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Dog dies after swimming in Lake Travis | Why officials urge keeping pets out of the lake
AUSTIN, Texas — Officials are urging people to keep their pets out of Lake Travis after reports of a dog dying. The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) reports that a dog died after swimming in Lake Travis near Point Venture. Officials with the LCRA say they took samples from...
Texas Swimming Hole One Of The Most Dangerous In The US
Jacob's Well, ever heard of it? If you're from Texas chances are you have, if you ain't from around here, you better read up and learn. If you're from the Great State of Texas, you've probably heard of it or even been there. It's a purdy little spring-fed swimming hole in the Hill Country southwest of Austin on Cyprus Creek located in Wimberly, Texas, they call it Jacob's Well. It is stunningly beautiful, clean, and clear, aquifer water. The cool water rises up from the depths and people spend a lot of time swimming over it. Trying to swim down into it, however, is not a good idea.
Tandoori Lounge aims to serve community and Indian cuisine in South Austin
The butter chicken ($17.49) with garlic naan ($4.99) is a customer favorite. (Sarah Hernandez/Community Impact) Tucked into a shopping center on West William Cannon Drive, Tandoori Lounge aims to offer a blend of traditional and innovative Indian dishes with quality customer service. Meet the owners. Hamza Ashraf opened Tandoori Lounge...
Pinktastic Swim Club Opens in Downtown Austin
Think pink! Dive into a picture perfect swim club at Downright Austin in Downtown Austin. The historic pool turned social club invites guests to swim, dine and dance the night away. Don’t let the name fool you. This non-members-only social club is open to all!. What To Expect At...
'If we only save one life, it would be worth it' | After husband dies, Cenote owner determined to keep free Narcan vending machine in East Austin
AUSTIN, Texas — Cenote owner Mary Jenkins learned about the dangers of addiction from her husband, Cody Symington, with whom she opened the restaurant with. She admits he struggled with substance use disorder for a long time. "Not even I really understood what he was going through or knew...
New water resort that’s the ‘largest of its kind’ in America opens with 46 pools, saunas, and full-service bar
LOOKING for a world-class hot spring experience in the states? Head no farther than North Texas, where WorldSprings, America’s largest outdoor mineral springs resort, has opened this summer. The resort features a whooping total of 46 pools with 41 mineral hot springs, two freshwater pool, and three cold plunges. Like a typical hot spring experience, […]
A modern barn-inspired home with unbelievable views over Austin, Texas
Paul Lamb Architects was commissioned to design this gorgeous modern barn-inspired house for family living that is perched on a hillside overlooking the city of Austin, Texas. The hillside property is on uneven ground, so the home was designed on multiple levels, with balconies at the rear to take advantage of the spectacular views.
To put together the lowrider exhibit, Bullock curator started with the community
Seven lowrider cars are on display at the Bullock Museum in an exhibit called Carros y Cultura: Lowrider Legacies in Texas. Lowriders are usually classic cars modified with flashy paint jobs and hydraulic suspension that let drivers change their cars' ride height. The modifications aren't meant to make the cars faster; instead, these cars are meant to be driven low and slow.
Sporadic growth, early morning glories more cause for climate concern | Leggett
We all know I’m no gardener. I don’t have a lawn, just a few native plants in front of the house. But for years I walked and ran a mile from our house up to FM 3509 and back. Along the way I would pass a small spot of morning glories that grew...
“Farm-to-Table” Establishment Replacing Salt and Time
Radius, a new “farm-to-table” establishment, is soon coming to 1912 East 7th in Austin, replacing the former Salt & Time Butcher Shop and Restaurant. Sourcing “all products from trusted Texas farms,” Radius will welcome customers to a carefully designed space (“Chipotle-esque,” as owner Kevin Fishner states on the official website) that will provide local, pastured […]
Austin's Brick Rodeo showcases Lego castle to support Ukraine rebuilding efforts
Austin, TX — Saddle up lego fans! Brick Rodeo welcomes thousands to this family-friendly event in North Austin from July 4th through the 7th, 2024. Creators from all over Texas and the country have come together to show off their amazing creations! Keep your eye out for a lego castle replica of a nearly 400-year-old Ukrainian castle. Mark Segedie, a lego creator from LA, will be there with the Pidhirtsi Castle (Lviv region, Ukraine) lego set. The castle was constructed between 1635 and 1640, and in the 18th century, a theater was built inside the palace. Pidhirtsi Castle is also included in The World Monuments Fund's list of 100 objects of world-historical and architectural heritage that can be lost to humanity.
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