Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Plus Luther Hotel updates, Elephant Rock petition, more

"...change say that the rock is on the Cibolo Ranch, was called Cibolo Rock as far back as at..."

April 2, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Texas travel news and more

"...Island Heads have mysteriously watched over the Zac Lentz Parkway (Loop 463) in the northeastern corner of Victoria. It..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Nature news, scenic drive routes, and events all over Texas

"...Restoration of the historic Mason County Courthouse building is nearing completion. Built in 1909, the..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

Learn something new and explore what's out there this fall

"...One of the inspiring stories at the National Ranching Heritage Center in Lubbock is that of Daniel Webster..."

Nov. 2, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Austin’s Best Breweries of 2023, Power-Ranked

Top of the Hops VIII, baby!

"...geographics. We include all the good spots bordering Travis County because everywhere is just one giant, overpriced neighborhood anyway...."

Oct. 10, 2023 Food Post by Eric Puga

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

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup

Finish up the summer with some adventure

"...At one time the XIT Ranch in the Texas Panhandle was the largest fenced ranch..."

Aug. 2, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: July Events Roundup

Summer fun is heating up around the state

"...Going a’courtin’. The Shelby County Courthouse in Center is one of the most unique..."

June 30, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Qmmunity: Board Certified

Qmmunity rounds up notices from Austin's queer community calling for music, art, and more

"...women in Austin. Sat., March 25, noon-3pm. Onion Creek Park, 7001 Onion Creek Dr. Free but RSVP. queerblackwomenalliance.org...."

March 24, 2023 Column by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

Fall events and news from all over Texas

"...and hard work. The former postman expected his amusement park made of found objects to rival AstroWorld. Although the..."

Nov. 2, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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

Austin's Best Breweries of 2022, Power-Ranked

It's Top of the Hops VII!

"...chant EXCELSIOR into their craft beer megaphones from the parking lot at the mere suggestion of extremely limited $40..."

Oct. 12, 2022 Food Post by Eric Puga

Texas Is Burning and There’s No End in Sight, Yet

Record heat, no rain make wildfires rage

"...The Smoke Rider fire in Hays and Blanco county burned 1,210 acres, jumped U.S. Highway 290 near Dripping..."

Aug. 12, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup

Finish out a hot summer with a cool adventure

"...the summer months the floor of Palo Canyon State Park, south of Amarillo, can reach temperatures significantly higher than..."

Aug. 3, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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

Be It Flood or Fire, Austin Is Preparing for Disasters to Come

Austin residents must be prepared for hell or high water

"...As you read this, half of Travis County is classified under high wildfire risk. Despite this Tuesday's..."

May 27, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

It's a great time to get out and explore

"...through June are already booked. Non-swimmers can use the park outside of Wimberley for free. May 1-Sept. 30, Jacob’s..."

May 5, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Visit historic Presidio La Bahia, take a scenic drive, and more

"...popularly called Presidio La Bahia, still rise above the river crossing on the road between San Antonio and the..."

March 31, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Celebrate Chinese New Year, Mardi Gras, Valentine’s, and more in Texas

"...registering Texas livestock and equine brands is relatively easy. County clerks handle the registration for their jurisdiction, and you..."

Feb. 4, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Saddle up your reindeer

"...Nov. 24, 2021, and March 6, 2022, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department stocks area waters with 352,563 rainbow..."

Dec. 3, 2021 Travel Post 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

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

It’s time for chili cook-offs, festivals, and all sorts of November fun

"...where he wasn’t wandering the trails between the Mississippi River and the California coast...."

Nov. 5, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Proposition B Swaps Parkland for ... More Parkland

City seeks voters OK of land swap proposed by Oracle

"...city should agree to lease a 9-acre plot of parkland, currently home to the Parks and Recreation Department's Central..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

September events around the state are waiting for you to arrive

"...I stood on the top floor of my office parking garage looking out over Zilker Park, the world seemed..."

Sept. 3, 2021 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

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup

Adventures abound all the way up to Albuquerque

"...8pm on weekdays and 11am to 9pm on weekends. Drivers may experience longer wait times due to only one..."

Aug. 6, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Once Again, Redistricting Looms in Texas

Republicans hold all the power to draw new lines, but there's more attention on the process than ever before

"...Austinites. Even the two very conservative reps from Travis County – Michael McCaul and Chip Roy – thought that..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Great Springs Project Proposes a Network of Trails From Austin to San Antonio

Squaring conservation with development

"...little closer to realizing its goal of a national parklike trail connecting two of Texas' most populous cities...."

Jan. 1, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Day Trips & Beyond: October Travel Updates

A true beer cave softens the blow of pandemic cancellations

"...than adequate in a town of 736 or a county of just less than 3,500 hearty souls...."

Oct. 1, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

From Light Rail to a Downtown Tunnel: The Parts of Project Connect

Diving into the plan

"...end – north to Tech Ridge and south to Southpark Meadows. (The "enhanced" part involves street, signal, and intersection..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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