Day Trips

Quanah Parker walked the stony road from nomadic Plains Indian to successful cattle rancher

"...Quahadis fought a running battle with MacKenzie beginning in Blanco Canyon on the eastern edge of the Caprock. The..."

May 13, 2005 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

'Friday Night Lights': Texas Highways Edition

"...will be under way against Marion at New Braunfels Canyon in about two hours. Thorndale meets Harper in a..."

Nov. 16, 2006 Sports Post by Christopher Gray

'Friday Night Lights': Reagan-McCallum, Westlake-Austin High Top Local Slate

"...pick matches are a pair of nondistrict affairs: undefeated Blanco, ranked No. 10 in 2A by TexasHSFootball.com, visits Hyde..."

Sept. 27, 2006 Sports Post by Christopher Gray

Day Trips

"...Llano, Dripping Springs, Burnet, Marble Falls, Round Mountain, Bulverde, Blanco, Canyon Lake, Mason, and Johnson City, all lit with..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Naked City

Trout Unlimited, along with residents of Canyon Lake, petition the TNRCC to stop the Guadalupe Blanco River Authority from taking more water from the lake, reducing river flows and potentially harming trout and the environment.

"...can be done. The group's aggressive stocking program below Canyon Dam, which receives assistance from Texas Parks and Wildlife,..."

May 18, 2001 News Feature by Dan Oko

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Plenty of fun still to be had in 2019

"...including East Metropolitan County Park, McKinney Falls State Park, Blanco State Park, and Blue Hole Park in Georgetown...."

Nov. 29, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

A Dam Shame

Trout fishing group and recreational users oppose Guadalupe Blanco River Authority's plan to sell water to growing communities.

"...a popular recreation destination, where the waters flowing from Canyon Reservoir form the southernmost trout fishery in the nation...."

Nov. 12, 1999 News Feature by Dan Oko

Dip, Sip, & ’Que: A Texas Trilogy

Day Trips on the best barbecue and swimming holes in Central Texas

"...swimming holes. A 20-mile section of the river below Canyon Dam is an amazing float trip or a cool..."

June 30, 2016 Columns Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Why San Marcos?

Joe Hauer defends his town just south of Austin

"...only one of San Marcos' many assets. The scenic Blanco River winds north of town and empties into the..."

March 24, 2000 Features Feature by Joe Hauer

Hill Country Food and Wine Guide

"...12. Canyon of the Eagles Lodge & Nature Park 16942 RR..."

April 5, 2002 Food Feature

Hill Country Food & Wine Guide

by Virginia B. Wood & the Cuisines staff

"...Tenzo, Cooking and Community on the Pedernales 2523 Pedernales Canyon Tr., Spicewood, 512/264-0603 or TenzoTX@aol.com..."

April 13, 2001 Food Feature

Day Trips

Canyon Lake Gorge opens a wide crevice along the Balcones Fault, exposing layers of an ancient seabed

"...Canyon Lake Gorge, outside of New Braunfels, opens a wide..."

Nov. 16, 2007 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Naked City

Trout Unlimited works to convince the Guadalupe Blanco River Authority not to increase the amount of water it releases from Canyon Reservoir, which the group says would harm a fragile trout fishery.

"...River chapter of Trout Unlimited (GRTU) and the Guadalupe Blanco River Authority (GBRA) over the water flowing downstream from..."

April 14, 2000 News Feature by Dan Oko

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Fall into fun!

"...As of Sept. 1, six historic sites will move..."

Aug. 31, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Food-o-File

The results of the Seventh Annual Central Market Gumbo Contest, and lots of restaurant news

"...Gonzales from the Deli/Cheese dept. for his El Gumbo Blanco. Grand Prize winner Rachel Lamas prepared Duck-Andouille Sausage-Shrimp &..."

March 9, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Day Trips

"...Canyons of the Eagles Lodge and Park, on Lake Buchanan..."

July 2, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

A Guide to Finding Beer Outside of Austin’s City Limits

Drinking outside of the box

"...the gaps with a selection of Texas craft brews. Blanco..."

May 19, 2017 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Naked City

News from around Austin

"...The Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority may continue plans to pump water from..."

March 22, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Day Trips: Texas State Parks

Celebrating 100 years of Texas parks and the contributions of Civilian Conservation Corps

"...Texas in June 1933 at Davis Mountains, Caddo Lake, Blanco, and Mineral Wells state parks. At the program's peak..."

Jan. 6, 2023 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

Pho on the coast, statuesque women in Dallas; June is time to hit the road

"...Texas Outdoor Musical June 1-Aug. 14, Canyon, www.texas-show.com..."

June 3, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Our 2019 Guide to Central Texas Breweries

A comprehensive list of places to grab a craft beer in and around Austin

"...Suds Monkey Brewing Company 1032-B Canyon Bend Dr., 78620, www.sudsmonkeybrew.com..."

July 12, 2019 Food Feature

Guide to Central Texas Breweries

Our comprehensive list of places to grab a craft beer in and around Austin

"...Suds Monkey Brewing Company 1032-B Canyon Bend Dr., www.sudsmonkeybrew.com..."

July 13, 2018 Food Feature

Day Trips: Top 10s

Top travel-related events of 2015

"...two missing, and devastation along the banks of the Blanco River around Wimberley...."

Jan. 1, 2016 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Baseball State Championships Are Under Way – Here's the Schedule

"...Pottsboro (27-7-2) vs. Hooks (28-8) 10am Rogers (34-2) vs. Blanco (27-8) 1pm 4A Semifinals Mesquite Poteet (33-4) vs. Texas..."

June 6, 2007 Sports Post by Mark Fagan

Finding God in the Gumbo

Once in the Ninth Ward and now in the Hill Country, the Smoking for Jesus Ministry serves up Real New Orleans Style fare with a side of spiritual nourishment

"...Round Mountain (population: 118) in Blanco County is not much more than a wide spot..."

May 4, 2007 Food Feature by MM Pack

'Friday Night Lights': Leopards, Buffaloes, Hippos, Panthers Lead Week 6 Menagerie

"...area's best single-A rivalry at Thorndale. Homestanding and undefeated Blanco is ranked No. 3 in 2A in the state,..."

Oct. 13, 2006 Sports Post by Christopher Gray

Naked City

Hays County development continues apace, squeezing out rural residents and exacerbating water-use problems.

"...Dry and near-dry wells in the Sunset Canyon subdivision east of Dripping Springs were the main reason..."

Aug. 4, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Day Trips

Discover Old World Christmas treasures at the Sophienburg Museum in New Braunfels.

"...Courthouse and Square Lighting begins in Blanco on Nov. 26 with open house in the local..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

"...four Saturdays in May beginning May 9 at Sunset Canyon Pottery at 5:30pm; May 16 the soiree moves to..."

May 8, 1998 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Corridor Conundrum

The Truth Is Out There on the Highway

"...on the floor. (In per capita terms, Hays, Travis, Blanco, Caldwell, and Guadalupe counties were overrepresented, everyone else underrepresented.)..."

May 8, 1998 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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