All posts by Jenny Webster Jurica
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Attend an Old Fashioned, All-American Day of Fun at the Bulverde Jubilee
Head to The Old Village of Bulverde for the Bulverde Jubilee on September 16. The event kicks off...
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Don’t Test the Waters by Swimming in Lady Bird Lake
There's no swimming allowed at Lady Bird Lake. Citing health dangers, the ban has been in place since...
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Alien-Like Pink Bubble Masses Invade Post-Harvey Houston
Residents in many flooded Houston neighborhoods are finding pink bubble masses near their homes. These are the eggs...
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Native Texan Don Williams, the ‘Gentle Giant’ of Country Music Passed at Age 78
Don Williams, the soulful voice behind many Country Music hits, passed away at the age of 78 last...
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The Fate of Houston’s Bat Population Hangs in the Balance
Hurricane Harvey hit Houston's bat colonies hard. Home to millions of Mexican free-tailed bats, the flood waters that...
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Eat, Drink, and Ride the Merry-Go-Round at the Comal County Fair
The Comal County Fair is September 26 through October 1, 2017, in New Braunfels. This fair dates from...
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Enjoy Alt-Mex Cuisine at ‘Barkarita Night’ Benefiting Animal Sanctuary
Plan to meet up for happy hour at Beto's Alt-Mex restaurant in San Antonio for "Barkarita Night," benefiting...
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Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Steps Up To The Plate in Houston
Country music star Miranda Lambert's organization, MuttNation, has helped pets displaced by Hurricane Harvey on the Texas Gulf...
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5 Fall Foliage Texas Road Trips To Plan Now
You don't have to travel to New England to see fall leaves! Now is the time to plan...
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Will You Be Able to Find Blue Bell’s Newest Flavor In Your Grocery Store?
Blue Bell ice cream introduced their latest flavor this week. Pink Camo 'n Cream is a mixture of...
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Get in the Spirit and Go ‘Soul Searching’ in New Braunfels
Soul Searching: October 6 & 7, 2017, the Comal Cemetery comes to life with a walking tour and...
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This Salamander Is Only Found in One Place on Earth
The Comal Blind Salamander is only found in one place on the whole planet: the Edwards Aquifer. These...
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The Camel Corps: Why Did the U.S. Army Bring Camels to Texas?
The U.S. Army formed the Camel Corps in the mid-19th century, bringing camels to Texas to scout the...
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Arizona Fleas Test Positive for the Plague: Is Texas at Risk Too?
Fleas in two counties in northern Arizona recently tested positive for the plague. The plague generally occurs in...
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Enjoy an Ethereal Experience at ‘The Lantern Fest’ Near Austin
The Lantern Fest is being held in Paige, Texas on Sunday, October 1. Witness thousands of glowing Chinese...
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Help Raise The Roof at Dance Hall Benefit in Blanco
Head to Blanco to the Twin Sisters Dance Hall to help "Raise the Roof" and fund ongoing repairs...
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Paddle for Pups and Save a Life in Austin on September 10
Plan to attend the Paddle for Pups event, benefiting Austin Pets Alive!'s parvo puppy initiative. Kayak, canoe, or...
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What Are the Texas Task Forces and What Do They Do?
Texas Task Force 1 and Texas Task Force 2 both played huge roles in the Hurricane Harvey relief...
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‘Blue Law’ Thwarts Priest’s Attempt to Offer Communion to Harvey Victims
A Houston priest who kayaked through flood waters, saying mass to victims of Harvey was kept from purchasing...
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How Do Hurricanes Impact Hummingbird Migration in Texas?
Hurricane Harvey coincided with the annual fall migration of our hummingbirds to Mexico. How do these birds migrate...
