The Devil's River You Know

Sierra Club fears impact of state park swap

"...camping grounds. Cacti speckle the remote site and a sparkling blue river rushes through on its way to Lake..."

Oct. 25, 2010 News Post by Kelsey McNiel

Playback: Red River Optimist John Wickham

Red River poker king John Wickham remains optimistic, Nazis stab concertgoers at Trailer Space, and Fun Fun Fun Fest gets its acre at Auditorium Shores

"...entities merge. Such holdings might make Wickham a Red River kingpin, but he's merely a businessman investing everything –..."

Aug. 14, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

How Green Grows My County?

'Greenprints' aim to protect our most precious natural lands

"...raft trip along the winding bends of the Colorado River. The five-mile float showcased the 87-mile stretch of free-flowing..."

Dec. 14, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

General Election Info for Travis County

Early voting runs Oct. 24-Nov. 4

"...Travis County voters may vote at any "vote center" (where you..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature

Day Trips: Coming in 2020 Across Texas

What Capt. Day Trips is looking forward to in the new year

"...• Improvements in our state parks system should start appearing as repairs begin to percolate..."

Jan. 10, 2020 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

From Día de los Muertos celebrations to holiday lights in November

"...Once a month the Friends of the Gillespie County Country Schools opens one of the county’s surviving historic..."

Nov. 1, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

The South Llano River State Park has something for just about everybody

"...South Llano River State Park, outside of Junction, Texas, has something for..."

April 11, 2008 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

The past and present of the West Texas town of Iraan

"...his wife, Anna, donated 152 acres of their 20,000-acre ranch for the town site on the Pecos River. Legend..."

April 27, 2007 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Wildfire News Update

Latest info from county, state and school districts UPDATED

"...horrific. Here are the latest available updates from city, county and state agencies...."

Sept. 6, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Plenty of fun still to be had in 2019

"...Get ready to catch your dinner as the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department stocks delicious rainbow trout in 185..."

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

Day Trips

"...Guadalupe River State Park between Bulverde and Boerne gives just a..."

May 1, 1998 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

day trips

"...of the dam 145.5 feet above the churning Colorado River on one side and the lake on the other...."

May 23, 1997 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Bid the sun farewell and enjoy a fall fair this October

"...Devine, Jourdanton, Natalia, Oakville, Mathis, Portland, Sinton, and Three Rivers. Corpus Christi will see the ring of fire for..."

Oct. 5, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Lost Pines Found

How a handful of neighbors helped rebuild Bastrop County – one home at a time

"...Sunday, Sept. 4, tragedy ignited north of Bastrop State Park, when an unfortunate concursion between a tree and a..."

Nov. 29, 2013 News Feature by Kate X Messer

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Federal Judge Sparks and even Christopher Gray seem unconvinced that the drop..."

Nov. 4, 2005 Column

Photographer Merrick Ales Credited

"...Dear Editor, I’m working for the Travis County Parks PAC and we placed a full-page ad in..."

Nov. 1, 2005 Postmarks

Three Canyons

The Southwest Edge of Texas Hill Country -- Home to Lost Maples and Garner State Park -- Is Rich in Both Beauty and History

"...edge of the Hill Country, consisting of three large river valleys, the Sabinal, Frio, and Nueces, and the hills..."

May 18, 2001 Features Feature by Brant Bingamon

Day Trips: Top 10s

The biggest Texas travel happenings of 2018

"...2) The Blanco River was named one of 20 "Waters to Watch" by..."

Dec. 28, 2018 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Fear & Loathing

Travis County says goodbye to a coyote-killing machine

"...along the street. Those in outlying parts of Travis County often cook dinner as coyote howls float on the..."

Dec. 22, 2017 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Day Trips

If you are looking to relax, do some fishing, or maybe some bird watching, the Spoonville RV Park and Lodge might be right for you

"...end of the road on most maps of Chambers County in Southeast Texas. The Spoonbill RV Park and Lodge..."

April 16, 2004 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...No Place Like Home: Travis County officials celebrated the grand opening of Travis Flats Apartments,..."

Nov. 12, 2021 News Feature

Endorsements

Travis County Bond Election

"...part, the answer is a resounding No! The Travis County ballot is disfigured not only by the trivial, redundant,..."

Nov. 4, 2005 News Feature

Day Trips & Beyond: July Events Roundup

Shakespeare, sandcastles, and celebrations all over Texas

"...historic merry-go-round to the reopening of a popular state park...."

June 30, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Austin Restaurants With Killer Views

Eat with your eyes (and your mouth)

"...admire the Downtown skyline, rolling waters of the Colorado River, and other scenic vistas around town...."

Aug. 21, 2021 Food Post by Hannah Williford

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Oct. 28-Nov. 4

"...Colbert's march begins near the botanical gardens at Zilker Park (9am) and proceeds to the Capitol grounds at 11am,..."

Oct. 29, 2010 News Column

Day Trips

"...centerpiece of the lighting display is the old Harrison County Courthouse, outlined in over 125,000 white lights. Millions of..."

Dec. 22, 1995 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

House District 50 Run Off Hit by Cold

Travis County announces change to voting locations

"...weather has closed so many school campuses that Travis County Elections Division depends upon for voting locations, voters are..."

Jan. 28, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips

Reimers Ranch in southwestern Travis County is about to go the way of the Armadillo (World Headquarters)

"...Reimers Ranch in southwestern Travis County is about to go the..."

Aug. 12, 2005 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Spring has sprung, and here's 100 ways to celebrate

"...village’s biggest claim to fame was as the Presidio County seat and the strange lights in desert outside of..."

April 1, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The Battle for the Springs: A Chronology

"...68-degree spring-fed swimming hole that's the centerpiece of Zilker Park on the south shore of Town Lake. People call..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature

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