Day Trips & Beyond: Daytripping in the Age of a Pandemic

Houston Art Car Parade goes virtual, and more travel news

"...this year with a special weekend of virtual tours and streaming events that you won’t have to leave home..."

April 17, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: Daytripping in the Age of a Pandemic

Stay home, stay safe, and still scratch that travel itch

"...Bluebonnet season is in full swing, and while a scenic drive might improve your mental health,..."

April 8, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Temporary, But Indefinite: Texas State Parks Close Tonight

Governor orders closure to mitigate spread of COVID-19

"...So far in the ongoing coronavirus crisis, Texas’ state parks have stayed open, clocking in March 740,000..."

April 7, 2020 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Day Trips & Beyond: Out of Town Closures Due to COVID-19

Here are the latest updates

"...COVID-19/coronavirus, events around the state are canceled or postponed, and travel is not advised. Here is a partial list..."

March 24, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: Pandemic's Effect on Travel

Out of town closings due to the threat of COVID-19

"...the rapidly changing situation caused by the COVID-19/coronavirus, daytrippers and travelers are advised to check with any public event..."

March 17, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

Spring is the season for Texas travel

"...UPDATE: Due to COVID-19, many events are canceled and many venues are closing for an extended period, so..."

Feb. 29, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

See what 2020 has in store

"...Year by celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday and the Lunar New Year...."

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

Day Trips: Top 10s

A look back at 2019

"...Texas Travel News in 2019:..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

2019's Big Stories Shaping Austin's Path Into a New Decade

Never a slow news day

"...10 News stories of 2019 included some unexpected shockers and some long-anticipated milestones, but they all have one thing..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Plenty of fun still to be had in 2019

"...artist famously depicted American optimism on magazine covers, illustrations, and paintings. The Houston exhibit examines Rockwell’s Four Freedom paintings..."

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

Here's What's on the Nov. 5 Ballot in Austin

A quick guide to the propositions you'll be yea-ing or nay-ing

"...5 election will determine the future of various propositions and constitutional amendments for the city, county, and state...."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Multicultural Refugee Coalition Celebrates 10 Years of Growing Roots in Austin

Texas transplants find space to grow

"...seen plenty of activity on his 315 acres of blackland prairie over the years, but one day he encountered..."

Oct. 11, 2019 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Fall into fun!

"...time for Buddy Holly’s birthday, the State Fair of Texas, and a host of activities in between...."

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

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup

Tons of Texas travel news for the dog days of summer

"...You can be a railroad engineer for a day and ride in the cab of the Texas State Railroad..."

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

Some of the Best Texas Hill Country Swimming Holes, Restaurants, Breweries, and More

Take a dip, then fill your piehole

"...year when the heat plateaus into constant saunalike temperatures, and the best we can do is submerge ourselves in..."

July 26, 2019 Food Feature by Jessika Roth

Bees Under Attack

"...simple truths about bees. They’re yellow, they make honey, and sometimes they sting us. But when someone sees a..."

July 10, 2019 Postmarks

Balmorhea (the Bourbon) Returns!

Papa don’t screech if you gift him some Garrison Brothers brew

"...Confession time: We kind of fell in love with Texas whiskey maker Garrison Brothers at Prohibition Creamery a while..."

June 3, 2019 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

No more pencils, no more books, just tons of fun for everyone

"...Gas up and hit the road for fishing, fireworks, and fests...."

May 31, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Slow Gains for the Environment at the Capitol

Lawmakers won't look forward, but will repair the damage done

"...session for environmental progress – no surprise, alas, in Texas – there was indeed some limited improvement. The Texas..."

May 31, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Explore the Natural Beauty of Texas at These Four State Parks

The best outdoor destinations near Austin are just a road trip away

"...make it easy to forget the 630,000-plus acres of Texas state parks and natural areas that lie only a..."

May 17, 2019 Features Feature by Beth Sullivan

7 Central Texas Destination Restaurants Worth the Trip

Travel guide-worthy dining and tucked-away spots near Austin

"...Summer fun is synonymous with food and travel, and Central Texas is #blessed to have more..."

May 17, 2019 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Senate Confirms Abbott's Nominee for State Office of Administrative Hearings Chief

Governor's list has hundreds of unconfirmed "holdover" officials

"...who announced her departure as Chief ALJ in January and stepped down April 5. Ginn’s tenure had been troubled..."

May 2, 2019 News Post by Michael King

New Documentary Shows the Beauty of the Border, and the Perils of a Barrier

The River and the Wall captures a wilderness without divisions

"...idea of building a border wall between the U.S. and Mexico, from sea to shining sea, has been sold..."

May 3, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Common Law

Do I need a fishing license if I never catch anything?

"...fishing license to catch fish in public waters in Texas, but do you need a fishing license even if..."

April 5, 2019 Column by Luke Ellis

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

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

"...Spring is finally here with warmer temperatures and lots of music festivals, Renaissance festivals, and reasons to..."

April 1, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Headlines

"...requests for answers on Council's priorities for rewriting the land use code (i.e., After-CodeNEXT). If they plow through that,..."

March 29, 2019 News Feature

Five Quintessentially Texan Things To Do In Austin

Drink spicy beer, eat brisket, dance your heart out

"...Skip Sixth Street, pull on your cowboy boots, and get ready to dance your heart out at a..."

March 7, 2019 Events Post by Alyssa Hiarker

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

February's full of fun

"...February begins with Lunar New Year celebrations and ends with the beginning of Mardi Gras season with..."

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

Buzz Mill's Lumber Society Teaches Primitive Survival Skills in a Modern Setting

Everything you need to know to survive the great outdoors

"...techniques our ancestors used to keep themselves warm, fed, and alive. The miniclass was a sneak peek of an..."

Jan. 11, 2019 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

Kick off 2019 with some Texas travel

"...from your computer or chase whooping cranes on the Texas coast...."

Dec. 29, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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