Cedar Creek
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Club walks on waterway twice a week for fun and fellowship at Cedar Creek
A little more than 25 people came out to the trailhead for the Cedar Creek Waterway Tuesday evening. It was the inaugural meeting of a walking/running club at this natural park in the 100 block of E.S. 11th St. Josh Rader, a personal trainer with Firehouse Fitness and the organizer,...
Looking to stay cool? Here are some of the best places to swim around Austin.
Central Texas summers are no joke. I grew up in Houston, where the heat and humidity suffocate you throughout the day. Here in Austin, the dry heat leaves my skin cracking. I have found the best way to stay refreshed is to dunk myself in water. Any water. This is...
Darden Restaurants reach agreement to buy Chuy's for $605 million
Darden Restaurants reached an agreement to purchase popular Austin-based Tex-Mex chain Chuy's. The all-cash transaction would add the 101 Chuy's restaurants to the Darden portfolio for $605 million. The transaction has already been approved by the board of directors for both companies. Darden is the company behind Olive Garden, Cheddar's...
Garth Brooks Announced As ‘Austin City Limits’ Lone Honoree For 2024 Hall Of Fame Class
The waterworks will be flowing for this one, I'm sure. Today, Austin City Limits announced that country icon Garth Brooks will be the one and only artist honored with a spot in their Hall of Fame class during the special 50th anniversary season. They shared the news on social media in a since-deleted tweet, but the Austin American-Statesman confirmed the news and shared this statement from Brooks, expressing his excitement for the "over the top" honor: "To be part of anything Austin City Limits is and always has been an honor. I am humbled and grateful to not only be a part of...
Off-leash dogs are everywhere in Austin. What are the rules?
There are few things that bring dog owners more joy than watching their furry friend run toward them with tongue out and ears flapping. But, for non-dog lovers or other pet owners, this might not be as joyful. For some, it might even be scary. Austin is a pet-friendly city,...
Best Rated Austin Plastic Surgeons for 2024 (Q1) Research Report Released by Doctor Marketing, MD
The Review Growth Index™ (RGI™) by Doctor Marketing, MD™ awards the Top 10 Rated Plastic Surgery Practices in Austin, Texas after detailed analysis of over 6,000+ online patient reviews given to 133 medical practices. AUSTIN, TX / ACCESSWIRE / July 9, 2024 / Austin is home to...
The music’s always playing in Bastrop
There are two things about the town of Bastrop that you can always count on. One is that it will always be known as “The Most Historic Small Town In Texas,” thanks to the 130-plus buildings and sites admitted into the National Register of Historic Places. The other: Practically every day of the year, you can hear live music being performed by popular bands, local favorites and even your co-workers during karaoke night.
The never-ending story of El Camino Real de Los Tejas extends to East Texas
SAN AUGUSTINE, Texas — On the way to this East Texas town, I learned three crucial things about El Camino Real de los Tejas from Chris Talbot, a Stephen F. Austin University professor and backer of efforts to preserve and promote the trail, first blazed by Native Americans, then hardened by the Europeans and Americans who followed in their footsteps. ...
Whataburger, Torchy's Tacos make USA Today lists for best fast food restaurants
With tons of fast food restaurants to choose from, which one reigns supreme? USA TODAY 10Best set out to answer this question with rankings on best fast food restaurants, best fast casual restaurant, best regional fast food and more. Some Austin favorites to make the list include Whataburger, Torchy's Tacos and Chipotle. ...
Austin & Travis County prepare to vote on first-ever regional food plan
AUSTIN, Texas — Access to affordable and nutritious food is a growing problem in Austin. More than 14% of people in Travis County experience food insecurity. To help solve that problem Austin and Travis County are preparing to vote on afirst-ever regional food plan. “This draft food plan sets...
Courthouse Nights welcomes Lockhart’s own, Rattlesnake Milk
Envision someone entrenched in the Texas Panhandle, or you could just look at and listen to Lou Lewis. He was smack dab in the middle of it, having grown up in Plainview, a town somewhere between Lubbock and Amarillo. Even Lewis’ band, Rattlesnake Milk, was born from Lewis’ childhood memories...
City of Austin taking community input on animal services strategic plan
AUSTIN, Texas — The office that operates the Austin Animal Center (AAC) is asking for the community’s input as it works to develop a strategic plan. It comes after an audit last year revealed significant issues at the shelter, including dogs being kept in too-small cages, dirty conditions and strained relationships with stakeholders.
Food Trailer Review: Dang Hot 89
Before I begin, dear readers, I must make a confession: When it comes to spicy food, I am definitely one of Those People. I roll my eyes when celebs’ eyes water during Hot Ones and insist that I would handle that level of heat way better. I put XXX hot sauce on absolutely everything and consider sriracha about as spicy as ketchup. I’ve been banned from making chili for potlucks and football watch parties because when my friends take a bite, they immediately cough and reach for their water bottles.
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