Day Trips: Luther Hotel, Palacios

Historic Gulf Coast hotel is under threat of demolition

"...The Luther Hotel in Palacios might be gone by the time you..."

Feb. 3, 2023 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Luther Hotel, Palacios

Historic Gulf Coast hotel dodges the wrecking ball

"...The Luther Hotel in Palacios has been saved! Well, almost: “In a..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: The Baker Hotel, Mineral Wells

There’s something in the water: The Baker Hotel rises again

"...The Baker Hotel in Mineral Wells was once one of the most..."

Oct. 20, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: The St. Anthony Hotel

The legendary San Antonio hotel reopens with the look of modern luxury

"...The St. Anthony Hotel has played a role in the evolution of San..."

July 31, 2015 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Crazy Water Hotel, Mineral Wells

Rejuvenated hotel returns to the old resort and spa town

"...The Crazy Water Hotel is open again and it sets new standards for..."

Oct. 20, 2023 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Hotel Project Sparks Downtown Skirmish

A proposed hotel complex at Eighth and Congress has had a particularly dramatic saga en route to Council

"...An unusual battle over a proposed hotel complex at Eighth and Congress is finally making its..."

Jan. 18, 2013 News Feature by Elizabeth Pagano

What the Broken Spoke's Historic Designation Could Mean for Music Venue Preservation

Honky-tonk could join sites eyed for city venue investments

"...South Lamar honky-tonk the Broken Spoke appears headed toward historic landmark status, a city designation that could help secure..."

Nov. 18, 2022 Music Feature by Chad Swiatecki

Day Trips: Hotel Faust

Sleep in Comfort

"...The Hotel Faust in Comfort mixes the historic with the modern..."

April 5, 2019 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

A Host of Historic Holdouts

Surrounded by the New Austin, these icons stuck around

"...now Silicon Labs, Austin City Hall, and the W Hotel. Another iconic Austin music venue, Liberty Lunch, once occupied..."

July 12, 2019 News Feature by Savana Dunning

Another Hotel Checks In on Congress Avenue

The Hideout has seen the future and it's a 32-story hotel

"...from a developer, a proposal for a new Downtown hotel heads to City Council Aug. 7 for approval of..."

Aug. 1, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

Playback: Sizing Up Music's Bite of the Hotel Tax

Two new municipal funding schemes look to finally impact Austin music

"...featuring original live music, then stumble back to their hotels with a band T-shirt draped over their shoulder and..."

Sept. 15, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Could a Hotel Tax Help Save Austin’s Creative Sector?

A familiar debate returns under extreme circumstances

"...argument has resurfaced: Why not use some of the hotel occupancy tax revenue visitors to Austin pay on their..."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Eco Hotel vs. Historic Preservation

A new hotel poses challenge to Warehouse District

"...A new "eco-luxury" hotel was announced last week for the southwest corner of..."

Sept. 18, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Eight Swanky Hotel Pools in Austin That Are Open to the Public

Barton Springs not posh enough? We have some options for you.

"...descend upon our fair city once again. These Austin hotels and bars offer a cool respite from the summer..."

April 4, 2018 Events Post by Mae Hamilton

Eastside Hotel, Round Two

Developers appeal permit rejection to City Council

"...The would-be developers of a proposed hotel on the city's Eastside are geared up for round..."

July 24, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

PARD Considers the Future of Historic Home on Lady Bird Lake

Travis Heights citizens have fought to get it rehabbed for 40 years

"...with a condo developer to designate the house a historic landmark to keep it from being bulldozed. The condo..."

Feb. 9, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Day Trips: San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site, San Felipe

Reconstruction of the colonial capital of Texas is a step back in time

"...In 2018, the Texas Historical Commission introduced a state-of-the-art museum northwest of Houston off..."

Dec. 10, 2021 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Faster Than Sound: Girls Like Us Occupy Hotel Free TV

P1nkstar celebrates trans Texan artists on Hotel Vegas' virtual platform and Music Lab closes final location to make way for Tesla

"...The Hotel Vegas patio is open, but the only way to..."

Jan. 22, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Day Trips & Beyond: Pecos National Historic Site

Travel tips for the Land of Enchantment

"...Within the boundaries of Pecos National Historical Park are the ruins of an ancient pueblo, remnants..."

Oct. 31, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Spend Halloween in a Local Haunted Hotel

Austin's historic Driskill Hotel offers a "ghostly" special package deal for All Hallows Eve.

"...This time of year, Austin's historic Driskill Hotel (6th & Brazos, 391-1712) makes the most..."

Oct. 28, 2008 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Faster Than Sound: Historic Approval of City Tax Fund for Local Music

With $3 million in HOT monies, music advocates gear up for vote on Prop B, the Far Out finds its footing in South Austin, and more music news

"...Council members unanimously voted to route a portion of hotel occupancy tax to homegrown industry. As reported here this..."

Sept. 27, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Playback: Triple Crown Ends Historic Streak

San Marcos' Triple Crown ends its live music streak, White Ghost Shivers lose a founder, and Twine Time host Paul Ray hospitalized

"...the classic hip-hop party Cold Lampin' (third Fridays at Hotel Vegas) and the Second Sunday Sock Hop...."

Dec. 18, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Summer Fun

The recent renovation of Galveston's Hotel Galvez brings the old girl back to her beginnings, as the island's crown jewel

"...in 1911 as the "Queen of the Gulf," the Hotel Galvez stands as a monument to the spirit of..."

May 14, 2004 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Lapdogs in Luxury

The NOLA adventure really begins … with some sweet digs.

"...dazzled by the sight of Daddy Warbucks’ huge … hotel. We can explain, but first, a detour...."

Jan. 10, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup

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

"...It’s been a Blessing. Since 1906, the historic Hotel Blessing about 12 miles from the coast in..."

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

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'Historic Hotels of Texas' is as much a history book as it is a traveler's guide

"...Historic Hotels of Texas is as much a history book..."

Dec. 7, 2007 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

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

"...Texas history that should be memorialized on a state historical marker? Through Nov. 15, the Texas Historical Commission is..."

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

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Lots to look forward to as winter eases into spring

"...Historic Luther Hotel survives at least another dozen days. “The..."

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

Day Trips

The historic hotels of San Antonio.

"...The historic hotels of San Antonio offer a combination of romantic..."

Feb. 9, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

The Hotel El Capitan offers weary travelers a comfortable night's stay in Van Horn

"...The Hotel El Capitan's rooftop sign can be seen for miles..."

Aug. 5, 2011 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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