3808 Cottonwood Dr, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657. cottonwoodshores.org
Civic Center: 830-693-3830; 4111 Cottonwood Drive; Cottonwood Shores. Available for rental.
Community Park: 830-693-3830; 4111 Cottonwood Drive; Cottonwood Shores. Located just outside of the Civic Center, Has a few things for the kids to do, including: a splash pad (open at designated times through the year), slides, swings, and many playscapes.
Pavilion: 830-693-3830; 4111 Cottonwood Drive; Cottonwood Shores. Free usage.

LOCAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT: See: Burnet County Government Offices

STATE & FEDERAL GOVERNMENT: For offices that represent the Hill Country,
see: Texas & Federal Government Offices

Note: Postal services for Cottonwood Shores is provided Post Office in Horseshoe Bay

Note: Most other services are provided by agencies in Marble Falls.

CRISIS HOTLINES: click Hotlines-Emergencies

As a residential community, there are no hunting opportunities in this town.




MEREDITH LINDA A, MD: 830-598-4405; 100 Pecan Ln, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657

ROCHE, JR WARREN P, MD: 830-598-4405; 100 Pecan Ln, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657

SCOTT & WHITE CLINIC: 830-598-4405; POB 4733, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657. sw.org




A STORAGE & CAR WASH: 4011 FM-2147, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657

AP STORAGE: 4209 FM-2147, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657

AQUA GUTTERS: 830-953-0034; 624 Oak Ln, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657. aquagutters.com.

(The) BEAUTY SPOT: 4209 FM-2147, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657

BLONDIE'S SALON: 4119 FM-2147, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657

BOB'S DRIVE IN: 3919 FM-2147, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657

BULLDOG ICE: 4119 FM-2147, $4, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657

COTTONWOOD STORAGE: 830-693-6431; FM-2147, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657.

DOLLAR GENERAL: 4311 FM-2147 W, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657

GOLF LAB PERFORMANCE & LEARNING CENTER: 4117 FM-2147, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657

ELITE AUDIO SOLUTIONS: 4119 FM-2147, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657. Home theater store

HOZHONI ON THE HILL: 4425 Cottonwood Dr, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657. Hilltop wedding chapel built for parties of 40-80 people, with a 360-degree view of lakes Marble Falls and LBJ. And, a luxury “glamping” venue with 11 luxury glamping accommodations that sleep two to four people each. Construction for phases 2 and 3 should begin in 2022 and will include a health spa with pool and saunas, hot tubs and cold dips, massage rooms, a kitchen, training equipment, a yoga studio, and private retreat accommodations.

KELLCY'S GENERAL STORE: 830-637-7435; 4823 FM-2147 W, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657

LIVING ARTS & ARCHITECTURE: 830-798-9310; 4315 FM-2147, Ste Dr, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657. Copying, printing, and packaging and shipping services along with an art gallery and art supplies

LUMENERGI: 830-693-8285; 4119 FM-2147 W, Bldg 6, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657. Lighting technology

(The) MARKET PLACE: 830-265-6687; 4315 FM-2147 W, Ste B, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657. themarketplacebygrmtx.com. Botique, clothing

(The) MOD SHOP: 830) 693-7580; 4209 FM-2147 W, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657

PSPS: 830-637-7159; 4315 FM-2147 W, Ste D, Cottonwood Shores, TX 7865. Shipping and printing service

PUFFY'S: 830-693-9212; 4217 FM-2147 W, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657. puffys-llc.business.site. Retail, antiques, consignments, jewelry, buy/sell gold

RAYNBOE'S: 830-693-6800; 4119 FM-2147 W, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657

SALON CAPELLI: 3811 FM-2147, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657

SHACKELFORD ASSOCIATES: 830-693-2941; 200 Wirtz Dam Rd, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657

STUFF IT STORAGE: 3917 FM-2147, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657

TEXCOAT INC: 830-693-6777; 4209 FM-2147 W, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657

THI NAILS & SPA SALON: 4119 FM-2147, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657




BIRTH OF HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH: 830-693-3916; 621 Magnolia Ln, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657

COTTONWOOD SHORES PUBLIC LIBRARY: 830-693-6467; 4111 Cottonwood Dr, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657. Web. Hours: Tue-Thur 10a-6a, Fri 10a-6p

(The) CUPBOARD FOOD PANTRY: 830-693-1410; 4111 Cottonwood Dr, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657. Facebook. Drive in Birch Lane, and Exit Oak Lane. Food will be distributed to vehicle. No one will be refused. There will be a table outside the Civic Center for fresh produce and bakery items. If you have donations, please fill the table! Donations accepted everyday at 5807 Cottonwood Dr, at CWS Police Department.

HIGHLAND LAKES BREAKFAST CLUB: 512-521-0945; Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657. Meets 8:30a, Thurs, at Julie's Cocina, 4319 FM-2147 West. Jennifer Kindred, Facebook

(The) HILL COUNTRY COMMUNITY THEATRE (HCTC): Tickets: 830-798-8944; Ofc: 830-693-2474; 4003 FM-2147 W, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657. thehcct.org. A non-profit organization founded in 1985. They stage family-oriented theatre, with four nonmusical and two musical productions per season, with at least one summer production geared toward the involvement of kids as well as adults. The theatre facility is available for rental.

