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BACKGROUND INFORMATION

CITY:

• Village Of Point Venture: Incorporated Aug, 2000
  512-267-5511; 19053 Venture Dr, Point Venture, TX 78645
  vopv.org

CHAMBER, TOURISM & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:

• Point Venture Property Onrs Association: 512-267-1128
  555 Venture Blvd S, Point Venture, TX 78645
  pointventure.com; pvpoa@pointventure.com
• Point Venture Townhomes, Inc: 512-267-1643
  551 Venture Boulevard S, Point Venture, TX 78645-8547
  Web: pointventuretownhouses.org

Part of the Highland Lakes area (see Profile)

NEIGHBORING TOWNS: 7 mi S of Lago Vista, 12 mi SW of Jonestown

PRINCIPAL BUSINESS: Resort community, water recreation

MAJOR ATTRACTIONS: See full details in Directory below

• Lake Travis Area: Lake Recreation, water sports, boating, fishing, swimming, restaurants, entertainment, shopping
• Point Venture Golf Course: 512-267-2768; pointventuregolf.com
  

NEARBY & HILL COUNTRY-WIDE ATTRACTIONS: See Attractions.

• Highland Lakes Area: Lake Recreation & Water Sports
• Jonestown: Lake Travis Water Recreation; Parks; Chimney Swifts
• Lago Vista: Airpower Museum; Golf; Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge; Lake Travis Water Recreation
• Volente: Lake Travis Water Recreation; Parks

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

• Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge
• LAKE TRAVIS SHORE PARKS:
  • Briarcliff: Pace Bend
  • Hudson Bend: Mansfield Dam
  • Jonestown: Dave Reed, Fireman's, Jones Brothers, Laura Reed, Pecan Bottom, Shady, Veterans Memorial
  • Lago Vista: Arkansas Bend, Arrowhead Point, Bar-K, Cody, Emerald, Greenshore, Hancock, Heather, Marina View
  • Lakeway: Dragon, Lakeway City, Porpoise, Rebel, Sailfish, Swim Center
  • Hudson Bend: Mansfield Dam
  • NW Lake Travis: Camp Creek, Gloster Bend, Turkey Bend
  • Oasis: Mansfield Dam
  • Point Venture: Arkansas Bend, Dink Pearson
  • Spicewood: Grelle, Muleshoe Bend, Narrows
  • Volente: Bob Wentz-Windy Point, Cypress Creek, Hippie Hollow, Malberper, Sandy Creek, Shaffer Bend, Tom Hughes, Turkey Bend, Volente Beach Waterpark

The PVPOA Association owns and maintains the following amenities:

• 1) Junior Olympic swimming pool
• 2) 50 acre water front park which has boat launch ramps, covered pavilion, a number of picnic tables, a playground area, basket ball court and a nature area.
• 3) Six Laykold tennis courts, 4 of which are lighted.
• 4) A 163 slip marina with an outdoor floating restaurant (The Pier on Lake Travis) attached which is open year round.
• 5) A nine hole golf course (see attractions above).
• 6) Recreational complex which includes: The offices for the Point Venture Townhouses Association, the Point Venture POA, Exercise room, Lending library/conference/meeting room, Meeting room (Venture Room) that accommodates about 75 people, Club room with cooking facilities for parties and receptions.
• Note: The entrance to Point Venture is gated and guarded.

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:
  North Shore Beacon, 512-517-9950; northshorebeacon.com
  Northshore Star
• Radio/TV, Articles & Videos:

MAPS: Local Google; Hill Country Special Maps

HISTORY: Handbook of Texas Online: ". . . a resort community located on Lake Travis about eighteen miles northwest of Austin in western Travis County. This lakeside development began in early 1969 when Houston oil man and developer Joel M. Cummings, along with developer W. C. "Bill" Canfield, bought a large tract of land situated on a peninsula known as "the Point" on Lake Travis. The men soon brought in two more partners, W. S. "Woody" Gaylord, Jr. and Lawrence Clayton Smith, and the group named their project Point Venture. Construction progressed with the building of roadways, recreation facilities, a clubhouse, and town homes. Additional amenities included a yacht club and the operation of the only lake ferry in Texas. Point Venture incorporated as the Village of Point Venture in the late 1990s and implemented a mayor and council form of government. By 2000 the population was 451."

