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You Can’t Survive the Night at the Texas Chainsaw Massacre Gas Station in Bastrop
For horror movie fans, the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre from 1974 is definitely in their collection. The movie is partly inspired by a real serial killer from Wisconsin who killed two women and would exhume other bodies to use their bones and skin for different things. One scene in the movie features a quick stop at a gas station. That particular gas station is a real life location in Bastrop, Texas. It is available to stay at for a night or two, if you've got the nerves to do it.
Texas’ ‘crown jewels’ threatened by new development; landowners and activists say
Activists and landowners are speaking out against the proposed development of Mirasol Springs, a conservation-scale development near Hamilton Pool and Reimers Ranch, which they believe could threaten the springs that feed Texas' "crown jewels". The development, which includes around 40 homesites, cabins, and a hotel, has filed for groundwater pumping and a river diversion, which landowners believe could cause the Pedernales River and local springs to dry up. Travis County has also opposed the permits filed by Clancy Utility Holding LLC, the utility company managing water at Mirasol Springs.
Rising Sun Vineyard celebrates 5 years in Bastrop County
Rising Sun Vineyard celebrated the fifth anniversary of the winery, as well as the first anniversary of Yegua Creek Brewery, their on-site brewery. (Courtesy Rising Sun Vineyard) Locals Steve and Sandy Frintz, owners of Rising Sun Vineyard, celebrated five years of serving handcrafted, homegrown wines and food in early September.
Austin resident claims $1M winning Million Dollar Loteria ticket
AUSTIN, Texas — One lucky Austinite is about $1 million richer after they claimed a top prize winning Texas Lottery ticket last week. Texas Lottery announced on Oct. 4 that an Austin resident claimed a Million Dollar Loteria ticket worth $1 million. The winner, who elected to remain anonymous, purchased the ticket at the Pond Springs Xpress, located at 13125 Pond Springs Road, Suite 101.
Serious Concerns Raised In Austin, Texas Over Unknown Male’s Horrific Alleged Actions
Citizens in the city of Austin, Texas are calling for action after a female posted a video to social media telling her story of one unknown man's reported terrible actions towards her. Here's what is known at the time of writing. Tik Tok User Posts Story About Unknown Male Attempting...
The Small Texas City Now Named Among America’s 50 Best Places to Live
When it comes to national publications, the big Texas cities tend to get most of the love. And they should, we've got four of the best of those in the country. I mean Houston, TX always has something cool going on, and Austin, TX, is among the fastest-growing cities in the country.
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