LIVING LOVE THRIFT STORE: 512-755-4476; RR 2147, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657




COTTONWOOD SHORES ANIMAL CONTROL: 830-693-1410; A division of the Police Department. Receptionist: Vanessa Ortega, police.receptionist@cottonwoodshores.org

HILL COUNTRY HOUNDS DOG SPA: 830-265-3647; 4119 FM-2147, Ste #4, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657. Dog grooming

LIVING LOVE ANIMAL RESCUE: 512-755-4476; 3710 Lakewood Dr, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657. Facebook

WHOLE PETS MARKET: 830-637-7117; 4823 FM-2147, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657. Facebook. Pet store




NAN'S NEEDLEWORKS: 830-598-4560; 4315 FM-2147, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657. nansneedleworks.com. Yarn botique, arts, crafts, lessons




BAY COUNTRY REALTY GROUP: 830-201-1918; 4005 FM-2147, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657. baycountryrealtygroup.com






BAY VIEW RESTAURANT & BAR (formerly On The Rocks): 830-637-7417; 4401 Cottonwood Dr, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657. diningontherocks.com. Re-built 2021. Bar, fine dining restaurant, live music, hilltop view overlooking Lake LBJ.

CASTLE ROCK PIZZA: 830-265-6380; 510 Castle Rock Dr, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657. Facebook. Brick oven pizza from scratch dough. Salads, dine-in, take out, delivery available

CHATA'S KITCHEN: 830-613-6370; 3816 Cottonwood Dr, Ste B, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657. chataskitchen.com

COWTOWN TEXAS BBQ: 512-755-3863: 3803 FM-2147; Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657. cowtowntexasbbq.com. Food trailer

FOXGLOVE BOTANICALS JUICE BAR & TEA GARDEN: 830-220-3430; 3801 FM-2147 W, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657. foxglovebotanicals.com

FORNO'S AT LAKE LBJ YACHT CLUB & MARINA: Closed

HICCUP'S SPORTS BAR & GRILL: 830-220-9116; 4119 FM-2147 W, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657. hiccupsonline.com

HUEY O'S: 830-265-0214; 510 Rock Ave, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657

JULIE'S COCINA: 830-265-5804; 4319 FM-2147 W, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657. eatatjulies.com. Mexican Restaurantcont

KYNDA COFFEE, LLC: 512-219-6781; 4315 FM-2147, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657. kyndacoffee.com. Specialty espresso drinks, baked goods

LAKESIDE THAI FOOD: 3817 FM-2147, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657

LESTOURGEON SEAFOOD COMPANY: 830-265-6116; 4320 FM-2147 W, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657. lestourgeonseafoodcompany.com. Restaurant, seafood, American-style cuisine

PIZZA MIA'S: 830-693-6363; 4119 FM-2147 W, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657. pizzamiahsb.com

POSSE BBQ: 512-265-5312; 510 Castlerock Ave, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657. Facebook. Onsite, delivery, catering

SAUCY'S RESTAURANT, CATERING & COOKING: 830-693-4838; 4005 FM-2147 W, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657. saucyscatering.com

SUBWAY: 830-693-7799; 4823 FM-2147 W, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657

CALL or e-Locate BEFORE YOU DIG!
Free Texas 811 Locator
1-800-344-8377
www.texas811.org

LOCAL UTILITY PROVIDERS:

CITY OF COTTONWOOD SHORES PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES DEPT: Ofc: 830-265-8148; Dennis Smart, Roy Schuster

CITY OF COTTONWOOD SHORES WATER-SEWER DEPT: Ofc: 830-693-3830

CITY OF COTTONWOOD SHORES WATER PLANT: 830-693-5666; 3915 Cottonwood Dr, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657

Note: Other than water & sewer, most services are provided by companies in Marble Falls

OTHER LOCAL PROVIDERS: See Marble Falls

LOWER COLORADO RIVER ASSOCIATION (LCRA): 800-776-5272; 3700 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX 78703.lcra.org. LCRA plays a variety of roles in Central Texas: delivering electricity, managing the water supply and environment of the lower Colorado River basin, developing water and wastewater utilities, providing public recreation areas, and supporting community and economic development.
Emergencies (to report water pollution, such as spills or contamination): 1-800-776-5272 x6843

PEDERNALES ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE (PEC): pec.coop. A Texas non-profit corporation owned by its members, the largest electric cooperative in the country, covers 8,100 square miles, 214,000 members, with assets over $1 billion.
HQ, Connections & Service Startup: 1-888-554-4732
Emergencies, Outages & Marking of Underground Utility Lines, 24x7: 1-888-883-3379
Nearest Local Office: See Marble Falls

PROGRESSIVE WASTE SOLUTIONS (formerly IESI, now aka Waste Connections): Austin HQ: 866-282-3508;
877-307-4374. progressivewaste.com.
Trash removal service

REPUBLIC SERVICES: 480-627-2700; Phoenix, AZ.
republicservices.com.
Garbage collection, hauling, transfer, recycling
Local:

HILL COUNTRY-WIDE UTILITY PROVIDERS:

For Hill Country area utility service providers (electric, gas, water, sewer, trash),
telecom providers (land lines, cellular service, TV, internet), and related services (package delivery, newspaper, etc.), click: Utilities & Telecom

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