Day Trips: Fort Martin Scott, Fredericksburg

Texas Historical Commission takes over management of Hill Country frontier fort

"...Fort Martin Scott has been hiding in plain sight on..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Catch up on Lone Star State news and plan some fall fun

"...Fort transfer. On the eastern edge of Fredericksburg off U.S...."

Oct. 4, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

The historic Army forts around Central Texas and beyond.

"...U.S. Army forts in Texas during the 1800s never lived up to..."

May 11, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup

Sweet sheep, Lonesome Dove peeks, and more to see around the state

"...from the coast in Blessing has withstood countless hurricanes. Unfortunately, Hurricane Beryl did serious damage to the roof on..."

Aug. 1, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

Mardi Gras to St. Paddy's and much, much more

"...Stars and Skies Texas March 9, Albany, www.thc.texas.gov/historic-sites/fort-griffin-state-historic-site..."

March 1, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Seize the day ... trip

"...Steve Martin and Martin Short April 7, Sugar Land, www.smartfinancialcentre.net..."

April 5, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Start April with a scenic drive along fields of flowers

"...Frontier Day at Fort Concho April 21, San Angelo, www.fortconcho.com..."

March 31, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Over 70 Texas fairs, fests, fetes, and more

"...Davis Mountains Preserve Open Day Oct. 14, Fort Davis, www.nature.org/texas..."

Oct. 4, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

Pre-holiday travel tips

"...Lone Star Film Festival Nov. 7-11, Fort Worth, www.lonestarfilmfestival.com..."

Nov. 2, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Happy Trails

Thirteen of Texas' Hill Country wineries, all within an easy drive of Austin, are uniting to create a two-day Valentine's celebration of love and wine February 12-13 in the Texas Hill Country Wine Trail. Wes Marshall provides the details on the participating wineries.

"...States in El Paso using their native Mission grape. Unfortunately for them, they missed the local grape varietals. Of..."

Feb. 11, 2000 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Day Trips

"...location on the road to El Paso and California. Fort Martin Scott, the first federal army frontier post in..."

Aug. 14, 1998 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

"...to the Germans and corn to the Army at Fort Martin Scott, but debts and politics sent them packing...."

Sept. 5, 1997 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

"...fighter struggling to keep your balance and your paycheck. Fortunately, there are plenty of benches in the garden to..."

May 22, 1998 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Roll 'Em

March

"...McConaughey, Jenna Elfman, Woody Harrelson, Ellen DeGeneres, Sally Kirkland, Martin Landau, Rob Reiner, Dennis Hopper, Elizabeth Hurley...."

Feb. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Band Announcement, Part III

1,500 of some 2,000 showcasing acts now vetted

"...The Cush (Fort Worth)..."

Jan. 7, 2014 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Naked City

"...thousands of Austinites marched and rallied in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day...."

Jan. 20, 2006 News Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...A.SCOTT MILLER: Onetime member of the V-Roys, A. Scott Miller's..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature

Mayor's Race Contribution & Expenditure Reports

"...Jerry Galow, Cindy Stewart and Andrew Austin, Alice London, Scott & Elizabeth Ozmun, all from Watson's law firm (Whitehurst,..."

April 25, 1997 News Feature

Reflections

SXSW Film Festival and Conference

"...Meet Martin Blank (Cusack). He's a professional killer, and he's going..."

March 14, 1997 Screens Feature

SXSW Music List No. 3

Dead Meadow, Sad13, Cindy Wilson, Lizzo, Boogarins, and 494 others

"...Forty-three Austin artists were also added, among them blues/folk/metal hellraiser..."

Jan. 10, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

SXSW 2013 Round Two: More Bands Announced

Big year for Bogota bands with a heavy playlist from Colombia

"...dealing with digital indies; and SX regular/industrial drum god Martin Atkins teaching Kickstarter 101. Check out the full list..."

Dec. 5, 2012 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

Huge lineup includes new docs on St. Vincent, Ozzy, Zappa

"...his return to action 20 years later, and his efforts to prove to wrestling fans that he wasn't kidding...."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

In Memoriam: Jo Anne Christian

Arts patron, leading force in building Long Center has died

"...took piano and voice lessons while growing up in Fort Worth. She loved art all her life, and she..."

Nov. 14, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Spirit – and Spirits – of '76

Mr. Smarty Pants knows America's alcohol history

"...America: A History, Mark Edward Lender and James Kirby Martin write, "The Arbella, carrying Puritans to Boston in 1630,..."

July 5, 2013 Food Feature by R.U. Steinberg

Crypta, Cherubs, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Must-see shows for the weekend and beyond

"...homecoming show. Composed of songwriters Will Taylor and Charlie Martin, the Texas-born twopiece’s discography spans from the lo-fi excellence..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Japanese Breakfast, José Feliciano Join SXSW

118 new acts added to Music roster

"...Col3trane, songwriter’s songwriter David Dondero, industrial gothrock go-to drummer Martin Atkins, and 99 Neighbors, a young DIY hip-hop/rock collective..."

Feb. 20, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Bechtel Corp., was chosen over the team of UT/Lockheed Martin Corp. to run the Los Alamos National Nuclear Lab...."

Dec. 30, 2005 News Feature

Primary Filings: The Republicans

Texas GOP rallies challengers for both party's incumbents

"...Potomac. Self-proclaimed RINO hunter Joe Petronis and physician Rick Martin are both after Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Michael MacCaul..."

Jan. 6, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Glenna Scott p.s. I also enjoyed your other pieces but had..."

June 17, 2005 Column

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"...Community: A new report by the University of Toronto's Martin Prosperity Institute – "Segregated City: The Geography of Economic..."

Feb. 27, 2015 News Feature

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