PRIOR CITY NAMES: None

HISTORICAL MARKERS:

CEMETERIES:

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

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

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BUSINESS & ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY




CAPTAIN PETE'S BOATHOUSE: 512-436-8460; 18200 Lakepoint Cove, Point Venture, TX 78645. captainpetesboathouse.com/. Floating restaurant & fuel dock

LIQUID THRILLZ BOAT RENTALS: 512-267-7530; 18200 Lakepoint Cove, Point Venture, TX 78645. liquidthrillz.com. Located at the Gnarly Gar Restaurant, see below.

POINT VENTURE RECREATIONAL COMPLEX: 512-267-1128; 555 Venture Blvd S, Point Venture, TX 78645. pointventure.com. Private 50 acre water front park that includes boat launch ramps and a 163 slip marina with an outdoor floating restaurant (The Pier on Lake Travis) attached which is open year round.

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

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




POINT VENTURE GOLF COURSE: 512-267-2768; 422 Venture Blvd S, Point Venture, TX 78645-8543. pointventuregolf.com. Public, 9 holes, 3,100 yds, par 36




LOCAL CITY GOVERNMENT:

VILLAGE OF POINT VENTURE: 512-267-5511; 19053 Venture Dr, Point Venture, TX 78645. pointventure.com. Incorporated Aug, 2000

LOCAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT: See: Travis County Government Offices

TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF (NON EMERGENCY): 512-974-0845

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

CRISIS HOTLINES: click Hotlines-Emergencies

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




BLUE LIZARD GETAWAY: 512-829-4011; Point Venture, TX 78645

C&D's WATERFRONT TOWNHOME: 512-569-0806; 533 Venture Blvd S, Point Venture, TX 78645

POINT VENTURE RETREAT: 512-731-7371; Venture Blvd. S, Point Venture, TX 78645. pointventureretreat.com






DURHAM TRANSPORTATION (School Bus): 512-267-7707

POINT VENTURE FRONT GATE/SECURITY: 512-267-2432 or 512-422-2070

POINT VENTURE TOWNHOUSES: 512-267-1643

Note: see Lago Vista and Jonestown for a nearby, wider variety of goods and services.




LIONS CLUB: lionsclubs.org. A volunteer-based, non-profit, community service organization that aggressively works to donate back to the community to support local, regional, national and international needs. Mission is to empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs.
Local: Point Venture Lions Club, pvlionsclub.org. Meets 2nd, 4th Tue, 6p, Point Venture Club Rm, 555 Venture Blvd S

POINT VENTURE PROPERTY OnrS ASSOCIATION: 512-267-1128; 555 Venture Blvd S, Point Venture, TX 78645. pointventure.com




POINT VENTURE ANIMAL CONTROL: 512-632-7577; Roger Stroms: 512-587-7235

Note: See separate listing sections for horses, riding, equestrian, and other care.




CADDIE SHACK: 422 Venture Blvd S, Point Venture, TX 78645. pointventuregolf.com/caddie-shack-sports-bar/

CAPTAIN PETE'S BOATHOUSE: 512-436-8460; 18200 Lakepoint Cove, Point Venture, TX 78645. captainpetesboathouse.com/. Floating restaurant & fuel dock

(The) GNARLY GAR: 512-267-1845; 18200 Lakepoint Cove, Point Venture, TX 78645. gnarlygar.com




LAGO VISTA ISD: 512-267-8300; lagovistaisd.net

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

LOCAL UTILITY PROVIDERS:

AT&T: 877-998-6713; att.com; Cable TV, wireless cellular phone, cellular data, and internet services.

LONGHORN DISPOSAL: 512-272-4341; Tuesday Trash Pick-up

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
PEC Emergencies, Service Interruptions & Marking of Underground Utility Lines (open 24x7): 1-888-883-3379

SPECTRUM/TIME WARNER CABLE/SPECTRUM: 1-800-418-8848; timewarnercable.com
Cable Television, Roadrunner Internet, VOIP

WCID OF POINT VENTURE: 512-267-1641

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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